Why are you lumping the PS2 with mobile phones when it is probably going to be the best selling version?

Thanks, I was confused by that. So that means, no english license, no full spanish license, no german league, etc

if they keep the stupid arcadey gameplay then they can kiss the series good bey

I was a Winning Eleven/PES fan since Winning Eleven 97 on the PS1 (which I think is the first game in the series) but the recent few games are just pure crap and I switched to FIFA this time and bought FIFA 09 which is Miles better than PES 09

I'm not getting my hopes up for this

• 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 Animations 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."



• 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."



• 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 (at) 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."



• 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."



• 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."



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



• Exclusive Europa League License: "Konami has strengthened 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."

actually the series started on the Snes it was called international superstar soccer, they even released international superstar soccer Pro on the PS1.

hopefully 2010 will be better than pro evo 2009, i dont even play it anymore, i got tired of it within week.

Isn't the PS3 version the best selling one?

What an insult to Wii owners. Really, C**knami is announcing PES 2010 for every single console but Wii, before even releasing PES 09 in all regions for the Wii? LOL.

This makes them the worst supporter so far, even worst than Ubisoft.

I'll probably buy this. It'll be my first Soccer title.

But I've seen a lot of comparisons between it and Fifa recently. I always thought (or rather, assumed), that PES was the much better series.  Could any players of both give me the scoop on the differences between the two?

And why didn't they stick with the moniker "Winning Eleven" for the US? They could've at least tried to pretend that we don't call the sport something that doesn't make any fucking sense. But no, they had to slap "soccer" in big letters right on the cover. =/

lol

I just checked and the Ps3 version is the highest selling version of PES.

Having played both 09 versions, I can say that PES still edges FIFA. While FIFA has done some improvements, the core game still has a lot of flaws, the ball physics aren't right and the goals end up being always the same. PES, while not perfect by any means, and with a lot of things that need to be fixed ASAP, is the better football game. I got FIFA 09 'cause it released earlier than PES 09, then when I tried PES realized it was much better and never played FIFA again