NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

[Cozmicoz]

After the recent speculation that 2K Sports was going to ditch their hockey interest for the 2K11 video game sports season, there might be a glimmer of hope somewhere in a recent post over at 2khockey.net.

We Want The Cup, a 2K developer weighed in on a debate regarding unrealistic shooting mechanics in a user's highlight reel... Here's what he said:

I want to chime in on the one timer goal. The play was nice, the pass was nice, and the animation was nice. The only problem is that the player should have augmented a little toward the goal. Yes, this is a problem within the game, which by the way has nothing to do with the r-stick shooting (although the same problem does exist when you stickhandle and then shoot). But it doesn't give any advantage or disadvantage to a CPU goalie, as the puck is shot from exactly where it should be shot from. Only the player angle is off by about 45 degrees, maybe even 90.

What I mean to say is, nice goal. Doesn't end up looking like it should have, but that's not the fault of the player, it is the fault of the game.

That player was on the off-wing and in proper position. Definitely something we will try and fix, although admittedly it is hard to make it perfect in EVERY scenario. Depending on how early or late you press the shot button can determine how accurately the player will augment. You see it in both NHL games. It's not a perfect world hehe.<!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_300658-->

Source:

http://www.2khockey.net/forums/index...c=20404&st=360

Cheers,
Cozmicoz

[Blzer]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

Could just mean a patch, but I like to be optimistic at times as well. This would be nice.

[savoie2006]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

I don't doubt the development team is working on NHL 2K11. Whether it will see release, remains to be seen. It was the same situation with NFL 2K9. The team was in the process of developing the game, but a couple of months or so before the game was to be released, the plug was pulled. I really hope that doesn't happen here, as I believe the series is finally back on the right track, but I won't be suprised if it does.

[Lisa_Bonami]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

which takes me off topic a bit but....could you imagine that somewhere out there exists some sort of 2K(9?) Football code locked away somewhere on some hardrive that none of us will ever play??

I get shivers just thinking about how much more polished, playable and fun that game might actually be......it exists somewhere and its probably completely playable just missing the final stages of polish

aaaghh!


As for 2K Hockey, I just spent the last 2 nights playing 2K8 and have to say, with the sliders adjusted right and the speed set down to 0 (yes 0) The skating & gameplay is awfully natural looking and feels really smooth. I think the goalies reacted much more lifelike and created realistic opportunities to punch it in. While I do with some of the AI gripes about defensive positioning and such, I think the 2K team would have much more success building their next game off of this engine.

The player movements flow so much better and give you that video game feel as well as maintaining a very deep simulation engine underneath. I forgot how much individuality and skill was given to each of the players. Open up a player profile and you will see attributes and ratings in categories that are no longer even present in 2K10. I think all these missing attributes is what gave each of these players such subtle distinctions to their behaviors and performances. Thus, even creating a more dynamic experience for the player

I would love to see 2K11 to be some sort of hybrid between 2K10 and 2K8 taking ingredients from the best of both games. The realistic physics integration alone in both games so far advanced in comparison to what you have in EA's scripted motion captured gameplay. I dont understand how most gamers dont see this immediately.

[Flyermania]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

I don't put too much stock into his comment...it sounds more to be like a pre-programmed response to an issue that is brought up. And like savoie06 mentioned, they probably are working on the next version --- until the higher-ups come in and pull the plug and assign them to another game.

The fact that no one involved with 2k is coming out and saying there will be an NHL 2k11 speaks volumes.

[Fiddy]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

I don't doubt the development team is working on NHL 2K11. Whether it will see release, remains to be seen. It was the same situation with NFL 2K9. The team was in the process of developing the game, but a couple of months or so before the game was to be released, the plug was pulled. I really hope that doesn't happen here, as I believe the series is finally back on the right track, but I won't be suprised if it does.

umm wouldnt they have to be working on it by now?

games get shut down while being developed all the time.

so why wouldnt they be working on it?

[Scottdau]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

I don't put too much stock into his comment...it sounds more to be like a pre-programmed response to an issue that is brought up. And like savoie06 mentioned, they probably are working on the next version --- until the higher-ups come in and pull the plug and assign them to another game.

The fact that no one involved with 2k is coming out and saying there will be an NHL 2k11 speaks volumes.

It also speaks volume that no one has really said it is OFFICIAL that there will be no NHL2K11.

[Scottdau]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

I was t there was going to not be a second patch. They told me they were working on other things. At least that is what Ronnie Email made when I asked what the update meant on his Twiter page.

This is what he email me.
I meant a roster update. Unlikely there will be another patch as the team is underway with their normal this-time-of-year projects

I still say it is 50/50, but you never know.

[Flyermania]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

It also speaks volume that no one has really said it is OFFICIAL that there will be no NHL2K11.

Not really. Leaving it off of their public statement for 2010 (when it has been on there in year's past) is a bad sign, not to mention that they have not denied any of the rampant rumors on the internet about the demise of the series. It's the same "non-response" they gave when people questioned whether or not the patch would be released for the PS3 -- and we all know how that turned out.

Add in the consideration of the low sales totals, and the silence is deafening.

[Scottdau]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

I hear what you are saying, but you never know. They actually said it was still up in the air, so you never know. Like I said before games come and go. I like this game a lot and I hope there is a NHL2K11, but I wont lose any sleep over it. But I think you have to be careful with getting it to that "If they haven't said anything means bad news thing" I have seen it go both ways, so we shall see.

[Flyermania]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

Regardless, it's another classic case of 2k not communicating with their fan base -- very disappointing when you think how different things were 3-4 years ago. If they were leaning towards 2k11, you would certainly think they would step up and say something. Based on their poor sales on next-gen, I wouldn't wager on seeing it.

As much as you have defended and supported the game, I'm surprised at your reaction.

[Scottdau]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

Regardless, it's another classic case of 2k not communicating with their fan base -- very disappointing when you think how different things were 3-4 years ago. If they were leaning towards 2k11, you would certainly think they would step up and say something. Based on their poor sales on next-gen, I wouldn't wager on seeing it.

As much as you have defended and supported the game, I'm surprised at your reaction.

I like the game, but in reality these games don't put money into my pocket. So if they don't come out next year I will live. In fact it was like that when the football game went under. I will say this about me. And Mike said it right too(MJB). When I think I am right I will defend that to no ends, but once I figure out I am wrong then I will stop defending it. It is just how I am wired. So the good news is once I know I am wrong then I say it. Also some people can't even do that. And I was wrong about the way they market their game. Though I think that is the way 2K does things though. Even with NBA2K they don't seem to really market that game as much either. So I guess they need to maybe change that thinking.

[Shadow71]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

Regardless, it's another classic case of 2k not communicating with their fan base

Ronnie is the community manager, and communicates quite frequently with the fan base.

[Scottdau]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

Ronnie is the community manager, and communicates quite frequently with the fan base.

[PaddyOReilly]

Re: NHL 2K11 Still Alive???

Ronnie is the community manager, and communicates quite frequently with the fan base.

NBA is well covered I agree.