NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Features

[armi5718]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

Man I think everything looks great, especially the fighting. When EA first released the idea of first person fighting I was highly skeptical. I thought it would be a crap gimmick that looked and played like rubbish. From the look of the video it seemed fluid and believable. The players were bobbing and weaving at a believable pace and the punches were hard to land (which will make the engine playable and skill based.) My only concern with the FPF is the player models. I mean, in the video we saw Chara vs. Martinek and they looked the same size and reach. In 09 when players would fight they would each morph to a standardized height and what not. Mike Green and Chara were the same size in fights in 09 and it looks like they will be the same in 2010.

I seriously can't wait to play this game though, boardplay is going to be a welcome addition to dynasty mode now that I can finally win a few dumps that the computer throws into my zone!

[Bumble14]

This could be the greatest sports game ever made based on that video.

[Vikes1]

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Damn...I'm falling for the hype already!

That video shows lots a good stuff for '10'. Can't wait.

[Nomah5]

could the fake shot v. the goalie be the next glitch goal that the cheesers abuse in game....wrap around, etc. I am hoping the qa or the fans can beat up online before it goes active and test for everything. The glitch goals now ruin the experience online.

[LuGer33]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

People thought the one handed deke would be exploited online, but it wasn't. I'd imagine the same will be true of the fake shot. It will likely rarely be effective and more just for show against AI goalies but probably more useful on human goalies.

[RealmK]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

People thought the one handed deke would be exploited online, but it wasn't. I'd imagine the same will be true of the fake shot. It will likely rarely be effective and more just for show against AI goalies but probably more useful on human goalies.

Agreed and to add to that, its not like you're going to get full power on a shot from your knees. Personally I'm glad they added it into the game this year.

[ChitownFan526]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

Hopefully the abilities to perform effective fake shot dekes and shooting from the knees are appropriately tied to a player's ratings. In 09 I can stick handle through two defensemen with Ben Eager, that should just about NEVER happen. They are cool things to add, the new animations I mean, provided there not overdone. If I'm seeing them 10 times a game, I'm not sure how well that will play out, but if it's more sporatic, I believe it could add a lot to the game's authenticity.

[Common]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

Amazing, looks fantastic!

NHL 09 was the greatest sports game EVER, so I have high hopes for NHL 10!

Um... No it wasn't, but I can understand why you'd be enthused.

[Common]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

This could be the greatest sports game ever made based on that video.

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[ohyeahbaby123]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

Um... No it wasn't, but I can understand why you'd be enthused.

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What was the point of this reply? To start an argument?

[JimmyDeicide]

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Please enlighten us all as to what you feel is the greatest sports game then.

[Scottdau]

Re: NHL 10 Video: Gameplay Refinements (IGN)

Please enlighten us all as to what you feel is the greatest sports game then.

MLB the Show, but this is a close second. Madden looks like it might give this game and the Show a ride.

[Vikes1]

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MLB the Show, but this is a close second. Madden looks like it might give this game and the Show a ride.

All the great things that have been said about MLB The Show, kinda makes me wish I was a big baseball fan. And yeah...this years Madden looks like a real effort has been made to get Madden back where it belongs.

NHL '10', I agree...is looking good too. Looks like maybe a great year for sports games.

[Scottdau]

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All the great things that have been said about MLB The Show, kinda makes me wish I was a big baseball fan. And yeah...this years Madden looks like a real effort has been made to get Madden back where it belongs.

NHL '10', I agree...is looking good too. Looks like maybe a great year for sports games.

With this game, Madden and 2k10 I think it will be a very good year.

[jyoung]

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The video looks nice, don't get me wrong. I'm curious as to how '09 won twelve sports video game of the year awards? It must have been a down year. There were a LOT of gameplay flaws and glitches, and I can only hope none of them reappear in NHL '10.

Did you play the online modes?

EASHL is the feature that put it over the top. I have never had more fun playing a video game than I have in that mode.

I can see how you'd dislike the game if you only played offline, because NHL 09's single player experience was dreadful due to all the AI problems.

Get a bunch of human guys playing together, though, and the AI problems disappear.