the rewards of a much needed break

After taking what can only be best described as a long break from videogames (I am still playing them, just not with the same passion as a few months ago) I decided to dip back into PES2010 with a bit more vigour recently expecting nothing more than a half decent, but flawed digital kick about before bed.

I think the break has worked to be honest.

Read on to see how some time of reflection and detachment has reaped rewards and has inspired a sense of optimism for the future of the series.

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Posted by Alan Curdie on February 5th, 2010 Tags: editorial, pes 2010, retrospective

PES Sells 7m Copies in 2009

Well, 6.96m copies in 9 months to be exact.

MCV reported on Konami’s profit drop year on year, but with it gave us some details on how the PES series is doing. Totally unsure how well the number is compared to previous years, but going off general performance in the industry, 7m copies is massive!

To put it into perspective, THQ were in serious financial pressure before UFC 2009 came out. 3.5m copies sold later, and they’re doing just fine.

And while PES has no doubt taken a battering from FIFA, you need to look at the bigger picture. Some people said I was in Konami PR mode when stating the sales figures of both EA and PES were incomparable due to overhead costs. Looking at it now months later, I’m hoping you start to understand what I mean. Taking in mind things like development costs, marketing costs, and even licenses, you feel Seabass & Co aren’t in such a bad place – even though many would like you to think otherwise.

With 3 years on the new systems under their belts, and a full year of fan feedback ringing in their ears, I’m extremely confident we’ll see them eclipse that figure comfortably in 2010.

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Posted by Kitana Media on February 5th, 2010 Tags: pes, pes 2009, pes 2010

PES 2010 Platinum Surfaces

Massive thanks to the Shopto guys for letting us know PES 2010 Platinum has been announced, priced and dated today.

Due out on March 19th, currently only the PS3 version has been announced. We’ll let you know if and when the XBOX 360 classics version gets announced.

At that price, certainly worth a buy/re-buy if you don’t own it already. To pre-order through Shopto click here.

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Posted by Kitana Media on February 3rd, 2010 Tags: pes 2010, shopto

Jett Talks About The Football Gaming Scene

On Jett Garner’s latest video blog, he discusses the football gaming scene, and whether there’s space for another football game to enter the market.

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Posted by Kitana Media on February 3rd, 2010 Tags: community video, jett garner, wenb content

New Winning Eleven Coming This Spring!

You read that right, Konami are releasing a new WE game over in Japan in a couple of months! Massive thanks to Hideiker for this!

Reported on the official Japanese site, it states that Konami will be releasing it to coincide with the world cup, and Japan’s ‘year of sport’ initiative.

To get the full details, click here!

Personally, I’m very excited. As a stand alone game, although the focus seems just on a particular game mode, there’s every chance of tweaks and new additions we’ve all been asking for. More details as soon as we get them!

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Posted by Kitana Media on February 3rd, 2010 Tags: japan, winning eleven 2010