NHL Developer Insights: NHL 2K10 Franchise Mode

[RealmK]

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Not too shabby, theres some very nice additions there. I truly hope that we can finally put the franchise freeze issue to bed.

[SoxFan01605]

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Very intriguing. It all sounds great in theory. I just hope the personalities and shifting philosophies don't cause weird issues as the seasons progress. Really digging these features though, and it's sounding like it could be a very immersive franchise mode. Can't wait!

[tabulaRasa]

Nice info, and good stuff. I really like the upgrade to the menues this year awesome.

[bad_philanthropy]

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I always enjoyed the 2k franchise mode, even with the occaisional freeze. Looks good again, but they really need the AHL lisence.

[rangersfan30]

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I always enjoyed the 2k franchise mode, even with the occaisional freeze. Looks good again, but they really need the AHL lisence.

Well there could be a trade made

EA can give the AHL license to 2K if 2K explains to EA exactly what RFA's are

[original6]

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I have been saying since the demo fiasco that i wasnt getting either game but after reading the franchise insight i am having second thoughts.

I'll wait and see how i feel because part of me is saying screw these game companies and their maybe next year attitude (EA full franchise control????) and the other is needing a Hockey game so i can get my fix.

Decisions decisions

I'm in exactly the same boat, man. It's just hard to fathom not picking up a hockey title on release day though. In contrast, I'm tired of not being fully satisfied with either title for the past 4 years. The closest was 2k8 and I don't think I've managed a whole season on that one yet either. I'm not looking for perfect, just something challenging, balanced, and reasonably realistic. (I don't expect too much, do I? )

[Scottdau]

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I'm in exactly the same boat, man. It's just hard to fathom not picking up a hockey title on release day though. In contrast, I'm tired of not being fully satisfied with either title for the past 4 years. The closest was 2k8 and I don't think I've managed a whole season on that one yet either. I'm not looking for perfect, just something challenging, balanced, and reasonably realistic. (I don't expect too much, do I? )

I looking fo the same thing. Still haven't found it yet, but maybe this will be the year.

[bcgudely]

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Little late in here but the budget thing sounds really awesome. The other stuff is great too, but having less to work with and getting a cup would be a very rewarding experience.

[texbuk84]

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looking good

[HeroWorship]

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A couple of the things popped out at me:

Even though you usually have the ability to edit the players name after you draft them, the fact you can make your own draft class is pretty cool feature. This can mean some hard-core puckheads may give us a nice update of the 2010 Entry draft, or you can screw around with it, and have some fun.

The budget sounds cool too, and the interface is smooth. 2k, your making my hockey purchase difficult. Sure, you're getting GM mode and the other nice stuff from EA, but it seems like 2k threw away their mistakes from 2k9, and are ready to show the world who they are.

I am tempted to buy both now.

[Mostarac]

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sounds good! one question though: does this mean that we will have dynamic attendance in this mode??

[18 eighty 5]

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sounds good! one question though: does this mean that we will have dynamic attendance in this mode??

This is what I want to know too. If the arenas are always packed but in the franchise stats it shows variance in attendance that would be a dit dissapointing.

Nevertheless I love the sound of it all. Trade overide to keep things up to date with the NHL is a great idea.

Of the two products released this year, 2k is the one I am anticipating more.

[wheels2121]

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Still unclear on how we'd stock create a team. Do we just get the roster of the team we replace? If we take from a few rosters, will those guys still be on the other teams, creating, say, 2 Ovechkins?

[slickdtc]

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It has been revealed for a while, but I'm definitely going to love the Franchise Blogs that the game will create. I'm a big time franchise story guy, so I really appreciate that "shoutout" (as it was so eloquently put in the Insight). I feel like something like that the community (or at least guys like WWTC, Shadow) really helped push into the game as a nice extra feature.

The other improvements sound great, too. I'm hoping that I'll be playing this game for a long time, so having a loaded franchise mode will be a really nice perk.

[original6]

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It has been revealed for a while, but I'm definitely going to love the Franchise Blogs that the game will create. I'm a big time franchise story guy, so I really appreciate that "shoutout" (as it was so eloquently put in the Insight). I feel like something like that the community (or at least guys like WWTC, Shadow) really helped push into the game as a nice extra feature.

The other improvements sound great, too. I'm hoping that I'll be playing this game for a long time, so having a loaded franchise mode will be a really nice perk.

D, when I read about the franchise features, I knew it would be right up your alley. Now you can stop playing that crappy 2k7. :wink: