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Konami has today announced a number of additional licenses for PES 2009, the latest instalment in the hugely popular football video game series.
Following the recent announcement of Konami’s four-year agreement to feature the UEFA Champions League in PES titles, the publisher has today revealed a selection of additional licensed teams for use in the game. The Dutch Eredivisie and French Ligue 1 will both be represented in their entirety, with full kits, player rosters and affiliated elements.
Key clubs such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, FC Porto, Liverpool and Manchester United will also be featured in official livery. Other teams on offer will include Zenit St. Petersbourg and Brondby IF. Konami has also included a number of additional national sides in PES 2009, with Northern Ireland joining the likes of England, Italy and Netherlands.
A selection of official stadiums will also available in PES 2009, including virtual recreations of the Stade de France, Stadio Olimpico di Torino and the new Wembley Stadium.
PES 2009 is scheduled for release on October 17 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Versions for PS2, PSP and Wii are scheduled for release on October 30, November 6 and in 2009 respectively. A playable demo is also expected at some point over the next few weeks.
