NHL 15 on the 360/PS3 Appears To Be A Minor Update

[Aggies67]

Even though they've given little info on what is in the Gen 3 versions of NHL 13, it's actually more info than they gave about what was in the Gen 3 versions of Madden 15.

[tinpanalley]

Just played a game. Some thoughts...
1. Menu system and UI entirely the same.
2. Hybrid icing has been added.
3. Some physics do seem better, marginally. Feels like when you make tweaks to your sliders.
4. Graphically I see no improvement.
5. None of the NBC presentation style is included although that's something I'm totally happy about. I'm admittedly biased to my Canadian Sportsnet and CBC. Always avoided the overproduced and flashy mess that is NBC Hockey when I lived in NY. That being said, the commentary is better. Much more connected to the game. No more horrendously tacky, overacted, and archaic phrases and expressions from Bill Clement. Although Emeric sounds like he's on drowsy medication compared to his real life energy, his expressions are much more natural. Just another example of a commentator not able to pretend in a studio to be as energised as he gets in real life.
6. No... more... annoying.. "Canadiennes" pronunciation. Best part of the commentary.
7. The crowd sounds seem more alive. The Go Leafs Go chant doesn't sound like zombies. For those who care about Leafs stuff.
8. Several player photos are changed.
9. Worst part - No 2013 Winter Classic. Un-freaking-believable. Finally get the Leafs-RedWings in a Winter Classic and NHL doesn't feature them. You can only play 2012 and 2011. Lame. Completely lame.

That's all I can think of. Don't ask me about specific modes, I only launched a Season and it was 100% the same.

Hope that's interesting.

[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by tinpanalley

Just played a game. Some thoughts... 1. Menu system and UI entirely the same. 2. Hybrid icing has been added. 3. Some physics do seem better, marginally. Feels like when you make tweaks to your sliders. 4. Graphically I see no improvement. 5. None of the NBC presentation style is included although that's something I'm totally happy about. I'm admittedly biased to my Canadian Sportsnet and CBC. Always avoided the overproduced and flashy mess that is NBC Hockey when I lived in NY. That being said, the commentary is better. Much more connected to the game. No more horrendously tacky, overacted, and archaic phrases and expressions from Bill Clement. Although Emeric sounds like he's on drowsy medication compared to his real life energy, his expressions are much more natural. Just another example of a commentator not able to pretend in a studio to be as energised as he gets in real life. 6. No... more... annoying.. "Canadiennes" pronunciation. Best part of the commentary. 7. The crowd sounds seem more alive. The Go Leafs Go chant doesn't sound like zombies. For those who care about Leafs stuff. 8. Several player photos are changed. 9. Worst part - No 2013 Winter Classic. Un-freaking-believable. Finally get the Leafs-RedWings in a Winter Classic and NHL doesn't feature them. You can only play 2012 and 2011. Lame. Completely lame. That's all I can think of. Don't ask me about specific modes, I only launched a Season and it was 100% the same. Hope that's interesting.

Personally think the new commentary team and if the physics are better would justify an upgrade. I don't think anyone expecting the same upgrade cycle as the rest of this past gen is living in reality...especially when the NHL team seemed stretched as-is. But definitely worried the game may feel way too familiar to some based on reports we're hearing. Buyer beware in that sense, you've been warned haha.

[Caterham20]

So we can still edit players and play as euro/CHL seasons on these old gen games right?

Might have to just but on this if the case. Sounds better than what the PS4 version is offering.

[ThreeKing]

It's one thing for PS4/One users to get the shaft a little bit, but at least we're getting a graphics and physics upgrade.

For people sticking with the Gen 3 versions of this game, are getting completely bent over the table here. This looks like a direct port with a roster update.

There's just no way in hell EA can have the audacity to charge a full $60 for this. That's not right what they're doing.

[Splitter77]

is sim speed faster on ps3??
any changes to sim engine??

[DJ]

Looks like the bouncy-puck on dump-ins has been removed, which is a welcomed sight. Players seemed to move slower (which is a good thing), like they had more weight to them. I'm hoping more penalties are called in this game. If that's the case, I'll certainly pick the game up for the 360.

[RUFFNREADY]

EA are a bunch of white collar criminals! Yes, I said it! How could they give Us pretty much the same product as last year and charge Us full price? At most it's a roster Update!
When NBA ELITE was cancelled; they gave the NBA LIVE 10 gaming community "FREE" roster updates??? for the game, for the year!
why are they milking this COW for everything We have?
SMH