NHL 09 Defensive Skill Stick Video (IGN)

[metallidevils]

IGN has posted a video of NHL 09.

[tyler289]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

Looks awesome. A lot of new animations. I just hope they tone down the tripping calls when you poke-check. But overall the game looks great.

[Peter_OS]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

Man I'm super hyped about this year's game. Lifting the stick on your opponent will add another dimension to the game. Can't wait to see some more videos of the game in action. Hopefully we'll see something at E3 coming up.

[ohyeahbaby123]

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Damn, nice vid! I am extremely excited for the game.

[savoie2006]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/142/14230951/vids_1.html

Don't think this was posted yet.

Honestly I don't really see what's so exciting about the 360 degree defensive skill stick. We could pretty much do all of this stuff last year. I don't play online much, so at least from this video, the only incentive for me to get the game is the superstar mode.

The video may not show an awful lot,but it's hardly what to judge in deciding in getting the game.Give them time to release more info and show some gameplay vids before jumping to conclusions.I think even without the video there are plenty of reasons to get this.

[Scottdau]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

That was SICK! They did a lot of things I have been asking. I really like how the ice sprays more. This game is going to be sick! I think it will be game of the year and give the Show a run for their money. 2 more months right?

[BrianFifaFan]

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I'm definitely getting this game......

[catcatch22]

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That video looked hot to me.

Finally goalies doing spread eagle split saves.

[Village Idiot]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

Finally goalies doing spread eagle split saves.

Yeah, WOW!

[savoie2006]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

That video looked hot to me.

Finally goalies doing spread eagle split saves.

Yeah,but that sliding save at about the 43 second mark looks like it could be a recipe for disaster.I hope the goalies don't make a habit of that,putting themselves out of position and giving up easy goals.

[Flyermania]

Re: Defensive skill stick video on IGN

I saw a lot of things I liked in that video...new goalie animations (including desperation saves), better checking, stick lifts...good stuff! Throw in the comment in the hands-on about passing not being as accurate and I am pretty excited!

[Lisa_Bonami]

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Did they fix the fluffy puck physics?....One of the things that drove me crazy is how puck deflections ricocheted too fast off of the goalies or objects that it collided with

[Lisa_Bonami]

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Ok just saw the new video and yes I may actually be a big believer in NHL 09 but I have to also say that the magnetically stiff puck physics still look present in the game from the little I did see. I'm hoping they work this out before the release.

[Scottdau]

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Ok just saw the new video and yes I may actually be a big believer in NHL 09 but I have to also say that the magnetically stiff puck physics still look present in the game from the little I did see. I'm hoping they work this out before the release.

I think that is hard to do. Even 2k has that problem. I think it is just one of those things, we just have to deal with.

[RealmK]

Re: NHL 09 Defensive Skill Stick Video (IGN)

Well I just blew a load. Thanks EA thanks alot. Now the girlfriend is prolly going to kick me out for ignoring her once the game ships. Goalies are looking much improved, defense looks much improved, and less tape to tape passing? *insert Ric Flair Wooo! here*