NHL 15 Video and Screenshots - Next-Gen Hockey Player

[Fiddy]

EA Sports today released a new trailer for NHL 15 showing off the graphical improvements in the player models, which have been completely revamped from the inside out. EA also posted a new blog on the improvements. Check out the trailer above and the screenshots below!

• Layered Player Models add a new level of detail that wasn’t possible before. In addition to the body, each player now wears individual pieces of equipment that live below the jersey. The result is skaters who now look and move like living, breathing athletes.
• Dynamic Cloth technology on the jersey adds an extra layer of realism, reacting to the skater’s movements as they explode up the ice, helping bring the speed of the game to life.
• Powered by the same technology that brought the most realistic representation of the athlete to EA SPORTS UFC, NHL 15 delivers groundbreaking visuals to every aspect of the skater. From the skates, to the pants, to the stick – every aspect of the player has been captured to the finest detail.
• All-new user-controlled celebrations allow for more variety after putting one past the goalie. Join with teammates for a group hug or select from a slew of new individual reactions.

[jaiman]

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Player faces look much better in this video. I'm excited!

[Sparkles]

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Those celebrations were flawless. Plus toews' reaction was sweet. Really looking forward to seeing player emotions

[huntt26]

Going to be a loooong 2 month wait for this game...

[Pezell04x]

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[wolfsjetta12]

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Yes! This video just makes me wish it was September already. I've been reading on the EA forums and people over there are complaining about a lack of gameplay. Just be thankful they gave us what they have so far. These videos are more to get you excited for the game then to show off gameplay. I for one am excited and can not wait. Also form the video and these screenshots the gear-heads should be happy. Looks like they have added in the old Bauer helmet people have been asking for.

[CelticHeart]

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still not gameplay and strange graphic...

[Simple Mathematics]

Cool video. But don't call it gameplay if it's not gameplay. With that being said, the game looks outstanding and I hope it plays outstanding as well.

[m_maclean24]

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Cool video. But don't call it gameplay if it's not gameplay. With that being said, the game looks outstanding and I hope it plays outstanding as well.

I'm in the same boat as you, the player models look outstanding, but I am anxious to see the game really in action - all in time I suppose.

[Edmontonoilersfan70]

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Game looks really good, I love the jersey detail and player animation. Graphics look unbelievable so far and I really like the celebrations and emotions in the player faces. I honestly think that every player I've seen so far has AT LEAST looked 80% like they do in real life so I think EA is doing an outstanding job with the player faces!

[sticks323]

Not even a hockey fan but this game looks really good

[dlxsf18]

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https://scontent-1.2914.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10534631_1533680673526620_2175994411219777889_n.jpg

Dan Girardi's unprecedented likeness

[bigwill33]

Cannot get over how dark the upper portions of the arenas are! They don't look like that in real life! The lack of nameplates makes the updated jerseys look poor, unfortunately. And this game needs an online jersey and mask designer/download share so that Club and the masks aren't so stale.

Hard to take much else from this video, not much was shown. Looks like 3 man group celebration is the max. Goalies look really stiff again. Crowd looks good. Absolutely nothing in terms of game play has been shown, 2 months til release. Wonder if my club character can come out averaging over 3 points per game from the start again this year because all of the same shots work for scoring as they have for the past 5 versions of this game?

[adayinthelife]

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Not the gameplay I was hoping for, but I do have to say that visually that seemed to look nicer than some of what we've seen thus far.

Also for gear guys: that screen shot of the Jets "group" celebration it looks like Little is possibly wearing the Bauer 4500 helmet? Would love to see it back in the game considering how many players wear it.

[drog1602]

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Wonder if my club character can come out averaging over 3 points per game from the start again this year because all of the same shots work for scoring as they have for the past 5 versions of this game?

I would think you will probably do a little better this year, they have added new deke moves to go along with these new celebrations. Gotta show off all that hard work they put in, so I expect you to be up a few more this year!