Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has released a series of new screen images detailing new advances in its PES 2009. Due for release in Autumn for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PlayStation®2, and PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE), the new game enjoys a wealth of additions.

The new images show the official kits for the Northern Ireland, Scotland, Ghana and Croatia national teams, and the game?s stunning recreation of the Stadio Olimpico di Torino stadium. Finally, Konami has released additional pictures details PES 2009?s acclaimed ?Become a Legend? mode, which charges the user with guiding a rookie player through their career, winning the Best Player award and transferring to major clubs.

Here are some shots of the new 'Become a Legend' mode!

And finally some new shots of the Stadio Olimpico di Torino!

Here is some of the new features and key additions you can expect in the new version of PES 2009.

Gameplay:
Close control more intuitive:

• Manual cursor control
• Adjusted trick control for easier control – more within natural control parameters than via special movements

Ball movement more realistic:

• Ball has always been treated as separate entity, but 2009 has new air resistance calculations for trajectory of ball
• Instant control. Buttons presses are no longer stored, making for a crisper playing style
• Heavier foot-in tackles, depending on the length X is depressed
• New friction routines to affect ball movement in terms of ground conditions
• Backspin routines calculated so ball slows accordingly
• The bounce of the ball can be used more effectively: players can flick the ball up to tee a shot, or to lift it over a defender’s trailing leg
• Skills are now integrated more into the game. If a player has the ability, they will be able to perform deft turns others cannot and will be able to feint and shimmy within the confines of the control system
• Player has to compensate for heaviness of ground when weighting passes in wet conditions or frozen ground

Teamvision enhanced:

• Tactics change according to situation
• Better off-the-ball movement – running to receive passes, etc
• AI recognizes strategies that work and accumulates data on an ongoing basis within Master League and League modes

Visuals:
Stadiums:

• Graphic depiction of weather conditions unique to each stadium
• Much more detailed lighting effects that mimic the time of day more closely
• Key new grounds like Wembley, in total about 20 stadiums
• LED hoardings (PS3 and 360 versions only)

Players:

• All new players models in game: everything reworked for additional detail
• Specific new animations to make the game flow more: players now stumble, place a hand down so as to keep running
• More individuality to movement of players: running and kicking styles, for instance: Ronaldo’s stance before a free kick

Camera:

• New vertical camera, allowing end-to-end view including ‘Player Focus’ zoom, panning in on key one-on-one situations
• New distance drawing techniques using adjusted chromatic fields

Front End - Menus:

• All new, clearer menu system
• Match stats now on sub-menus if required
• Much improved music choice

Edit:
Sound:

• In addition to the importation of graphic data, music and crowd chants can also be added
• Graphics:
• Pixel Paint function allows users to create team badges from scratch

Game Modes:
Become a Legend:

• New long-term mode sees player guiding one player to glory
• Control the destiny of a midfield/striking star
• Player works within team structure, akin to popular ‘Fix’ mode – assisting play, scoring goals, etc
• Default third-person view
• Dedicated development data for player as game progresses
• Full range of transfer opportunities: but fail to play well and you will be demoted to bench or even transferred
• Based on popular Japanese mode, first time in Europe

Legends:

• Online version of ‘Become a Legend’
• Use player created in solo mode
• Play online with other ‘fixed’ position friends
• Intricate play and teamwork rewarded with PES points

Master League

• More intuitive menus
• Easier to understand two-tier negotiations: team level and individual terms
• Loyalty: players unhappy with terms, etc, will not play as well. A happy player will play better

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