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NHL 10: What's Hot and What's Not

11:14 AM - August 25, 2009 by RaychelSnr

NHL 10, the latest edition of EA's rejuvenated NHL series, is set to hit stores on September 15. Both NHL 08 and NHL 09 received a healthy dose of critical acclaim from gamers and reviewers alike, so, needless to say, expectations will be high for this version. So without further delay, here's a look at what's hot and what's not in NHL 10.

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# 1 LuGer33 @ 08/25/09 11:25 AM

Lots of good stuff here. I think worrying about flashy plays is a little unnecessary after the demo though. I've played dozens and dozens and dozens of periods in the demo, and I've only seen three stumble shots, none of which were converted, and only one "bat in" goal, with most of the attempts missing or going wide. It seems the frequency of these flashy goals is pretty solid this year, but I suppose it never hurts to be cautious.

# 2 onlybygrace @ 08/25/09 11:35 AM

Same here as Luger...I scored on the only stumble shot I've seen...it was awesome and just a couple bat in attempts, both by Crosby--both failed.

# 3 Ovie @ 08/25/09 11:37 AM

I've seen only 1 goal batted in and zero stumble shots and I've probably played well over 20 demo periods. I also find first person fighting a massive upgrade over last years fighting engine. It feels a little more realistic than the 1-2 punch knockout.

# 4 Ovie @ 08/25/09 11:38 AM

Double post

# 5 Redshirt_EA @ 08/25/09 12:00 PM

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	The concern is that whenever a new gameplay element like this is introduced to a series there's a tendency in the first year for the element to occur far too frequently or simply be too effective. A player scoring from his knees is a relatively rare occurrence in real life, so hopefully it won't be something that happens every other game in NHL 10.

Scoring with a batted puck and after getting tripped to your knees are rare. They are meant to allow for spectacular plays to happen once in a blue moon, not to be an everyday occurrence. I've scored one goal with an on knees deke and never scored with a bat in (hit a post once) -- that's in hundreds of games played.

# 6 onlybygrace @ 08/25/09 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Redshirt_EA


	Scoring with a batted puck and after getting tripped to your knees are rare. They are meant to allow for spectacular plays to happen once in a blue moon, not to be an everyday occurrence. I've scored one goal with an on knees deke and never scored with a bat in (hit a post once) -- that's in hundreds of games played.

The goal I scored on my knees was quite exhilerating...

Funny thing is I forget which player I did it with.

But anyways I had a breakaway and the Detroit defensemen dove in attempt at disrupting me from scoring, tripped my player to his knees about 15 feet in front of Osgood sending me sliding past the left post... a couple dekes and outwaited Osgood, and top shelf as I approached the goal line on the left side of the net.

'Twas Sweetness.

# 7 StormJH1 @ 08/25/09 01:12 PM

My only complaint with the demo is that I'm a big-time Detroit Red Wings fan, and every time I lose at the demo (starting with a 2-0 deficit, mind you), I get to see Pittsburgh hoist the Cup AGAIN. Thanks EA. Haha

I liked the demo. I thought most of the change were actually pretty subtle, and the flow from one animation to the next is much smoother, as it was from NHL 08 to NHL 09.

I really think the longevity of this game might depend on the stuff we can't see in the demo...namely the new Be a GM mode.

# 8 Percyswan @ 08/25/09 02:17 PM

Yeah we haven't heard enough about the new GM mode imo, I think it will turn out well though based on what we have seen. This will be the first year that I am going to try to play a simulation style of hockey. I've always played the NHL games but never felt that Franchise mode or even the gameplay were realistic enough to play that style, I think NHL 10 will be a good game to start my simulation experience with based off the demo.

# 9 onlybygrace @ 08/25/09 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Percyswan


	Yeah we haven't heard enough about the new GM mode imo, I think it will turn out well though based on what we have seen. This will be the first year that I am going to try to play a simulation style of hockey. I've always played the NHL games but never felt that Franchise mode or even the gameplay were realistic enough to play that style, I think NHL 10 will be a good game to start my simulation experience with based off the demo.

Welcome to the dark side...

There is no going back.

# 10 Percyswan @ 08/25/09 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by onlybygrace


	Welcome to the dark side... There is no going back.

Lol I hope not, I always get bored after about a month when I can easily outscore the AI and than I focus on playing online.

# 11 savoie2006 @ 08/25/09 05:27 PM

So are both these simply based off what we've heard so far or from actual hands on? Anyone can write one of these based off what we've heard so far, heck I did, but it really means nothing until the full games are played.

# 12 Percyswan @ 08/26/09 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by maxsilverhammer67


	I just dont understand why so many people tout this game so highly.... I watched the video of the new broadcast cam and it does not look nearly as good or animate as well as 2k9s . Why do people continuosly buy these EA games? Madden has been lackluster at best, since last gen, they make no baseball and when they did sega was far better, the ea basketball games are always well behind 2ks, and this hockey game is so overrated its rediculous. 2ks hockey game last year was the best broadcast cam representation of any hockey game ever made period. It looks and plays like REAL hockey.Too bad that not many people ever played it because of nhl09s ea hype machine.

Are you a producer for NHL 2K10 or somehting? Why are you posting this everywhere?

# 13 Qb @ 08/26/09 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Percyswan


	Are you a producer for NHL 2K10 or somehting? Why are you posting this everywhere?

Again, please don't indulge those attempting to stir the pot...

# 14 BleacherCreature @ 08/26/09 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by maxsilverhammer67


	I posted it twice to be exact: once here in reply to whats hot and whats not and once in response to the broadcast video. I have no allegiance to any company. Whichever one makes the game look and PLAY the most like the sport is the game I buy. *All I am saying is that 2ks game last year looked and played much more like actual hockey* then ea's and yet it received poor reviews and everyone bought ea's game.

Ummmm ok.

# 15 Eski33 @ 08/27/09 05:10 PM

Will the Hartford Whalers uniforms be represented in the game? Specifically the green jerseys?

I have had one stumble shot. It was awesome however I wasn't able to get good wood on it. The animations are outstanding....

# 16 Mad 69 @ 08/27/09 07:20 PM

I'm just hoping for an improved franchise mode, it has been stale and boring since its existence, last year they focused on the online hopefully this year we can expect an improved Career mode.

# 17 OddyOh @ 08/27/09 10:42 PM

Is there any hope of online co-op in this game? I mean two or more players on the same time VS the CPU...I'll take it in any game mode...Exhibition, Playoff, Battle for the Cup, whatever. Just tell me it's in there?!

# 18 kai123 @ 08/27/09 10:54 PM

There 6 on 6 team play. Any 1 on 1 versus. There is online leagues thst allow 6 on 6 team play.

For real co-op, NHL 2k10 has coop franchise and all other modes.

# 19 OddyOh @ 08/28/09 09:22 AM

Ok thanks, I thought that might be the case. Maybe someday.

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