NHL 2K9 Demo Available on the Marketplace

[dubeau]

I always had a grip on hockey games, because of their lack of realism, especially with shot counts, pass interception and free skating. In fact it's been at least 5 years since I bought a NHL game. I tried them all tho...

That demo was interesting. I didn't catch the lineup changes, got a hard time with it...but I like the bumping factor. Not sure about the skating. I will rent it...maybe the sliders will help in the full game. Promising. Since I expect the same arcade crap from EA's NHL, maybe 2K9 will be able to answer with something different. Will see...

[Kane182]

The demo was better than I thought it would be, but the game just doesn't seem all that fun. The controls are super-sluggish. I wind up for a slapshot and there is a good 2-3 second delay before my player even begins his wind up.

It's only a demo though, so when the full game releases and impressions/reviews are out I may give it a shot.

PS. I have no real allegiance to EA or 2K. I played EAs game from the early 90s to early 2000s and I played 2K hockey up until last year. I usually just play which game I think plays better. Doesn't have to be super-realistic to me. (I mean I need some realism, not a checking fest or anything like that) It just has to be fun.

[dbrandon]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

Doesn't it get tiring trying so hard to hate? Unless you're some little kid, in which case I apologize and completely understand where you're coming from.

Why do you go after everybody, let him have his say. You don't have to pick on the person just cause you don't agree with what he says. You did this with me and I am older then your daddy, get over it buddy getting old. At least to me it is.

[Eddie1967]

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.

Well that's because I think 2k9 is brilliant. So now I'm supposed to have a con. Realm what you don't seem to realize is that this is the 2k section of OS. I am allowed to be positive about a game that I like especially when I'm talking about it in the 2k HOCKEY FORUM! If you read my post even in the EA forums you will see mostly positive from me regarding 09. Unlike yourself I don't have a hatred for either company. Just because you seem to love repeating negatives about 2k over and over again doesn't mean I have to do the same. You have said so many times the things you don't like about 2k9, we all get it, you don't like it, it's in your game fly whatever, blah blah blah. You seem to hate that I say positive things about 2k9. Why? If you hate it, then hate, but if I like it, it shouldn't matter so much to you that you start trolling the 2k hockey forums. The king is back and that's 2k9. You don't agree with that statement? well that's too bad because it's my OPINION. Yes I like all of 2k's games, oh the shame. No amount of mindless negativity is going to change my mind about what I like. Please just move on and the 2k hockey forums will be much nicer.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by dbrandon

Why do you go after everybody, let him have his say. You don't have to pick on the person just cause you don't agree with what he says. You did this with me and I am older then your daddy, get over it buddy getting old. At least to me it is.

LOL!

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

The king is back

You've seen Elvis??!

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Well that's because I think 2k9 is brilliant. So now I'm supposed to have a con. Realm what you don't seem to realize is that this is the 2k section of OS. I am allowed to be positive about a game that I like especially when I'm talking about it in the 2k HOCKEY FORUM! If you read my post even in the EA forums you will see mostly positive from me regarding 09. Unlike yourself I don't have a hatred for either company. Just because you seem to love repeating negatives about 2k over and over again doesn't mean I have to do the same. You have said so many times the things you don't like about 2k9, we all get it, you don't like it, it's in your game fly whatever, blah blah blah. You seem to hate that I say positive things about 2k9. Why? If you hate it, then hate, but if I like it, it shouldn't matter so much to you that you start trolling the 2k hockey forums. The king is back and that's 2k9. You don't agree with that statement? well that's too bad because it's my OPINION. Yes I like all of 2k's games, oh the shame. No amount of mindless negativity is going to change my mind about what I like. Please just move on and the 2k hockey forums will be much nicer.

No I hate the this game is the bestest hockey game ever!11eleventy11!! line you tow. Aparently you didn't see the pro's list in my post and as usual jump all over anyone who isn't enamoured with it as you are. I'm glad you're excited for it. Its much improved, and I'm happy it is but its far from the best ever. Really though reading your thoughts on MLB2k8 a while back was what clinched the idea that you have a raging hardon for 2k in my mind anyway. You're entitled to your opinion, I don't think anyone said differently, its just difficult to debate pros and cons of a title with someone who thinks its the best thing since sliced bread regardless of its flaws.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

No I hate the this game is the bestest hockey game ever!11eleventy11!! line you tow. Aparently you didn't see the pro's list in my post and as usual jump all over anyone who isn't enamoured with it as you are. I'm glad you're excited for it. Its much improved, and I'm happy it is but its far from the best ever. Really though reading your thoughts on MLB2k8 a while back was what clinched the idea that you have a raging hardon for 2k in my mind anyway. You're entitled to your opinion, I don't think anyone said differently, its just difficult to debate pros and cons of a title with someone who thinks its the best thing since sliced bread regardless of its flaws.

I just don't care to point out a bunch of flaws unless it's going to stop me from enjoying the game. I have yet to find any major flaws in a 2k game that would make me feel otherwise. I loved NBA 2K8 and MLB 2K8 and I have for the past 2 titles. Yes they both have flaws but again nothing major for me to point out or be concerned with. I don't understand people that do that constantly. I never experienced the franchise freezes, etc. The fact is that VC has did a brilliant job with just one year of working on 2k Hockey. And I can't imagine what they will do with the baseball series. I'm sure it will be as big a leap as 2k hockey had. Hell even NHL 09 looks improved and I hated 08, I just refuse to point out flaw after flaw. Now when it comes to head to head comparisons, that's when i will get into a debate with anyone because I know which game I prefer and which one truly represents the sport of hockey. Just my opinion that's all.