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As you know, and it is customary when they celebrate a European Championship finals or in the sports world, EA Sports always launches its official video about this event and this time they do the World Cup South Africa 2010 , to as only 2 months of its conclusion.

Since yesterday, April 8, is now available on PSN and Xbox Live demo of this game that will delight those fans of the game and those gamers who still enjoy FIFA 10 . The demo consists of a simple match between Spain and Italy, but is a great game graphically.

EA Sports has decided to market this game in physical form as a new game instead of out in addition to FIFA 10 because of improvements and new features including:

- The number of playable teams, while in FIFA 10 are the "core" in this edition we have 199 teams.

- Control "2 buttons" or "Dad pad", it is controlling play just two buttons, such as passing and shooting, as well as move our player with the joystick steering, the rest is done by the machine ... A novelty for the kids to play with his father or mother, EA always thinking of the family.

- Improved graphics and new animations, much like FIFA 10, but with a touch sharper and more colorful, more like sincerely, welcome addition to the coaches who will see them every 2 to 3 gesticulating in the band and from time to when we will suffer or rejoice with our game.

- Shooting and improved stops, compared to FIFA 10 shots on goal are more potent and effective, as the gatekeepers to this time seem more intelligent.

- Innovative launches penalties, here have been redefined and innovation comes into play when we play an important game, the pressure will increase as we move towards the end, as the responsibility of the players will not be as marked easy.

- New game modes and online, something new will be able to import our player from FIFA 10 to create this from scratch, to become captain of our team and fight for the World Cup scepter. Also an online mode with the tournament to make more realistic the fight between countries.

The game's official World Cup South Africa 2010, goes on sale later this month, on 30 April, at the hands of EA Games for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. With this game we satisfy our desire to secure for Spain to lift the cup, if not finally consiguiese. Good luck to the red!

Just before I left for vacation I had a moment to enjoy the beta of PES 2010. Before going on, I want to say a couple of previous premises from which we started:

1 - I've always been of FIFA, even when it was much worse than the PES. You can flagelarme in the comments ...

2 - It is public knowledge that my relationship with Konami Spain is not as good as it should, but I appreciate that I have sent the beta beta this year to evaluate it. Try to be as objective as possible, because I can not not want to trick users and especially those involved in the section "most talkative" (in the first column on the right) and on the other hand, regardless of everything, I try to always be professional.

3 - I also want to make clear that I have not seen FIFA 10 for the day of the presentation I was sick and the guys at EA still have not sent me any trial version, so I compare it with FIFA 09 game that I know more than good .

I think I played enough to give you some hints. As always, you can find items much bigger and probably better written or Vandal Meri. We thus:

The general impression was good, but for a player so used to the top FIFA players seem to "weigh" a little, because the parties in the saga of EA are more dynamic. This and graphics, somewhat below the FIFA also make you initially get defensive with the game, but with a little patience you realize that the secret of PES is the gameplay. That's where many integers PES wins compared to FIFA 09, but from what I've seen the new version much improved, especially in this regard.

A major problem with FIFA 09 were shots on goal. It is not easy to score a goal in FIFA if you're a bit pressed for a defense, the ball was on the posts too and rebound did not have much realism without having had to say three Our Fathers to score a goal from distance. In PES I like the shooting system primarily because players plugged well throwing the ball if it comes or not very safe as long as they are not hard pressed by the defense. Scoring in FIFA 09 in those conditions was impossible.

The ball physics has always been the great strength of PES and in this game is too. The rebounds, both players and the posts, I look very good, though it would improve the animations of the defenses that block the shots, they should acknowledge the force of the ball, and the controls with his chest facing, which are I think the worst.

The sound is great. I like the sound the ball to throw, posts, hobbies, and above all, the players cry when they "axes" behind ... In the beta version of the commenters did not get one, but chalked it is not a finished version (although commercial versions also put his paw then a great time ...) By the way, watch out because the arbitrators are still very cardholders. A half bad entry at ground level and your home.

The reaction has greatly improved goalkeepers. In the PES seem not to have slept in that aspect and can be viewed punt fists to get the ball over the bar when the balls are very pumped, for example. This I know that have been refined so much the guys at EA in the new FIFA.

One of the great failures of FIFA is to protect the ball was not easy and taking the ball was as easy as pushing a button and the player would take the ball to the opposite without requiring more help from the user. In PES 2010 snatch the ball does not seem so easy, something I appreciated. You can hide the ball better and the game does not become a constant running streets.

Not only the goalkeepers have improved in their animations, the players also. There are some curious entries when you are strong and in some specific moments, not many there remains that old frustration because you can not control your player until just the corresponding animation.

The "smileys" players are very well made and are in the locker room and repetitions, but then in the field I had the feeling that everyone runs and are quite similar. I can not explain it, it's just a feeling.

In general artificial intelligence has not seemed wrong. Is quite noticeable to play for Scotland to do so, for example, Portugal. Yes I have seen blunders in the opposing defense, but I do not think the game is a constant, but rather the result of the low level of the opposing team combined with the difficulty level. Good note also in this section from what I've seen.

Another major problem is that FIFA will make it more simulation, more PES in other words, they went too far and too difficult one on one and overcome the defense. With good passes in PES seems easier to braid moves and passes the hole seems more effective and results in less offsides in the FIFA 09. I hope that this problem also resolved in FIFA 10.

I have not had time for more on these 2 days I've been playing. After my vacation I will try to extend data with things I have not tested as the zone defense, announced the new 360 degree dribbling, etc.

Option 1: Goalkeeper Casillas type, a real cat. This could be worth if it had so much energy, because it seems to have taken 3 red bulls in a row. Qualities not without ...

Option 2: Goalkeeper Valdes type, not a bad goalkeeper but in big situations is cleared ...

Thanks to Manuel for lending me the videos

Paul Gascoigne, a famous former British footballer has told "The Sun" his descent into hell after living the glory of being a hero of the selection. The drama of alcohol has been fatal for him, even to invent a pair of imaginary parrots, who came to ask a couple of pints of beer I guess I took after him. He hit bottom when he took command of the Wii and did not let go in 4 weeks, becoming a true addict.

"I do not remember when or why I started to drink, only it was Christmas and I wanted to shoot myself. I started with a couple of glasses of wine and did not stop. After one week, was no longer able to care for myself, so I moved to the Marriott Hotel in Gateshead, where he drank everything from bottles of wine to gin minibar. Then began my addiction to the Wii; from there, I played almost 24 hours, seven days a week. I could not stop, or sleep or eat, could not get even a few minutes. I had become unbeatable and I challenged the staff. In fact, I came to call the room sevice to have someone against whom to play, "said Gascoigne. After four weeks in these conditions, the hotel asked him to leave and moved to Malmaison, where he devoted himself to the same.

The best of luck for this star fall from grace. You have to be in that state and becoming addicted to the Wii because, although it is the best selling console in length, is also the least played for many.

Paul was never very fit, but did things like this:

Gascoigne Long live!

* You can see the full interview on AS if you want to know more about Gascoigne, but what you really enjoy is that recommended the "Celebrities" of Muchachada Nui, namely that of Hulk Hogan

I love this game and I'm hooked and over again. I only say it if they want "feedback" to improve some things. Pure constructive criticism:

• The goalies are too good. Even one on one make stops from another galaxy.
• You have to shoot 3 meters from the goal line to score ... If you're a little unbalanced or is covered or throwing the ball or you stand, forget dialing.
• Almost never get the shot on goal satin unless you give the minimum force.
• Offsides by millimeters ...
• That Cristiano Ronaldo is so good. Everyone asks Manchester United and I played a lot of morals.
• Real Madrid is shit and the club is the only one who falls short of the largest in Europe. FIFA has always been something Barça.
• Have you removed the ball and throw you in a bad way. I lead the Devils, especially when it is not realistic.
• To check the templates before every game online. It's a real pain in the ass.
• Do not retire Ronaldinho. Not that I'm finished, but is no longer what it was.
• Higuain and Rooney on the cover ... They could have chosen better.
• Lack of physical differences between the bodies of the players, although his facial resemblance is excellent.
• The online ten to ten is a chaos, not fun.

What I like is the physical, the celebrations and enjoy the jellies like a dwarf, an art, especially if you put when you're a difficult angle. The best.

* Comparison FIFA 09 vs PES 2009

What FIFA is the chronicle of an announced victory. It was released on October 2 and, using data from the week ended on day 5 (according to GFK), ie, with only three days of data was done with 5 positions in the top 10 selling games in Spain. Gold for PS3 version, silver for the Xbox 360 and bronze for the legendary PS2 (Old rockers never die!). Olympic Diploma for the PSP version, which has moved it to seventh place, and one for the PC, in ninth place.

For my part, after a brief resurgence of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, I made top with FIFA 09. This year I want to control the game well and to sign up for competitions. So far today there was "hooked" and you defend a lot better, which is the key. In addition to the pros and cons I posted on Yahoo! now I see 2 other things that I liked a lot: the system headers, which is very successful, and uncheck. The game is really complete. FIFA Long live!

Incidentally, in the bar at the right you have my gamertags, PS ids and such, so añadidme and see you in the field.

And now the best-seller list the first week of October:

1. FIFA 09 (PS3)
2. FIFA 09 (Xbox 360)
3. FIFA 09 (PS2)
4. Wii Fit (Wii)
5. Wii Play (Wii)
6. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
7. FIFA 09 (PSP)
8. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3)
9. FIFA 09 (PC)
10. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (PC)

Chikichiki is danced this way:

1 - Plaza Colón

2 - Night Party

3 - Robocop

And then I did the maikelyason to home. On Monday I was not a person. Life can be wonderful!

How are the guys at EA. I do not even respect the Muchachada ... would molado more than they had done something with Enjuto, who hits more, but what they did at the end is not bad, it is delightful, but not stop being an advertising video:

- More videos .

I have not resisted to get off the demo of FIFA 2008 for PC. My first game was a Milan-Barcelona with very little history, for a while I stopped playing on the PC and now it costs me back to the keys. In order that the Barcelona of the Fantastic 4 (because the templates are updated demo in mid-July) has been unable to Kaka, the old dream of Ramon Calderon, who has endorsed me 2 goals and 2 soles.

In principle I have seen more of the same. Very good animation, except in a throw-in in the hands did not match the ball (I guess these things before releasing the fix), good sound, and controls always somewhat improved artificial intelligence.

Caught my attention how to take the field before the stars think his best football and live like a flash. A nice touch, but of those that do not directly influence the game.
The demo lets you try a few teams like Milan, Barcelona or Bayern Munich. The referees seem to have improved as well. You do not always take you straight red whenever you do a tackle from behind which it deserves. Come on, that arbitrators are more realistic because they are wrong more ...

The refuse and fumbles are quite realistic and the animations like when 2 players are charging. The graphics are not too bright, although that may be my PC, nor is it very bright. Nor have I seen the switch to raise the quality and difficulty. Even without much resolution, sometimes the game has gone to jerk me.

In short, few conclusions can be drawn with this demo, which also explains the new game modes, as the manager (which I usually play) and make a professional player, which can be fun. If No doubt, I viciaré with this game, but not in PC. I think to do tricks and get the best performance you need a good pad.

It is best to get off the demo and judge for yourself: Download the demo .

Once again, it reprinted the eternal struggle between two great football games, a fight years ago winning Pro Evolution Soccer, FIFA still while waiting for the big game to bring back the fame they once enjoyed. The PES last year did not quite please the majority, while the FIFA 2007 brought new, but the AI ​​was very awkward. 2007 was therefore a year of transition, and so it seems, is this year when both games are going to delve into the IA, which really needed now that border high in the other aspects: graphics , sound, etc..

EA opened fire FIFA announced that the new parameters increases to 35 decisions, with which our comrades, who are not controlled, not flee from the fumbles ... also promise new set of shots and more, but the key is AI, in my opinion.

Meanwhile, Konami has responded by announcing its new Teamvision, which will use the best hardware for the new consoles to offer artificial intelligence that will adapt to our level. This may resolve the complaints of many users, who saw the PES as too complicated. With Teamvision, the machine will learn new ways to fight or circumvent our defenses, ensuring that the new release will have a feeling even closer to the real game.

Both come in autumn. As always, you decide who wins the battle of the game in your console.