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RaychelSnr · 03-13-2008, 01:53 PM

Wil McCombs checks in today with his article, NHL 08: The Icon of Sports Gaming Franchises.

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	"I admit, I may be a bit tardy with this article. Get with the times, Grandpa, right? I know. But be that as it may, I still need to get this off my chest: NHL 08 is one of the best sports games that I have played to date. Seriously. "

Flyermania · 03-13-2008, 03:16 PM

About time you got with the program!

I agree with the positive comments on this game...it's amazing how EA has turned around their hockey franchise. It is by far the most realistic hockey title I have played to date, and I enjoy it is much as when I first bought it (day of release, like a true hockey fan

).

Seahawk76 · 03-13-2008, 03:21 PM

My annual disappointment with Madden led me to pick up this game and I don't regret it for a second. Great game. I can't wait to see what they do with NHL 09.

LP · 03-13-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Seahawk76


	My annual disappointment with Madden led me to pick up this game and I don't regret it for a second. Great game. I can't wait to see what they do with NHL 09.

This game is excellent, and has turned 09 into a must buy for me. Too bad they can't do this with Madden.

catcatch22 · 03-13-2008, 03:49 PM

If they can improve on it and not go backwards, then they will have the best sports game to date. It is already one of the best I have ever played but with some refinements it could be the best....EVER! I have to give props to 2k for pushing them soo hard to finally reach this plateau. Without the 2k series I doubt NHL 08 would be this good.

kellkasey · 03-13-2008, 04:01 PM

Agreed. NHL 08 is one of the best sports games I have ever played.

2K started making some great hockey games and it forced EA to step their game up and revolutionize the way we play hockey games. Last year 2k was still on top but this year EA vaulted into the top spot and they look to stay there for a while. This, of course, will make 2K step up their efforts and we the consumer will undoubtedly be the beneficiaries.

Unfortunately we won't see this type of competition in all of our sports games.

mudtiger · 03-13-2008, 04:08 PM

I hope going forward in this series at some point EA will make the puck independent of the player at all times, not unlike soccer games where the ball was separated from the foot.

Even when in control of the puck, it needs it's own physics. The puck needs to be able to come up on end and roll or have trouble going flat etc.

Anyways, back on topic, great write up. This game definitely is a gem despite some of it's flaws. I hadn't bought a hockey game since early 2000, but nhl08 has me ready to buy nhl09 pretty much on day 1.

Cardot · 03-13-2008, 04:18 PM

Yep, it is a great game. But I don't know if I would give it the "Icon" tag. My biggest problem is a lack of options that I had grown used to in the 2K series:
1. Options for periods between 5 and 10 minutes.
2. An option for a shorter season (I don't like simming, but 82 games is too many).
3. Some distinct CPU/User sliders to help bridge the Pro - All Star gap.

But still a great game that I am still playing.

03-13-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
Flyermania MVP OVR: 27 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 2,182 Blog Entries: 7	Re: NHL 08: The Icon of Sports Gaming Franchises About time you got with the program! I agree with the positive comments on this game...it's amazing how EA has turned around their hockey franchise. It is by far the most realistic hockey title I have played to date, and I enjoy it is much as when I first bought it (day of release, like a true hockey fan ). __________________ "And by the way, you know, when you're telling these little stories? Here's a good idea - have a POINT. It makes it SO much more interesting for the listener!" Last edited by Flyermania; 03-13-2008 at 03:18 PM.

03-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#3
Seahawk76 MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, TX	Re: NHL 08: The Icon of Sports Gaming Franchises My annual disappointment with Madden led me to pick up this game and I don't regret it for a second. Great game. I can't wait to see what they do with NHL 09.

03-13-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
kellkasey Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Dec 2005	Re: NHL 08: The Icon of Sports Gaming Franchises Agreed. NHL 08 is one of the best sports games I have ever played. 2K started making some great hockey games and it forced EA to step their game up and revolutionize the way we play hockey games. Last year 2k was still on top but this year EA vaulted into the top spot and they look to stay there for a while. This, of course, will make 2K step up their efforts and we the consumer will undoubtedly be the beneficiaries. Unfortunately we won't see this type of competition in all of our sports games.

03-13-2008, 04:08 PM	#7
mudtiger MVP OVR: 16 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stl	Re: NHL 08: The Icon of Sports Gaming Franchises I hope going forward in this series at some point EA will make the puck independent of the player at all times, not unlike soccer games where the ball was separated from the foot. Even when in control of the puck, it needs it's own physics. The puck needs to be able to come up on end and roll or have trouble going flat etc. Anyways, back on topic, great write up. This game definitely is a gem despite some of it's flaws. I hadn't bought a hockey game since early 2000, but nhl08 has me ready to buy nhl09 pretty much on day 1.

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03-13-2008, 03:49 PM	#5
catcatch22 Or should I OVR: 23 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 3,378	If they can improve on it and not go backwards, then they will have the best sports game to date. It is already one of the best I have ever played but with some refinements it could be the best....EVER! I have to give props to 2k for pushing them soo hard to finally reach this plateau. Without the 2k series I doubt NHL 08 would be this good.

03-13-2008, 04:18 PM	#8
Cardot I'm not on InstantFace. OVR: 22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Slider Hell Posts: 6,172	Yep, it is a great game. But I don't know if I would give it the "Icon" tag. My biggest problem is a lack of options that I had grown used to in the 2K series: 1. Options for periods between 5 and 10 minutes. 2. An option for a shorter season (I don't like simming, but 82 games is too many). 3. Some distinct CPU/User sliders to help bridge the Pro - All Star gap. But still a great game that I am still playing.