Soccer franchise Winning Eleven (AKA Pro Evolution Soccer) is facing increased competition from foreign-based developers. The game's latest television spots also show heavy competition from a sauve non-Japanese-looking fella with a Japanese last name. And they're some of the most popular ads on Japanese television. » 11/04/10 4:00am 11/04/10 4:00am

A group of Japanese comedians promote Winning Eleven (Pro Evo Soccer) at an event in Tokyo. As seen on Game Watch Impress. » 10/28/10 6:00pm 10/28/10 6:00pm

Last night, Japan played valiantly against Paraguay. The game was 0-0 after extra time causing the victor to be settled by penalty kicks. Paraguay made all its shots. Japan, however, did not. » 6/30/10 5:00am 6/30/10 5:00am

In The Land of the Rising Sun, Pro Evolution Soccer is known as Winning Eleven. Ironic, as the Japanese national team traditionally hasn't been winning. Until recently, that is. » 6/25/10 8:30am 6/25/10 8:30am

If there's one lesson I learned from Konami's super fun gaming day in NYC yesterday, it would have to be coming to the realization that playing a soccer video game is far more entertaining than watching a real one. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not hater by any means. I respect the sport, and I rarely ever diss its… » 9/17/08 1:00pm 9/17/08 1:00pm

Previously, we posted » 8/15/08 4:00am 8/15/08 4:00am very exciting data about which character Japanese players liked best. Now, we've done better. See that magazine up there? That's , the male version of Japanese gal mag . The models (and readers, hopefully!) have amazing hair. Just look at that! You cannot a 'do like that, but are given that by…