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  • metallidevils
    Rookie
    • Dec 2007
    • 449

    #1

    NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

    IGN has posted their hands-on with NHL 09.

    "Last year brought the revolutionary right analog stick-controlled shooting mechanic. Now EA Sports Vancouver is putting that same thinking towards defense. Chasing after the puck, slamming a guy into the boards and swooping in with your stick to regain possession worked swimmingly in the early build I played."
  • savoie2006
    R.I.P 2KHockey 2000-2011
    • Sep 2006
    • 4657

    #2
    Re: NHL 09 Hands on

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    • Flyermania
      MVP
      • Jun 2004
      • 2182

      #3
      Re: NHL 09 Hands on

      Not-as-accurate passing is new and fantastic news! It sounds like pass accuracy will vary depending on the situation which is a good thing.
      "And by the way, you know, when you're telling these little stories? Here's a good idea - have a POINT. It makes it SO much more interesting for the listener!"

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      • bad_philanthropy
        MVP
        • Jul 2005
        • 12167

        #4
        Re: NHL 09 Hands on

        Yeah not as accurate passing as well as learning the balance of not being able to just skate full out with the puck on your stick is amazing, the puts an even greater emphasis on skating. This game is going to make us change how we play hockey games all over again just like last year. This is going to be a steep learning curve but I for one cannot wait.

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        • Spanky
          MVP
          • Nov 2002
          • 2785

          #5
          Re: NHL 09 Hands on

          Cool, I spotted a lot of throwback jerseys in the crowd on that defensive skill stick video:

          -- Pittsburgh's power blue from the outdoor game and back/gold from the Mario era
          -- Buffalo's original jersey
          -- Vancouver's original (rink with stick in it logo) and the ugly black/gold V jersey
          -- Toronto vintage Original 6
          -- Islanders original
          -- Flyers orange original
          -- Oilers from Gretzky era (I think)
          -- Atlanta Flames
          -- Quebec Nordiques
          -- Plus, Marty Turco was in a North Stars jersey, which is cool, since earlier versions of EA's game had the Wild using the North Stars throwbacks instead of the Stars (Doh!).
          It's on me. I shook his hand too hard. It was a hard ... kind of a slap-shake.

          "What? You can't challenge a scoring play?''

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          • Qb
            All Star
            • Mar 2003
            • 8797

            #6
            Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

            Intercepting passes was also a rewarding experience on the off-chance I was able to position my stick in direct line with the puck. Aiding in this was the fact that passes are actually a little less accurate in this year's game. Based on the length of a pass and what's happening on the ice, the puck may not always find its target.
            Hallelujah! If they also eliminated the automatic backwards skating, two of my biggest gameplay gripes will be cured...
            Last edited by Qb; 07-09-2008, 09:03 AM.

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            • mdgoalie37
              MVP
              • Apr 2006
              • 1456

              #7
              Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

              If they take out edge clipping and have the guys actually get off the ice for line changes I will be happy.
              "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear."
              -- Norm Peterson

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              • Money99
                Hall Of Fame
                • Sep 2002
                • 12696

                #8
                Re: NHL 09 Hands on

                Originally posted by Flyermania
                Not-as-accurate passing is new and fantastic news! It sounds like pass accuracy will vary depending on the situation which is a good thing.
                My thoughts exactly.

                Not only that, but with the promise that not every player can deke the same, hopefully each player will feel different as well.

                I can't wait to hear what the E3 impressions are.

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                • ChiTownKid
                  MVP
                  • Oct 2002
                  • 1002

                  #9
                  Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                  Will the AI defend their own zone more aggressively? That's what I want to know. If I can continue to skate across the CPU's blue line without contest, then all the other improvements mean f***-all.
                  im on ur pitch tacklin ur d00dz

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                  • meh
                    Rookie
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 348

                    #10
                    Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                    awesome - if they can really pull this off and better 08 than damn ill flip them £100 for the game

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                    • chia
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2005
                      • 1090

                      #11
                      Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                      I'm not even a hockey fan (I know I could get blasted for that statement) but after reading about the improved Be-A-Pro mode I am eager to pick this game up on release day, it sounds freakin amazing!
                      ilovejiujitsu

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                      • kerosene31
                        Some say he...
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 1898

                        #12
                        Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                        It sounds like they are fixing two of my biggest problems from 08. Toning down pass accuracy should help the game play much better.

                        Defensive controls.... all I can say is FINALLY! NHL 08 was only half finished because they left out the entire defensive side of the game.
                        Go Sabres!

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                        • bucs44
                          Pro
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 742

                          #13
                          Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                          yes...definitely adding D-fense to the game is a big plus...hopefully the hits are good..I enjoyed hitting in NHL 99/2000 on PC where the hits were size and physics based and glass would shake subtly adding to realism.
                          They should add individual goal horns for each team, edit music in arena, animated scoreboard, arena specific chants, audio-Blues drums,octopusses in Detroit,etc

                          More puck physics, less accurate passes depenedent on player rating ability and situation, more individual abilities and tendencies.

                          Cmon EA give it to us in August...

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                          • RealmK
                            Banned
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 4198

                            #14
                            Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                            Originally posted by kerosene31
                            It sounds like they are fixing two of my biggest problems from 08. Toning down pass accuracy should help the game play much better.

                            Defensive controls.... all I can say is FINALLY! NHL 08 was only half finished because they left out the entire defensive side of the game.
                            Thats not entirely true, 08 has sweeping poke checks, the're just not as smoothly implimented as they appear to be in 09, it also lets you lay down your stick to block passes. I agree on the less tape to tape passing, thats a very welcome addition.

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                            • BigL
                              Pro
                              • Sep 2005
                              • 612

                              #15
                              Re: NHL 09 Hands-on (IGN)

                              Originally posted by ChiTownKid
                              Will the AI defend their own zone more aggressively? That's what I want to know. If I can continue to skate across the CPU's blue line without contest, then all the other improvements mean f***-all.
                              You pretty much nailed it. NHL 08 made great strides last year, but was overrated in my book because defensively the game was still lacking by both your own AI and your AI opponent. It was sitll way to easy to break out of your zone, break centerice and the AI put up no resistance at the blue line.

                              If EA can improve the defense, add more boardwork deep in the corners then NHL 09 will be a fabulous game.

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