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Konami has released a short teaser trailer for PES 2014. It shows the slow motion drama and emotion of soccer, with pained expressions from players and enthusiastic fans.

The graphics shown in the teaser are certainly impressive, but we don’t know what platform they show. They look beyond what current generation consoles can handle, but we should find out more from Konami about PES 2014 at E3 2013 in Los Angeles in ten days. The trailer focuses on ball control quite a lot, and I’d expect further development of the Full Control system seen in PES 2013.

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Pro Evolution Soccer has been steadily improving, but it still has some way to go to catch EA’s FIFA franchise which is generally considered the better game. Can Konami reclaim the soccer crown this year?

If Konami follow the pattern of recent years, we can expect a playable demo over the next couple of months, and it should be released before FIFA 14.

Stay tuned for more news about Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 when E3 begins on June 10th.

The new version of Pro Evolution Soccer threatens to redress the balance in the battle to be King of football games. Disappointed with poor showings in the last couple of versions, many PES fans have turned their back on the series in favor of the slicker FIFA titles. If you’re a Pro Evo fan then take note, it’s safe to come back now.

Having been glued to the demo of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 this morning, I can safely say that it’s recaptured the feel-good factor of previous releases (i.e. anything before PES 2008). Rather than dithering around with silly little changes, Konami has ripped apart the tired gameplay of the last few iterations of Pro Evo and essentially started from scratch.

Defending is not as automated as it was, and now you really have to have your wits about you because the defenders no longer automatically trail the opposing attack. Attacking too has been revitalized by a new passing system and the inclusion of assignable flicks and tricks. Graphically, Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 looks better than ever, more game modes and leagues are included, and extras like the stadium editor and special content provided added value.

The key date for your diaries now is September 15th. This is not only when the PC demo of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is released but, not-so coincidentally, is also the day when you can download the FIFA 11 demo and see how to the two match up. For now, go check out my review of PES 2011 on Softonic and let me know what you think if you’ve already tried the demo on the PS3 Network.

Update: You can now download the demo of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. Let me know your thoughts, and check back soon for my post about how it compares with FIFA 11.

The last couple of years have been a bit disappointing for Pro Evolution Soccer and its fans. The title has been criticized for its failure to innovate, and subsequently it has lost its crown as the king of football games to the increasingly fluid and more realistic, FIFA series.

As a result, this season is perhaps the most important one in the history of PES. Konami must be confident of reclaiming number one status though, as it proudly furnished us with a preview release a full two months before the official release date. Naturally, we were pretty excited to see how it plays and, for the first time in years, the new version of Pro evolution Soccer doesn’t manage to disappoint.

Off the ball

One thing that was widely panned in Pro Evo 2009 was the menu system. The set-up menus looked like they were built in half an hour by a four-year-old. Navigating the in-game tactics and formation menus on the other hand, was like trying to crack the entry code on the front door of the Pentagon. Thankfully, things have been improved greatly in PES 2010. Although the garish pink and black color scheme remains, all the menus are better organized and more ‘professional’ than the previous version.

The tactics and formation system has been treated to a complete overall, and it’s a thousand times better than the previous fiddly series of menus. Team tactics are controlled using slide bars, to precisely set elements such as pressing, defensive line, counter attacking etc. Preview windows explain exactly what will happen to your line-up as you make changes to these tactics. Player ‘cards’ are another feature that’s been talked up in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. Each player has a series of cards when you view his stats that show you instantly the areas he is good in (e.g. free kicks, goal poaching, heading, etc.) This system is far easier on the eye than having to focus on huge lists of stats, like you had to in the previous Pro Evo.

In terms of the team line-ups and clubs included in the game, it’s too early to say from this preview version exactly who, and who won’t be featured. But rest assured, all the major European club leagues (with the possible exception of the Bundasliga) will be included. The international team selection has also been updated and a few new countries have been added. So, if you’ve always wanted to take control of Montenegro, Oman, or Mali, you’ll be in luck. Continue reading “Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 review – a return to form”

There is a traditional confrontation between FIFA supporters and PES lovers. FIFA 2008 was released a few weeks ago and now Pro Evolution Soccer presents their new 2008 edition, so that you can keep on comparing -and arguing about them. PES 2008 features “Teamvision” as the great feature, some sort of artificial intelligence for computer-controlled players that will make matches even more fun and challenging. Want to give it a try?