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Preview promises that didn't deliver (Feature)

Apr 23, 2009

Resident Evil 5Light and Dark mechanics

What they promised

Prior to the game’s release, Jun Takeuchi, the producer behind Resi 5, promised heat and lighting effects that would genuinely have an impact on gameplay, in turn, distinguishing it from the illustrious fourth game. He hinted when Chris stepped out into sun-kissed areas from dark buildings the screen would blur, as his eyes adjusted to the change in light. Capcom ...

New Clubs and Stadiums Confirmed for PES 2009 - GamesAreEvil (News)

Sep 24, 2008

GamesAreEvil writes: Following the recent announcement that both Manchester United and Liverpool will appear in PES 2009 as fully licensed teams, Konami have confirmed a number of additional clubs that will join them in their complete authentic glory.

PES 2008 Emergency Online Maintenance Scheduled for July 7th (News)

Jun 28, 2008

Article describing how Konami will have emergency online maintenance. Could it fix the lag?

PES 2009 announced (News)

Jun 23, 2008

MCV: Autumn launch confirmed for Konami's football sequel; gameplay details revealed

Xbox 360 and PS2 get cheaper PES 2008 - No sign of a cheaper re-issue for PS3 (News)

May 8, 2008

Videogamer reports that Konami has announced that it will be reissuing PES 2008 as a budget title for Xbox 360 and PS2 on May 16.

Originally released in October 2007, new budget reissues will see the Xbox 360 version retailing at the lower price of £24.99 and the PS2 edition dropping to £19.99.

Gamers thinking of picking up the game for PS3 at a cheaper price are out of luck though, with no confirmed price drop. Videogamer is sure it will happen at some point though.

'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. ...

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Released (News)

Mar 12, 2008

Konami Digital Entertainment revealed it has started shipping Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 to retailers in North America for the Xbox 360, PS3, PSP and PC.

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.

Xbox 360 adverts warn against drink driving (News)

Dec 24, 2007

As part of a seasonal anti drunk-driving campaign, the Scottish Government is this week allocating some £10,000 GBP to the integration of advisory public information adverts onto videogame billboards found in the likes of Project Gotham Racing 4, Need for Speed: Carbon, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2008.

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.

New PES 2008 patches bring mixed results (News)

Nov 26, 2007

VideoGamer.com (formerly Pro-G) reports:

"Konami has made available the long awaited update for PES 2008 on PS3 and Xbox 360 - with mixed results.

...despite the excitement and anticipation surrounding the updates it appears they are only mildly successful. Console owners are reporting that while the patches do improve matters online somewhat, there is still warping, teleporting and lag, despite the updates."

Konami "Not Set Up" For Multi-Platform Development (News)

Nov 24, 2007

As a developer, we've worked the same way since the days of the SNES. We're simply not set up for multi-platform development.

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."

PES 2008 price drops nearly 50% in one month since release (News)

Nov 23, 2007

Maxconsole writes:

"Not even a month has passed since PES 2008 was released in the UK and already retailers have slashed the price of the title by as much as 50%. GameStation is offering the title on both the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms at a price of just £24.99, while GAME is offering it for £20 less than the RRP at £49.99. With no sign of a patch from Konami and the title dropping furiously out of UK sales charts, even these last ditch price cutting attempts will not justify a purchase of this sub standard bug ridden title. Once again, congratulations to Konami for screwing over its loyal fanbase who were early adopters."

Call of Duty 4 storms German, Spanish charts (News)

Nov 19, 2007

The latest videogame sales data released for Germany and Spain shows Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare making a strong debut.

In Germany, Activision's first-person shooter captured the top three spots, with the PC version at number one, followed by the Xbox 360 version and the PS3 version in at number three

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was slightly less popular in Spain, but still managed to capture three of the top ten spots. The PS3 version debuted at number three, followed by the Xbox 360 version at number four and the PC version at number eight.

Germany:

1. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC)
2. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (360)
3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
4. Hellgate: London (PC)
5. WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS2)
6. Fussball Manager 2008 (PC)
7. Singstar: Apres Ski (PS2)
8. Dr. Kawashima's Gehirn-Jogging (DS)
9. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
10. Singstar: Rock Ballads (PS2)

Spain:

1. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)
2. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PS2)
3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
4. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (360)
5. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (PS2)
6. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)
7. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PS3)
8. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC)
9. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PSP)
10. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)

The PES 2008 Patch Saga: An Update (News)

Nov 16, 2007

Interesting, they got an email from the guy who announced a patch would be released the 19th. He says he was saying exactly what the Konami woman said, yet they've denied it. All rumours right now,interesting to see what happens on the 19th.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Review)

Nov 8, 2007

Nov 8, 2007 Anticlimactic. That's how it felt when, having craved next-gen PES since the dawn of PS3, we finally got to play a finished (or supposedly finished, but more on that in a minute) copy. PES 2008 just doesn't feel like a bold step into the future. At first, it feels like little more than a shinier version of PES6. But the clue, as ever, is in the word 'evolution'. PES 2008, like each new addition to the series, has evolved - it's just that this year's evolution isn't as obvious as ...

ELSPA Weekly Chart - Xbox 360 (News)

Nov 6, 2007

Can Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 hold off the fight from Halo 3 for the number one spot...

No Konami Code to help Resell Pro Evolution Soccer on PS3 (News)

Nov 2, 2007

Pro Evolution Soccer features a lock on your copy of PES08 to your console.

With sports games getting a new version every year, most tend to just go to GameStop with the last version and trade in for credit to help ease the cost on the new version, why Konami or Sony would try and stop that is really confusing.

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)

ELSPA Weekly Chart - Xbox 360 (News)

Oct 30, 2007

Who will win the battle between FIFA 08 and Pro Evo 2008 in the Xbox 360 charts...

PES 2008 - The new stuff 10-29-07 (Video)

Oct 29, 2007

It feels less divinely balanced, and cruel, than Pro Evolution Soccer 6. By any other standards, it's still the best next-gen football game.

Video: PES 2008's new features (News)

Oct 29, 2007

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 ...

PES vs FIFA: The face off (Feature)

Oct 26, 2007

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? ...

Top 10: Things that will make PES 2009 great. (News)

Oct 25, 2007

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.

Read on for the rest of Pro-G's recommendations.

PES 2008 Street Date Broken also in Italy (News)

Oct 24, 2007

Here's the Proof that the Konami's Footbal/Soccer Game is already in sell in Italy!

PES 2008: Funniest clip ever? (News)

Oct 24, 2007

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 ...

The un-boxing of PES 2008, another street date break in Netherlands (News)

Oct 22, 2007

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.

PES 2008 Demo makes way to North America (News)

Oct 19, 2007

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.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - Developer Interview - 10-15-07 (Video)

Oct 15, 2007

It feels less divinely balanced, and cruel, than Pro Evolution Soccer 6. By any other standards, it's still the best next-gen football game.

PES 2008: "We knew we could do better" (News)

Oct 15, 2007

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 ...

Free Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Magazine (News)

Oct 11, 2007

GamerZines has published the Official Magazine for PES 2008 released in English, French, German and Italian.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Demo appears on Xbox Live Marketplace (News)

Sep 21, 2007

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.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Release Date Confirmed (News)

Sep 14, 2007

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.

Winning Eleven 2008: more licenses than ever before (News)

Sep 6, 2007

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 ...

PES 2008 To Offer More Teams Than Ever (News)

Sep 6, 2007

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.

A word of warning about PES 2008 (News)

Aug 30, 2007

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?"

Kojima to unveil "undisclosed" MGS themes at Leipzig (News)

Aug 20, 2007

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 ...

List Of Stadiums From PS2 Version Of PES 2008 Announced (News)

Aug 5, 2007

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.

Full National Teams List From PES 2008 (News)

Aug 4, 2007

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:

Michael Owen dons Konami shirt for PES 2008 (News)

Jul 20, 2007

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 ...

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 to be playable at Leipzig (News)

Jul 17, 2007

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.

PES 2008 playable at Leipzig (News)

Jul 17, 2007

Tuesday 17 July 2007 It might have been a no-show at last week's E3, but Konami has confirmed that it will be giving Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 its debut run-out at next month's Leipzig Game Convention, giving attendees the chance to get their hands on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC versions of the newest addition to the premier footy series. The event kicks off for the media Wednesday 22 August (the great unwashed has access between 23-26 August) and GamesRadar will be there to put PES 2008's new ...

Konami Updates EU Release Dates - PES 2008. MGS4 and more (News)

Jul 13, 2007

Konami Digital Entertainment has released an updated release dates for Europe. The titles with revised dates include PES 2008, Hellboy:Science of Evil, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill Origins and more after the jump.

New Pro Evo 2008 shots (News)

Jul 10, 2007

Tuesday 10 July 2005 Konami has announced that Cristiano Ronaldo, midfielder for the Portugese national footy team, is to be the face of PES 2008 in Europe. Expect to see his mug splashed across the game box, and any cardboard stands clogging up the aisles of your local game shops. It's unconfirmed as to whether he'll be smiling. He won't be alone, mind - there's more 'specially selected local talent' on the way, which Konami will be announcing at a later date. Until then, you can digitally ...

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Screenshots)

Jul 10, 2007

Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Preview)

Jul 6, 2007

Teamvision may sound like a meaningless FIFA term, but its actually a new “adaptive” AI system at the heart of Winning Elevens PS3 debut. The game “learns” how to counter your playing style, forcing you to exploit the pitch for gaps - making radar use vital. For example, you cant just keep running down the flanks and crossing for cheap goals. Producer Seabass believes that Winning Eleven shouldnt be played like a “videogame” which can be broken by scientific ...

PSM3 August 2007 - New Details on Fifa, PES, Destroy All Humans (News)

Jul 5, 2007

This months latest edition of PSM3 magazinse sheds new light on upcoming titles such as PES, FIFA 08, and Destroy All Humans.

Continue.

Konami: PES isn't a videogame (News)

Jul 4, 2007

Wednesday 4 July 2007 We always knew that Seabass, AKA PES producer Shingo Takatsuka, was serious about football. But with Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, he's more earnest than ever about the simulation's real-world ties. And this extra-level of realism means, as Seabass tells PSM3 magazine in this month's issue, that gamers ought to be thinking outside their console boxes. PES shouldn't be played like a 'videogame', Seabass believes, as it's much closer to real, flowing football - and so needs ...

PES 2008 to be playable in August, all versions to be the same (News)

Jul 2, 2007

According to French gaming website Jeux-Video, a number of details were revealed regarding Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 during the IDEF event in Cannes, France. Konami expects a playable version of the soccer sim to be available on August 22nd which will most likely be making an apperance at the Leipzig event. Konami also noted that the Japanese version should be identical to the European version and there should be no technical differences between the PS3 and Xbox 360 incarnations.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Details and Playstation 3 Screenshots (News)

Jun 24, 2007

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that PES 2008 will be released in Autumn 2007. The latest edition to the multi-million-selling Pro Evolution Soccer series will be released for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PlayStation 2, PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Nintendo DS, and is primed to be the definitive football title for any format.Key to PES 2008 is a proprietary adaptive AI system entitled Teamvision. Unique to the Konami game, Teamvision is a sophisticated AI programming that learns and adapts according to an individual's style of play. As such, it will learn new ways to build attacks and to counter specific movements and previous attacking or defensive errors, ensuring games are more in line with the tactical but flowing nature of the real thing.....

PES 2008 - spot the evolution (News)

Jun 19, 2007

Monday 18 June 2007 The sound of excited men could be heard up and down the country this morning as Konami officially announced Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, which will be shimmying its way to PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, DS and PSP sometime in the Autumn. Shoot your mouse here for a look at the first images. Changes touted for the latest version include: enhanced AI which uses a fancy sounding system called 'Teamvision' to improve off-the-ball movement; tighter control for dribbling; a wider ...

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

Oct 15, 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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Player Skills Up (Cheat)

Jan 3, 2008

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Achievements (Unlockable)

Nov 28, 2007

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Unlock Classic Players/Teams (Unlockable)

Oct 30, 2007

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