Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 Trailer

OK, we're back.. had some technical difficulties that went on for too long. Anyway, it's all good now so let's get back into the game. We've already announced FIFA 14 release date. Now let's talk about it's rival KONAMI's Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. The first trailer is now released, though it's more of a teaser than a trailer as there's no actual gameplay footage.

Now, this video does look very promising, I hope we'll really get proper player contact in PES 2014 where player animations depend on the type of contact they have with each other. As for other things.. better audience and more action are always welcome and we'll have to wait and see, but those audiences look proper in the video.

The game is built on a new engine named FOX that was created by Kojima Productions. If you don't knwo who they are, they are the creators of Metal Gear series. I guess nothing more needs to be said. And if you want to know more about the engine, watch the video below.

 
Back to PES, Konami promises something completely new, and here's a list of their promises features. Let's hope they actually deliver.

TrueBall Tech: For the first time in a football simulation, PES 2014 will centre everything on the ball: how it moves, and how players use it. Physics of the ball, stature of the player, speed and height of the pass,… everything will be taken into account to recreate the most realistic football experience on a home system.

Motion Animation Stability System (M.A.S.S.): The players will also be an important part of the game with M.A.S.S. that will increase the realism of physical contacts between players, tackles and decisions taken on the pitch by the AI to have more open games while playing PES.

Heart: Football is all about emotions and the support of the fans will now have an influence on the performance of the team, cheering and acting as the “twelfth man”. On the pitch, the performance of an individual player, good or bad, will also have an effect on the team, giving them a moral boost if he has a moment of individual brilliance; or forcing his teammates to support him if he is not doing well.

PES ID: Introduced in PES 2013, the Player ID system recreated faithfully the movements and skills of about 50 star players. In PES 2014, that number will increase greatly and will also apply to complete squads to replicate a team’s playing style.

Team Play: With the new Combination Plan, our users will be able set up a variety of different tactics in key areas of the pitch using three or more players. These players will make very different runs to exploit holes in the defence or midfield, using the flanks, curved runs, or overlapping play to make themselves available.

The Core: One of the biggest changes will be visual thanks to the new engine. Movements of the players, details of the kits, facial expression, stadiums,… everything will imitate reality. The flow of the match will also be improved with no more cut scenes after specific events. Finally, our fans will see changes concerning free kicks and penalties with more reaction from the defence and a more natural feeling.