NHL 15 Post-Launch Content Update

[adayinthelife]

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I've got a bad feeling that outside of the stuff mentioned in the OP we are not going to see any extra modes or features being added in to NHL 15. Statements as those above just scream NHL 16 or NHL 17.

I'm personally waiting it out to see if they prove me wrong. But as it stands, the game as is on day one plus the content mentioned by EA still does not equate to a $60 purchase for me!!

I think you nailed it here. Honestly, I don't know that it's a bad thing at this point. We already know what have (or don't have) with NHL 15. I'm all for updates, but the last thing I want to see is these guys still trying to polish this turd in November rather than work on making 16 as good and full featured as it can be. It's a bad situation no matter how you slice it, but I'd prefer to have a lacklustre 15 and decent 16 vs. having 2 half baked titles in a row.

There's a saying in my industry (image making), "sh*t in, sh*t out", and I think it applies here.

To me, the second part gave the entire post a mocking tone. I don't like to see the forum take on a toxic air due to polarizing comments that divide the community. People shouldn't be put on the defensive because they're buying, just like critical posters shouldn't be harangued by "positive" posters. No matter how strongly you feel about the issue, you must be able to accept that someone else can take the opposing view.

Off topic, but I just want to give Qb a quick thumbs up. It's nice to see a mod giving a warning and explanation/conversation vs. an outright ban.

[theeze]

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So the NHL team had a full year and still excuse their code being legacy? What the hell did they do for a year?

I did buy the game and it feels a lot like last gen, yes the commentary is different, but the hitting, the money goals, the super powered catch-up AI on superstar when the AI is losing.

When you skipped NHL 14 for PS4/Xbox, I thought for sure you guys were trying ti bring out the best.

This gen and last gen are the reason I'm not into gaming as much. The constant BS, the purposely removing features and labeling it as DLC. Why are we paying $70 for an unfinished product?

I really miss 2K sports' NHL series, EA does not give a crap about quality or quantity, I skipped last year's entry so I needed my NHL fix, but it's more of the same, definitely skipping next year's game.

[neither76]

I understand bringing everything in the series to next gen is a daunting task. However, the little things that were left out is what disappoints me. Things that are listed above and well anywhere at this point. For me I play BaP heavily. So things like simulating to your next shift is a big deal or maybe playing in the chl up to the draft. That couldn't have been to difficult EA. Or the draft issues for BaGM. These are simple things! Not entire game modes. If these could be patched I would be way happier especially shift simming. The coach feed back is cool but takes all of 13 sec to read maybe. I can't play a game in real time cause it would take to long. So shortening periods changes stats for me and teammates. I pay attention to these things. Patch the little things if you can! Please.

[Drakar]

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To me, the second part gave the entire post a mocking tone. I don't like to see the forum take on a toxic air due to polarizing comments that divide the community. People shouldn't be put on the defensive because they're buying, just like critical posters shouldn't be harangued by "positive" posters. No matter how strongly you feel about the issue, you must be able to accept that someone else can take the opposing view.

Yes. I bought it. It didn't mean I am less critical about the game than any other member of this board. I made a decision that I was willing to live with the shortcoming and hoping EA will add content. In the meantime, there's this little game call "Destiny" that I will go play with my friends.

[EdgeOfThorns]

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Here are my questions, are many people who love OTP/BAP planning to stick with 14 currently?

When they speak about the OTP patch in, they aren't referring to the fact you can create your pro and play, they mean OTP with current rosters, correct?

[Qb]

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When they speak about the OTP patch in, they aren't referring to the fact you can create your pro and play, they mean OTP with current rosters, correct?

Yes, the OTP update will feature 5v5 play using NHL teams/players. We haven't been told anything beyond that, but we know it won't be with created pros or clubs.

[EdgeOfThorns]

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Yes, the OTP update will feature 5v5 play using NHL teams/players. We haven't been told anything beyond that, but we know it won't be with created pros or clubs.

Ok thats what i figured. My dilemma still sits with wondering how active 14 will still be on 360. I wish 15 on 360 at least got SOME changes that mattered, but i havent found to much to show that it got really any changes.

What a sad situation. When they skipped last year, i was SO excited this year...i dont think ive been this let down for a game in my last 20 years of gaming.

[SGMRock]

Edit players seems to be the biggest thing missing from this list of things the are adding back into the game via patch. I hope that's on their list, if not it needs to be.

[Hokie200proof]

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Have they said if these updates are coming out for PS3 or 360 versions as well?

If not, from what I can tell, they tweaked the gameplay of '14 and about nothing else. If these other add-ons aren't coming for the 3rd gen consoles, '15 is completely worthless.

[s_mkheidze]

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To me, the second part gave the entire post a mocking tone. I don't like to see the forum take on a toxic air due to polarizing comments that divide the community. People shouldn't be put on the defensive because they're buying, just like critical posters shouldn't be harangued by "positive" posters. No matter how strongly you feel about the issue, you must be able to accept that someone else can take the opposing view.

That is fair enough....I was not intentionally attempting to taunt or mock. My wife does tell me that my metaphors can be a wee bit harsh. I suppose this is one of those times where text tends to be misinterpreted without physical cues to help one interpret the actual intention.

I appreciate the fact that you were willing to have a discussion about this rather than just get all punitive-like.

[angelstrout]

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Yeah this isn't a day one purchase right now. There isn't enough to do. You can basically play now, or play a season mode in the guise of a GM mode (which, without the option to draft your own players or play the AHL games isn't a GM mode. It's a season mode).

But c'mon, the fact that they're at least listening some is encouraging, and points to the idea that maybe all of this wasn't the Dev team's oversight. It makes it far more plausible that EA pushed for HUT over these options and/or just weren't given the manpower necessary.

Maybe in October or November when they roll out the additions and the game sees a $39.99 reduction at Target or something I'll buy it, because it's getting closer to value. There's a game here...its just...empty right now.

Be a GM is not Season mode, reason is we can't control all teams and make authentic trades. Unless this gets patch in I won't purchase.


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[1908_Cubs]

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Be a GM is not Season mode, reason is we can't control all teams and make authentic trades. Unless this gets patch in I won't purchase.


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I meant "Season Mode" as in the old-school idea of season mode: a one-off year in which you played 82 games, not in the idea of full-team-full-season control. Excuse the mishap in language.

I was calling GM mode stripped to the core of what season mode on, say, NHL94 would be akin to.

[drog1602]

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No EASHL, No Season mode, No player editing, No custom Ai = No Buy

[drog1602]

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Ok thats what i figured. My dilemma still sits with wondering how active 14 will still be on 360. I wish 15 on 360 at least got SOME changes that mattered, but i havent found to much to show that it got really any changes.

What a sad situation. When they skipped last year, i was SO excited this year...i dont think ive been this let down for a game in my last 20 years of gaming.

I know my club and a few others I have talked with are staying on NHL14, also getting FIFA15

[Chad0034]

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I just don't get how you can't play ranked matches with a guest. That seems like SUCH an easy thing to include in the game.