Mike Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 EA Sports NHL 10 Delivers New Standard for Physical Play Platinum-selling franchise authentically replicates emotion & intensity of playoff hockey. May 14, 2009 - REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that EA SPORTS has innovated a new, physical brand of hockey that includes first-person fighting in NHL 10 to match the toughness and emotional intensity real-world NHL players endure in pursuit of a Stanley Cup Championship. The franchise that has won 19 sports game of the year awards over the past two years begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs. A new first-person fighting engine enables players to trade punches with an NHL tough guy. Feel what it's like to be on the ice in the skates of an NHL player to throw and dodge punches. Grab and tug an opponent's jersey to land a punch that ignites the fans and sparks your team to victory. Challenge a skill player and an opposing team tough guy will step in to settle the score. On ice toughness and intimidation is taken to a new level in NHL 10 where winning one-on-one battles for possession of the puck along the boards becomes a test of will and skill. Utilizing an all-new board physics engine, players can use their body to shield the puck on the boards and then kick-pass it to teammates. Bigger, stronger players pin opponents to the boards while fanatical fans bang on the glass, just like real life. Fore-check defenders, pressure the puck and finish checks to intimidate your opponent into mistakes. Players fatigue, bobble passes, and avoid collisions under threat of constant physical pressure. Inspire teammates, ignite the fans and change the momentum of a game by instigating scrums, drawing penalties, and mixing it up — all after the referee blows the whistle! "This is the most authentic simulation of hockey we have ever created," said Producer David Littman, a former NHL and minor league goaltender now in his eighth year working on the NHL franchise. "The Stanley Cup is the most difficult trophy in all of sports to win and NHL 10 replicates the emotion, intensity and toughness players require to win the Cup." NHL 10 features more than 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse of hockey and deliver the most responsive and authentic action ever for the series. Players can one-time loose pucks, score from their knees, knock pucks out of the air and lift a leg to fake a shot on goal. A new 360 degree 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. Plus, all-new interactive crowds bring the emotion of playoff hockey to life with towel-waving fans, glass bangers and crowds that react to the action on the ice. Prove you are tough enough to quiet the crowd, silence the opposition and survive a playoff run to lift the Stanley Cup in NHL 10. NHL 10 will be available in stores this September for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system with an MSRP of $59.99. It is developed under the EA SPORTS brand by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game has not been rated. From IGN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 As long as they fix the cheating shots to goal ratio ai then it'll be fine by me. I have a feeling they wont though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerngimp Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sounds good but like pedro said they need to change the cheating shots to goal ratio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-nhl-10/49808 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Fuck me this is gonna be sweet!!! http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gameplay-innovations-nhl-10/52408 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Fighting looks like shit again, but the gameplay looks outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Fighting looks like s*** again, but the gameplay looks outstanding. Aye fighting looks wank but in truth it doesnt matter to me. Hope they've improved be a pro too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hope I can simulate fucking games and get that goddamn C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Demo is out on Live. More of the same, which is pretty much what most wanted. Fighting is far better than expected, and the board play really adds to the realism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I fucking love fighting. Absolutely love it. Still can't wrist shoot for shit, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Played the demo, its great. I like how they have tweaked the 'High' camera angle on be a pro. Its hard not to notice the framerate issues. Hope they get that sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 How high were you drafted? Can't get on the Rangers to save my life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 How high were you drafted? Can't get on the Rangers to save my life. Got drafted third. Played on allstar for a challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerngimp Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Looks class, i cant wait to rape some of you on the ice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Getting the demo, gonna try it out.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 "OH WHAT A SHOT AND SCOOOOOORE!" :smitten: Actually think I might keep it this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Definitely looks a good buy. There aren't that many major differences from 09 but the board-pinning system alone makes it worth the buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Buying tomorrow. Absolutely cannot wait. I don't think I've played a demo more than this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Let us know how good it is then mike. You have until Friday to convince me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 This won't be released until thursday or friday here. Damn! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Let us know how good it is then mike. You have until Friday to convince me. I mainly play Be A Pro, so I don't know how convincing I can be. I've heard really good things about the Be a GM mode, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Got this on order, should be good liiiiiiiiike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerngimp Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 awesome, its out this week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 awesome, its out this week? Out now I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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