So, Pro Evo 2010 doesn't have the licenses of FIFA, doesn't have the budget of FIFA, and it doesn't have the smooth online experience of FIFA. It even has the odd translation issue here and there, such as using "stopped time" instead of the correct "stoppage time." But in spite of all the technical gaffes, it's clear that producer Shingo "Seabass" Takatsuka and his team at Konami still have a handle on the heart and soul of the beautiful game. Yes, FIFA is the superior offering this year -- but it's a lot closer than you might initially think. B-/A+