While PS3, PS2, PSP and Xbox 360 owners are going to be able to experience the joys of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 come this November, Wii owners are going to have to wait a little longer. Don’t fret though, because the guys at Konami are cooking something special for you. Other than getting some beefed up AI the Wii version will sport the ‘point and click’ interface that’ll allow you to control your player as well as the teammates around him. The Wii version of the game should be hitting stores sometime in Spring 2009. Screens after the jump.
Sometimes the PR people just completely beat you to the best possible headline. In this case, Konami has just announced that Argentinean forward Lionel Messi will be the face and voice of the latest installment of their beloved Pro Evolution Soccer franchise, PES 2009. Now that I’ve stolen their headline and seeing as I know absolutely nothing about soccer, let’s just skip straight to the required loving the game, proud to be a part of it quote. “Most modern players are aware of the realism and skill of the PES series,” commented Messi on the deal. “It is a game that truly mirrors the pace and control of real football, and as a die-hard fan of the series, I am delighted to be working with Konami on the latest version.”
Wait, delighted? What kind of sports personality uses the word delighted? You’re supposed to trash talk other games, players, teams, etc. Tell you what Messi, go read the bit Kevin Garnett did on NBA 2K9 and get back to us, okay?
