The Official NHL 09 Thread - Page 2

SWIL · 06-21-2008, 10:43 AM

I hope they over haul the dynasty mode from 08. It needs alittle work.

SWIL · 06-21-2008, 05:02 PM

One thing that I'm automatically not going to like about this game: The Thrashers will probably suck.

KCVolLaw · 06-22-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SWIL

I hope they over haul the dynasty mode from 08. It needs alittle work.

What needs work? Just wondering. I think it could be better also. The only complaint I have is not being able to re-sign players during the middle of a season...unless you can do that and I'm missing something completely.

KCVolLaw · 06-22-2008, 02:58 AM

NHL 09 - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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• Yes, we are fixing bugs that have been called out in all of the forums, like the dynasty bug where released players ended up back on your roster and:

• The ability to turn off CPU trading in Dynasty
• PS3 locked at 60 FPS
• The bug called fighting
• Oh yeah…less hip checking

• The dump and chase style will be a genuine way to win a game. (The new flip dump will sometimes bounce over the defensemen’s stick and get him in all sorts of trouble. Then you can use the lift stick or the new checking system to get the puck back using one of the new forecheck strategies).
• Lower skilled players will have a tougher time deking and scoring than in previous years.
• Did you watch Sidney Crosby protect the puck with one hand on the stick when powering his way to the net? You can do that too.
• Separate line changes for forwards and d-men (finally)
• We are adding features that will help newcomers to the series. Features like an interactive tutorial and a simplified control scheme. The reason for this is simple. We want to grow the sport of hockey. Hockey has great momentum right now, and we should all be working together to bring new fans to the sport. Hockey is truly a global sport and this game sells very well overseas as well as in NA, so we added several new teams from top leagues around the world.
• We will have lots of retro jerseys in the game (Seals, North Stars, etc) and we are doing something even more special with one of the NHL franchises.

SWIL · 06-22-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KCVolLaw

What needs work? Just wondering. I think it could be better also. The only complaint I have is not being able to re-sign players during the middle of a season...unless you can do that and I'm missing something completely.

The whole thing is a bit cumbersome to use. Like adding/benching players, scouting, etc.

KCVolLaw · 06-23-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SWIL

The whole thing is a bit cumbersome to use. Like adding/benching players, scouting, etc.

QFT

UTVolCountry · 06-23-2008, 01:00 AM

I've just started a season with the Preds on 08. I'm 2-8, but I'm playing on the hardest skill level so it's hard as heck to win.

SWIL · 06-23-2008, 04:33 PM

I like how 09 is going to have 100's of different checking animations.

The old hip checks in 08 are fun, but getting old.

KCVolLaw · 06-23-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by UTVolCountry

I've just started a season with the Preds on 08. I'm 2-8, but I'm playing on the hardest skill level so it's hard as heck to win.

You've got some moxy at least. I've only played on superstar for the achievements...then went back to the default difficulty.

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Originally Posted by SWIL

I like how 09 is going to have 100's of different checking animations.

The old hip checks in 08 are fun, but getting old.

I was really hoping for some more defensive skills to come into play in 09. And yea you can only have so many hip checks. But it looks like they are not forgetting about the offensive side either.

SWIL · 06-24-2008, 09:30 PM

Yeah, 08 needed the skill stick on defense bad! That's what I like about 2k hockey. You can actually play d on it instead of poke checking like a retard.

KCVolLaw · 06-26-2008, 04:16 PM

At least I've gotten the poke checking down. My friends that come over and play average 10 to 15 tripping calls a game.

SWIL · 06-28-2008, 03:50 PM

Word. I'm getting good a sliding in front of shots on the ice. Works really good for slappers and even some breakaways.

SWIL · 06-28-2008, 03:54 PM

The whispers about the "big secret feature" in 09 are getting louder. If this is true, it's going to be AWESOME.

NHL09's Huge Mystery Feature Speculation - Page 6 - Operation Sports Forums

SWIL · 06-28-2008, 03:56 PM

An in depth preview of NHL 2009. Best one yet! Just got me twice as exicted.

Operation Sports - NHL 09 Preview Preview - Xbox 360

SWIL · 06-28-2008, 04:01 PM

Custom Music
The one feature I am most excited about above all others is the new custom music option added to the game this year. If you own a next gen system and have some of your favorite hockey tunes on your hard drive then you can add these songs in each NHL arena for up to 13 different occasions during a game. So if you want to hear Blur playing “Rock and Roll Part II” after a goal the power is yours. Want to annoy your friends and have “Cotton Eyed Joe” blasting during a portion of the game then by all means have at it. When showing off this feature EA even had a little Guns N Roses “Welcome to the Jungle” blaring as the players came down the runway for the pre game intro, nice touch!

Not since ditties were removed from the PC community have we had this much of an option when it comes to music in our games.

This is going to be suh-weeeet!

I'm playing Dirty Deeds - AC/DC for penalities!