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Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 review: Total control
The Pro Evolution Soccer series has been playing catch-up to EA Sports' FIFA games in this console generation. While the series has its bright spots that undoubtedly challenge the safer gameplay approach of FIFA, the Pro Evo series has lacked that "homerun" feature (pardon the baseball pun). Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 doesn't alter that course, but it brings forth some noteworthy updates that make it a viable means of getting your soccer fix.Of those updates, a group of gameplay changes that Konami is labeling "Pro Evolution Soccer Full Control" stands out. Included in this cluster of improvements is dynamic first touch, which focuses on moments when players anticipate a pass coming their way. This year, players can now trap or immediately flick the ball in the air to change its trajectory and set up for successive moves during first contact with the ball. %Gallery-162552%
PES 2013 takes the pitch on September 25
Konami has announced an official release date for its upcoming PES 2013 soccer sim. Players will be able to pick up the game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows on September 25. The game features "PES Full Control," which promises to let players manually control every single pass. The new Pro Active AI should keep your opponents competitive, too.If you're not sure whether you want PES 2013 yet or not, you're in luck: There are two different demos for the game available right now. Give one or both a play, and you'll know for sure whether you want to start corner kicking later on this month.
Another PES 2013 demo, available next week on XBLM and PSN
Konami will release a second demo of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 next week, crashing into the nets of Xbox Live on August 28 and PlayStation Network on August 29. Yes, a second demo within a month of the first one. It may seem a bit crazy to release two demos, let alone so close together, but Konami did the exact same thing last year.PES Productions have been hard at work tweaking the game since the first demo, presumably based on feedback. The second demo will offer a more equal balance between attack and defence, improved control for manual passes, and a number of other refinements – including improved refereeing. If only they could do that with the actual sport.The game is scheduled to release around late September on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, and then later on in the year for PSP, 3DS, Wii, and PS2.
PES 2013 demo now available on XBL and PSN
Anyone else think it's weird that as faithful as Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (known in Asia as World Soccer: Winning Eleven) is to the world's most popular sport, it's still called "Soccer" instead of "Football"? But that's neither here nor there: The hardcore football simulation is getting its latest entry this fall, and the demo for the new game is now available for download on Xbox Live and PSN. You can see new mechanics like PES FullControl, play with eight fully-licensed teams, or check out cover athlete Cristiano Ronaldo in the game, running at any difficulty level. Go, download, and enjoy yourself some brand new Pro Evolution Footb-- sorry, Soccer.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Castlevania: LoS sequel publicly playable at Gamescom
Konami is bringing some treats to Germany's Gamescom this August, whipping up playable versions of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for attendees. The company will also have a studio on the show floor, where it will broadcast news, interviews and other content; all available through various social media networks.Gamescom will be the first time the public has the chance to cut up the competition in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, which will be avaiable "in the beginning of 2013" for Xbox 360 and PS3. This fall's 3DS game, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, which takes place 25 years after the events of the console Lords of Shadow, will also be available in a "playable version".There's also a soccer game called PES 2013. You know, if Europeans would be into such a thing.
