Oct 30, 2007 Official ELSPA Entertainment Top 20 Software Chart (all prices) - week ending 27 October: 1 (NE) Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP, DS) 2 (2) FIFA 08 (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP, DS, Wii) 3 (1) Football Manager 2008 (PC) 4 (4) The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS) 5 (7) Ratatouille (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, DS, PSP, Wii, GBA) 6 (3) The Orange Box (Xbox 360, PC) 7 (NE) Metroid Prime: Corruption (Wii) 8 (5) Halo 3 (Xbox 360) 9 (18) ... » Read More

Oct 29, 2007 Another year, another Pro Evo. PES 2008 was released last Friday for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and, while it's also available on good old PS2, there's a handful of neat additions to the much loved footie series that you'll only see if you invest in the next-gen editions. We've rounded up the four most obvious improvements for your viewing pleasure. And, while alone they won't exactly reinvent the game, together these new features open up brand new options for play, building on ... » Read More

Oct 26, 2007 As you read this, PES 2008 will finally be flying out the shops on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, once again going into battle against its old enemy, FIFA. But forget the gameplay, feel and visuals for a moment. What we want to know is which of these two footballing powerhouses has the best player likenesses. The answer? Well, why not peruse our visual evidence over the next few tabs and decide for yourself. Does Pro Evo's ever-so-slightly cartoon look make for a better resemblance? ... » Read More

Pro-G reports:

"The beautiful game is about to kick off in the UK tomorrow with PES 2008 on PS3, PS2, Xbox 360 and PC. If you haven't already seen our controversial PS3 review, we urge you to check it out. Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka, the game's legendary producer, has already promised lots more new features and modes in next year's game. Seabass has even gone on the record to promise a complete overhaul in every aspect. So, to get those creative juices flowing while you wait for PES 2008 to come out, we've put our heads together to come up with Pro-G's Top 10: Things that will make PES 2009 great."

10. Get rid of the invisible barriers for throw-ins.
9. Sort the music out.
8. Tweak the keepers.
7. Don't break play up with changes in camera angles.

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Here's the Proof that the Konami's Footbal/Soccer Game is already in sell in Italy!
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Oct 24, 2007 Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 isn't actually out until Friday, but a video recording what must be the oddest football accident ever has already hit YouTube, tackling our funny bones in the process. Luck, or bug? Who can be sure? It's likely that the mirthsome moment comes from the next-gen demo, like the one on PlayStation Network, which means if it is a bug it'll be ironed out of the final version. Which, to us, is a bit of a shame. Have a chuckle for yourself ... » Read More

Oooh, how jealous are we? Very. Etwasietsmet has let us know that a retailer in the Netherlands broke the PES 2008 street date a few days back and here is the proof - PES 2008 being un-boxed.
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It's about time. The Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 DEMO has made way to the North American XBLM for download. The demo rolls in at 1.18 gigs and was released in Europe last month.
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Oct 15, 2007 Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on PS3 and Xbox 360 is "far away" from the game that Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka wanted to see on next-generation hardware, the legendary Konami dev has revealed to GamesRadar during a recent interview. "We knew we could have done better," Seabass told us, but the hassle of a multiplatform launch and pressured development deadlines hamstrung Konami's ambition. However, Seabass is confident that the difference between this year's and next year's edition of ... » Read More

GamerZines has published the Official Magazine for PES 2008 released in English, French, German and Italian.
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Konami has released a demo for Xbox 360 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on to the Xbox Live Marketplace. If your one of those crazy football fans that has to get a taste of every single football game released, then here's your chance to try out one of more popular football titles in the gaming industry.
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Konami have announced the official European release date for Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, whilst also announcing a delay for the PSP and DS versions of the game.
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Sept 6, 2007 Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Scotland and Ireland are among the new officially licensed National teams on offer in Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. The roster of licensed club teams has also been bolstered, with Newcastle, Tottenham, RSC Anderlecht, HJK Helsinki, IFK Goteborg, Panathinaicos, Spartak Moscow, Fenerbache, NK Dinamo Zagreb and FC Basel added to the ... » Read More

Football fans rejoice as Konami have today revealed that more teams than ever will be licensed in the latest version of Pro Evolution Soccer.

This year PES 2008 will boast more licenses than ever before, with Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Scotland and Ireland amongst the new officially licensed National teams on offer. Similarly, the roster of licensed club teams has also been bolstered, with Newcastle, Tottenham, RSC Anderlecht, HJK Helsinki, IFK Goteborg, Panathinaicos, Spartak Moscow, Fenerbache, NK Dinamo Zagreb and FC Basel amongst those added to the ranks.
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HEXUS.gaming talk about their frustrations with the new diving system in Konami's latest soccer title.

Will it ruin the beautiful game and does it set a poor example to our future football stars?

"This new diving tactic has also caused a bit of debate amongst friends and long term fans of the Pro Evo series, who have long thought that the game is the best and most true to life footballing experience in a videogame. That debate revolves around the question that, while FIFA and the FA are actively trying to discourage diving in the real world of football, should Konami have included this diving tactic in their extremely popular football series? Aren't they actively encouraging our future footballers to use these dirty tactics?"
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Aug 20, 2007 Konami has said that the Leipzig convention later this week will play host to Hideo Kojima unveiling his new, undisclosed in-game themes for Metal Gear Solid 4 on PS3 with a new trailer. The event will also be a platform for the firm to showcase Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, Castlevania The Dracula X Chronicles and Silent Hill Origins for PSP, and Dewy's Adventure on Wii. Plans will also be revealed for the recently announced Silent Hill V (working title), although ... » Read More

A list of stadiums featuring for the PS2 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 has been announced on the Konami endorsed winningelevenblog.com. Controversially the list does not include any Italian stadiums. It is hoped the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions have a more extensive selection.
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Now we have the full national teams list from PES 2008. I'm sure people are dying to find out especially with the recent announcements about Turkey, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Israel. So here it is boys:
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Friday 20 July 2007 Michael Owen has just been signed up to appear on the UK packaging of PES 2008 and will appear on the cover alongside Cristiano Ronaldo when the game is released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, PC and DS in Autumn. Were desperate to get our first touch of PES 2008 and it looks like well get our wish on 22 August when the game will be shown in playable form at this years Leipzig Game Convention. Well be there, boots in hand, to bring you our first ... » Read More

Konami have announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 will be making an appearance in the form of a playable Playstation 3 demo at this year's Games Convention in Leipzig.

Visitors to the Konami stand will be the first people to get a hands on play of this eagerly awaited game.
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