Power Challenge

Power Challenge Holdings Ltd. is a developer and publisher of browser-based multiplayer sports games based in the UK. Initially founded in Sweden as ManagerZone AB, the company changed name to Power Challenge when it expanded its portfolio of games in 2005 to include both ManagerZone and Power Soccer. The company also became known the same year for bringing a 3D game client to ManagerZone, being the first to do so with a web-based football management game.^[1] Both ManagerZone and Power Soccer make use of micro transactions, but offer users the option to play free of charge.

Today, Power Challenge Holdings Ltd. owns a group of companies, namely Power Challenge AB (which in turn owns Power Challenge Sweden AB) and ManagerZone AB. The privately held company is funded by Benchmark, Israel and IQ Capital, UK, and has employees based in New York, London, Italy, and Sweden.

Power Soccer

Main article: Power Soccer (browser-based game)

Power Soccer allowed users worldwide to play each other online on a virtual football stadium to improve their teams. The game offered various types of play, including tournaments, cups (both basic and clan), a practice area, a beginners area, and friendly matches. Teams leveled up by gaining XP (experience) through matches, with the highest attainable level being 99. Users could compete in a world rankings list by gaining RP (rank points) for winning matches and losing RP when defeated. Power Soccer closed permanently on May 16, 2016.

ManagerZone

ManagerZone is a football and hockey management game where users compete against each other in leagues and cups, managing aspects such as transfers, stadium building, player training, a youth academy, tactics, club economy, and more.