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PES 2010 Controls are Better Says Konami

Konami says that its upcoming Wii soccer title PES 2010 will feature improved gameplay and controls, compared to its predecessor Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.

PES 2010 for the Nintendo format will feature Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres on the cover, pictured together. The game will also boast the extensive additions to the Master League via the integration of UEFA Champions League license elements, while the Wii game's graphic elements have been further enhanced. However, Producer Akiyoshi Chosogabe and his dedicated team have also worked to add key gameplay advances to the new iteration.

PES 2010 contains an all-new game balance system that affects both attacking and defensive elements of the game. The player in possession now has 'instantaneous stamina' in addition to his overall stamina, which prevents unbeatable runs from being used as a constant tactic. Overuse of sprinting will have an adverse affect on the player's body balance and their immediate control of the ball. As in a real match, excessive attempts of trying to gain possession will drain the player's stamina, further demonstrating the Wii game's realism.

Quick and precise controls have also be given more importance. More fine and strategic controls have been given more significance, and an attacking player with the ball can perform various 'AI feints' to bypass the opposition defenders while dribbling - but this depends on the player's abilities. Defenders will also have to think about which areas to close down from, and work with other players to reduce the space attackers have.

The developer has also worked hard on a new free kick system, wherein these set pieces are now viewed from the kicker's perspective and targeted using a pointer system, allowing users to add swerve and additional pace to their kicks, dependent on the taker's abilities. This level of control even allows players to move their keeper earlier in a in a match against human player.

New animations will see players signaling for passes, and the slickest animation in a PES title on Wii yet, while the Champions Road and Master League modes mark a welcome return again. "The stakes have been raised and PES 2010 for Wii shows that Konami can still innovate and surprise," commented Akiyoshi Chosogabe. "Our control system for Wii is still regarded as the finest and most intuitive around, and we have once again reworked it to add a level of control and realism that can appeal to new and old PES fans alike."

Sounds awesome, and we look forward to bringing you more news and a review of PES 2010 for the Wii.