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Jul 7th, 2007 by m0nkeymafia

According to play.com we are only 3 months 20 days away from
the release of PES 2008 on the Xbox 360 and PS3.



Just over a week ago a flood of new information hit the net regarding what to
expect in PES 2008 aka Pro Evoution Soccer 7. A number of key features fans
were bowling for have been included such as:

• All New 'Teamvision' AI
  System
• Improved AI for Defenders
  and Attackers
• Enahanced Close Control
  system enabling more control of the ball when dribbling
• Improved Set Pieces -
  players now have full control over the defensive wall.
• Increased Player detail
  with full facial animation.
• Extensive Edit mode

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.



With the Pro Evolution Soccer series renowned for its fluid, realistic
gameplay, the new game builds on the implementation of Teamvision with
additional key advances. As with previous releases since its inception in 1996,
the ball is again treated as a separate entity, with the timing of shots
entirely down to the player, while the new AI ensures that defenders work to
close down space and block efforts on goal. Similarly, distribution of passes
works along the same lines, with players using the space available to them to
switch the ball. Close control has also been enhanced with more control when
dribbling the ball, and a number of subtle moves added to bypass defenders and
move the ball into space.



Working in conjunction with the Teamvision system, every aspect of Pro
Evolution Soccer 2008's on-field play has been reworked and fine-tuned to
create the balanced and strategic play of a high stakes match. Set-pieces have
been improved, with full control given over the number of players and the
position of the defensive wall. A wider range of set piece options are also available
to make use of specific talents within the team.



'Next Generation' versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008's are further enhanced
by stunning aesthetic elements. Player detail has been taken to incredible
levels with full facial animation and the high-definition detail afforded by
the hardware used to show full movement and subtle details to the various kits
during the course of a match. All 'Next Gen' versions will also benefit from an
extensive Edit mode.

So it is blatantly obvious pretty much everyone here will be
buying a copy asap, the question is whether it will meet expectations! What do
you think?

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