New NHL 11 Details via OXM

[Qb]

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Odd enough, since this is a media release. However I can see your comment being true since OXM may have been given exclusivity to this information. I'm gonna go grab an issue just in case someone's..... jiving me.

I'm erring on the side of caution until I get the OK from Alain to discuss anything specific. Maybe I should check my email...

[Matt Diesel]

Love it. Thanks Qb.

[06woz]

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I'm erring on the side of caution until I get the OK from Alain to discuss anything specific. Maybe I should check my email...

Understandable, I've been in the same position, albeit not with a video game. coughstudentsunioncough

[plaidchuck]

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haha sounds amazing but wait a minute! "Glove pass to teammates" So they're letting you intentionally do a hand pass that will be whistled down?! Now that would be something.

[Scottdau]

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Think about though? Wouldn't it be cool if a game let you do anything that a real player can do. I mean like hand pass, slash on the faceoffs. Even though you get call for it it would be cool to have it too. Just so you feel like you can do everything just like in real life.

[Scottdau]

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Wheres a facepalm emote when you need one.

I was thinking the same thing about your towel post. But I am glad this game excites you that way. I must admit this game has me excited too. I really like the new faceoff too. And the real time physics. I have a feeling that presentation has got some love too and if the Sharks come out of the Sharks head I might need a towel too.

[SidVish]

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NHL 10 was the first next gen hockey game I've played and I'm hooked. I can't wait for this one. Sounds awesome.

[Vic1]

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haha sounds amazing but wait a minute! "Glove pass to teammates" So they're letting you intentionally do a hand pass that will be whistled down?! Now that would be something.

You can make a hand pass to a teammate if you are both in the defensive zone. That's legal.

[shanew21]

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You can make a hand pass to a teammate if you are both in the defensive zone. That's legal.

+1

So many people don't know this rule. Every time I'm at a hockey game (or playing a hockey game) the fans go crazy if they see a hand pass, but fail to realize it's legal in the defensive zone.

[RealmK]

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I was thinking the same thing about your towel post. But I am glad this game excites you that way. I must admit this game has me excited too. I really like the new faceoff too. And the real time physics. I have a feeling that presentation has got some love too and if the Sharks come out of the Sharks head I might need a towel too.

It was a joke if you didn't pick up on it. But I digress. I have a sinking feeling that presentation like the sharkhead entrance or arena updated looks won't happen this year. But if the new physics engine makes the rest of the game play that much better, face offs, checking, skating what have you, I think I can deal for one more year. From what I'm getting out of the early information is the entire game is based on the physics engine and not so much based on some new mechanic like faceoffs for example. Fun to speculate until we see the game in action or get some detailed concrete info once the embargoes are up or E3 rolls around.

[Lubey]

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+1

So many people don't know this rule. Every time I'm at a hockey game (or playing a hockey game) the fans go crazy if they see a hand pass, but fail to realize it's legal in the defensive zone.

No kidding. I played defense and utilized this all the time. Sometimes the refs would realize it was legal after blowing the whistle. The rules might differ by league.

[The Visualizer]

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nice...maybe I will actually be able to win a couple faceoffs this year

[Vikes1]

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From what I'm getting out of the early information is the entire game is based on the physics engine and not so much based on some new mechanic like faceoffs for example.

This is how I'm taking it too Realmk. I hope to God the new physics cover nearly all aspects of the game.

Hopefully this new engine will prove to be more than just a name. And it will truly change the way we play the game. Can't wait to see video evidence of the new physics in action. I'm not expecting "Backbreaker" type of results. But hopefully something that makes a nice difference from where we are now.

[Lubey]

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If it's enough to result in broken sticks in a way that's realistic, it's gonna be a good thing. The devs said they did it right and based on the past 4 years I believe them.

[RealmK]

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This is how I'm taking it too Realmk. I hope to God the new physics cover nearly all aspects of the game.

Hopefully this new engine will prove to be more than just a name. And it will truly change the way we play the game. Can't wait to see video evidence of the new physics in action. I'm not expecting "Backbreaker" type of results. But hopefully something that makes a nice difference from where we are now.

Funny you mention it, backbreaker came to mind when I was initially reading the info. If that's the direction the team is moving in to try and make the game more realistic, I'm all for it. Littman's theme has consistantly been to make the game real and authentic and given their track record so far considering the game has gotten at least a little better each year, it sounds like NHL11 might actually be making some bigger leaps than 08/09/10 did.