More Signs Point to PS4 & Xbox One Versions of NHL 15 to Ship Without EASHL

[bwiggy33]

Re: NHL 15 Back of the Box Details Show No Online Multiplayer PS4, Xbox One - No EASH

Here's another thing about about the popularity of EASHL. Just from reading on this website, it seems as some of the guys who are disappointed in the offline gameplay turned to EASHL to get some enjoyment out of the game. So if the offline play remains relatively similar (it looks like it has) then those people won't even be able to turn to EASHL to have some fun. When you really look at it, EASHL is probably a pretty decent experience if you get 12 players who are all on the same page of playing a realistic cheese free brand of hockey. 12 smart hockey minds would definitely take out most of the annoying things the AI is programmed to do. I haven't played the mode since the first year it came in, 09 I believe. That was just a cheese fest since it was the very first year of the mode. Me and my friends would play but all they wanted to do was glitch and what not so it got really boring very quick.

[mikeq672]

Re: NHL 15 Back of the Box Details Show No Online Multiplayer PS4, Xbox One - No EASH

This series has been on thin ice for a few years for real hockey fans. The game is stale, every game plays the same. Playing EASHL and being able to avoid AI for the most part is the only thing that made the game tolerable.

If its out, I know my whole team wont buy the game, the hockey just isnt good enough or realistic enough to warrant me playing that much with the AI. It doesnt represent the sport good enough to lack such a monster game mode.

[IgotSyphillis]

I don't even play EASHL but on general principle I'll wait a little bit after release and buy this game used. EA don't deserve my money. I'd rather get ripped off by gamestop on this one.

[Retropyro]

Never got into EASHL but was hoping to this year. I'm more concerned about Connected GM though, I'll be very disappointed if that is out.
I don't get the silence from EA with this.

[snc237]

Well this time last week I was in the belief that no way can it not be included. Now I'm getting the feeling that it's a no go. If not if they announce a patch or update later on I would be okay with that

[canucksss]

Re: More Signs Point to PS4 & Xbox One Versions of NHL 15 to Ship Without EASHL

Even though these Hilter vids have been done tons of times ... this one is just perfect for the moment we are going through on the internet..

Hitler Reacts to NHL 15 EASHL Rumour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pQz...ure=youtu.be&a

ROFL

OH MAN! I missed it...its not available now

[Trevelyan]

Re: NHL 15 Back of the Box Details Show No Online Multiplayer PS4, Xbox One - No EASH

This series has been on thin ice for a few years for real hockey fans. The game is stale, every game plays the same. Playing EASHL and being able to avoid AI for the most part is the only thing that made the game tolerable.

If its out, I know my whole team wont buy the game, the hockey just isnt good enough or realistic enough to warrant me playing that much with the AI. It doesnt represent the sport good enough to lack such a monster game mode.

You hit it right on the head. One of the biggest reasons EASHL is so appealing is that you avoid the awful AI. If this game(that I love) doesn't have the worst AI in any sports game then I need someone to educate me. A year of only playing versus would be an absolute nightmare.

[Dazraz]

Not concerned with EASHL but I'm sure many will be. EA typically drop something from a game when it's first released on a new console. I'm just hoping that the Single Season Mode with the ability to control multiple teams is still in.

[jethrotull]

No worries it will be reintroduced as a "new feature" next year, per EA's past profile. Although this is a big loss. I loved this mode when it first came out then got stale on it as players just boosted to improve. I think the EASHL and the online franchise mode in NCAA football were two of the greatest achievements in online sports gaming. I am still very excited to buy the game.

[ChitownFan526]

Just seems odd looking at the box that the Xbox Live column has NO entry where it says Co-op but all the other entries are there...I don't know what that would mean, but it doesn't look right, to me anyway.

[Fiddy]

Re: NHL 15 Back of the Box Details Show No Online Multiplayer PS4, Xbox One - No EASH

Here's another thing about about the popularity of EASHL. Just from reading on this website, it seems as some of the guys who are disappointed in the offline gameplay turned to EASHL to get some enjoyment out of the game. So if the offline play remains relatively similar (it looks like it has) then those people won't even be able to turn to EASHL to have some fun. When you really look at it, EASHL is probably a pretty decent experience if you get 12 players who are all on the same page of playing a realistic cheese free brand of hockey. 12 smart hockey minds would definitely take out most of the annoying things the AI is programmed to do. I haven't played the mode since the first year it came in, 09 I believe. That was just a cheese fest since it was the very first year of the mode. Me and my friends would play but all they wanted to do was glitch and what not so it got really boring very quick.

NHL 14 offline was terrible this year IMO. i tried to get into it but just couldnt! maybe if we had discovered the off/def edits 5 months ago LOL.

but compared to NHL 13, where i played through 2 seasons late in the cycle and went through the offseason as well prior to 14 dropping. bah!

my buds and i do turn to the EASHL to play and bs about hockey and life etc.

its just unreal that if we want to do that this cycle we have to buy the 360 version of the game. sigh!

[JKSportsGamer1984]

What is EASHL? Sorry I'm new to the series lol.

[Matt_350z]

Re: More Signs Point to PS4 & Xbox One Versions of NHL 15 to Ship Without EASHL

While I honestly feel EASHL became more about who could boost more and score the same couple goals over, and over, and over, and over again- it's utterly ridiculous to remove such a popular feature. I mean, I know this is EA we are talking about, so I am not the least bit surprised.

That being said, EASHL, and online in general have been a lackluster experience for me for about 2-3 iterations of the game now. It's gotten stale and boring.
I'm far more interested in what EA has improved for offline gameplay and presentation in 15. I'm not saying it's right if they have removed a ton of modes. However, I'm at least ok with my purchase if the offline game has been revived. I'm not holding my breath though.

[jyoung]

Re: More Signs Point to PS4 & Xbox One Versions of NHL 15 to Ship Without EASHL

What is EASHL? Sorry I'm new to the series lol.

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[Gotmilkman24]

Re: More Signs Point to PS4 &amp; Xbox One Versions of NHL 15 to Ship Without EASHL

They better include eashl to 15. I just can't imagine EA being so stupid to not include it. Offline is soooooo stale.