NHL 2K10 Gameplay Video (2KHockey.net)

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by wheels2121

the arenas are stunning. The commentary? No, it sounded plain and choppy like something from the early 2000s.

Has to be the worst commentary/sound editing in a sports video game on next gen. That, or it ties for worst with Cole and Neal.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I still see robotic movements and game play looks very similar to 2k9.

Yeah but I'm living the 2K gamer's motto: Lower your expectation meter to 0, then go have yourself some gamin' fun! Seriously, the game in motion looked very good to me. Squint hard and it looks like a real NHL game!

Also and more important, the players appear to have weight and momentum. And seem to be actually skating, and not skittering along the top of the ice like waterbugs (as is the case with another hockey game, the name of which escapes me).

[LIGHTNING]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

I too know now why there's no demo. 2k9 v2. While I see some improved AI behavor with cycling and dumps I'm certainly not seeing much else that would confirm the "AI rewritten from the ground up" remarks and blogs and what not. If WWTC wanted to show the game off in a sim setting you'd think he would have actually used some sim sliders or a higher difficulty level. Pros Some nice cycling and dumps by the AI at various points Good puck physics Crowd sounds noisy Some nice collision animations stick lifts Over all better positioning/less CPU charging the puck carrier Cons Passing is still arcady fast Tape to tape passing, seriously its worse than NHL 08-09 Defensive CPU AI same ol back track collapsing to the net. No neutral zone pressure Comentary is still awful While theres some nice collision animations the actual collision detection is still terrible The gameplay itself doesn't look all that improved, the AI was very disappointing. Certainly a far cry from WWTC's AI dev blog. Sliders may make it play a better game but theres no way I'm buying without renting first now.

The CPU defenders back tracking to the net is a huge problem. That is my big concern.
I cannot understand why they do not fix this. This has been a problem for a very long time.

[Scottdau]

The second vid is up at 2khockey. It looks real nice in my opinion.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

Has to be the worst commentary/sound editing in a sports video game on next gen. That, or it ties for worst with Cole and Neal.

Tom Hammond from Madden says hello.

Commentary was bad, but lighting, graphics, and animations all look improved. I don't know that it's better looking than EA's title, but the gap has certainly closed a bit. Agreed on the momentum too, although I'd have to have my hands on it to be sure about the weight. I think that's more of a "feel" aspect, but I get your drift.

Anyway, as you said, now we just have to see how it plays.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

The second vid is up at 2khockey. It looks real nice in my opinion.

Thanks going to check it out now.

[Eddie1967]

Man, this game looks great. Again, I love the aggressiveness of the cpu on offense and defense. The crowd sounds are second to none. Animations are very well done. Overall it looks like a major upgrade in all areas over 2k9. Just a little over a week Scott.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Grydnt Vektr211

am i the only one who thought that the arena was jumping and the commentary was on point. man this is shaping up to be good

No your not, definitely loved the commentary. It is very well done. A sim yet fun experience is what this game looks like in motion. Can't wait.