As though in response to Greg's FIFA story, Konami has officially announced two offshoots to the Pro Evolution series. First up, there will be a mobile phone version of PES coming to Konami's new 'Konami Net' Wap service (and probably all major networks) in Spring 2006. Here's a snippet from the press release:
"Provisionally entitled Pro Evolution Soccer Mobile, the game will feature AI from Pro Evolution Soccer 5 and will be played within a 2D play area. It will be a single-player game, with further gameplay details to be announced in the coming months."
The screenshots certainly look to be a step up from current football fare on mobile - but can the programmers get round the lack of eight-way directional control on a majority of handsets?
And for those of you who think the PES Master League lacks management depth, Konami has also unveiled Pro Evolution Soccer Management (working title), which apparently boasts compatibility with PES5. Here's the lowdown...
"Produced by Akiyoshi Chosokabe, a member of Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka's Pro Evolution Soccer development team, Pro Evolution Soccer Management invites users to experience the dizzying highs and dreadful lows of managing a top-flight club. Players can manage any club from six European leagues, and are charged with balancing the day-to-day running of their chosen side, including player selection, training methods, and transfer dealings.
"Using a simple yet effective menu system, players oversee every aspect of their team's performance. In addition, coaching staff must be chosen to assist in specific areas, while Pro Evolution Soccer 5's exhaustive player database can be scoured for new signings – before entering negotiations to secure their services. Data from Pro Evolution Soccer 5 can be used in Management for the creation of 'Dream Teams', which can then be swapped and used in both games."
What next? Dance, Dance Pro Evolution? Metal Gear PES?
