KONAMI dates first online PES title for Nintendo 3DS

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced a December 1st release date for its PES 2012 3D title for Nintendo 3DS™.

PES 2012 3D enjoys a wealth of new elements, including full online play, and will allow users exclusive entry into its stunning recreations of the UEFA Champions League™ and Copa Libertadores tournaments. Full control is offered over the game, with every pass, through ball, tackle and shot left to the player, and accessible via either both the Circle Pad and buttons or a new Touch Screen control system where players use the Nintendo 3DS stylus to move their players.

PES 2012 3D also includes the popular Master League option, and allows users to shape and develop a team of unknowns into a dynamic football force. The new game also boasts the more personal Become a Legend option, which sees the player oversee the progression of a chosen player as they emerge as a world-class talent. Other new additions include new League and Cup competitions, Free Training to work on key routines and movement, and an Edit Mode. PES 2012 3D also boasts a strong online element following huge demands for fans of the series.

Players can now play against a friend in one-vs-one games via both wireless and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection settings, while KONAMI has implemented a new take on the StreetPass™ system of data exchange. PES 2012 3D users can now exchange Master League team data with other Nintendo 3DS users, with players invited to take a CPU opponent using the team of other players.