PES gets four-year Champions League deal

News by Patrick Garratt Founder & Publisher (Former)

Published on Sept. 11, 2008

Konami's announced the signing of a four-year Champions League deal for Pro Evolution Soccer.

“This deal showcases our commitment to taking PES 2009 forward in terms of licences and realism,” said Konami Europe boss Kunio Neo.

“The UEFA Champions League is the jewel in the club competition crown, and is just one of many innovations we have lined up for the new game.”

Press release after the link. Game's out on PS3m 360 and PC on October 17, with a Wii version following next year.

UEFA Champions League four year deal for PES
Best club football competition in the world to feature in PES 2009 as Konami secures exclusive UEFA Champions League licence
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd has announced that its PES 2009 title will feature the UEFA Champions League following the conclusion of an exclusive 4 year licence with UEFA. The newest addition to the Pro Evolution Soccer series will be released for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360 and, PC-DVD on 17th October, followed by a version for Wii in 2009.

The UEFA Champions League deal will allow Konami to use all elements and attributes of the competition to create an exclusive UEFA Champions League mode within the PES game. The licence confirms Konami’s commitment to extending the series’ reputation as the definitive and most realistic football series available.

“The Pro Evolution Soccer series is synonymous with football being played at the highest level, which makes it perfect for hosting the best club football competition in the world”, commented UEFA. “We are delighted that PES 2009 will feature the UEFA Champions League and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Konami.”

“This deal showcases our commitment to taking PES 2009 forward in terms of licences and realism,” commented Kunio Neo, President for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “The UEFA Champions League is the jewel in the club competition crown, and is just one of many innovations we have lined up for the new game.”

PES 2009 will be released for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD and mobile phones on 17th October, followed by versions for PlayStation®2 on 30th October, and for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) on 6th November and for Wii in 2009. For more information, please contact Steve Merrett at Voltage PR on 020 7903 5122 or email steve@voltagepr.com.

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