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First PES 2024 Video Teaser Trailer

The first ever video of the upcoming PES 2024 release has been put on youtube, thank you google!  Its only 24 seconds long but it's well worth a watch! It shows off the much improved character animations and graphics of this new version.  It finally looks like we will have a real next gen Pro Evo title for the 360!  Anyway I have blabbed enough, so here is the video!!



For the full res download of this video click here

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Posted by m0nkeymafia on 06/08/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (6)

New look BOTN with new stuff

So a few weeks ago we had a load of server troubles and had to remove some of the features here on backofthenet.  You will also have noticed that we haven't put them back into the site.

Well I have some great news, and some not so great news.  The great news is that we have been working on a new design for the site for the past few months and we aim to have it finished in time before the PES 2024 launch date.  The new site will not only be much faster, MUUUCHHH faster.  It also has a new design, which is pretty swish, and a load of new toys for you to play with, including the return of some old ones!

We will try keep you posted on the general progress of the new design, but are keeping shtum on specific details, for those you will have to wait!

You will also notice the image I put on the news, that is a picture of one of the sections on the new site, which shows off the new design also, but its too small to really tell whats going on...never mind ;)


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Posted by m0nkeymafia on 05/08/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (10)

PES 2024 to get Facial Import Edit Feature

According to our friends at winningelevenblog.com the new Pro Evolution Soccer 7 [aka PES2008] game will not only feature amazing player editing facilities but will also include the celebrated Facial Import functionality present in Rainbow Six Vegas last year.  This means that we will not only be able to have ourselves as the top strikers in our favorite teams, we will also be able to use the Xbox Live Vision Camera to take a photo of our face, and then apply it to the player.  How good will this be!! If you don't already own a camera will this prompt you to buy one?

Also reported was news that you will be able to setup musical play lists to listen to while your playing  the game if you don't like the music Konami provide.

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Posted by m0nkeymafia on 02/08/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (16)

Owen and Ronaldo to front PES 2024 cover

It has just been announced that Michael Owen will be joining Christiano Ronaldo on the front cover of the UK version Pro Evolution Soccer 2024.  Michael Owen was chosen as he is apparently one of the most prolific English footballers of recent years, but personally I think his stature has dropped dramatically recently and other choices, such as Wayne Rooney, would have been better.

With that said Owen still has an impressive record of being a strong fast player, notching up over 178 league goals in his career since 1997, and 37 for England.

According to Jon Murphy, Pro Evolution Soccer Team Leader for Konami Digital Entertainment, "Securing Michael Owen is real coup for Konami. Since he burst on to
the scene, he has proven himself an incredible goal-scorer, netting at
every level both domestic and international. We are delighted to be
working alongside such a talent on PES 2024."

And here is what the Michael Owen had to say, "PES 2024 is a fantastic game, and the only choice for pro players. It
enjoys a brilliant reputation within many, many players and manages to
be a true simulation of football while also being a real laugh to play." Anyone got his number to get his face on botn?

"I look forward to working closely with Konami in the run up to launch, and being a key part of its development," Owen added.

PES 2024 video game title is being released for the PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, PC-DVD and Nintendo DS in October 2024, that's only 2 months to wait guys!

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Posted by m0nkeymafia on 29/07/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (7)

Season 9

Season 9 kicks off Sunday 29th July

All league spots have been allocated and teams have been seeded (a couple need confirming).

We will be running the following leagues:

• Simulation leagues: 2 leagues, fixtures released every 4 days
• Euro leagues: 3 leagues, fixtures released every 5 days
• Galactico leagues: 2 leagues, fixtures released every 6 days
• International leagues: 2 leagues, fixtures released every 6 days

As well as that, everyone who has a league spot will be placed in our league cups. These will be up on site in the next week or so.

If you area  newcomer to our leagues, welcome. A quick rundown on a few things is probably in order, so here goes.

• You may only play the fixtures that are released on site. To view your fixtures, go to the league table and click 'view fixtures'. You will also see an arranging link. THIS MUST BE USED. When arranging, please ensure you leave times/dates for your opponent.
  
• You will receive a pm once a new fixture has been released
• All matches should be 10 mins, with no extra time. Every player hosts one game.
• Please check the 'rules and info' page for all league rules.
• Admins are your friends.....unless you are a waster!! Each division will be allocated an admin. To check who you admin is, please go to the league table, you'll see their name at the very top. Any problems, please contact this admin in the first instance.
• If you fall behind in your games, you will be removed, replaced and warned. Please do not let it come to this. If you are having problems getting games played, contact your admin.
  
• Awards are given for everyone completing a season.

If you are one of the few who has not got a league spot, please keep active. There will no doubt be a need for replacements during the season and spots will be offered to those who are most active first. Remember, rankups and simple to get sorted, we also run Minicups every Friday and Sunday. No excuses for not being active really!!

Finally, good luck, have fun and leave a comment on this news piece NOW!!


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Posted by neil363 on 28/07/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (1)

PES 2024 Team List Announced

Here is a list of what teams to expect in PES 2024, these have been taken from an early code of the game which some Swedish people have been reviewing / playing. The information is
brought from http://www.level7.nu

List of Leagues:
• English Premier League - No Licensed Teams (at the moment)
• French Ligue 1 - Fully Licensed League
• Italian Serie A - Fully Licensed League
• Dutch Eredivisie - Fully Licensed League
• Spanish La Liga - Fully Licensed League

Following Clubs all Licensed:
• Bayern Munchen
• Anderlecht
• FC Brugge
• Dinamo Zagreb
• FC Copenhagen
• FC Honka
• Olympiacos Piraeus
• Panathinaikos
• AEK Athens
• Rosenborg BK
• Wisla Krakow
• Benfica
• FC Porto
• Sporting Lisbon
• Spartak Moskva
• Lokomotiv Moskva
• Celtic
• Glasgow Rangers
• Red Star
• AIK
• Hammarby IF
• Helsingborgs IF
• IFK Göteborg
• FC Basel
• Besiktas
• Fenerbahce
• Galatasaray
• Dynamo Kiev
• Boca Juniors
• River Plate
• Internacional
• Sao Paulo

Big thanks to Stueyg87 for the heads up!

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Posted by m0nkeymafia on 26/07/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (2)

Exclusive: "We are well fired up!"

64 teams entered Back of the Net’s first ever Non Slag Cup on the 20th May 2024.

After 64 days, 815 matches, 176 goals and 425,346 pies sold, It all came down to a 90 minute match - St.Etienne Vs FC Porto (aka whitey9scouser Vs DeWalker)

The winner takes all, the loser left with nothing.

Prior to kick-off, Ladbrokes had made FC Porto clear favourites at 2/1 to lift the coveted Non Slag trophy, with St.Etienne at a huge 6/1 to emerge triumphant. However, the controversial St.Etienne manager was not worried by this.

“Ere ya lad, my boys can beat any $*$%£! when we are on form and let me tell you, we are well fired up for tomorrows match!. We have proved ourselves over the course of the tourny by knocking out some of the big guns like Auxerre in the Semi’s and we will deliver the same fate to the cup favourites!” He spat in a strong scouse accent.

DeWalker, manager of the mighty FC Porto was less confident before kick off it seemed. “May the best team, lets just hope its an entertaining match. Mr. Scouser has had the better of me in the past when we have played but we are on a roll at the minute and the wins keep coming so you just never know. At the end of the day Im very proud of my boys to get this far and whether we leave with or without the trophy, we will walk out with our heads held high” he told the assembled press at the pre-match conference.

The match got underway on a baking Sunday afternoon.
A very nervy start for both teams with possession being conceded regularly. Early chances for first FC Porto, then St.Etienne but to no joy for either.
FC Porto began to show their superiority and before long were dominating the game and deservedly took the lead on the 30 minute mark.

FC Porto 1 – 0 St.Etienne.

St.Etienne’s dominance grew with FC Porto never really looking a threat. That was until an optimistic through ball was met by the Porto forward who in turn hit a scruffy shot which the St.Etienne keeper comically padded into his own net.

St.Etienne 1 – 1 FC Porto.

Half Time.

The players emerged from the tunnel for the second half.
Whatever DeWalker said to his players at half time certainly worked, they were looking faster, stronger and more purposeful than they had done all match.
Muscling past the St.Etienne defender, the ball was coolly slotted into the bottom corner in the 55th minute.

St.Etienne 1 – 2 FC Porto

The match looked almost over with FC Porto’s constant attacks going close on every opportunity; the third goal to seal the match looked inevitable. That goal however, never came.

After Porto’s wasted chances and a few frantic changes to both tactics and personnel, St.Etienne put the foot on the gas and went Gung Ho. “All or Nothing la, all or nothing” whitey9scouser could be heard bellowing from the touchline.

Taking advantage of yet another missed opportunity by Porto, St.Etienne broke on the counter with some slick one touch football, within five passes; they found themselves one on one with the keeper. Goal! The scores are level with not long left to play, what a final this is turning out to be!

St.Etienne 2 – 2 FC Porto

With 10 minutes left on the clock and the scores even, both teams looked to be sitting back waiting for the opposition to slip up. Eventually, with only 5 minutes remaining Porto made the first move, something they would live to regret! With only 3 men at the back, St.Etienne stole the ball and in almost an exact replica of their previous goal, they took the lead for the first time in the match!

St.Etienne 3 – 2 FC Porto

Sensing victory, St.Etienne turned up the heat and eventually killed off the match by grabbing their fourth and final goal. The referee looks up to the heavens and gives three sharp blows on his whistle........its all over!

Final score:

St.Etienne 4 – 2 FC Porto

The BOTN reporter caught up a very intoxicated whitey9scouser at the post match party and asked him how he felt about lifting arguably the most coveted trophy on BOTN and being crowned the best non slag player around.

“Hiccup”

Congratulations to whitey9scouser and watch out for the next BOTN Non Slag Cup........coming to a TV near you!


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Posted by Sam635 on 21/07/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (7)

Happy Birthday to Mr.Beckett!

Thirty One years ago today (yes thats right, THIRTY ONE!) a little lad entered the world wearing a vest.

That vest has never been removed.... (the dirty fecker!)

Wishing Beck a very Happy Birthday.

Have a great day pal and have a beer or 14 for me.

(P.S - It must almost be time to consider giving up gaming?.........didnt think so! ;-) )


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Posted by Sam635 on 18/07/2007 Permanent Link | Comments (15)