Archive for the ‘NHL’ Category
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NHL 94 Gameplay Footage from NHL 14
Gamespot has posted a lengthy gameplay video from NHL 14 featuring the NHL 94 mode that was announced last week. The new mode takes the current day gameplay minus the rules and tacks on '94 style touches such as the blue ice, stars under players, sound effects, and control scheme. Inexplicably however the mode won't be playable online. More than just checking out how the NHL 94 mode looks is an opportunity to assess other areas such as general presentation, commentary, celebrations, intro...
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Goal Scoring Balance in NHL 14
Following the recent details on how goaltending has been improved for NHL 14, EA Sports has now provided info on the alterations to AI player positioning in the offensive zone that will affect goal scoring balance. Continue on for a number of specific areas and scenarios that have been worked on for this year's game. (more…)...
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Your Thoughts on NHL 94 Anniversary Mode in NHL 14
The 20th anniversary of one of the most revered sports games in history is being recognized with a place in NHL 14. The announcement of NHL 94 Anniversary mode though has brought about mixed reaction. NHL 94 was last featured in NHL 06 and in that case it was the actual original gameplay. In NHL 14 the mode is essentially just layering the old-school presentation over current-day gameplay. The removal of rules and the '94 control scheme were already options that could have been selecte...
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NHL 94 Anniversary Mode for NHL 14 Announced With Trailer
There was never any doubt that NHL 94 would play a role in NHL 14 and today EA Sports revealed details on its place in the game. NHL 94 Anniversary Mode will be included in NHL 14 and combines the current day gameplay engine with the controls, presentation, and lack of rules featured in '94 but unfortunately won't be playable online. (more…)...
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Improvements to Goalies in NHL 14
EA Sports has released details on the work that was put in to improve goaltending for NHL 14. A great deal has been done to both the AI and animations to make goalies smarter, more situationally aware, and able to make some spectacular saves. Continue on to check out the full list of enhancements to goalies and new trailer showing the result on the ice. (more…)...
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Martin Brodeur Wins NHL 14 Cover Vote
Though it was seemingly spoiled with signage at E3 today EA Sports announced that New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur won the NHL 14 cover competition which began in April and totaled over 22 million votes. He beat out Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky in the finals. Its the first time a goalie will be on the cover of the series since NHL 97. (more…)...
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Collection of Videos from Around E3 2013
Though EA waffled on allowing video at their booth throughout E3 a number of looks at the various current-gen games made their way out. Here are the off-screen gameplay videos for Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, NCAA Football 14, and also a couple that trickled out for PES 2014 along with a few glimpses at next-gen Madden and FIFA. (more…)...
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New NHL 14 Trailer Focuses on Fighting
EA Sports today released the latest trailer for NHL 14 and this one spotlights the Enforcer Engine which utilizes technology from the Fight Night series to create what is said to be the "most authentic and exhilarating hockey fighting experience ever". The fights now feature a third person perspective, physics-based punch targeting, player size differentiation, user-controlled celebrations afterwards, and damage that remains through the entirety of the game. (more…)...
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