NHL 2K9 Video (Gamespot)

[SaintPatrick33]

WOW Boys just saw the 3 new videos at gamespot but its from the Wii and im speechless without speech !
Heres the good I saw
Checks are more deflected realistic as small lesser guys fight to stand up /absorb the check or even deke out of the way.
Presentation 4 refs, Arena music they even play bad boys after a penalty.
Goalies and players moved properly and were in good position.
I could go on and on but when a game has progessing playoff beards and 4 refs it looks like 2k went all out !
Players play smart they Ice on the PK , fake pass , they even dump and chase.

The bad
Goalies had old 2k mask ala das Buckethead
Playoff beard look like bees .
Puck , shot sound a bit loud.
(BUT remember its the Wii version so graphics and detail will be less)
So if this was all off the Wii I can only be impressed what the PS3 will play like !
Looks like we got our hockey game back boys ! Hell I might even drive the Zamboni

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by SaintPatrick33

WOW Boys just saw the 3 new videos at gamespot but its from the Wii and im speechless without speech ! Heres the good I saw Checks are more deflected realistic as small lesser guys fight to stand up /absorb the check or even deke out of the way. Presentation 4 refs, Arena music they even play bad boys after a penalty. Goalies and players moved properly and were in good position. I could go on and on but when a game has progessing playoff beards and 4 refs it looks like 2k went all out ! Players play smart they Ice on the PK , fake pass , they even dump and chase. The bad Goalies had old 2k mask ala das Buckethead Playoff beard look like bees . Puck , shot sound a bit loud. (BUT remember its the Wii version so graphics and detail will be less) So if this was all off the Wii I can only be impressed what the PS3 will play like ! Looks like we got our hockey game back boys ! Hell I might even drive the Zamboni

Good points. 2k knows what they are doing when it comes to hockey as the previews and videos have shown. The playoff beards did look weird, but hey if it's in the game it's in the game. Now who said that? Can't wait to get this brilliant game in my hands.