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jpollack34 · 12-07-2014, 02:07 PM

Great podcast guys.

Have to agree totally with Owen Good. In a year that has been truly disappointing not only from a sports gaming perspective, but just gaming in general -- all the broken titles at launch (which is becoming the norm) to stripped down/modeless games (like NHL15) -- it's refreshing to see Pro Evolution Soccer rise up once again. It's truly a spectacular game. Not only does it have loads of individuality (something missing in Fifa imo) but it somehow replicates the different team styles as well. It feels and looks like a proper game on television, and yet maintains the fun factor.

I think one thing companies don't realize is that they are losing fans when they strip down their games and give users less power/control. It has nothing to do with outside influences,. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Users want control. They are still hanging on to a model that hasn't adapted. PES in many ways has adapted because they have lots of customization options. The Golf Club sets a perfect example. That is the future whether companies like it or not. The users want power... to customize etc.

12-07-2014, 02:07 PM	#2
jpollack34 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2014	Great podcast guys. Have to agree totally with Owen Good. In a year that has been truly disappointing not only from a sports gaming perspective, but just gaming in general -- all the broken titles at launch (which is becoming the norm) to stripped down/modeless games (like NHL15) -- it's refreshing to see Pro Evolution Soccer rise up once again. It's truly a spectacular game. Not only does it have loads of individuality (something missing in Fifa imo) but it somehow replicates the different team styles as well. It feels and looks like a proper game on television, and yet maintains the fun factor. I think one thing companies don't realize is that they are losing fans when they strip down their games and give users less power/control. It has nothing to do with outside influences,. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Users want control. They are still hanging on to a model that hasn't adapted. PES in many ways has adapted because they have lots of customization options. The Golf Club sets a perfect example. That is the future whether companies like it or not. The users want power... to customize etc.