As we have previously discussed, the Wii version of Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 will be a very different game from the version that appeared on other consoles (and we're not just referring to the Wii-specific logo above). Is that a good or bad thing? We'll know soon enough, because Konami has announced that the game will be out in March.
Scouring today's press release, we also learned about a random bunch of other features that are exclusive to the Wii edition. These include the ability to fashion a squad of 16 pre-defined Miis, a "Champions Road" mode that sees you building a team from the opponents you defeat (similar to the "Gacha-get" mode in the DS version), and the way in which sliding tackles can be executed and 'keepers brought out with a shake of the Nunchuk.
Oh, and it will have full online play, but if the online support is anything like other versions of the game, expect it to be absolutely lagtastic.
[Via press release]
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1-17-2008 @ 7:04PM
tec2030 said...
Considering how well Mario Strikers did on the systems, this should be interesting...
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1-17-2008 @ 7:55PM
gorecki said...
What is this... Mii Support? How novel.
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1-18-2008 @ 11:44AM
wiigezza101uk said...
im looking forward to this one fingers crossed its a revolution in footy play the n64 iss 98 control set up ps3 fans are still stuck with isnt i repeat isnt at all next gen.... this could very easily turn out the greatest football videogame ever please let it be so...
to think that ps3 fans still resort to a d-pad in this day and age is simply laffable oh i forgot playstations anologs stink so they got no choice
bring on the sweet nunchuck anolog stick and wiimote realtime team control wonder
football just got all NEXT GEN
maybe the better nintendo server set up and ease of developing on wii will polish up the online play
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