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Footy_la_la · 11-01-2009, 11:35 PM

I haven't tried PES2009 yet, but I did switch to the PES series after getting sick of the cookie cutter releases of FIFA up until about 03.

PES was amazing and now that I have finally stepped up to the NG console and got FIFA I'm willing to give it a chance.

Hardcore followers of either game have always chosen to back the one that they've been playing. However, I must admit that after reading MANY a review before making my footy purchase this year, I was extremely suprised to see so many PES'rs making the conversion to FIFA for this edition. Because in all honesty, I'd say that the PES hardcore were much more of the 'i'm not having it, absolutely no chance of a switch' type of crowd.

One thing that I have noticed though, is the easiness of FIFA to just pick up and play, which has always been a firm opinion from my point of view. Maybe it's begginers luck, but I just started playing 09 for 360 today, and i'm scoring goals without to much of a problem on the World Class level.
That! I know for sure is something that could not be done on PES. It's near impossible to score for newcomers which does produce more longevity before boredem in the game. Hence why I still play winning eleven 8 & 9 for the XBOX. lol

Fifa seems more of a fun type of game where PES is more serious and tactical. The reason why FIFA have somewhat surpassed PES this year, is because Konami have been coach potatoes, sat on their backsides for seasons because of the lead they had on EA.

Ppl voiced their opinions and up until now, EA were mainly catering to the universal sports gamer rather than a football minded gamer. EA have worked hard to touch things up and now they've finally got their foot out. so to speak.

Can't see Konami backing down though, especially with the licensing slowly becoming more extensive throughout each release.

I personally feel that the real battle will begin when Konami get full licensing. Cause lets face it, there are many ppl who don't really follow footy who are more inclined to play a game with the proper teams and kits. I'll admit myself, it was hard to look beyond that when first playing PES after FIFA for so many seasons.

Anyhow, enough babbel, and hello to anyone who remembers me from years back. It's been AAAAAAaaaaaaaaages. since 05/06 i think.

11-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#66 (permalink)
Footy_la_la Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto area, Canada Age: 34 Gender: Male Posts: 385	I haven't tried PES2009 yet, but I did switch to the PES series after getting sick of the cookie cutter releases of FIFA up until about 03. PES was amazing and now that I have finally stepped up to the NG console and got FIFA I'm willing to give it a chance. Hardcore followers of either game have always chosen to back the one that they've been playing. However, I must admit that after reading MANY a review before making my footy purchase this year, I was extremely suprised to see so many PES'rs making the conversion to FIFA for this edition. Because in all honesty, I'd say that the PES hardcore were much more of the 'i'm not having it, absolutely no chance of a switch' type of crowd. One thing that I have noticed though, is the easiness of FIFA to just pick up and play, which has always been a firm opinion from my point of view. Maybe it's begginers luck, but I just started playing 09 for 360 today, and i'm scoring goals without to much of a problem on the World Class level. That! I know for sure is something that could not be done on PES. It's near impossible to score for newcomers which does produce more longevity before boredem in the game. Hence why I still play winning eleven 8 & 9 for the XBOX. lol Fifa seems more of a fun type of game where PES is more serious and tactical. The reason why FIFA have somewhat surpassed PES this year, is because Konami have been coach potatoes, sat on their backsides for seasons because of the lead they had on EA. Ppl voiced their opinions and up until now, EA were mainly catering to the universal sports gamer rather than a football minded gamer. EA have worked hard to touch things up and now they've finally got their foot out. so to speak. Can't see Konami backing down though, especially with the licensing slowly becoming more extensive throughout each release. I personally feel that the real battle will begin when Konami get full licensing. Cause lets face it, there are many ppl who don't really follow footy who are more inclined to play a game with the proper teams and kits. I'll admit myself, it was hard to look beyond that when first playing PES after FIFA for so many seasons. Anyhow, enough babbel, and hello to anyone who remembers me from years back. It's been AAAAAAaaaaaaaaages. since 05/06 i think.