rajputwarrior Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Battle on the Boards: A new board play physics engine lets players shield the puck along the boards, kick-pass it to teammates, or pin an opponent.[2]Intimidation Tactics: Players will be able to fore-check defenders, pressure the puck, and finish checks to force your opposing skaters into making mistakes. Engaging the opposing team's star players will now instigate players and fans. Skaters who frequently harass star players will become antagonized by the opposing crowd and players.[2] Post-Whistle Action: Players will be able to finish checks, retaliate for late shots on goal, draw penalties, and pick fights after the referee blows the whistle.[2] New First Person Fighting Engine: Players controlling the team's enforcer will be able to engage instigators in a new first person fighting simulator.[2] Spectacular Goals: Introducing spectacular new ways to score, like players one-timing loose pucks, stick-handling and shooting from their knees, batting pucks out of the air, and lifting a leg to fake a shot on goal. New Precision Passing: A new 360? precision passing mechanic delivers control over the speed and direction of passes so players can bank passes off the boards or play the puck into space for teammates to skate on to it. Players take poor passes off their skates and kick the puck to their sticks.[2] Improved Goalie Intelligence: Goaltenders will be able to position themselves more intelligently, react to shots more quickly, and recover from saves faster. NHL 10 will feature 250 new goalie animations, including swatting pucks out of the air, second and third saves, and desperation lunges.[2]Interactive Atmosphere>: Animations of fans within in the game have been rendered to appear more life-like and detailed. Playoff games will feature towel-waving fans and greater reactions from the crowds.[2]GM Mode>: Players will now be able to control a team as if they were a general manager in the "NHL General Manager" mode. This feature enables players to build their own dynasty team through drafting, trading, and signing skaters. A player's success will be measured by the number of positive influences they have on their franchise.[2]Battle for the Cup Mode>: This mode will allow players to choose two opposing teams and pit them against each other in the Stanley Cup Final. Players will have the option to play a 1, 3, 5, or 7 game elimination round. The winning team will be presented with the Stanley Cup. so who's excited for the greatest sports video game franchise out there right now? because i can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unrealistic Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm waiting for the obligatory NHL 10 vs NHL 2K10 reviews before I make a decision on what game to purchase. Lately though EA has been kicking 2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingeringSoul Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 My friends and I are really digging the two analog stick controls that they introduced a few years back. We're still playing NHL 08 though, heh. Maybe it's time to enter the present and pick this up when it comes out. Although I must say that I'm disappointed with the fact that they used Patrick Kane for the cover. He looks like he's about ready to beat up a cab driver. With his cousin, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJerman Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 NHL 10 looks absolutely incredible. They've added so many small features to help complete the experience, and I can't wait to get my hands on it. It's hard to explain how much they've added in text, but the videos they've released make it look incredibly fun. The one thing I hope helps a LOT is the updated passing system they say they've implemented. I know there's only so much you can do with passing on a controller, but sometimes it's awful and is always the one thing that annoys me the most. The new system sounds exciting, so I'm looking forward to trying it. And of course.... Let's go Canes! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalpirate Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 i would even consider paying an extra 20 cents to contribute to the Kane fund.. what a loser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 11, 2009 So official, it's in CAPS!! :p Will be checking this game out for sure (Y) Also looking forward to NBA Live this year, but that's another thread :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 My friends and I are really digging the two analog stick controls that they introduced a few years back. We're still playing NHL 08 though, heh. Maybe it's time to enter the present and pick this up when it comes out.Although I must say that I'm disappointed with the fact that they used Patrick Kane for the cover. He looks like he's about ready to beat up a cab driver. With his cousin, of course. Kane was chosen before the incident happened. The new GM mode is very cool. I tried the demo.. I actually made Datysuk fight. Which does not make sense.. lol. They should put it as you can facewash someone without fighting them. Although I am still dissapointed that the game still only has ONE Referee doing the reffing and linesman's jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Only 4 more days!! Can't wait. This is my most anticipated game of the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 do you guys wanna join a club together? Neowin Team or something? We can be Blue and White! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xSilverKnight Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 do you guys wanna join a club together? Neowin Team or something? We can be Blue and White! LOL. no way !! lol :shiftyninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 So official, it's in CAPS!! :pWill be checking this game out for sure (Y) Also looking forward to NBA Live this year, but that's another thread :p i'll let you make that one :p no way !! lol :shiftyninja: yeah good call... throw some red in there and we are golden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 no way !! lol :shiftyninja: yeah good call... throw some red in there and we are golden! Neowin's colors ARE Blue and White. -.-.. I am not trying to force anything here. I'd just thought some NHL guys who love hockey jsut wanna play on the same team. :p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 12, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 12, 2009 Make two teams, blue vs red. I'm guessing red is Garrett's fav colour though. He liked the news team colour and he's a Liverpool supporter :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 i'll let you make that one :p yeah good call... throw some red in there and we are golden! Red, white, and blue? What are we, Americans?!? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Just noticed it's on Demonoid. Makes me tempted to mod my 360 and play it today (I won't, though :p). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xSilverKnight Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 my friend managed to get NHL 10 yesterday ! invited me to play , we're going to get beer then, why not ? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 my friend managed to get NHL 10 yesterday !invited me to play , we're going to get beer then, why not ? ;) I HATE YOU!! LOL :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xSilverKnight Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 well, so far so good. I like it, the gameplay is smoother than before and after the referee whistle you can bash at each other for way longer. Good times ! lol ;) But sometimes it just feels too long .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Red, white, and blue? What are we, Americans?!? :p nope, a hab's fan :) Make two teams, blue vs red.I'm guessing red is Garrett's fav colour though. He liked the news team colour and he's a Liverpool supporter :p lol yup, your powers of deduction are second to none :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFu84 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Got my copy Preordered for 360. Going to have to renew my Xbox Live as well. Add SauceMonsterX and I will gladly take royal ass kickings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Only a few more hours till I can play it. Damn work! The demo was pretty good, I can't wait to get started on the new franchise mode :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted September 13, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'll likely be picking this up. I want to check the demo out first, but my friend has been raving about it and I loved NHL 07. I can't wait to make my own player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwong Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 can't wait for this LOVED '09 and i've heard nothing but good things about '10 (keep wanting to call it 010 lol) lucky me i have the day off work tomorrow :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Initial thoughts are the game is very good. Lots of new modes such as the GM mode, lots of stuff to keep you playing the game. Gameplay is greatly improved, the crowds get into it much better. Goalies make much cooler and acrobatic looking saves...think Luongo lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 The game is awesome. All the little things that they changed or fixed or added really make the gameplay a lot better. Skating on yoru knees, batting it out the air, board battles, passing is harder etc etc makes the game a lot better then last year. Goalie's are a lot better too, way harder to score on. ****ing luongo is damn near impossible to score on. All my friends are always vancouver and the challenge is never them or the canucks themselves, is trying to get by luongo. habs are slower then last year though :( but they score more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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