Pro Evolution Soccer 6 In-Game Videos

A series of exclusive clips with direct audio.

If you're as excited about the imminent soccer madness on Xbox 360 as we are, take a look at these in-game videos of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (and, for FIFA fans, stay tuned for our in-depth FIFA 07 developer interview in the coming days).

Boasting significantly better graphics, enhanced animation and a wealth of gameplay additions, Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka's next-gen update to the series looks the part on Xbox 360 but, he insisted in various interviews given at the Leipzig Game Convemtion, will still come to PlayStation 3 in the near future.

The game will also debut on PlayStation 2, PSP, PC-DVD and, for the first time, Nintendo DS in October.

Player AI has been upgraded, with players running intelligently into space when not in possession of the ball, while the physical side of play has been refined, with players working to turn defenders as they receive the ball, with defenders learning to back off slightly to prevent such moves.

The shooting system has also been refined, and players will be able to attempt more snap shots than in previous versions, while volleys and half-volleys have been reworked. Other new moves include the ability to retain control of the ball when performing a sliding tackle, while all-new feints and backwards dribbling are now available thanks to the improved dribbling controls.

PES6 will include the fully-licensed kits for the Czech, French, Australian, English, Italian, Argentinian, Spanish and Swedish national sides. Similarly, the French Championat league has been added to the game following a new agreement, alongside Bayern Munich, Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon and Benfica, Greek giants Olympiacos Piraeus, and Manchester United from England. The Brasilian striker Adriano will appear on the German packaging, too.

The online side of the PlayStation 2 and PC game has been massively revamped. Seabass and his team have implemented a new online system that allows up to eight players to compete simultaneously through four linked systems.

Stay tuned for more on Pro Evolution Soccer 6.

Kikizo Staff