![]() Winning Eleven 4 - The Game that Changes the Football Gaming World By that time, I switched my gaming system from PC to Playstation, which then introduced me to Japanese footy game called “Winning Eleven 4”. It started in SEGA machine back in 1994, and continued the domination until FIFA 98. I’ve played Kick Off (Edited–thanks to the visitors who pointed out that Sensible Soccer WAS not Kick Off), Sega Soccer before I started playing FIFA series. In fact, maybe 70% of my gaming time in all consoles are dedicated for this type of game. ![]() Football game has always been my favourite game. I’ve been a football gamer since Atari’s Pele Soccer was the best in the market. How do they fare each other?īefore we go there, let me share you my background first. Konami followed closely by releasing their Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on 13 October 2008. And this year, EA claims to improve its last year outing, and released FIFA 09 on 3 October 2008. Gamers found FIFA to worthy alternative to PES, even though not much. It undoubtly had raised its standard and brought the scene to rather evenly match. Until last year, when Electronic Arts released FIFA 08. Kids, teens and adults are all playing kick-a-bout on PES/Winning Eleven. If you are in Indonesia, one quick look at the Playstation rent place, you already know the answer. Despite of inferior presentations and graphics, PES is still the “king of football game”. Its addictive gameplay is no match to FIFA’s unrealistic game engine. Winning Eleven)?”įor the past 10 years, the answer is easy for me. There always be this endless debate: “Which one is better? Electronic Art’s FIFA or Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer (a.k.a. This also happens in football games space. As often happens when two likeminded products go head-to-head in the marketplace, the respective publishers recently went *** for tat on the announcements of their 2009 editions (which are appearing in late 2008, by the way).World is never short of great rivalries. To begin answering this question we’ll take a look at what we know thus far about the two releases. It’s all finally balanced and either game could come out with that best possible outcome, critical and financial success: it’s on the cards for one of them. In 2009, it looks like the games will collide in the middle, like two attackers leaping for a header. FIFA on the other hand has made some significant improvements in its gameplay and modes, falling back in favour with some critics even if it has lost some sales to PES in the process. In contrast though, the gameplay has become stagnant, almost regressing in quality. PES – now all multi-format, semi-licensed and enjoyed great word-of-mouth – has begun to sell much better. However, for the avid gamer and hardened critic, PES’s gameplay has been considerably superior, but it has been unable to chart as spectacularly as its competitor.īut last year saw an interesting swing for both games. FIFA, powered by EA’s far-reaching licensing agreements (from player likeness through to pumping soundtrack) and sheer brand power has always managed to rise swiftly up the sales charts and stick there for months, supported by the mainstream and casual audience. However, neither FIFA nor PES has been able to lay claim to succeeding in both these facets over the course of this decade. The best possible outcome for any game is to be a critical darling, and a financial success. We’ll begin by outlining the state of play… But unlike previous years, this time we have a real contest on our hands. ![]() Their goal? The respect, admiration and – let’s be honest – hard-earned cash of the billions of fans of the World Game. Let’s get ready to rumble! As another Christmas period begins to loom large on the horizon old foes Konami and EA step onto the field for their annual soccer showdown. The big guns to battle it out again - who will win?
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