NHL 15 Vision A.I. Blog and New Screenshots

[Steve_OS]

EA Sports has just posted another NHL 15 blog. This one showcases the new Vision A.I. feature in the game. Players now have an elevated level of player intelligence. Vision A.I. features evolved awareness with players reading and reacting to potential plays. Scoring area recognition, pass anticipation, and enhanced team breakouts all improve the flow of the game.

• Utilizing Vision A.I., skaters respond to the puck's current and projected position as they anticipate plays before they happen. With over 2,500 points on the ice – players will always look to be in the correct position in all three zones based on their player specific roles.
  
• In the offensive zone, players will react dynamically to their teammates’ position, looking to open up potential passing and shooting lanes. Goal scoring forwards will look for soft spots in the defense and get to open shooting lanes.
  
• Using just the D-pad, you can change your team’s strategy on the fly. All-new strategies include Quick and Controlled Breakouts that give you dozens of options as you carry the puck up the ice resulting in more rush formations and diverse gameplay.

NHL 15 is scheduled to arrive on September 9th for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

[SpectralThundr]

Here's where having a video showcasing it would have silenced a lot of negativity. Missed opportunity there EA.

[bigwill33]

What sad attempt at providing info, EA.

[Sparkles]

Bergy got a head scan i see

[Kolbe31]

In a hockey rink, there is nothing as shiny as EA is making it.

[jayman504]

Don't know about the rest of you guys but that first pic when I loaded up the screen made me do a double take. looks so lifelike

[Sparkles]

Ugh I want a vid badly

[SpectralThundr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sparkles

Ugh I want a vid badly

This ^^ a video showcasing it would have gone a long way. Now we'll just get another month of "EA is lying about the AI" posts instead. And they do mention all 3 zones, so there's zero excuse if there isn't neutral zone pressure this year with the proper strategy selected.

I did however like the sound of quick vs controlled breakouts. That sounds interesting.