'eFootball' fiasco symptom of growing rush to bring out games


The Konami logo is pictured at company's booth during the Tokyo Game Show in September. The company's latest release 'eFootball 2022' was met with negative reviews. — AFP

TOKYO: The scathing reviews of the "grotesque" eFootball 2022 and its "horrible" graphics are a potent illustration of the risks posed by increasing pressure to rush video games to market, experts say.

The latest edition of the game previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer was meant to offer something to compete with undisputed football game champion FIFA, with maker Konami opting for a free-to-play model to attract fans.

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