Video Gaming News - February 2004
Redwood City, CA (February 17, 2004) - Konami Digital Entertainment
today announced that it has shipped World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International
for the PlayStation 2.
From Konami:
The latest installment of the lauded Winning Eleven series (known in Europe
as Pro Evolution Soccer) once again raises the standard for soccer simulations.
Following the success of last year's Winning Eleven 6, the series U.S. debut,
the franchise returns to the playing field with an entirely new game engine,
true-to-life graphics and unparalleled realism in gameplay.
"Winning Eleven 7 continues to push the boundaries of gameplay to create the
best soccer simulation available, if not the best sports game," said Rob Goff,
Product Manager at KDEA. "We strive to keep the Winning Eleven franchise the
world's most realistic soccer game year after year, and the unprecedented
additions and improvements we have made to this year's game clearly demonstrate
that commitment."
Now featuring more than 100 national and club teams, and 21 beautifully
rendered stadiums, WE7 leads the soccer genre with astounding player control,
ball physics and playmaking abilities. The title's new graphics engine delivers
the greatest level of detail seen in any soccer series. Hundreds of new player
animations mean that players not only look identical to their real-life
counterparts, but they also move like them. The game includes amazing detail
from players' changing facial expressions to bandages that protect their recent
injuries.
As gamers navigate improved menu screens, they will have their choice of
several cup and league modes, including the deepest franchise mode of any sports
game, the Master League. Expanded to become the ultimate in league play, the
Master League now features competition within four regional leagues. Teams must
battle through their own divisions for a chance at club team supremacy in the
Champs Division. Aided by a brand new player "search engine", virtual managers
can search through the entire league for the perfect player to take them over
the top.
Additionally, carefully refined A.I. creates the best challenge in sports
gaming, along with realistic pace and balance. The computer will bring a much
more challenging defensive scheme to the pitch and ever-so-human referees will
be playing the advantage in foul situations or even favoring the home team! For
those looking to go even further in their play, Winning Eleven 7 introduces a
"Shop Mode" where players earn points that can be traded for new players, teams,
stadiums, crowd effects, and strategies.
WE7 is rated E for Everyone and is available at an MSRP of $39.99.
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