New screenshots for PES 2011 video game

Konami release more images from its forthcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, scheduled for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, Wii and Windows PC this fall.

PES Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 first screenshots

Key to PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2011's new approach is a specially designed control system that allows total control over every element of play. The triangulation of passes and making space using clever runs becomes paramount, and building up a play will pay massive dividends. Additionally, dribbling and close control are tougher to master, and the days of making streaking runs through the centre of the park are over, as PES mirrors the real-life soccer.

PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) 2010 video game comes to iPad, iPhone and iPod

Already a massive success on home gaming systems, the iPhone/iPod touch version has been created by Konami’s Parisian development studio and has been designed to set new standards for the football genre on these devices. PES 2010 will centre on stunning 3D visuals to recreate the intensity of match-day action and will use a variety of all-new, innovative control interfaces.

PES 2010 DLC free update out now PS3 Xbox 360 and PC

Konami Digital Entertainment release free content and an update for its PES 2010 title for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD. 3 new balls and 10 new boots are offered as additional free DLC.

New trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010)

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today released a new trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010). The footage shows key new elements in the Nintendo Wii game; using visual examples of the new free kick system, the real-time stamina indicator called "Play Energy", and showcases a variety of AI feints and Mii support PES 2010 enjoys.

PES 2010 top UK video game chart

1 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2010 KONAMI -
2 FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 MICROSOFT -
3 FIFA 10 EA SPORTS 1
4 MARIO & SONIC AT OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES SEGA 5
5 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2010 THQ -
6 UNCHARTED 2: AMONG THIEVES SONY COMPUTER ENT. 2
7 BORDERLANDS 2K GAMES -
8 WII SPORTS RESORT NINTENDO 4
9 NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT EA GAMES 6
10 OPERATION FLASHPOINT: DRAGON RISING CODEMASTERS 3
11 PROFESSOR LAYTON AND PANDORA'S BOX NINTENDO 8
12 FALLOUT 3: GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION BETHESDA SOFTWORKS 10
13 WII FIT NINTENDO 11
14 HALO 3: ODST MICROSOFT 9
15 SUPER SMASH BROS: BRAWL NINTENDO 12
16 GUITAR HERO 5 REDOCTANE 14
17 BRÜTAL LEGEND EA GAMES 7
18 EYEPET SONY COMPUTER ENT. -
19 LEGO BATMAN: THE VIDEOGAME WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE -
20 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV XBOX 360 CLASSICS 17

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New game trailer for Pro Evolution Soccer - PES 2010 Nintendo Wii video game

New Video Highlights Improved Gameplay Elements (Blurred video - hope the actual game is better)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today released a new trailer for the Nintendo Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010). The trailer showcases some of the new gameplay features - including the Play Energy element and the "Call for the Ball" play - that will be evident in gaming's most realistic soccer experience. The video also displays the amazing new defensive AI additions and graphics.

The England team – Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2010 style!

The England football team – Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2010 style!
Konami Digital Entertainment has further demonstrated the incredible graphics of its forthcoming PES 2010 title, with the release of stunning images of several national teams.

Playable demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) on Xbox LIVE - PSN version soon

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. recently released a playable demo of its forthcoming sports title, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010), on Xbox LIVE and the PLAYSTATION Network will follow shortly after in early October.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES) video game unveils new 360-degree control system, and more key gameplay advances determined by fan requests

Konami Digital Entertainment has announced that PES 2010 will benefit from 360-degree control and further elevating the unrivalled realism of the title.

The announcement comes following Konami’s close contact with the global network of PES and football fans, who have played a key role in the development of the new game.

Via forums and feedback, the PES Productions team in Tokyo has canvassed opinion on elements fans hoped to see included in PES 2010, and 360-degree control was part of the long list.

360-degree control will be available on both the PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD versions of the game via the analogue sticks on the respective controllers. The system will allow players to spread the ball with ease, opening up new attacking and defensive possibilities. PLAYSTATION®3 owners will also benefit when using the Dual Shock’s D-Pad, but Xbox 360 and Win D-Pads are limited to eight-directional control due to technical limitations of the hardware.

Konami has also confirmed a number of similarly crowd-pleasing elements as requested by the fan base, including:

· Manual Goalkeepers: PES 2010 will be the only football title to offer users complete control of the keeper. Players can switch to their goalkeeper at any time, and will enjoy total control of his actions.

· New Goalkeeper Moves: Players can now perform quick under-arm throws to their nearest defender to get attacks rolling more quickly.　

· All-New Animation: Key animation related to dribbling, running, turning, etc, has been reworked and enhanced, creating a more natural and organic feel to the way players chase down balls, change direction and move around the pitch. The result is a more fluid and natural look to the game.　

· Fine-tuned Close Control: The PES Productions team has worked to improve trapping of the ball and basic close control elements, giving the user more ways to spread and move the ball around effortlessly.

· Manual Ball Request: The ability to demand the ball when running into space is now available to the player, and will be accessible in all game modes, such as multi-player, online, etc.　

· Simpler Skills: Moves such as feints, drag backs and upper body feints can be applied more naturally when taking on or trying to beat an opponent. The PES series has long been associated with clever flicks and tricks, and PES 2010 will boast the most to date.　

“The PES community has been an incredible asset in the development of PES 2010, and we can finally lift the lid on the many requests the team has been able to meet,” explained Naoya Hatsumi, Producer for PES Productions at Konami Digital Entertainment Japan. “We have strived to make the system work and coupled with the new AI and player elements in the game, it helps make PES 2010 a much richer and more realistic experience.”

“We cannot thank the PES community enough for their unerring support and constant stream of ideas,” commented Jon Murphy, PES European Team Leader. “They have offered a non-stop list of elements and options that has given the team so much to think about. As anyone can see, we are committed to making such things happen, and the addition of 360-degree control and extras such as the manual goalkeepers, being able to demand the ball, and all-new animation shows that the PES team are determined to make PES 2010 the greatest football title imaginable.”

PES 2010 will be released for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP (PlayStation Portable), PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and mobile phones in the autumn.

Lionel Messi motion capture for PES 2010 video game on PS3 Xbox 360 PS2 and PSP

For the second time, Audiomotion has been commissioned by Konami to provide motion capture services for their flagship title PES 2010.
The mocap session took place in the centre of Barcelona on the 29th May, just 48 hrs after the UEFA Champions League Cup Final with Manchester United.
During this time Audiomotion set up a portable rig of 50 cameras creating a 15x10 metre capture volume. Selected journalists were then able to view the 3D Messi character driven by the real-time motion capture data from Lionel Messi himself.

After the Champions League Final celebrations in Rome and the victory parade through the streets of Barcelona, finishing at the ‘Nou Camp’ stadium the night before the session, Messi arrived fresh and demonstrated his amazing speed, agility and ball control. The session was completed successfully with the worlds press witnessing a full on realtime mocap session along with individual interviews throughout the day.

PES 2010 is due out in the autumn on PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360, and PSP.

Scott Garrod, Konami's European Licensing Manager said: "The Audiomotion crew were fantastic, everything ran very smoothly and we were very impressed with the setup."

Mick Morris, Audiomotions MD stated: "It's been an honour to be commissioned by Konami for this session in Barcelona – and it was especially exciting to work with the incredibly talented Lionel Messi. Location shoots are always challenging but our studio crew stepped up to the mark and, as always, delivered."

Fernando Torres stars in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 - PES 2010 screenshot

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that its forthcoming PES 2010 title will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Major gameplay additions will make PES 2010 the most realistic football simulation available.

PES 2010 is scheduled for release on PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP (PLAYSTATION Portable), PlayStation 2 and mobile phones in the Autumn, and follows months of analysis and feedback monitoring to enhance the game in every area. PES Productions, Konami’s Tokyo-based development team, has collated feedback on the series’ strengths and weaknesses via fan forums, both ardent and casual PES players and press comment, and has incorporated a wide range of requests in the new game. The result will be the most challenging, realistic and satisfying PES to date.

Konami has spent the last year expanding the development team’s numbers, and created a number of dedicated departments, each striving to further improving their respective parts of the game both in the short and long terms. Key additions for PES 2010 include:

• Gameplay: PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.

• Improved Visuals: PES 2010 has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likenesses and animations now even closer to those of real-life players– including live player expressions to be depicted with an improved lighting system which differentiates between various conditions! Stadium detail is also massively improved, with the grass and other in-stadium elements finely depicted.

• All-new animation and moves: Animations now dovetail into each other seamlessly, with dribbling and shots on goals worked into dribbling animations. More individual skills are also on show, including new flicks and tricks that have a definite showing on the way a game flows. Several elements have been completely reworked, with the dribbling, turning and kicking animations greatly enhanced, while there is a noticeable change in pace when a player passes a ball from a standing position than from within a run.

• Match-Day Atmosphere: Crowd reactions to the on-field action are now more varied, with all new chants and cheers. The subtle difference between Home and Away matches will be reproduced, and the crowd will react spontaneously to specific situations in a game, showing their disdain or pleasure as fouls are committed and goals scored. Likewise, the commentary has been altered to offer a fresher, more concise overview of the game.

• Enhanced Master League: Master League has been thoroughly renewed with the enhancement of managerial aspects, which enables users to enjoy managing a team for a longer career lifespan. Seen by many as a key contributor to the series’ success, the Master League elements in PES 2010 have been bolstered by far-ranging and vital new additions, dedicated to enriching the mode. Further details will be announced shortly.

• AI: The Tokyo team has worked to improve the AI of the game, with Teamvision 2.0 implemented. Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for lower-ranked defenders. This also has the additional effect of removing soft goals, thus returning PES 2010 to its simulation roots. In terms of attacking, players can also now move several players once, sending them into different areas, opening up more goal-scoring possibilities than ever before. As such, PES 2010 necessitates a new level of control from the player. Strategic thinking is as important as quick passing, but the new system greatly opens the way the player oversees control of the team. In free kick scenarios, for instance, players can now instigate the runs of the players awaiting the ball in the penalty area.

• Individual Play Characteristics: In previous PES games, the team formation has determined the movements of the players. PES 2010 introduces a new system wherein the individual attacking and defending nature of the players is integral to the way they play. Each player enjoys unique AI tied into their best abilities, and is reflected in the actions of their team mates– i.e. if a player who is known to be a good crosser of the ball is in possession, more players will flood the penalty area to receive it. Similarly, if a player is known to be good with close control, defenders will work to cover their stronger side, while lone strikers will be automatically supported by midfielders on receipt of the ball.

• Strategy Use: A new power gauge system allows users to balance their strategy in a quick, but wide-ranging way before a match. Every element– pass frequency, movement, the line of defence, width of play, or the position of the front line– can be altered to match those of a favoured club: Juventus Turin are a dangerous side on the counter-attack, for instance, while FC Barcelona use width in their attack. These formulations can be altered at any point, too, with Home and Away matches forcing different circumstances on the user, as does the rigours of a Master League season.

• Penalties: An all-new system has been implemented, offering greater control, placing and accuracy.

• Enhanced Online: A new dedicated section of the Tokyo team is committed to improving the online side of PES 2010. More downloadable content is also planned. Konami has supported PES 2009 with the release of new licensed teams, transfer updates, etc, and this support will grow for PES 2010. Team and content updates are planned throughout the game’s lifespan. These will make the game even more bespoke to the player’s match day needs.

Konami has strengthend its relationship with UEFA and can announce it has secured the exclusive video game rights for the Europa League Licence (formerly known as the UEFA Cup). In addition Konami will be enhancing and developing the use of the UEFA Champions League within PES 2010 to make even better use of the best club football competition in the world.
Further details of these new features will be released in the coming months. Konami has also confirmed that Lionel Messi will also be a key endorsement player for the new game, and will feature in the promotion and development of the game later this year.

“We have been monitoring feedback and comments on the progression of the PES series for some time now, and PES 2010 will see us implementing a great deal of the ideas players have been requesting,” commented Naoya Hatsumi, Producer for PES Productions at Konami Digital Entertainment Japan.“We aim to make PES 2010 a more user-friendly, immediate experience that places the emphasis on getting straight into the gameplay for which the series is famed. PES 2010 will look better, will play better, and will recreate real football as closely as the current hardware will allow.”
“The preparations for PES 2010 have been in place for some time now, with the reorganization and increase of the Tokyo-based studio allowing expert teams to concentrate on their particular area,” commented Jon Murphy, PES European Team Leader.“We are now in a better position to implement the greatest raft of changes and improvements to the series we have seen, and thank the PES community for their input.”

PES 2010 will be released for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE), PlayStation 2 and mobile phones in the autumn.

First in game screenshot from Pro Evolution soccer 2010

Konami has released the first in-game image of its forthcoming sports title Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. Demonstrating the stunning new level of detail and graphical refinement, the work in progress image shows cover star Lionel Messi in action in the new game, and showcases a massive advance in aesthetic detail.

PES 2010 will feature all-new dynamic lighting effects, where the position of the sun or the illumination from the floodlights is reflected in real time within the shadows cast both on the pitch, stadium, the ball and players.


The newly-expanded Tokyo-based PES Productions team has also worked hard to create the most vivid player recreations to date. Player expressions are now fully implemented, while the level of detail has been extended to individual skin textures and different weaves for the various kits (jerseys) to mimic the breathable material that many manufacturers use today.

PES 2010 is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system this fall.

PES 2010 - The most realistic football simulation ever this Autumn

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that its forthcoming PES 2010 title will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Major gameplay additions will make PES 2010 the most realistic football simulation available.

PES 2010 is scheduled for release on PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP (PLAYSTATION Portable), PlayStation 2 and mobile phones in the Autumn, and follows months of analysis and feedback monitoring to enhance the game in every area. PES Productions, Konami’s Tokyo-based development team, has collated feedback on the series’ strengths and weaknesses via fan forums, both ardent and casual PES players and press comment, and has incorporated a wide range of requests in the new game. The result will be the most challenging, realistic and satisfying PES to date.

Konami has spent the last year expanding the development team’s numbers, and created a number of dedicated departments, each striving to further improving their respective parts of the game both in the short and long terms. Key additions for PES 2010 include:

• Gameplay: PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.

• Improved Visuals: PES 2010 has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likenesses and animations now even closer to those of real-life players– including live player expressions to be depicted with an improved lighting system which differentiates between various conditions! Stadium detail is also massively improved, with the grass and other in-stadium elements finely depicted.

• All-new animation and moves: Animations now dovetail into each other seamlessly, with dribbling and shots on goals worked into dribbling animations. More individual skills are also on show, including new flicks and tricks that have a definite showing on the way a game flows. Several elements have been completely reworked, with the dribbling, turning and kicking animations greatly enhanced, while there is a noticeable change in pace when a player passes a ball from a standing position than from within a run.

• Match-Day Atmosphere: Crowd reactions to the on-field action are now more varied, with all new chants and cheers. The subtle difference between Home and Away matches will be reproduced, and the crowd will react spontaneously to specific situations in a game, showing their disdain or pleasure as fouls are committed and goals scored. Likewise, the commentary has been altered to offer a fresher, more concise overview of the game.

• Enhanced Master League: Master League has been thoroughly renewed with the enhancement of managerial aspects, which enables users to enjoy managing a team for a longer career lifespan. Seen by many as a key contributor to the series’ success, the Master League elements in PES 2010 have been bolstered by far-ranging and vital new additions, dedicated to enriching the mode. Further details will be announced shortly.

• AI: The Tokyo team has worked to improve the AI of the game, with Teamvision 2.0 implemented. Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for lower-ranked defenders. This also has the additional effect of removing soft goals, thus returning PES 2010 to its simulation roots. In terms of attacking, players can also now move several players once, sending them into different areas, opening up more goal-scoring possibilities than ever before. As such, PES 2010 necessitates a new level of control from the player. Strategic thinking is as important as quick passing, but the new system greatly opens the way the player oversees control of the team. In free kick scenarios, for instance, players can now instigate the runs of the players awaiting the ball in the penalty area.

• Individual Play Characteristics: In previous PES games, the team formation has determined the movements of the players. PES 2010 introduces a new system wherein the individual attacking and defending nature of the players is integral to the way they play. Each player enjoys unique AI tied into their best abilities, and is reflected in the actions of their team mates– i.e. if a player who is known to be a good crosser of the ball is in possession, more players will flood the penalty area to receive it. Similarly, if a player is known to be good with close control, defenders will work to cover their stronger side, while lone strikers will be automatically supported by midfielders on receipt of the ball.

• Strategy Use: A new power gauge system allows users to balance their strategy in a quick, but wide-ranging way before a match. Every element– pass frequency, movement, the line of defence, width of play, or the position of the front line– can be altered to match those of a favoured club: Juventus Turin are a dangerous side on the counter-attack, for instance, while FC Barcelona use width in their attack. These formulations can be altered at any point, too, with Home and Away matches forcing different circumstances on the user, as does the rigours of a Master League season.

• Penalties: An all-new system has been implemented, offering greater control, placing and accuracy.

• Enhanced Online: A new dedicated section of the Tokyo team is committed to improving the online side of PES 2010. More downloadable content is also planned. Konami has supported PES 2009 with the release of new licensed teams, transfer updates, etc, and this support will grow for PES 2010. Team and content updates are planned throughout the game’s lifespan. These will make the game even more bespoke to the player’s match day needs.

Konami has strengthend its relationship with UEFA and can announce it has secured the exclusive video game rights for the Europa League Licence (formerly known as the UEFA Cup). In addition Konami will be enhancing and developing the use of the UEFA Champions League within PES 2010 to make even better use of the best club football competition in the world.
Further details of these new features will be released in the coming months. Konami has also confirmed that Lionel Messi will also be a key endorsement player for the new game, and will feature in the promotion and development of the game later this year.

“We have been monitoring feedback and comments on the progression of the PES series for some time now, and PES 2010 will see us implementing a great deal of the ideas players have been requesting,” commented Naoya Hatsumi, Producer for PES Productions at Konami Digital Entertainment Japan.“We aim to make PES 2010 a more user-friendly, immediate experience that places the emphasis on getting straight into the gameplay for which the series is famed. PES 2010 will look better, will play better, and will recreate real football as closely as the current hardware will allow.”
“The preparations for PES 2010 have been in place for some time now, with the reorganization and increase of the Tokyo-based studio allowing expert teams to concentrate on their particular area,” commented Jon Murphy, PES European Team Leader.“We are now in a better position to implement the greatest raft of changes and improvements to the series we have seen, and thank the PES community for their input.”

PES 2010 will be released for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE), PlayStation®2 and mobile phones in the autumn.

Pro Evolution Soccer - PES 2009 free download Umbro's New England strip PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

PES 2009: First with the new England strip

Konami offers free downloadable version of Umbro’s innovative new England strip to users of PES 2009

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to offer an exclusive, free downloadable version of the new Umbro England strip to users of its PES 2009 title for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD.

PES 2009 is the official video game of the England team, and the free download highlights the close relationship between the two. Umbro will unveil the innovative new kit on March 28, when England take on Slovakia at Wembley.

Fabio Capello’s team will wear the strip for the first time for the international match and while details of the strip are currently being kept under wraps it has been designed to a strict specification from the England manager to provide a bespoke tailored fit for each player.

Konami’s download will be available at the same time as the Slovakia game’s 5:15pm kick-off, and PES 2009 will be the only video game to feature the new kit. Similarly, Konami will be working closely with Umbro and The FA in a series of activities designed to promote the new strip and download.

PES 2009 is the most recent installment of the award-winning Pro Evolution Soccer Series, which is known by millions of fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism. In PES 2009, Konami has created an intuitive and utterly realistic simulation that truly recreates all the pace and skill of a top-level match. Stunning visuals and animation ensure its players look and move exactly like their real-life counterparts, while all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes. New moves, innovative new control elements and key online modes add to the realism of the game.

“Konami is extremely proud of its status as the official video game of the England team, and this download showcases the strength of our relationship with The FA and Umbro,” commented Jon Murphy, PES Team Leader for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “Our Japanese team has been working closely with both parties to ensure the innovative new kit is faithfully recreated in the game, and we are delighted to be able to offer it as a free download to our millions of fans on the day it is revealed for the first time.”

“The FA is delighted to be working with Konami and Umbro to deliver fans of the England team the new strip in an inventive manner,” said Sean McAuliffe, Head of Business Development at The FA. “This further demonstrates our ability to leverage our commercial relationships in creative and engaging ways.”

“We are extremely excited to be working with Konami on this project and being the first to launch a new kit download during the season in PES 2009,” added Tim Parkinson, Umbro Chief Marketing Officer. “Umbro has a rich heritage in football and innovation has always been at the heart of the brand. The exclusive download with Konami is just another innovative step for Umbro. This and the ongoing relationship with Konami presented an opportunity to do something radically different around the launch of the kit.”

PES 2009 is available now for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD. The England kit update will be free to download on March 28th from 4:15pm.

New game details for Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on Nintendo Wii (PES)

Enhanced AI, Improved Control and Added Game Modes Announced for the Nintendo Wii version of the Next Addition to the PES Franchise

Konami today revealed a new game trailer and details of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (PES 2009) for Nintendo Wii scheduled to be released on March 17th, 2009. The new game builds on the innovative control system pioneered by its predecessor, with PES 2009 adding a wide range of new control and content elements which will affirm its title as the definitive football title for the Nintendo console.

PES 2009 for Wii boasts three control methods, with the intuitive 'point and drag' interface of last year's game enhanced to make defending and shooting more instinctive. Players use the Nunchuck or the Wii Remote to control the player on the ball, while they pick the player to pass to, or send them on runs into space. The system has been further refined, so that close control is improved, but two new control ideas have also been implemented.

Users can now play PES 2009 using either the Classic Controller or the Wii Remote held sideways. Selecting these offers a take on the classic PES controls from other versions, with the many through balls, chips and shots allocated individual buttons on both controllers. Mixtures of these systems can also be allowed during co-op multi-player games, with users opting to use their favored system from the user-friendly menu system.

Other key advances include the addition of the UEFA Champions League, the greatest club competition in European football, as a stand-alone option with all-new introductory elements, and a greatly expanded Champions Road mode. Champions Road is an incentive-based game, wherein players are rewarded for success in competitions.

Players are given individual challenges, each of which is allocated a cash bonus. These range from scoring a hat-trick, to string multiple passes together, etc, and the monies raised can be invested in improving the facilities at the user's chosen club. Everything from oxygen capsules through to private jets can be bought, all of which will help entice better players to the club, while the players involved improve their experience stats during matches.

The Wii game also marks the introduction of the Master League, which has proven so popular in PES for other home gaming formats. Master League places the player in charge of a lowly team and charges them with building their reputation and success through astute signings, good on-field performances and training methods. Every aspect of overseeing a club falls under the user's jurisdiction, with success on field used to attract new talent and build a team of stars capable of succeeding in PES 2009's many cup and league competitions.

PES 2009 also has a greatly improved online mode, with up to eight players competing online at once, using two consoles and with four players per Wii console.

Anything up to four against four is allowed online, while offline allows for four players simultaneously. Players can also now use their Mii avatar within PES 2009's Match Mode, and within Champions Road. Miis are easily assigned in both sections, and can also be used within co-op matches.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 is currently available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and will be available for the Nintendo Wii on March 17, 2009.

PES 2009: Free January transfer update available from today

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the release of a free download containing all the moves within the January transfer window for PES 2009.

The download will be available as of today to users of PES 2009 for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD It's accessible via the game system settings and will bring all club sides' rosters in line with all the transfers made before the end of the January 2009 transfer window. Hundreds of players have been updated and corrected according to their moves, with approximately 200 new players added to the game for the first time. The stats of thousands of players have also been refined, in line with their performances so far this season.

The new team data follows an update released yesterday, which corrects small technical issues within PES 2009, including the importation of photo data. These downloads further demonstrate Konami’s commitment to continually updating PES 2009, with further exciting downloadable content set for release in the coming months.

Free PES 2009 update download for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC

Konami has confirmed the content of its latest free download for PES 2009 for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD.

Due for download at the end of February, the update will bring all club sides' rosters in line with all the moves and transfers made before the end of the January 2009 transfer window. Hundreds of players have been updated and corrected in line with their moves, with approximately 200 new players added to the game for the first time. The stats of thousands of players have also been refined, in line with their performances so far this season.

The download demonstrates Konami’s commitment to continually updating PES 2009, with further exciting downloadable content set for release in the coming months.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on PlayStation 3

PES 2009: Pro Evolution Soccer
Playstation 3, Konami, E (Everyone)

Description: The latest installment of the soccer franchise that focuses on the international game.

Features: "PES 2009: Pro Evolution Soccer" is one of the more technical soccer games on the market. The immense move set is filled with player-specific tricks and skills.
The majority of the moves require button combinations to complete, which makes pulling off advanced moves in game situations difficult.

The computer AI doesn't make many mistakes with the ball. The auto-switch system (player takes control of the nearest man to ball) feels sluggish. The "Master League" features remain a draw for fans of international soccer by allowing them to take day-to-day control of a club. The graphics are rich and detailed. Announcers keep up with the action fairly well and even comment on your coaching skills (or lack thereof).