I agree...FIFA 14 plays more like older versions of PES, even close to last years version. (which, imo, has been the best one since the PS2 era). However, I will disagree with the notion that PES hasn't had ANY positive change this year. The physics engine, along with M.A.S.S. and true ball tech, are exciting for the future of PES. It's not perfect, much like the Ignite Engine of FIFA. It really boils down to style of play. Do you want a fever pitch, up and down style of play. Or, do you want a slower and more methodical style of play. I personally enjoy BOTH games. However, I feel like PES nails the actual pace of the real game.
As for no next gen version, that would be a shot in the dark for PES. Knowing that they get beat by FIFA every year, why risk sending this new engine to die and spend larger amounts of money for next gen versions? They played it safe to be around for a version that they could build on the new systems, instead of porting.

Og give it a break. It hasn't shined since PES5 and this years is no different. It is leagues below what FIFA now is and people who like it are consistently living in the past.