The Case Study

I ALWAYS do this. I'll pick two teams, then play them against each other on both FIFA 10 and PES 2010.

The main point is to see which game a) shows the teams at their real-life best, and b) see how important individuals perform and effect that teams performance. Take Russia vs Germany for example. Two great captains who control the tempo (or at least are the heart of it), while having players around them with different attributes and strengths.

Surprisingly FIFA 10 does really well in representing the teams, with great work ethic and possession being priority. Due to that though, players like Arshavin are lost, and is in no way influential in how the team performs.

As you would expect though, this is where PES shines. Having some tough players, and some extremely quick ones around him, Arshavin in PES is an astute playermaker, making think happen for the team and making them tick.

Like I've said many times, individuality is key when representing players in a sports game, and thats why PES will always stay ahead for me.

Case closed.