Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (Playstation 2)

PES 2010 title benefits from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series' history, with every aspect of the game adjusted with key improvements. The Tokyo-based development team has collated feedback on the series' strengths and weaknesses via fan forums, both ardent and casual PES players and press comment, and has incorporated a wide range of requests in the new game.

Gameplay: PES focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, just like real life. Now zonal defending intuitively covers spaces, meaning players constantly need to look for new ways to attack. The game's referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches

Improved visuals. PES 2010 has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likenesses and animations now even closer to those of real-life players, including live player expressions depicted with an improved lighting system that differentiates between various conditions

All new animations and moves. Several elements have been completely reworked with the dribbling, turning and kicking animations greatly enhanced. There is also a noticeable change in pace when a player passes a ball from a standing position, rather than from within a run.

Match Day atmosphere. Crowd reactions to the on-field action are now more varied with all new charts and cheers. The subtle difference between Home and Away matches will be reproduced, with the crowd reacting spontaneously to specific situations in the game - showing their disdain or pleasure as fouls are committed and goals are scored.

AI. Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open spaces and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for low-ranked defenders. This also has an additional effect of removing soft goals, thus returning PES2010 to its simulation roots.

Individual Play Characteristics. PES2010 introduces a new system wherein the individual attacking and defending nature of these players is a integral to the way they play. Each player enjoys unique AI tied to their best abilities, with this reflected in the actions of their teammates - ie. if a player who is known to be a good crosser of the ball is in possession, more players will flood the penalty area to receive it.