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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.

Is about to break loose the war in every year. Once again, the forces measured at Electronic Arts Konami's hosts in an epic battle in the style of Lord of the Rings. With football games, or are of Sauron declared PES fan because it is bad and the mythical section " What the eye does not see "on Canal +, or are of Gandalf, who switched to FIFA when he saw that would win the battle. No room for more football games.

Out of silicones, the thing is presented this year also uneven. EA FIFA 10 has already shown, a remodeling of my beloved FIFA 09, picking up good reviews in progress, while Konami has not taught anything. It's good that Torres and Messi will appear on the cover, but what we really want to know is whether to remodel the engine last year or will be a new one. How much have made progress in a year?

Messi and Torres are the image of PES 2010

At EA, rather than improve the game graphically, have worked on polishing errors reported by users. Some of them I have to admit they were pretty bloody, as the subject of the post and rebounds so unrealistic, the advantage rule, throw-ins or hard to avoid the offsides ... The fact is that they work ahead and hope soon to check progress.

EA also will present its first game in Spain. The presentation is being now in the Sports Palace of Madrid. I know that the people of PES is already preparing his, but who gives first, gives twice.

In any case, the decline of PES versus FIFA is a fact. While in Spain and Italy are going to counter again worldwide PES managed to sell 8 million copies while 2009 FIFA placed 10 million , according to EA's own figures.

On the official website of FIFA 10 have made ​​a compilation of the best reviews of progress appeared in Meri, Vandal and other sites that you can help.

As for PES at the moment there is only smoke. You can give a caladita on its official website .

The damn crisis is causing prices to plummet. The famous list of Upcoming Electronic Arts has followed the expected reduction in the price of FIFA 09 and how could it be otherwise, competition reacts also cutting prices. You can buy PES 2009 for EUR 26.95 xtralife.es Xbox 360 and PS3 , which must be added another 3 euros for shipping. From what I see is an exclusive offer from XTRALIFE, because game still costs 59.95 euros . Ale, to take advantage of the offer, but remember, FIFA recommended Banzaii, to 29.95 euros which is everywhere, second hand at 22 euretes and so I add as a friend to take a partidejas.

After the first quarter of the year (whose best games you can vote in the sidebar on the right, in banzaiincuesta), begins to move the machinery of marketing in order to create excitement about the great titles that are ahead of the holidays. As I commented the other day, Assassin's Creed 2 has kick-started with a rather cryptic video, and now we try to Konami " hypear "with PES 2010. I do not think that will improve dramatically from year to year, but if you want to get the long teeth you can read the news here .

Update: Since there are a lot of details around the new Assassin's Creed 2. Game Informer has shown a lot of information and screens of the game. seems to confirm to be held in the Renaissance, the new player can swim, use new weapons , 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

It is available on the Web ADES , the management of video games, the list of best sellers of February. Enter as two rockets on the list the exceptional Killzone 2 and Street Fighter IV and Fallout 3, which benefits from a good price drop.

The list is led by Wii Fit, which fortunately unseating Wii Play, the game that nobody would buy if it came bundled with the wiimote and down to third place. Killzone 2 goes directly to the second position and the sixth, thanks to another edition metal box. As no published data, we do not know if the sum of both editions desbancaría Wii Fit.

Nintendo's participation in top 10 finishes with Mario Kart + Wii Wheel, which occupies the fourth place. Fall off the list of Nintendo DS games that appeared in January: Brain Training, Super Mario.

Street Fighter IV is another great entry in the list (look like the top 40 ...). His version of PS3. Is placed in fifth position and Xbox, in tenth.

Apart from Wii Fit, lost sales force PES 2009, which down to the seventh seat for PS2 and PS3 into the eighth.

In short, February has been a great month for PlayStation 3 in our country. Five of his plays have been placed very well on top. We could add a sixth to the list with the PES on PlayStation 2. Nintendo remains strong with 3 of their games for Wii in top positions and mainly emphasizes ausiencia Nintendo DS games, you should be feeling the increasing level of piracy exists and lack of new releases powerful. The Xbox still in the doldrums and this year has only looked into the top 10 with the well-tenth of Street Fighter IV this month.

This month the list is less dramatic than in January

What about the rest of February releases powerful? FEAR 2 appears tenth in the ranking of seventh in the PS3 and Xbox 360, which are not very good news. Even worse is the situation of survival horror: Unable to find a Dead Rising or Silent Hill Homecoming on any list!. Same with Race Pro, an excellent simulator for PCs that has gone unnoticed.

I say goodbye to some figures ahead of March. Rockstar has said that GTA Chinatown Wars, a new adventure for Nintendo DS is not working in sales but the reviews are excellent . Probably sales are weighted by the leak of the game itself on pirate networks before its release. I'm also eager to know the sales figures of Halo Wars, a new experiment to move the RTS to the console, and, of course, the Resident Evil 5, which looks set to break the mold.

I get echoes, rumors, voices from beyond the grave to tell me that Monica Corbella, Director of Marketing for the Spanish division of Konami, and Konami is not part of Spain. I would make a great post this farewell professional, but the truth is I have no arguments. If someone has to leave a nice comment some posthumously.

Update: Now Konami used Anait to step on me the news. The guys Anait should not be manipulated like that. They are the "first half has seen fit to refer to this kind of news first hand."

But overall drama. As stated Dandel, just want to close the blog and engage in the sonnets . Why? The first is still Wii Play, the game that comes with the Wii Remote and no choice but to swallow if you want one a precious Wiimote. Wii gets the silver and bronze with Wii Fit and Mario Kart and gives only the fourth place at the push of a Pro Evolution is no longer what it was and still living off the income.

I see more drama here than at the Schindler

Eye! Message to the doomsayers and alarmists, those who think that video games destarán violence and chaos on Earth and come the end of the world: Among the Top 10 there is only one recommended for over 18 years! The rest is suitable for ages 3!

For an Xbox game in the top 10 best sellers have to go back to November, the month in which Gears of War 2 he clinched the seventh. Drama x2.

* You can see the best sellers in each platform ADES .

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

Diving today in video games, today there is plenty to scratch. The star now seems the big game last year, Bioshock, who leads this week's releases, but does not come alone. You can also buy and (in some stores already went on sale in an unauthorized manner by Konami few days ago) PES 2008, Golden Axe Beast Rider or Saints Row 2 ( View all releases ).

Siguendo with Bioshock, some "geeks" have already finished and have found that the new version of PS3, in addition to 2 or 3 hours of play, hide the first trailer of Bioshock 2. One of them has already recorded with your camcorder and uploaded to the Internet. It reveals almost nothing except the subtitle of Bioshock 2, which is "Sea of ​​Dreams" (Sea of ​​Dreams). ( See video ).

Gamesindustry.biz Leo, my page header, confirmation that what we already knew that Eurogamer has arrived and do not think prisoners. Eurogamer Long live! ( The note with words of Xavi gamesindustry to CEO )

And to finish this article, and begin a weekend where I have these games on the waiting list: Golden Axe Beast Rider, FIFA 09, NBA 2k9, beta Fable 2 and Saints Row 2, I leave with deep sorrow the know that things are not going very well in Midway, one of the companies that so many good times has given us. The news is that they have canceled, without clarifying what some of their licenses that have not worked as expected to reduce costs and will concentrate on those who have given returns. As you can see, is very fashionable (not just video games) philosophy to focus and refine what makes one better than wasting time on what one is ominous. ( The full story of Midway )

PS: And now put some of Skate 2. There is currently no known nothing new, but I love it. I have to accept boat as aquatic animal, that this is my blog Go milks are given and you can control!

Within days of arriving FIFA 09 and less than half a month to enjoy Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, and Yahoo! Games have launched the special traditional buy the best and the worst of both games. This year I think there are more arguments to buy FIFA PES 2009, at the risk of the "fanboys" of Konami cabree me ...

* Special FIFA 09 against PES 2009 on Yahoo! Games .

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!

November and December after a stressful, full of video game releases, there is calm now. Between January releases only highlights the PES 2008 for DS, Burnout Paradise or the last Dragon Ball Wii control.

These are in my opinion the most interesting videos so far this month.

As an appetizer, a pretty good video of Condemned 2:

And finally, one of the major releases of Ubisoft's first quarter with Haze, Rainbow Six Vegas 2:

- More videos of games .

Mobile games are evolving a lot. While versions of PES 2008 New generation disappoint, the mobile version looks good for what is usually seen with a retro feel that seems fun and characteristic details of the saga. I leave you with the video:

I take this article to comment that begins its new Nokia N-Gage service, which is not a device but a gaming platform that can be played in a number of Nokia phones. I think it's the right strategy and also comes with a new protection system. We'll see if they succeed.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is a pufo, as confirmed by the survey of the blog, which has received a whopping 14 votes. Half of the votes have been for the "Now I prefer FIFA 08", which means that this year more people perceive the progress of FIFA or EA community managers regularly visit my blog.

The people have not realized (the game is still selling like hotcakes and is number one in the charts), but the fact is that the arrival of the new generation has been sitting pretty bad, as acknowledged by the "Seabass "Konami, who thinks they could have done a much better job.

My next survey is to know what you think is the console that is winning in Spain according to your intuition. You can find it on the right.

PS: Sorry for that has been something missing, but I've been busy, busy understood to be the limit with Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect and now flush with Orange box.

And now I leave you with a couple of videos of ESP failures: