NHL 2K9 Demo Available on the Marketplace

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

I was blown away with that too. It was so real looking. I like what EA is doing and it will be fun having 2 great games. Even though I have a feeling I will be playing 2k more. I am pumped for both games.

Yeah I will probably be spending more time with 2k9 myself. This is the first year that I have considered buying two different game of one sport.

[Scottdau]

No doubt. I want to play the real version of these games. Hockey is now my favorite sports. So I am pumped!

[MizzouRah]

I'm in the "both games" camp as well. I'll have 2k two days before NHL 09 to get a feel for that game first.

You know, I did this with Madden 2005 and NFL 2k5 as well. Played two identical solo franchises on two different games.. then compared them week to week.

After about week 7, NFL 2k5 took over my football life and I returned Madden.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm in the "both games" camp as well. I'll have 2k two days before NHL 09 to get a feel for that game first. You know, I did this with Madden 2005 and NFL 2k5 as well. Played two idential solo franchises on two different games.. then compared them week to week.

The problem for me is I want what the other game has when I am playing it. If I am playing 2k I want the skill stick. When I was playing EA's I wanted the better puck physics. Then I start to not enjoy either game. It is was the same way with Madden and NFL 2k5. Also, for MVP and the Show. It does suck though.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

If he is showing his 2k colors, than I guess you are showing your EA colors. You are so oblivious you come in here and say some good things about 2k and then you rip them a new one. Give it up already. I am glad you like EA's it is a great game. I love it too, but your agenda is getting old.

Eh, when EA does things wrong I call them on it as well. If you read Eddie's impressions theres not so much as one con, with a glowing the king is back phrase tossed in here and there for good measure. If thats not fanboish I'm not sure what is.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Eh, when EA does things wrong I call them on it as well. If you read Eddie's impressions theres not so much as one con, with a glowing the king is back phrase tossed in here and there for good measure. If thats not fanboish I'm not sure what is.

He has talked bad about this game. Lots of times. I think you and him are the same. Just you can tell you are more about EA and he is more about 2k. It is cool. I like both game and I really feel like 2k is going to give a EA a run for its money this year. which is great for all of us.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

He has talked bad about this game. Lots of times. I think you and him are the same. Just you can tell you are more about EA and he is more about 2k. It is cool. I like both game and I really feel like 2k is going to give a EA a run for its money this year. which is great for all of us.

I'm definately more about EA hockey at the moment, That doesn't erase that I've played every 2k hockey title since 2k2 on the dreamcast. It just annoys the **** out of me that you expect a company to step up on next gen systems, especially now that EA is actually trying when it comes to hockey and some random dude who has an undying hardon for all things 2k jumps all over you time and time again for it. I guess since the last time I bought an EA hockey game prior to 07 was 10 years earlier on the pc, that totally makes me an EA sheep.

I really think 2k9 does ALOT of things right, and its a huge huge huge step in the right direction, but there are still a few areas that need some work. Thats pretty much all I was trying to get across.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

I'm definately more about EA hockey at the moment, That doesn't erase that I've played every 2k hockey title since 2k2 on the dreamcast. It just annoys the **** out of me that you expect a company to step up on next gen systems, especially now that EA is actually trying when it comes to hockey and some random dude who has an undying hardon for all things 2k jumps all over you time and time again for it. I guess since the last time I bought an EA hockey game prior to 07 was 10 years earlier on the pc, that totally makes me an EA sheep. I really think 2k9 does ALOT of things right, and its a huge huge huge step in the right direction, but there are still a few areas that need some work. Thats pretty much all I was trying to get across.

Where that is a lot better than getting into it with others. I respect your opinion. I really like what the game is doing. I hope next year they can step it up in the graphics department. If they do like they did with the Rinks, I think we will have a great looking game. I really like the skating better than EA's now. It has more weight to me. I think the animation are better too, though EA has some sick ones too.