IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
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    #1

    IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

    Destructoid has the scoop.

    "NaturalMotion, the chaps currently working on 505 Games' BackBreaker, has filed a trademark for a similarly titled game -- IceBreaker Hockey. So far, all we know is that NaturalMotion has reserved the name. There's no guarantee that it's making the game right now, but with a title like IceBreaker, who could refuse?"
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  • jaosming
    MVP
    • Feb 2006
    • 1138

    #2
    awesome! that would be one fun game for sure

    so, Backboardbreaker next?
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    • lv2bll
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      • Mar 2009
      • 662

      #3
      @Jaosming, no its anklebreaker lol, but they're doing big things at 505 games
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      • CarryTheWeight
        MVP
        • Jul 2002
        • 1792

        #4
        Re: IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

        WOW! I am always up for more hockey titles on the market, especially with NHL 2K apparently going the way of the buffalo this year. If Backbreaker succeeds, I will be excited for the prospects of a hockey version (IceBreaker, apparently) with NaturalMotion technology.

        In a perfect world, I would have 2K solely taking a publisher's role on IceBreaker and attaching NHL teams, arenas and players to the game, as that just may be *the* thing to finally get NHL 2K selling again, but it's only wishful thinking on my part...but still, how much do you think the NHL and NHLPA licenses would cost?

        Anyway, even if the game comes fully customizable and unlicensed, I'll still be happy. At least there'll be some much-needed variety in the hockey gaming market. Best news I've heard all day.
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        • cdiddy71323
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          • Jun 2003
          • 655

          #5
          A basketball game would be great as well

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          • SwinginAs12
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            • Feb 2009
            • 273

            #6
            I was just asking myself why NHL Hits wasn't being made considering it was the best gamecube game of all time

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            • stlstudios189
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              • Jan 2009
              • 2649

              #7
              I think they will wait and see how backbreaker sells first. I am all for more options in sports gaming.
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              • dickey1331
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                • Sep 2009
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                #8
                Re: IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

                Originally posted by stlstudios189
                I think they will wait and see how backbreaker sells first. I am all for more options in sports gaming.
                Same here. You can never go wrong with more options.
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                • xNobleEaglex
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                  • Jan 2008
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                  #9
                  I've already copyrighted 'BatBreaker', so they need to pay me royalties now for their baseball franchise :P
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                  • Whitesox
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                    • Mar 2009
                    • 5287

                    #10
                    Re: IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

                    I don't think Basketball would make a good game because there isn't as much contact as in a sport like Football or Hockey. Still, heres to hoping for a great new Hockey game.
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                    • bill2451
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                      • Jan 2009
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                      #11
                      imo the best thing to come out of this is that it shows that NM is serious about creating games... To me this is saying that they think Backbreaker is damn good, and could really put a dent in the football gaming industry

                      Which is surprising, i've had my doubts about how good BB is going to be, but a move like this makes it seem like they are actually confident in their game (and their ability as developers), which is certainly nice to see

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                      • GlennN
                        MVP
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 1930

                        #12
                        As others have said, I too am happy for any new sports gaming options. But, having not seen anything from Backbreaker yet, I can only be cautiously optimistic.

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                        • jyoung
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                          • Dec 2006
                          • 11132

                          #13
                          Love it!

                          NHL 10 has some really nice AI and puck physics, but the player contact is sorely lacking.

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                          • Phobia
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                            • Jan 2008
                            • 11623

                            #14
                            Re: IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

                            What I think would be interesting is putting a Euphoria AI on ice and seeing how the muscle/nervous system/bone structure work with ice.

                            Everyone seen the tech demo of them "teaching" them to walk. Imagine getting them to SKATE lol

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                            • mgoblue
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                              • Jul 2002
                              • 25477

                              #15
                              Re: IceBreaker Hockey From the Makers of Backbreaker?

                              Originally posted by bill2451
                              imo the best thing to come out of this is that it shows that NM is serious about creating games... To me this is saying that they think Backbreaker is damn good, and could really put a dent in the football gaming industry

                              Which is surprising, i've had my doubts about how good BB is going to be, but a move like this makes it seem like they are actually confident in their game (and their ability as developers), which is certainly nice to see
                              Sony was serious about making tons of sports games once too...remember Gamebreaker? NHL Open Ice? NBA series? Those all sucked...

                              Being willing to put out games doesn't mean they'll be good...
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