Pucking Ridiculous: Destination Presentation

[Segagendude]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillsPhan26

They need to have the winter classic. I was so disappointed it wasnt in this years game but it's a must for next season. And the ability to put facial hair on players would be cool too.

I asked if the Winter Classic was in this year in the Q & A thread, but got no answer.

Thank you for answering this for me!


On topic----seems 2k did presentation fairly well in NHL 2k10, but the gameplay wasn't all that, from what I've read around the web.

EA's gameplay looks to be great, but presentation is lacking.

Why can't we have both!?

[ArmBarVictim]

great argument brother, and something I have felt EA definitely needs to implement immediately in order to cement its fan base and its brand as the number 1 choice for NHL gaming fans and sports enthusiasts in general for now and the near future.

With that said, it all needs to start somewhere and that somewhere is most definitely the commentary, it's weak, repetitive,annoying,untrue to what an actual game sounds like when it's being called by even a half decent color guy.

Do it EA, make NHL 12 the best sports gaming franchise on the market.

[cheechoo98]

@Segagendude, 2k10 didn't have very good presentation after the initial stadium lighting intro. It was rather bland actually with single player goal celebrations and no stat overlays. The Gameplay was better In 2K10 than in NHL10, IMO....

I like the presentation in EA's NHL series, especially the low, Be-a-Pro cam that follows your player onto the ice. I DONT like the cutscene of the backup goalie sittting down on the bench, that's an awful camera angle.

They just need to add 'more' variety Good ideas about team standings, etc and all that stuff!

[Trevelyan]

I guess I'm just a little bit more realistic on this type of thing...I have no sort of special knowledge or facts to back this up, but I have the feeling the NHL series gets very little support from EA in terms of money or developers. I think those guys are working on a limited budget with less developers than other EA studios, and I think they do amazing work within that framework, considering many people would argue NHL is the best sports game yearly.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by cheechoo98

@Segagendude, 2k10 didn't have very good presentation after the initial stadium lighting intro. It was rather bland actually with single player goal celebrations and no stat overlays. The Gameplay was better In 2K10 than in NHL10, IMO.... I like the presentation in EA's NHL series, especially the low, Be-a-Pro cam that follows your player onto the ice. I DONT like the cutscene of the backup goalie sittting down on the bench, that's an awful camera angle. They just need to add 'more' variety Good ideas about team standings, etc and all that stuff!

NHL2k10 had presentation aside from the flashy intros? At any rate I agree cheech, they really just need to expand on what they have and continue to add to it. I would truly love to see them take a page out of NBA2k11's book with the flurry of info you get hit with in that game. (going on what I hear, have yet to play NBA2k11) from upcoming games, to player standings, stats, overlays etc. If there's one thing 2k has done right, its the presentation in both NBA this year, and MLB the past release.

I think getting Gary and Bill back in the studio to record a ton more dialog and incorporate the other stuff mentioned would be huge for making the game feel fresh, because even I have to admit, I'm one of those guys who actually doesn't turn commentary off and even someone like me who loves the game feels its getting a tad stale.

Thorne's capable of doing very in depth presentation as proven by MLB2k, Thorne, Phillips and Kruk really do a fantastic job in making that game at the very least sound like a live MLB broadcast and I'd love to see that same treatment make its way over to the NHL series.

I would think Peter Moore and the rest of the higher ups over at EA Sports could justify the budget to do it right considering NHL has consistently sold very well since the leap to NG/CG consoles.

[bonannogiovanni]

And don't forget that we need a real broadcast cam, man I was so hyped months ago when I saw a screenshot of a menu that said custom camera options, only to discover it is only for vertical views. I find myself playing more NHL 2k10 than NHL 11 just because it has better and more presentation elements.

[FBeaule04]

You are touching a good point. The discussion isn't about is the game is good or not, it's about how to get it even better.

I have to say that EA did a good job this year adding info just below the score in the game, so you can see how's your PP going, faceoff %, etc. That's great. Also, having the LS to browse the stats leaders, standings, etc is another great addition.

But, since there's a but, it can be better. The matchup screen before the game could and should give you more. Who's hot and who's not, who's on a scoring streak, point streak, winning streak, etc.

Between the periods, gives us scores and highlights around the NHL. Give us a Highlight real Sportscenter like top 10 goals and saves of the week, I don't know.

Had the three stars of the week, player of the month, who's leading in the trophies race, etc.

Don't have to be perfect, just put some more meat on the bone, to make the experience really enjoyable.

EA, you've put so much effort for the online modes, and you deserve credits for it, but now, it's time to give us, Wanna-Be GM and Wanna-Be-A-Pro, some things to cheer even more about.

What EA did with the game since NHL 08, there's no way someone's going to make me believe than canno't handle the task of making the presentation a Grand Slam!

[HeroWorship]

The thing I loved about NHL 2k10 were the arenas. For example, in NHL 11, when I play as the Sabres at HSBC Arena, not only do I see the jumbotron from 2006-07, but the slug logo STILL appears on the scoreboard. They need to update all the Arena's to how they currently look.

The arenas in 2k10 are freakin' beautiful

I turn off the announcing just because of how bland it is. I'd rather listen to the on-ice sounds anyways.