It’s a mulit-platform game and by multi-platform I mean that it’s coming to just about every system known to man-PS3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP, PS2 and mobile phones. Wii got left out but surely you have one of the other systems hanging out somewhere?

Highlights include intelligent AI: “Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for lower-ranked defenders”.

Crowds that react in new and different ways to what’s going on during the game with new chants and cheers. Also, there are subtle differences between home and away games.

From the release concerning gameplay:

PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.

PES 2010 should be available in the fall.

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PES 2010 Coming at End of Year

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Now, all that being said, I did occasionally imbibe at the random after-football game party or the parents-are-out-of-town-so-let’s-party party. Purple Passion was the go-to drink back then since it tastes just like grape soda. Grape soda doesn’t offend the young [and stupid] palate like other drinks might and I didn’t have a taste for beer [the other go-to drink of that age set].

Mint Lip Gloss got me started thinking about the grape goodness with, “Is Purple Passion considered hard liquor? Do they even still make that stuff? That stuff was a staple in college! :)” after I conducted an unscientific survey on Twitter about everyone’s favorite hard liquor.

Red Jade summed it up rather well: “We drank that crap like pros. And barfed it up like amateurs”.

Spoken like a true lover of Purple Passion.

What I didn’t know back then is that Purple Passion is made by Luxco and contains Everclear. No wonder our young butts were knocked on the ground by that stuff.

Another thing that I wasn’t aware of when I was drinking Purple Passion is that “Purple Passion” is the name of a mixed drink. I’m not sure which came first [I figure it's a chicken and egg kind of deal] but after reading a couple of recipes, I say leave the pre-made Purple Passion to the kids [the 21 and over kids] and go get the stuff to make the cocktail.

Purple Passion Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Vodka
• 2 oz Grape Juice
• 2 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1/4 oz simple syrup

Directions:

Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Recipe courtesy of: Cocktail Times

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A Grownup Purple Passion