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Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry, Thierry Henry... signs for Konami

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cja

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PR from pesfan .
26 August 2004

HENRY SIGNS FOR KONAMI!

Striker legend Thierry Henry signs for Konami of Europe’s hugely anticipated football title…

26. August, 2004　 - Konami of Europe has announced that Thierry Henry, the world top striker, is to be one of the faces of Pro Evolution Soccer 4, the latest installment in Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo's highly regarded football simulation for PlayStation 2, PC-DVD and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

The current European and Premiership Golden Boot holder, Thierry Henry is the most prolific and respected striker in the modern game, and a self-confessed fan of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. The 27-year-old striker joined Arsenal from Juventus in 1999 and rapidly established himself as a Premiership force, scoring 154 goals in five seasons with the North London club. He is also a mainstay of the French national side, with 27 goals to his 63 appearances.

As part of the deal, Henry will appear on Pro Evolution Soccer 4's packaging and promotional materials. He will also be available for promotional purposes in the run-up to the game's launch in October.

Pro Evolution Soccer 4 represents another huge step forward for Konami's seminal football title. Already regarded as the most realistic football simulation for any home format, the new game ups the ante further with more realistic animation, individually tailored player movement, and skills that reflect the attributes of the world's greatest players. The new game also includes a host of club sides of Dutch, Italian, Spanish leagues, such as Ajax, Feyenoord, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Roma and Milan.

"Pro Evolution Soccer 4 has become a landmark title for Konami, and Thierry Henry's involvement proves how we are looking to take the series forward," commented Martin Schneider, European Marketing Director, Konami of Europe. "We are delighted to be working with the most talented striker in the modern game, especially since he's such a big Pro Evo fan."

Since its inception as ISS Pro Evolution Soccer for PlayStation in 1996, the Pro Evolution Soccer series has constantly evolved to become the most realistic game of its kind. Players control every nuance of real play, with through balls, passes, first-time volleys and flicked on headers, with the game rapidly expanding its fan base as annual sales regularly bypass the one million units mark with each release.

The series' appeal has also seen a number of dedicated fan sites emerge, and an officially endorsed national league wherein over thousands of die-hard fans meet for regional heats to determine the best players.

"The Pro Evolution Soccer series is by far the closest to real football," commented Thierry Henry. "I am very excited to be involved with a game of this calibre and look forward to working closely with Konami of Europe in the coming months."


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Pro Evolution Soccer 4 will be released for PlayStation 2 in October, with versions for PC-DVD and Xbox in November.
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Still no official word about online play for Xbox or PC then, ugh. At least the earlier PS2 release is now confirmed.
 
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lochnesssnowman

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As a fan of niether side, van Nistelrooy is not in the same league as Henry. He hasn't got the Va va voom. Henry scores more goals, makes more goals and is more exciting to watch as a neutral.

Anyhow, PES4 will be mine. I let my brother have my PS2 this year so I'll be trying the Xbox version it seems. I hate the analogues on the PS2 anyhow (the Cube version of WE6FE controlled superbly). I'm a veteran of all 7 previous incarnations but I haven't tried WE8 yet so I'm looking forward to this.
 
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cja

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kpop100 said:
Doubt it. Not until WE9/PES5 probably.
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Let me dream *sob*. An, unconfirmed, report from Leipzig said the Xbox version had XBL as an option in the menu. Seabass mentioned in an interview earlier this year that the PC would most likely see an online mode first. I live in hope :p
 
boutrosinit

boutrosinit

Street Fighter IV World Champion
cja said:
Let me dream *sob*. An, unconfirmed, report from Leipzig said the Xbox version had XBL as an option in the menu. Seabass mentioned in an interview earlier this year that the PC would most likely see an online mode first. I live in hope :p
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DEFINITE. Will be announced sod knows when.
 
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Hooker

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And I know, I saw it live. Doesn't take away the fact he's one of the nastier players around
 
boutrosinit

boutrosinit

Street Fighter IV World Champion
cja said:
Wait, is that a definitely not in PES4 or definitely is in PES4? You have me confused Dan.
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Dunno man. The new one (I suck at football games).

Xbox live in the next Konami football game. Definite
 
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cja

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Thanks Dan :D . Hopefully Konami will confirm it soon, there could be a lot of angry gamers picking up PS2 PES4 in October just to find out XBL will be supported come November.

Oh and for the rest of ya
Ruud >>>>>>>>>> Henry

Sorry, Henry is a choker in the big games, Ruud is the man.
 
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Solid

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"The Pro Evolution Soccer series is by far the closest to real football," commented Thierry Henry. "I am very excited to be involved with a game of this calibre and look forward to working closely with Konami of Europe in the coming months."
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Hmm :p
 
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Shinobi

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Heh, I was thinking the same thing...

cja said:
Oh and for the rest of ya
Ruud >>>>>>>>>> Henry

Sorry, Henry is a choker in the big games, Ruud is the man.
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Yeah, Nestle Boy sure performed in Euro 2004. :lol God, I can't believe this is even being argued.
 
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