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Ronaldo signs up to be the face of PES 2008

by Steven Williamson on 10 July 2007, 12:14

Tags: Konami (TYO:9766), Sports

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Portuguese midfield maestro Ronaldo has signed up with Konami to the face of the new Pro Evolution soccer title, PES 2008.

Midfielder Ronaldo is regarded as one of the most exciting talents of the modern game, and the 22-year-old is a permanent fixture in the Portuguese national squad. His incredible ball control and trademark skills have seen him receive countless awards, including both the PFA's 2007 Player and Young Player of the Year awards. As part of the deal, Cristiano Ronaldo will appear on the packaging and point-of-sale materials for Konami’s PAL versions of PES 2008, alongside specially selected local talent, details of which will be released at a later date.

PES 2008 is due for release this autumn on PS3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PlayStation 2, PSP and Nintendo DS. The new game boasts a new Teamvision AI system, a proprietary element that actively monitors the player's onscreen movements and adapts accordingly, forcing the player to consider their own strategic play more carefully. Other new additions include an enhanced attention to aesthetic detail as faces contort and shirts crease during a match, extensive Edit modes in all Next Generation versions, and closer ball control.

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"For me there is no other game that can capture the grace and skill of football like PES 2008," added Cristiano Ronaldo. "Every element of the game is lavished with incredible detail, and with its close control and fast pace it is the most complete simulation of real football out there."

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