Archive for the ‘NHL’ Category
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NHL 08 online play details and full game
I used Play Now to get in my first online game with NHL 08 and captured it broken down into three videos by period. Overall the game played very smooth, very close if not identical to offline. I'll need to get some more games in (including the co-op) to make any determination as to ultimately how good the performance is but that is certainly encouraging. Other EA titles over the past few months did not start off this well. As far as I can tell there is no way to change the difficulty ...
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Full game of NHL 08 on Superstar difficulty
Here is a full game with the CPU vs CPU displaying Superstar difficulty. It should give an idea of how the AI plays on this setting. This is an AHL matchup as the Toronto Marlies visit the Rockford IceHogs. If you watch anything make sure you watch the 3rd period and OT. Continue on to view the videos. (more…)...
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AHL team ratings and full game
Below are the AHL team ratings from NHL 08 listed by OFF-DEF-GOA. Also videos of a full game broken down by period with the Lake Erie Monsters @ Peoria Rivermen played on All-Star difficulty. Albany River Rats (76-75-73) - Binghamton Senators (76-72-72) - Bridgeport Sound Tigers (78-73-70) - Chicago Wolves (79-75-73) - Grand Rapids Griffins (77-75-73) - Hamilton Bulldogs (79-75-72) - Hartford Wolfpack (77-74-75) - Hershey Bears (78-76-73) - Houston Aeros (79-73-72) - Iowa Stars (79-73-70) - Lak...
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Full game of NHL 08 played on All-Star difficulty
The previous two games were played on Pro, so I pushed this one up to All-Star. As a novice it was considerably tougher. I got out-shot by a wide margin and couldn't win a single faceoff. Overall the AI was much more aggressive as you'll see. I'll leave the analyzing of the video to everyone out there. This game features the Colorado Avalanche @ the St. Louis Blues and again is broken down by period into three videos. (more…)...
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Team and top overall player ratings in NHL 08
Here are the team ratings and top rated players by overall in NHL 08. For the teams it is displayed as OFF, DEF, GOA. For players the top three are listed. In cases where there is more than one player rated the same as others in the top three, only the one/s listed the highest as sorted are displayed. Anaheim (85-91-88): Chris Pronger (96), Scott Niedermayer (96), Teemu Selanne (90) Atlanta (85-81-81): Marian Hossa (90), Ilya Kovalchuk (90), Vyacheslav Kostov (86) Boston (8...
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Another full game of NHL 08
I had an opportunity to capture another entire game of NHL 08. This one has the New York Rangers visiting the Buffalo Sabres. The videos are broken down by period, and in this case also overtime. I'll have more to add on Monday. Continue on to view the videos. (more…)...
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Watch an entire game of NHL 08
I went ahead and captured a full game which you can view below. It is broken down by period and each video runs approximately 6-7 minutes long. This was the first game played (not only with 08 but with any hockey game in years) and as such most of the time was spent attempting to feel things out. I'll have general impressions, online play details and impressions, and more videos up on Monday. Continue on to watch the videos (more…)...
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NHL 08 is here
I have received my copy of NHL 08. Once I have an opportunity to get a decent amount of time in with the game I'll do what I can to post up my impressions. Those will come from the perspective of someone who isn't a hockey fan. I won't be able to compare the new release to last year's as I didn't play it nor will I be able to answer hockey specific questions. However I will discuss my overall thoughts and whether or not it is a game that would be enjoyable regardless of whet...
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