NHL 2K10: First Look (Gamespot)

[Scottdau]

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Quote: Originally Posted by wEEman33

Who cares what's sim/not-sim, just give me a game that's fun to play. QUOTE] Good point. I don't think we can ever expect a truly 'sim' game from any game publisher. What we should expect though is one that is fun, challenging, balanced, appeals to the senses, and represents the important aspects of the game. Trying to condense 60 minutes of hockey into 15 to 20 minutes of actual gameplay on a console without sacrificing or omitting some 'sim' aspects is not realistic, IMO.

This is how I felt the last couple years. I want a game is fun and not too hard to play.

[onlybygrace]

Thats why i love 2k8...fun as hell...sim? uh no...thats virtually impossible.

What I really want to know is who made it the almight precident that these games totally reflect reality?

[dorismary]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

Thats why i love 2k8...fun as hell...sim? uh no...thats virtually impossible. What I really want to know is who made it the almight precident that these games totally reflect reality?

Alot of gamers myself included now I dont wanna see goons score 30 goals but thats why I liked 2k slogan Fun and sim in theory

[Cardot]

Quote: Originally Posted by dorismary

Alot of gamers myself included now I dont wanna see goons score 30 goals but thats why I liked 2k slogan Fun and sim in theory

I am with you guys. People on this site tend to think there are two types of gamers...Hard core sim guys that want games to last 2.5 hours with every nuance of reality....and "casual" gamers that want scores in the teens where players literally catch on fire. I am somewhere in between.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by dorismary

Alot of gamers myself included now I dont wanna see goons score 30 goals but thats why I liked 2k slogan Fun and sim in theory

Good point and I agree. 2k is definitely fun and sim too.

[JAYMO76]

Quote: Originally Posted by onlybygrace

Thats why i love 2k8...fun as hell...sim? uh no...thats virtually impossible. What I really want to know is who made it the almight precident that these games totally reflect reality?

Yeah, I found I had the most fun of any hockey game with 2k8. I really want 2k10 to get back to focussing on franchise mode like it did in 2k8.

[texbuk84]

I don't know what the problem is but I think we need to be appreciative of what 2k is bringing to the table man. 2k have been making great sports gms for the longest and honestly we need to give them a break. Have anyone played any EA SPORTS TITLES LATELY!!!! No offense but EA has been putting out alot of crap over the yrs and while 2k have minimal resources, a smaller studio to work with and a smaller fan base, THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO PUSH THE BAR WITH THEIR GMS!!!!! Sometimes things like this upset me when we jump to conclusions before we ever get the chance to play the gm. EA has put 2 quality sports titles in the last 6 yrs Tigerwood Series and Fifa. NHL just came back to its sense with a great showing last yr man and if we look at 2k series, they have been very consistant with putting out bar pushing innovation over the yrs. We need to be thankful that they are doing the right thing( i.e. getting rid of Kush to bring in VC for their gms and we've seen what VC can do i.e, espn 2k5 NBA 2k series, College Hoop series etc....). I read in an article by EA CEO that he stated in an interview that Our shareholders don't give a **** about quality gms, they only care about our share prices and that's who they please!!!!!! 2k is at least giving the gamer the option of having a quality game man. Please learn to appreciate greatness when it's in your midst because it might not always be there for you to enjoy!!

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Grydnt Vektr211

I don't know what the problem is but I think we need to be appreciative of what 2k is bringing to the table man. 2k have been making great sports gms for the longest and honestly we need to give them a break. Have anyone played any EA SPORTS TITLES LATELY!!!! No offense but EA has been putting out alot of crap over the yrs and while 2k have minimal resources, a smaller studio to work with and a smaller fan base, THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO PUSH THE BAR WITH THEIR GMS!!!!! Sometimes things like this upset me when we jump to conclusions before we ever get the chance to play the gm. EA has put 2 quality sports titles in the last 6 yrs Tigerwood Series and Fifa. NHL just came back to its sense with a great showing last yr man and if we look at 2k series, they have been very consistant with putting out bar pushing innovation over the yrs. We need to be thankful that they are doing the right thing( i.e. getting rid of Kush to bring in VC for their gms and we've seen what VC can do i.e, espn 2k5 NBA 2k series, College Hoop series etc....). I read in an article by EA CEO that he stated in an interview that Our shareholders don't give a **** about quality gms, they only care about our share prices and that's who they please!!!!!! 2k is at least giving the gamer the option of having a quality game man. Please learn to appreciate greatness when it's in your midst because it might not always be there for you to enjoy!!

An outstanding post, which I agree with wholeheartedly. 2K makes the better sports games for my money. I can only imagine what 2k football would be like considering that madden looks like it is still behind 2k5 and APF in many areas. VC is indeed the best and they have proven that with their baseball and hockey games this year. Both made a huge leap from the previous KUSH products. I can't imagine what it would be like if EA had indeed bought out 2k. My video sports gaming days would have been over. I am very thankful and have the utmost confidence that all of the titles will continue to get better. And the less resources is sooooooooo true, and they seem to know how to make a realistic sports game with or without fan input.