Podcast, impressions, and Q&A our community got involved with, all coming 2pm UK time :)
In the mean time let us know what you think on the boards, apart from the issue with Keepers and response times (which are said to be taking up Seabass’ time), things are looking very good…in June!
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Well we’re nearly there guys. Just a few days left before the moment of truth.
It sounds silly saying that in the month of May, but it seems everyone is pinning all their hopes on PES 2011’s next outing. Personally I feel that’s not only premature, but also dangerous. Giving a final verdict with many months to go before release is hardly practical, but hey, that’s the world we live in. So far Konami have kept everyones interest in check, now they hope to pass the next test to keep you hungry for more.
And so to June 1st, the date that will see websites worldwide release their first impressions on PES 2011. I’ve been in touch with the press in the UK, and have managed to get you guys a timetable of whats to come:
Massive thanks to Tom Bramwell from Eurogamer for his correspondence this week. He’s been keeping me informed day to day, with many things yet to be finalised. At 9am UK time, expect a detailed preview, some screenshots, and a special Eurogamer TV video showing the studio tour, interviews, and (hopefully) some element of in-game footage.
You all know PSM3 by now, and good friend of the site Dan Dawkins. He’s already been collaborating with us, the previous post proves that. So along with their expected impressions write-up, expect all your questions answered in a separate Q&A segment! Interestingly, Dan said the next PSM3 podcast that hits Tuesday features him talking about his playtest for a good 10mins, so that should be worth a listen!
Lets also not forget, PSM3 magazine will be hitting shelves June 3rd. The magazine with have some exclusive content, but with our focus on the online press impressions, it’s something we’ll detail a day before it hits.
The UK arm of the mega games site will be posting up an interview they did with Jon Murphy this week.
The site that homes PSM3’s website will have some content of their own. Similar to GameSpot, they also have an interview going up with Jon Murphy.
And that’s June 1st for you folks! There’s a lot more planned for the week ahead, but lets take one day at a time. Like you all I’m hoping for a day of celebration. While many demand it, I expect much less will happen. I don’t expect anyone to be down on the game, but after such a long time in doldrums, proclamations that the king is back will be avoided even if believed. Expect cautious optimism, in my opinion. After all, still got 5 months to blow your socks off!
I expect to see you all here Tuesday morning discussing the news, don’t be late!
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Just spoken to PSM3 editor Dan Dawkins, and he’s wanting to do a Q&A session with the community for June 1st!
The catch is he needs them super quick! PSM3 want your questions by 5pm today, and all will be answered in the mega-post posted on Tuesday on their site psm3mag.com.
*UPDATE*
Questions are in, and the lines are closed. Header pic has been updated with PSM3’s latest tweet, so make sure you visit their site Tuesday morning!
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That’s right people, mark that date in your diary. Tuesday June 1st sees everyone release shedloads of information on PES 2011!
Most of this will be about the trip to Tokyo, including developer interviews and pictures from the dev studio. We were told today that everyone who attended the event took their own interviews, and asked different questions to the dev team, meaning each and every interview and video will be unique to that publication/website.
The places and dates you need to watch out for are:
June 1st: Embargo drops, meaning many places can post about first impressions about PES 2011 playtest (including WENB!). Along with this, get yourself ready for videos and screenshots and other artwork. The place to be will be Eurogamer however, as those guys will be posting up a special video about their attendance in Tokyo.
June 3rd: PSM3 is released. No concrete information on any actual exclusive in the magazine, but they are the first magazine to have PES 2011 featured with dedicated front cover. Lets not forget they will have their own interviews too. More news on this to follow.
June 15th: OPM is released. The third publication that flew out to Tokyo will be the last to publish their take on PES 2011. As above really, along with their unique interview I’m sure there will be some exclusive screens/content.
And that’s just information from the UK press! With more people at the event from around the world, expect June 1st to be quite an occasion. Not least because WENB have an extra special podcast planned. Stay tuned for information on us having a special guest. Or two.
14 days to go!
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Just got back into the country late last night, and waiting for me was the latest issue of PSM3. Being January many magazines are running 2010 previews, and PSM3 is no different. Nestled in the feature is an article focused on 5 things they personally want to see improved for PES 2011 (and FIFA 11).
Those 5 things are:
With each wish they’ve detailed exactly what they want to see improved. And when you read the entire article you’ll realise that most of the things written echo much of what the fans want also. It becomes even more warming knowing that this is coming from the most influential magazine regarding PES out there.
With the fans and PSM3 on the same page, fingers crossed one unified voice is heard much more clearer.
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