Konami Released New Trailler and Details On Wii Version PES 09: The Wii version boasts enhanced AI, added game modes and improved controls over last year's game, including an enhanced version of the 'point and drag' system. Options for Classic Controller or the Wii Remote held sideways are now also included.
Will the release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 be enough to knock Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games off top spot?
There's a new edition of the free official digital magazine out dedicated to the new Wii version of the game.
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Compared to the PS3 and 360 games, the Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is a whole different kettle of ball-shaped fish. But despite being radically different, the game's producer, Akiyoshi 'Greyhound' Chosokabe, suggests that some of its ideas could find their way into new versions of 'proper' PES.
Konami has today outlined its innovative user interface for the forthcoming Wii version of PES 2008...
Today Konami confirmed to IGN that the franchise formerly titled Winning Eleven Soccer in the United States will now be known as Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. This in no way affects the title in Europe where it will stay known as Pro Evolution Soccer. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is scheduled to ship on March 11, 2008.
Via CVG: Konami has confirmed that Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 will be arriving on the Wii in March, 2008. So far, the main focus of PES 2008 on Wii has been on the baffling controls and whether or not they can possibly work. Now though, more info has been given that could divide opinions further. According to Konami, The Wii game mirrors the real sport's use of open space and the exploitation of defensive lapses and accurate passes essential in creating scoring opportunities. Whatever the hell that means, we don't know.
Football title hits a million sales; Publisher says Pro Evo has 'faltered'. Electronic Arts has proclaimed FIFA 08 as 'the true entertainment launch of the year' after the game achieved one million sales in the UK after just nine weeks on the market.
Free official emagazine features tips with videos, plus details and video for Wii version of PES 2008. Available in English, French, German, Italian.
LOVEFiLM, Europe's number one online DVD rental service, expects Assassin's Creed to top sales and rentals this holiday season. Assassins Creed will definitely be up there; our audience have already heavily pre-ordered this and the sure scale of the experience is very cinematic, so will prove popular amongst film fans, Chris Bird, head of marketing services for LOVEFiLM, told GamesIndustry.biz. Kane and Lynch will also do well, as will Call of Duty 4. FIFA 08 and PES will also be 'must buy' for anyone getting a new console over Christmas.
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