NHL 16 Early News Tracker

[AdamJones113]

NHL 16 Features Reveal May 19
Confirmation: http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-may-19th.html

EA Event at E3: June 15th, 4PM EST
Confirmation: http://www.ign.com/wikis/e3/E3_2015_...ss_Conferences

NHL 16 Confirmed
Confirmation: http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/fifa_1...september.html

News of an NHL 16 Cover Vote at E3
NHL.com Confirmation: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=766094


Post any news you hear about NHL 16 here! Anything about the GameChangers, modes, or release date—post!

I'll start with the news that the GameChangers are ALPHA-testing the game in these next few days (confirmation: http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/li.../10290225.page).

[AdamJones113]

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Edit: they are Alpha-testing, according to this new video from GameChanger YewyBearGaming:

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Not that the video says much.

[PhillyGuy11826]

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TheClapperton says here that he'll be doing a Front Row Podcast to talk about the testing.

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[notjayenomics]

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If there is no return of GM Connected, or an online league mode...I don't know if I'll be able to buy the game this year. Despite it being my favorite sport. Hopefully as the news begins to leak out, that is one of the "new" features.

[redsox4evur]

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If there is no return of GM Connected, or an online league mode...I don't know if I'll be able to buy the game this year. Despite it being my favorite sport. Hopefully as the news begins to leak out, that is one of the "new" features.

There is no GM Connected...it's said they are moving on from that because no one played it. I don't remember who posted it but someone did probably like 2-3 months ago.

[bigwill33]

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There is no GM Connected...it's said they are moving on from that because no one played it. I don't remember who posted it but someone did probably like 2-3 months ago.

Sean Ramjagsingh, lead producer, stated that GM-Connected was out and likely will not be returning as a feature. Said that their data indicated that it wasn't a widely used game feature.

[notjayenomics]

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I personally feel it's out too, but still holding out hope for at least an Online Season mode.

[Segagendude]

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Sean Ramjagsingh, lead producer, stated that GM-Connected was out and likely will not be returning as a feature. Said that their data indicated that it wasn't a widely used game feature.

Fantastic! That clears up space for what's really needed in this game!!

Spoiler

Like more goalie fights and glass breaking. Sigh

[nddurst]

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Can we somehow keep this thread uncluttered and only for actual news? Maybe the OP would we willing to update the first post from time to time with new items in a bulleted list?

I can see this turning into a discussion thread and we have plenty of those. Would be nice to not have to search through the thread for the news parts.

[AdamJones113]

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Can we somehow keep this thread uncluttered and only for actual news? Maybe the OP would we willing to update the first post from time to time with new items in a bulleted list?

I can see this turning into a discussion thread and we have plenty of those. Would be nice to not have to search through the thread for the news parts.

I agree, and I am more than willing to update the first post. Not much news yet though!

[Cletus]

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I agree, and I am more than willing to update the first post. Not much news yet though!

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[notjayenomics]

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Sean Ramjagsingh, lead producer, stated that GM-Connected was out and likely will not be returning as a feature. Said that their data indicated that it wasn't a widely used game feature.

He stated that for NHL 15...

while I agree it's probably out for 16 as well, there hasn't been any word whatsoever to any features in 16.

[AdamJones113]

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B-Bunny, EA Forums moderator and a member of the GameChangers program, has stated that there is news coming "pretty soon."

Here is the EA Forums thread for those interested: http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/10331602.page

[bigwill33]

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Can you let us know if/when there is word that NHL 16 will be showcased at E3, please?

[AdamJones113]

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Can you let us know if/when there is word that NHL 16 will be showcased at E3, please?

EA at E3 takes place June 15th at 4pm EST. Presumably NHL 16 will be announced then.

IGN confirmation: http://www.ign.com/wikis/e3/E3_2015_...ss_Conferences

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