NHL 13 Delivers Major Innovations That Will Change the Way You Play the Game

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Quote: Originally Posted by Fiddy

well lets be honest, it cant be any worse than it is now, right? i mean the skating engine is pretty much the same as in NHL 94. so even if its not what we all expect, its still a notch better than what we have had in this series IMO..

Believe me, I'm very happy my number one on-going gripe with the series is finally being addressed. Now if only they can find a fair way to keep EASHL skating attributes at reasonable levels...

[speedtrucker]

I have basically been holding off on buying NHL again since the last gen games because I've been waiting for 1 thing to finally happen...

an online dynasty mode that allowed for CPU controlled teams.

we attemptedt to Play Madden's online franchise mode in 10 & 11 but gave up because they kept doing the bare minimum and putting no effort into it.

we have played and loved the NCAA online dynasty mode since it was put out, we are going into our 6 season currently in NCAA'12 and we all love the effort(if not the execution) they have put into the online mode reflecting the offline dynasty version.

myself and at least 9 other friends are all pumped at the news that NHL is bringing their "be a GM" franchise mode online.

[canucksss]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

Sorry to be skeptical, but I've read releases like this before "LOOK!!!! All new!!!! Super awesome stuff!!!!" The more bold characters and "!!!" used must mean the game has improved 1000-fold. This game is strictly a rental first. I will not pay more than $5 for this game. If the skating and AI has really improved then perhaps. But correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't read anywhere in there that player separation or roles would be a lot more defined in NHL13. So I'll wait and see. Chances are the CPU will still be able to do whatever it wants with any player on the ice regardless of who it's controlling.

same with your opinion. i cant blame you being skeptic about this...many times EA will say this and that but then when the final product is made...disaster.

i can live without improvements on: name of home ice, commentaries (i can bring down the volume i wanted to), goal celebration, schedules in the succeeding years in BaGM.

BUT i will not shed money until EA make the distinction of a poor team vs oil machine, grinders/tgh vs superstars.

if the answer for this is in the skating machine...well and good. but i need to see it first. i will rent this game and monitor your opinions before buying NHL 13

[misterkrabz]

$79.99???? Ouch. They priced me out.

[Tide311]

Finally, they are adding Online GM. Come September, i'll be setting up an Online GM and will be looking for sim players.

[johnnyg713]

I'm hoping for more stick control. I feel you should be able to do way more moves with the stick. I want to have puck handling skills that compare to FIFA's freedom with the ball. Also more celebrations. Skating down the bench to pound fists with the team, etc.

[infinityBCRT]

Quote: Originally Posted by misterkrabz

$79.99???? Ouch. They priced me out.

That's for the Collector's edition. Regular version is still the standard $60.

[savoie2006]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnnyg713

I'm hoping for more stick control. I feel you should be able to do way more moves with the stick. I want to have puck handling skills that compare to FIFA's freedom with the ball. Also more celebrations. Skating down the bench to pound fists with the team, etc.

Only if they make playing D as fun and effective. Offense overpowers the game already.