Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Mobile
Release date	October 23, 2009
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	PEGI: 3+
Media	Blu-Ray disc, DVD, UMD, JAR
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is a game which was released in Autumn 2009. Many improvements have been made including the licensing of the Europa League (the new name for the UEFA Cup). Many other changes include a new penalty system, improved visuals, individual characteristics, new animations and the return of community mode. Lag-free matches are also included for network mode, so long as the connection is adequate. The game released on the PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, PSP and Windows. It also features Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres on the cover and is the successor to PES 2009. This new edition is seen by the majority of the fans as an opportunity to regain the title for the best football simulator, lost to its rival FIFA two years ago.

The demo was released on the 17th of September while the game was released on the 23rd of October, therefore competing with the FIFA Series.

The first in-game screenshot

Changes

Removements

Automatic tackling, which often lead to fouls, has now been removed.
Player "freezing" after taking free kicks and corners removed.

Additions

Overhaul of the penalty system.
Goalkeepers now more intelligent and less prone to errors.
Konami ID replaced by Sony.
Player likenesses, animations and graphics in general have been improved.
Teamvision 2.0 improves coordination between midfielders and defenders and means fewer "cheap" goals.
The ability to skip matches in Master League.

Covers

Lionel Messi is included on all PES 2010 covers, below are a list of players that are also included on the cover beside Messi in different countries.

 Fernando Torres - UK
 Yoann Gourcuff - France
 Alessandro Del Piero - Italy

Licensing

As well as the Europa League, Double Fusion have reached an agreement with Konami to have their clients sponsoring the game. Both the Europa League and the Champions League will be integrated into the Master League.