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Formation Tutorial in PES 2010

Did you fell suck while you set formation in PES 2010?? Or just not interest enough to set your game plan?? Never mind, now on I'll give you Formation Tutorial. B'cause a winning almost depend on how good formation is. So, try this out...

Defending in PES 2010

Attacking in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is relatively easy and very intuitive. Defending is a bit more difficult. For a start you should try to remember to stay in the right position. Blocking is very effective in the game so it is often best to keep your body between the attacker and your goal and avoid actually committing yourself for the tackle. If you get the timing wrong on a challenge then you won’t recover in time to catch the attacker and you will also run the risk of giving away a free kick or penalty. Let’s take a look at some basic defensive moves.

* It is good to pressure the ball and it often provokes mistakes in your opposition. The best way to do this is to hold down R1 and X when you don’t have possession.
* If you want help closing down an opponent use Square to pull in the nearest man, just be careful you aren’t leaving a gap to be exploited.
* You can Slide Tackle with the Circle button but the timing has to be perfect and you must attack the player in possession from the front or you’ll almost certainly be booked.

* If an attacker does get past you or the opposition play a long ball into your box then use Triangle to bring your keeper running out. Obviously if you time this wrong your opponent will side step and finish with an easy tap in so be careful!
* The most common cheap goal in the game happens when the goalie passes to a nearby defender and the attacker skips in or tackles to break through and score. For inexperienced players I recommend using Circle to kick out with your goalie.
* If you win the ball in your own box just hoof it up the field with Square or Circle don’t try to be clever.


Team Set-Up and Tactics

There are two kinds of Pro Evolution Soccer players, some just pick a team and get straight into the action, others like to spend hours tweaking their team line-up, editing player positions and choosing tactics. The majority of teams will be set up automatically with the kind of tactics they tend to play and their top players will be in the first 11 but don’t assume that’s the case. You should definitely check the bench to see if a skilled playmaker or speedy striker is lurking there. You should also change the formation and tactics to suit you.

Another big improvement with Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is the ratings system. It is now clear how good players are and there is an overall number rating to give you an idea about their strength as well as a detailed breakdown of their specific skills. When you click on a player name in your team line up you can see at a glance what positions they are best employed in. Try tweaking your formation or moving players around and you’ll see their overall rating number change according to how well they can play in the position selected. Remember you don’t just need to stick to the set formations. You can always just edit individual player positions and set the team up exactly how you want it.

You should also remember to set tactics because they make a big difference to how your team plays. You can be defensive or attacking to various degrees or you can choose something like a counter attacking style. There is also a new Card System in PES 2010 which allows you to fine tune the individual roles of each player in your line-up. Just remember it will be superseded by the team tactics you choose.

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Football Manager 2010 - Review

Last year, Football Manager received its most significant and obvious innovation in some time: the introduction of a three-dimensional match engine. Sadly, the engine was a little rough around the edges, and the rest of the game wasn't innovative enough to make it a must-buy for fans of the series. This year, however, that new engine has been improved significantly, and sits at the heart of a game that's stronger than ever, thanks to a host of other improvements across the board.

The core gameplay is unchanged. You start in control of your chosen club as the pre-season kicks off, and then have to set about managing your squad through the upcoming seasons. First off you have the option of watching your squad play a training match so you get a handle on both the players and, if you're new to the game, the match day controls and nuances. Your assistant manager helps via useful pop-ups to guide you through the nuances of player interaction, and can even pick your team and set the formation for you if you're feeling a little lost.





While there is nothing quite as major as a new engine in this year's game, there are plenty of refinements to every area of Football Manager 2010. The most obvious upgrade is the game's overview screen, which brings together your news feeds, in-game mail, upcoming fixtures, league tables, transfer information, and a summary of your current squad status. This is a vast improvement over previous home screens, which traditionally focused on your mailbox. The old mailbox still exists as your hub of interaction for much of the game, providing your means of interaction with your fans, management, players, and the press, and is little changed from previous iterations.



The help and assistant-management systems have also been improved. The game is more approachable for new players, while those who are familiar with the series can become more involved than ever before. This is no mean feat given the absurd depth that the series is known for, and it makes the game stand apart from its competition. The help system also makes it easier to appreciate this depth. You have a wide range of backroom staff to call on, and your assistant manager tells you where there are gaps in your staff so you can hire the right people if you feel you need it. These staff members help guide you through the nuances of your squad in a manner that will be much more natural to newcomers than poring through tables of statistics, but those people who live for statistics can do without many of them, leaving more money to be spent on players.


Football Manager 2010 Gameplay




Thankfully, you don't need to spend time concerning yourself with this level of detail if you don't want to. If you elect to manage Chelsea with their full skilled backroom setup, you'll end up with a very different set of challenges than you would managing a troubled, struggling Championship side such as Newcastle. Further help comes in the form of an improved transfer and scouting system. You scout for players in much the same way as before, but the way that individual player reports are presented makes all the information much clearer. This allows you to make an informed choice over signings more easily than in previous iterations. As well as making the general experience more satisfying and engaging, it makes it easier for you to delve into unfamiliar leagues or countries.





The 3D match engine that debuted last year has received a new coat of paint and now both looks and plays significantly better than before. Your teams play in a range of venues that all have stands populated with cheering fans. While the improved match engine still looks downright ugly, it doesn't suffer from any of last year's minor glitches, and there is now a range of stadia, complete with fans, that you'll see your teams play in. Football Manager 2010 has also received a significant gameplay addition during matches--you now have the option to change your general tactics on the fly and shout specific instructions from the touchline without going back to the main tactics menu. This can be done on the basis of what you see happening on the pitch, the wealth of statistics you can cluster around the play area, or your assistant's in-game analysis of your team's performance. This makes it more fun and engaging to watch matches play out, because you feel more in control of the way the match is progressing. You can also tell players to switch position via another set of options accessible from the match-day TV view rather than having to go into your main tactics menu to lay out new tactics on your virtual chalk board. The main menu options are still there and are still needed when you want to make mass substitutions or make wholesale tactical changes, but the addition of touchline interaction works very well.


The lack of music or an in-game MP3 player for your own tunes is something of a shame. The amount of time you can spend poring over statistics and watching loading screens would be made much more enjoyable with customisable music, especially since the amount of data presented onscreen does not lend itself to running in windowed mode. The crowd effects could also do with a little more variation; while it's great to hear the crowd cheer at your goals or gasp as you rattle the woodwork, it does seem rather out of place during an intra-squad training game.

Football Manager 2010 is the closest you're likely to come to managing not only the club of your dreams, but almost any professional football club you can imagine be it a Premiership high flier, a new franchise in the MLS, or a team struggling in Japan's second division. While none of this year's additions are revolutionary, they result in a game that adds depth for veteran players while also becoming more accessible for newcomers--it's a great game that's accessible to anyone with the slightest interest in football from any corner of the globe.


WOW... WOW... WOW...
* Compelling gameplay
* Astonishing breadth of players, staff, and teams
* Improved match engine
* Clearer backroom staff advice
* Option to change tactics from the touchline is great

Bored... Bored... Bored...
* Match engine is still ugly
* Audio options are limited.


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Top 10 Games of The Month (November 2009 )

November may be a cold month, but the new releases on the PC, Xbox, PS3 and Wii are looking scorching hot and are sure to keep you warm this winter. Get out your Christmas wish lists and get ready to pencil down any of these exciting new games that are heading for the shelves this November. Of course, you don’t have to wait till Christmas to get your hands on them and most of us certainly wont!

1. Dragon Age: Origins
Platform: Xbox 360 and PC (PS3 release expected November 10th)
Release Date: 3rd November
Bioware has returned to its roots with this stunning RPG that goes back to basics. As the spiritual successor to BioWare’s Baldur’s Gate™, Dragon Age: Origins is set to become the must-have for all lovers of fantasy RPGs.










2. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Platform: Wii
Release Date: 3rd November
Just when you thought it was safe to get out from under the covers, Silent Hill is back and this time it’s a remake of one of the most popular Silent Hill games of all time. If you’ve missed Harry Mason (and admittedly, most of us aren’t sure if we do or don’t) then you are in for a treat as he and his daughter Cheryl once again find themselves trapped in the dark and strange town of Silent Hill. Although admittedly a remake, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories uses the features of the Wii to add to its gameplay, using the Wii Remote as a torch and as a mobile phone, as well as solving more complex puzzles.


3. Band Hero (Xbox 360)
Platform: Xbox 360
Release Date: 3rd November
If you love your big pop hits, then you will love Band Hero. Designed with the family in mind, the music collection featured on Band Hero is more top 40 than Metallica and you and your family can all play together on the bass, drums, guitar and microphone.











4. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed — Ultimate Sith Edition
Platform: PC
Release Date: 3rd November
Lovers of the Star Wars saga will be chomping at the bit to get to this edition of The Force Unleashed, created under direction from George Lucas himself. The Ultimate Sith Edition offers three new levels to explore, loads of new characters and extra costumes. Players may even get to rub shoulders with Luke Skywalker himself…









5.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3 and PC
Release Date: 10th November
It’s a game that needs no introduction. We all must be known Modern Warfare 2 is the long awaited sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - the best selling shooter of all time. It'll give you more shooting experiences than before.











6. Harvest Moon: Animal Parade
Platform: Wii
Release Date: 10th November
Both kids and adults alike rush out and buy the Harvest Moon games and Animal Parade is sure to be an excellent edition to the Harvest Moon range. In this edition, the divine tree which stands in the middle of the Harvest Goddess’ pond is weakening, with animals leaving the land and the 5 mystical bells losing their powers. Only the Harvest King can bring the tree back to life and revive the earth again - and it’s up to you to find him.









7. Assassin’s Creed II
Platform: PS3 & Xbox 360
Release Date: 17th November
Although the original Assassin’s Creed had a rather mixed reception from critics, Assassin’s Creed II is set to be a resounding success - building on all that players loved in the original and removing those nagging annoyances to make a game that should surprise and challenge.










8. Tony Hawk: Ride
Platform: Xbox 360
Release Date: 17th November
Have you ever wanted to experience that arcade skateboard feeling in the comfort of your own home? Tony Hawk: Ride comes with a wireless skateboard controller and uses a combination of accelerometers and motion sensors to allow players to physically control all the action on the screen, with special movements and gestures creating stunning moves and tricks in-game. There is no button-mashing on complex controllers here and anyone with any skill level can jump on and give it a go.







9. The Sims 3: World Adventures
Platform: PC and Mac
Release Date: 17th November
Whether you love them or hate them, the Sims are back in The Sims 3 and the World Adventures expansion pack is set to give all Sims a treat with new journeys to real-world inspired locations. From China to Egypt, buzzing city breaks to a bit of culture, there is something for every Sim.










10. Winter Sports 2010
Platform: PS3
Release Date: 29th November
The classic Winter Sports franchise is back for 2010, transporting players to compete in the Olympic Winter Games. There are 8 disciplines available, based on the most popular of winter sports, which include skating, ski, biathlon and the snowboard cross.
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More Effective Burned Calories - Wii Sports or Real Sports

Ever wondered how many calories you’re burning while playing some Wii Sports on your Nintendo Wii? The American Council on Exercise is a little late with their ‘Wii Sports fitness study’, but they did some great research. Here’s an overview of the calories burned per minute when playing the real sport compared to the numer of calories burned when playing Wii Sports:

Tennis:
The real sport: 8.1 calories per minute
Wii Sports: 5.3 calories per minute

Boxing:
The real sport: 10.2 calories per minute
Wii Sports: 7.2 calories per minute

Golf:
The real sport: 3.9 calories per minute
Wii Sports: 3.1 calories per minute

Bowling:
The real sport: 7.2 calories per minute
Wii Sports: 3.5 calories per minute

Baseball:
The real sport: 7.3 calories per minute
Wii Sports: 4.5 calories per minute

Off course everyone expected that real sports make you burn more calories than the Wii Sports games, but during their research they certainly didn’t play too active. The just flicked their wrists and didn’t throw their whole body into the game.

Source: Ace Fitness
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More Tricks in PES 2010

A few weeks ago I already gave you all New Tricks for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010). Now on, I'll give you another tricks. These tricks are not ordinary that you can use on ordinary player. You must try these moves on best player and more skilled player...

Note :
- DiagonalUp : press Forward & Up together
- DiagonalDown : press Forward & Down together

1. Hocus Pocus
while running, press R1 to stop player movement then press Back (<), R1+DiagonalDown

2. Fake Stepover Feint

hold R2+Up (^), and then tap R1+Any direction

3. New Fake Shoot
after press Rectangle ([]), then press Back (<) and Cross (X)

4. Ball Roll & Marseille Roulette

press R2+Up (^) to rolling the ball, then 360 degree D-Pad to do Merseille Roulette

5. Ronaldo Chop 1
while moving forward, press R2+Up (^) then press R1+DiagonalUp or R1+DiagonalDown

6. Ronaldo Chop 2
while dribbling (do not press R1) tap L1, then press R1+DiagonalUp

7. Ronaldo Chop 3
while standing press Back twice (<,<) then press R1+DiagonalUp or R1+DiagonalDown

8. Rapid Turn to Marseille Roulette

while running press R2+Back (<) at sudden, then 360 degree of D-Pad

9. Fake Turn

when face an opponent press R2+Down (v) then press R1+DiagonalUp quickly

10. Back Heel Rush
press R2 to stop the ball, press R2+Up (^), then press R1+Back (<). Remember, to do this tricks you fingers must be quick. 11. Diving press L1+L2+R1 (try this tricks when you got nice timing & nice place)

Attention :
Those movements above are using PS 3 controller, like this...

For more clear explanation please watch these video

PES 2010 Advance Tricks 1


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PES 2010 Advance Tricks 2


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