Archive for the ‘NHL’ Category
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Latest NHL 13 Videos Spotlight Defensive Gameplay and Presentation
EA Sports recently released two videos for NHL 13 which focus in on defensive gameplay and the overhaul to presentation. These looks at NHL 13 follow up the first extended gameplay video along with more details on GM Connected mode as well as Be a Pro and EASHL that have come in just the last couple weeks of promotion for the game. Improvements to the way defenses play go beyond just "Hockey IQ" and include the impact of body positioning, more effective poke checks, the ability for the...
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Improvements to Be a Pro and EASHL Detailed for NHL 13
EA Sports has released a new developer blog for NHL 13 detailing the enhancements to be expected within Be a Pro mode and EA Sports Hockey League. "Hockey I.Q." is a big part of making the experience better by having AI teammates perform better and more true to life but the improvements go beyond just that. In Be a Pro users will now be able to request trades and can choose to retire. EASHL will introduce better matchmaking, leaderboards for clubs that track just the games played with ...
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Expanded Look at GM Connected in NHL 13
EA Sports has released a new and more comprehensive video for NHL 13 going over the GM Connected mode which was detailed earlier this week. GM Connected essentially has become an Online Franchise with the ability for up to 750 people to participate in a single league from team General Managers to individual players with several other ways to play as well. Continue on for the video and leave any more thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Details on GM Connected Mode in NHL 13
EA Sports today rolled out complete details on GM Connected mode in NHL 13. The new mode was initially outlined prior to E3 and in doing so actually spoiled the Connected Careers announcement that came days later for Madden NFL 13 which shares some base elements. A new producer blog and video go much deeper into GM Connected which essentially delivers Online Franchise but with a much wider array of options and ways to play. (more…)...
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First NHL 13 Gameplay Footage
EA Sports has released the first directly captured footage of NHL 13 in action. There was one clip that made it out of E3 but its off-screen quality and the skill of those playing made it less than ideal. In this new video a producer narrates over gameplay examples explaining what is being seen and how they act as improvements for the series. It should also be noted that some arenas are absent naming rights with New York and Chicago being the two spotted in this video. Continue on to check i...
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Amazon Offering Big Promo Credit on NHL 13
Following in the footsteps of Madden NFL 13 and NCAA Football 13 Amazon is offering a significant deal on NHL 13. Those who pre-order will get a $15 promotional credit for use towards future purchases on the site. Many states do not get charged tax on the purchase and subscribers to Amazon Prime get free release day shipping. Unfortunately Amazon no longer offers the official release day shipping for just $1 to everyone else. Two-day shipping now acts as release day but costs $6. Again, P...
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More Details on Hockey IQ in NHL 13 and New Set of Screens
EA Sports has released a new blog for NHL 13 going even deeper into the enhanced AI termed "Hockey IQ" along with some new screenshots that feature free agents with their new teams. Check out the 16 additional images - which includes the Minnesota Wild's big splash yesterday signing Zach Parise and Ryan Suter - in the FB album or G+ album. Continue on for what is being characterized as the "top five facts" regarding Hockey IQ. Hopefully roster updates will be more plentiful going forward ...
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Latest Trailer for NHL 13 Promotes Enhancements Made to Goalies
EA Sports has released another new trailer for NHL 13 - this time the focus is improvements for the goalies. The new "Hockey IQ" delivers enhanced AI for goalies (and every player on the ice) with the video providing plenty of demonstrations of saves that may not have been made in the past thanks to the improved anticipation, body movement, or even user-controls. (more…)...
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