GamesRadar - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

ELSPA Weekly Charts - Nintendo Wii (News)

Apr 1, 2008

Will the release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 be enough to knock Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games off top spot?

Pro Evolution Soccer for Wii Official Magazine (News)

Mar 27, 2008

There's a new edition of the free official digital magazine out dedicated to the new Wii version of the game.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Review)

Mar 18, 2008

The Pro Evolution series has always done a fine job of replicating what’s happening in real professional football, and never more so than in its first run out on Wii. For the key to success in the game is playing with a quick pass-and-move style, keeping the ball on the deck, not holding on to it for too long and exploiting space. The control scheme, designed especially for Wii, is absolutely perfect for this. Result! ...

'Proper' PES to be influenced by Wii version? (News)

Mar 14, 2008

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. ...

New details on the Wii version of PES 2008 (News)

Feb 6, 2008

Konami has today outlined its innovative user interface for the forthcoming Wii version of PES 2008...

Winning Eleven is No More (News)

Feb 4, 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.

PES Wii release date confirmed (News)

Jan 17, 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."

EA: FIFA is biggest game of 2007, Pro Evo 'faltered' (News)

Dec 7, 2007

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.

PES 2008 Tips and Tricks Magazine (News)

Dec 6, 2007

Free official emagazine features tips with videos, plus details and video for Wii version of PES 2008. Available in English, French, German, Italian.

LOVEFiLM expects Creed to top its game rentals, sales (News)

Nov 23, 2007

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."

Current Swedish Best Sellers (News)

Nov 1, 2007

Metroid Prime 3 is followed by The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass, making it a Nintendo top two on the multiplatform chart.

The top twenty includes six football games. Last week's best seller, Football Manager 2008, sits at No3, while three versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 and two versions of FIFA 08 also chart.

01. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)
02. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
03. Football Manager 2008 (PC)
04. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)
05. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)
06. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (PC)
07. Singstar Swedish hits Schlager (PS2)
08. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (360)
09. World of Warcraft (PC)
10. World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC)
11. FIFA 08 (PS2)
12. Counter-Strike 1: Anthology (PC)
13. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (360)
14. The Sims 2 Bon Voyage (PC)
15. The Witcher (PC)
16. Halo 3 (360)
17. Battlefield 2 (PC)
18. Warcraft III Frozen Throne (PC)
19. FIFA 08 (PS3)
20. World in Conflict (PC)

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - Wii Gameplay- 10-16-07 (Video)

Oct 16, 2007

Wii PES hands-on: Mind-boggling footage (News)

Oct 16, 2007

Oct 16, 2007 With every iteration of PES comes a slight tweak to the controls or the introduction of a new skill move, however PES 2008 on Wii, striding out of the dressing room Spring 2008, completely re-works the control system to fit the Wii-mote and Nun-chuck combination. Where as FIFA has taken the individual route with its “Be a Pro” mode -where you control just one player on the pitch for the entire game - PES on Wii sees you taking control of the entire team, allowing you ...

Pro Evo Wii revealed (News)

Oct 11, 2007

We're live from Seville, for the annual Pro Evo Soccer finals and hot off the presses are our very first impressions of the Wii version of the game.

Pro Wiivolution Soccer 2008 - Coming in Feb (News)

Oct 4, 2007

Gameplayer received a release schedule today from Atari that included a date for a Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. PES is coming to Wii!

Pro Evo Wii, Konami Mobile Titles Inbound (News)

Aug 22, 2007

Multi-million selling franchise Pro Evolution Soccer will be making its Wii debut in early 2008, Konami said Wednesday. The firm also announced that a number of its key properties will get mobile launches this year.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 FAQ (Xbox 360) (FAQ)

Aug 5, 2008

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PES True World Champion (Hint)

Jul 7, 2008

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Unlocking Soccer Players (Hint)

Jul 7, 2008

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Mii Match Mode (Unlockable)

Apr 1, 2008

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Unlock Classic Players/Teams (Unlockable)

Oct 30, 2007

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