Ask Me Anything: Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 15 Producer

[Sheba2011]

Has the AI trade/sign logic been fixed in Be a GM mode? Are there at least new menus this year to change up what we have been looking at for the past few years? Are there any new features to Be a GM mode? My decision to buy the game early (if at all) depends on Be a GM mode, we need some info on it.

[gator3guy]

Also piggybacking off of the defensive controls question, has there been any talk of integrating a "simulation" setting for online modes. Meaning is it possible to play in a setting where there is less emphasis on bone crushing hits everytime a guy plays a puck?

As a someone who plays/played as a defenseman in OTP/EASHL I've noticed I'm at a disadvantage because I don't build my character to lay big hits, rather I rely (or try to) on positioning and making the smart hockey play. Over the last few years it seems like the best defense in this game is to just hit everything that moves and there is little penalty for doing so. So much so that people just sit back in the defensive zone waiting for the breakout and just taking runs at opposing players. Whereas if I sit back and try to play a safe style, I just feel like the offensive guys have more tools to work with. Even if I play a guy perfectly, I'm still at high risk for taking a penalty if I elect to go for a poke check.

I realize you guys have to cater to a casual fanbase also, but is it possible to add a simulation setting for people who want to play a realistic style of hockey. And if online is considered to be on a simulation setting, is it possible to tune it to be more apparent?

[pizzaprosciutto]

Hey Sean,

Which teams outside the NHL will have their real stadiums on PS4/X1 ? SC Bern, HC Lugano, HC Davos, ..?

Thanks!

[pizzaprosciutto]

Hey Sean,

Will all teams and specially teams like Nashville, Detroit, Edmonton, San José, ... have their team-specific, real intros (oil tower, shark-head, ... ) on PS4/X1 ?

Thanks!

[bigwill33]

Um, I think that he is gone, guys.

[Jellobiafra]

So not one question regarding Connected GM answered - Well done.

[hgg]

Are we gonna get the demo for 360/PS3?

[acelang123]

Is Custom Sounds in for PS4? Is the NBC Presenation Package in for PS3? Is BeAGM any different for PS4, than it is for PS3? With 12 whole months devoted to NHL 15 for PS3, is it safe to assume you will devote another 12 months to NHL 16 for PS3? When will you stop making the game for PS3 and devote 100 percent to the PS4 version? Thanks