2K Sports Unveils Features for NHL 2K10 (Press Release)

[wurstman3000]

NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming. Whether you're a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10's pick-up-and-play controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on- and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment for any gamer. Among the new features that will make this the must-have hockey game of the season include:

• New Gameplay Mechanics - Completely rewritten AI, enhanced defensive controls and stick lifts, stumble shots, a new defensive skating model and new incidental contact and small animation systems

• Enhanced Presentation - All-new rink intros for each arena, improved goal celebrations, enhanced visuals, and greatly improved, true-to-life character models, with San Jose Sharks commentators Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda returning with new broadcast commentary

• Improved Franchise Mode - NHL 2K10 features a new contract/free agency system, improved roster management, an updated financial model, dynamic player progression, and fantasy drafts

• New Franchise Co-op Play - Play a franchise season game with or against a friend on- or offline, or play a traditional game against the CPU

• Franchise Blog / 2KSports.com Integration - Publish your franchise stats and standings, and upload game highlights and screenshots to your personal page at 2KSports.com

• Enhanced Online Modes - New seamless online integration connects players in Team Up games, tracks your progress with My Player Card, and offers full league, leaderboard, tournament and 2K Share support

• Create Team Mode - Create a persistent team with friends by designing your uniforms, developing a unique team identity, and then competing against other created teams online, offline and in Franchise mode

Wii SPECIFIC FEATURES:

• New Control Scheme - Choose between fun, easy-to-use Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls and Sideways Wii Remote support, or plug in a Wii Classic Controller for three ways to play

• Full Online Modes - For the first time, enjoy full online support for Wii, including multiplayer and multi-console match-ups, downloadable rosters, online leagues, tournaments, leaderboards and Team Up mode featuring persistant created teams and regular Pick-Up Games

• WiiMotion Plus and WiiSpeak Support - Enjoy online voice chat capabilities via WiiSpeak and precise one-to-one control with WiiMotion Plus

NHL 2K10 launches on September 15th for Wii(TM) system, Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

For more details visit http://www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k10.

[dorismary]

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thanks I was looking for this but sadly im a shallow gamer style before substance and I fear I just cant take another year of bucket head goalies
Drives me Nuts

[wurstman3000]

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Some other info bits:

NHL 2K10 IS A BIG-TIME PARTY. AND EVERYONE’S INVITED.
2K Sports is unleashing the next generation of the NHL 2K franchise—and the only hockey game on Wii—NHL 2K10. True hockey fans will respect the attention to detail. And with pick-up-and-shoot controls anyone can play. Which is why NHL 2K10 IS PARTY NOW!

Wii:

Face-Off Online - Create online teams, play in leagues, tournaments and run your mouth over Wii Speak. Multi-console action supports up to 5 players per team.
Better Graphics - More accurate player looks and styles, brighter arenas and realistic pre-game introductions.

Control The Puck - More realistic and responsive game controls. Wii Motion Plus means one-to-one control over puck handling, shooting and defensive play. New features include stumble shots and stick lifts.

360/PS3:

Face-Off Online - Create online teams, play in leagues, join tournaments and test yourself against the best NHL 2K10 players in the world.

Control The Puck - Improved controls deliver better puck handling, new defensive moves like stick lifts, plus stumble shots so you can always get the puck on net.

Better Graphics - More accurate player looks and styles, brighter arenas and realistic pre-game introductions.

Smarter Hockey - Improved A.I. makes gameplay more authentic in the offensive and defensive zones. More accurate positioning. Better breakouts. NHL-caliber playmaking. Brings out the best in multi-player play.

PS2:

Aerial Camera - Take in all the action from a new perspective. Use it to evaluate your positioning and playmaking.

Legit Player Behavior - New player attribute system means players and teams perform the way you expect them to perform on the ice.

Smarter Hockey - Improved A.I. makes gameplay more authentic in the offensive and defensive zones. More accurate positioning. Better breakouts. NHL-caliber playmaking.

Face-Off Online - Create online teams, play in leagues and dominate tournaments.

http://2ksports.com/games/nhl2K10

[dorismary]

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thanks again on paper it looks very promising .

[sharks]

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What about flip dumps, protect the puck, better pokechecking, pushing the puck forward on a breakaway, better boards play, and one-handed dekes?

[Flyermania]

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PS2 features sound the best of them all!

[dorismary]

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PS2 features sound the best of them all!

Doesnt make sense why would the ps2 have real player behavior and ps3/360 not ?
Im I reading this right ?

[Money99]

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Franchise Blog sounds cool. It's just a little thing but still appreciated.

[CarryTheWeight]

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Enhanced Presentation - All-new rink intros for each arena, improved goal celebrations, enhanced visuals, and greatly improved, true-to-life character models, with San Jose Sharks commentators Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda returning with new broadcast commentary

RealmK, by the looks of things it seems like they listened to you and everything you had to say about recycled lines...now will they listen to your comments about AI and Franchise Bugs?

[RealmK]

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Franchise Blog sounds cool. It's just a little thing but still appreciated.

Well it ain't be a gm mode thats for sure. Otherwise though sounding good. Bring on some gameplay video of the improved AI in action 2k.

[RealmK]

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RealmK, by the looks of things it seems like they listened to you and everything you had to say about recycled lines...now will they listen to your comments about AI and Franchise Bugs?

I hope so. Though they said that with 2k9 about new commentary and well we know how that turned out. I know I've come off extremely pesimistic when it comes to NHL2k but I really do hope the game is great this year.

[savoie2006]

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What about flip dumps, protect the puck, better pokechecking, pushing the puck forward on a breakaway, better boards play, and one-handed dekes?

Dude, don't get your undies in a ruffle just because it's not mentioned specifically. That doesn't mean it's not in the game. Puck protect, we've already determined is. It says the AI has been completely rewritten. Give them time to release some video and to play the demo, before getting so worked up about what you don't see.

[JAYMO76]

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Well it ain't be a gm mode thats for sure. Otherwise though sounding good. Bring on some gameplay video of the improved AI in action 2k.

Until I see a video of the "new" franchise mode I fear that 2k will NOT be getting my hard earned money this year. EA's GM MODE looks really good (dare I buy a game from a company I dislike???).

[savoie2006]

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Until I see a video of the "new" franchise mode I fear that 2k will NOT be getting my hard earned money this year. EA's GM MODE looks really good (dare I buy a game from a company I dislike???).

Dude, it's the game that matters, I don't care who makes it. If it's a quality game or just a hockey game in general, I will most likely buy it. I love the sport!

[onlybygrace]

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Dude, it's the game that matters, I don't care who makes it. If it's a quality game or just a hockey game in general, I will most likely buy it. I love the sport!

Mmmm...I love the sound of the truth.