Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PC)

Konami brings Pro Evolution Soccer (or PES) up to date with PES 2010. Featuring all the major European cup competitions, with emphasis on the Champions League, the game also features the old favourites such as Master League and 'Become a Legend'. These aspects provide two ways into the PES football experience firstly from a team management point of view, and then via individual skills.

Master League sees you manage off the pitch a squad and backroom staff from lowly beginnings all the way to league and cup triumph. As well as coaching (alongside your hired team trainers) your squad in skills and general fitness, you have to formulate strategies, keep players happy, scout around for new talent while off-loading less able (or less willing!) players. All of this occurs via an intuitive interface. And, of course, you also have to be able to control your team on the pitch using the new animations, moves, expressions and even shots and dribbling techniques.

'Be a Legend' sees you as an individual player (designed in look and feel by you) who has to make his way from the lower leagues by performing on the pitch. This is where you forget everything about management and concentrate on honing your own skills.

Once you're comfortable, it's time to go online and challenge the world. This time around, Konami has rethought the multiplayer online aspects by bringing in a whole new development team to bring one of the most popular and long-lived action football games right up to the moment.