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How FIFA ousted Pro Evolution Soccer and became king

The FIFA franchise is undoubtedly an extremely prestigious one, trumping its nearest rival Pro Evolution Soccer in sales year in year out, and leaving gamers everywhere doughy eyed at how lovely it all looks. "Looks" being the key word here, of course. While not boasting the lucrative licensing prowess of FIFA, it was Pro Evo that always managed to play the best game of football; matches would ebb and flow with intensity and speed, leading to some thrilling end-to-end encounters. It just all felt so natural, the arcade style never letting realism get in the way of some good old-fashioned fun.
chrisjc - contributor
Published: 295 days 8 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
 
 

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tatotiburon - 295 days 16 hours ago
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it was a good fight, PES dominated the soccer games for many year and that makes EA to improve themselves year over year and now all the good work has rewarded everybody...FIFA 09 is now the best soccer game ever and PES is right now dead.
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jromao - 294 days 19 hours ago
1.1 - PES is football
For much you complain and cry, PES is the real football experience, fluid and dynamic, and FIFA keeps out for little kids to play with.
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Clance - 295 days 15 hours ago
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I totally agree... PES got lazy and waaaay too comfortable, living off their hardcore audience.
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kaironn - 295 days 15 hours ago
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I still need to check out a NON-US Football game!
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Dimly - 295 days 12 hours ago
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Bleh, soccer.
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Arsenal4Ever - 295 days 8 hours ago
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Sorry what was that? Never heard of the word soccer, mate. If you mean football then oh I understand.

On-topic : FIFA took over from FIFA 08. Konami has been lazy as ever PES 08 and 09 were terrible. No improvements over thier PS2 counter parts except from graphics.
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Ziriux - 295 days 11 hours ago
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Yea, I have no doubts that PES will try coming back.
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sinny - 295 days 8 hours ago
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Last Gen PES are still the best soccer games, at least for me.
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nix - 295 days 8 hours ago
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sigh looks like i might have to buy FIFA then... i love PES.
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Fullish - 295 days 8 hours ago
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Hasn't FIFA always been top dog?
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Clance - 294 days 19 hours ago
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Nope, not for those "in-the-know", anyways. FIFA just got lots more publicity and sales, which was tragic. But it's no longer tragic.
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Andrew Wiggin - 294 days 7 hours ago
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huh, interesting
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iseven - 294 days 5 hours ago
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yea. i'll have to get this. being a big futbol fan and all.
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