NHL 2K10 Screenshots

[MizzouRah]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

Nope have you played the demo NHL10? I still love the way this game is looking. I want to see this in action.

Yes.. having a blast too. Hopefully 2k's demo is coming very soon...

[MizzouRah]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

Now that's what arena's should look like. It's going to a joy playing on the road this year. So many things to see and hear. I hear EA NHL 10 still has generic arena's. If that's true they should be ashamed. What is this year 19? of the EA series and still no true arena's or atmosphere. Another reason why that game is only a rental for me year after year. NHL 2K10 is going to be a fun and exciting game. It's pretty obvious how much VC has upgraded their product this year.

Ashamed.. lol... uh.. ok...

[MizzouRah]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

LOL, I guess what's shameful are the fans who support them without demanding changes to an important part of the game. Remember "if it's in the game, it's in the game". I guess they are smart for not doing it if it saves them money, but without that they will never get fans like me who like the presentation side and little things of sports to like their game.

I like presentation too.. but again, in franchise mode.. there were NO intros in 2k's game, just players skating onto the ice and the commentary was nothing close to EA's.

You say EA spent no money on arenas.. what about 2k spending money on good commentary?

[baa7]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

Ashamed.. lol... uh.. ok...

I laughed too when I saw that particular word, but he has a point nonetheless. It's pretty bad when they don't bother to change a single thing with the presentation from one year to the next. And given it's been four years with what amounts to the identical presentation, I think it's more than fair to say they are slacking off in that area of the game's development, big time.

[Scottdau]

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I don't know what it is about 2K animation, but there are some amazing animations and some not so hot! But it just feel more real. The skates look like they are digging into the ice. The player faces look better than EA's at least to me. When I was playing the demo. When the teams did their hand shakes, some of the players faces were very odd looking. I think they took a hit this year.

[Scottdau]

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The Arenas in 2K10 do put EA's to shame. And it is not even close.

[Eddie1967]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

I laughed too when I saw that particular word, but he has a point nonetheless. It's pretty bad when they don't bother to change a single thing with the presentation from one year to the next. And given it's been four years with what amounts to the identical presentation, I think it's more than fair to say they are slacking off in that area of the game's development, big time.

Yeah that was the wrong word to use I admit. It's not like EA hockey is a bad game. I could play it long term if it were the only choice but with the competition it's just not my cup of tea. Saving money is cool, but why not make the game the best it cold be in all areas. They should at least attempt to improve the presentation. Maybe not to the level of 2k (although that would be nice), but at least have the real arena's. I swear I want to have the problem of choosing between two hockey games or playing both, but until they do that I just can't see myself investing the time and money for that game. I think the demo is fun by the way but the subpar presentation really takes away from an otherwise good product.

[Eddie1967]

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I don't know what it is about 2K animation, but there are some amazing animations and some not so hot! But it just feel more real. The skates look like they are digging into the ice. The player faces look better than EA's at least to me. When I was playing the demo. When the teams did their hand shakes, some of the players faces were very odd looking. I think they took a hit this year.

For a long time I always thought EA's game looked better and maybe it did in the past but like you said that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. EA's graphic look like they took a step back this year.

[Eddie1967]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

I like presentation too.. but again, in franchise mode.. there were NO intros in 2k's game, just players skating onto the ice and the commentary was nothing close to EA's.

You say EA spent no money on arenas.. what about 2k spending money on good commentary?

Yeah that sucked last year. There is no point in having intros if they are only for the playoffs. I would be highly disappointed if they did that this year. I like the commentary in 2k, but I understand it's not for everybody. EA's announcers definitely "sound" better but i don't their lines are any better, if that makes sense. I'm all for both games going all out to improve their weak areas.

[Eddie1967]

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The 12 awards thing is purely PR. I also think that it is a combined 12 awards from 08 and 09 plus I'm willing to bet that there are some wonky websites that gave them awards, but in this instance EA doesn't care because it is a great PR line.

And regarding sales numbers, I was not trying to make a case that because EA has better sales numbers they have a better game. I was trying to demonstrate to Baa that, from a fiscal standpoint, given limited funds to allocate each year, EA's decision to invest more heavily in gameplay has paid off, due to their overwhelmingly positive sales numbers compared to 2K, who according to some, has a better presentation.

I am happy that the 2K game appeals to you and hope you get enough enjoyment from it to justify your purchase. The reason I posted a couple of times in this topic is because I took issue with careless comments that displayed nothing but unabashed vitriol for seemingly no other reason but to hate. I am no loyalist by any means. I will give the 2K game a chance, like I do every year, when the demo comes out. Additionally, I do not think I am defending a particular company. I think I am making certain individuals aware of careless statements they make, in order to promote fair, intellectual discussion on a hobby we all enjoy.

Great post. I'm still playing the EA demo because the game play is good. I'm trying my hardest to give this game a "fair" chance this year.

[bad_philanthropy]

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I'll get both (Never a bad thing to give support to a developer making a hockey game anyway. While I've always thought the 2k goalies looked goofy, it didn't stop the game from being my preference for several years. Game looks beautiful, and the developer blogs have me intrigued.

The key impressions that I'll be waiting for is if everything as far and franchise mode goes, works. I'll be keeping a close eye on the impression here and at 2khockey.net upon release and might go with the two games this year. From how much I enjoyment I got out of the series for year, it looks like now it deserves another shot from me.

[kennyacid]

Add me to the list of people who thinks this game will be great. Cant wait and im not even a big hockey fan.

[MizzouRah]

Re: NHL 2K10 Screenshots (IGN)

I laughed too when I saw that particular word, but he has a point nonetheless. It's pretty bad when they don't bother to change a single thing with the presentation from one year to the next. And given it's been four years with what amounts to the identical presentation, I think it's more than fair to say they are slacking off in that area of the game's development, big time.

I agree baa.. if they had 2k's intros, arenas, and goal horns.. wow... but they seem to have focused on game play the last few years and I can only hope next year it's presentation.. ala Madden.

[MizzouRah]

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For a long time I always thought EA's game looked better and maybe it did in the past but like you said that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. EA's graphic look like they took a step back this year.

I don't see it.. at least not in the demo. In fact, the camera seems lower to the ice and I can see more detail.

[MizzouRah]

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Great post. I'm still playing the EA demo because the game play is good. I'm trying my hardest to give this game a "fair" chance this year.

Well it doesn't seem like it.

Nothing wrong with liking parts of both games...