NHL 2K10: First Look (Gamespot)

[Flyermania]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Below is from an article I believe IGN, not sure what else I can tell you. "but this is really a continuation off of that. If 2K9 was fun, but not quite there, it's because it was only half of the dev cycle in 2K's mind. As such, 2K10 is meant to be the fruits of two years of labor; not just a one-year quick fix update".

That's just a play on words....they had a full development cycle last time, but didn't have enough time to fit everything in --- just like every other sports title. They had the option of taking a year off (like EA did with NHL 07 when they went next-gen), but decided not to do that.

Regardless, it will interesting to see what happens with 2k10. I expect a lot more polish and a lot more improvements.

[JimmyDeicide]

It is a play on words but by the time the decision to take over from Kush was made i believe it was a shortened development Cycle for 2k9.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flyermania

That's just a play on words....they had a full development cycle last time, but didn't have enough time to fit everything in --- just like every other sports title. They had the option of taking a year off (like EA did with NHL 07 when they went next-gen), but decided not to do that. Regardless, it will interesting to see what happens with 2k10. I expect a lot more polish and a lot more improvements.

That's cool, I am excited about them at least realizing that it was an unfinished product. The dynasty mode was boring, and they need to add the options the other games had. I would buy it anyway, but I'm hoping it has more depth to it this year.

[Flyermania]

The dynasty mode in the 2k series always blows EA's away each and every year, and I expect this year to be no different.

[ohyeahbaby123]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flyermania

The dynasty mode in the 2k series always blows EA's away each and every year, and I expect this year to be no different.

So I guess you weren't too impressed with the new GM mode in NHL this year?

Anyways, 2k usually puts together a good franchise mode in all their games. Take NBA 2k9 for example.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flyermania

The dynasty mode in the 2k series always blows EA's away each and every year, and I expect this year to be no different.

With the exception of 2k9 I agree, 2k's dynasty was always deeper, the problem was it has generally also been quite buggy, 2k8's trade finder caused franchise freezes, other issues have caused franchise freezes over the years etc.

If they can get all the options back in from the prior versions, and debug them to the point where you don't have to be afraid each choice you make isn't going to fubar your franchise I'd be content.

[original6]

Of course, the depth of a franchise doesn't amount to a hill of beans if the gameplay does not keep you interested and challenged enough to complete even one season.

Fix the gameplay and franchise bugs first. Then worry about expanding the depth of the franchise.

[savoie2006]

Quote: Originally Posted by original6

Of course, the depth of a franchise doesn't amount to a hill of beans if the gameplay does not keep you interested and challenged enough to complete even one season. Fix the gameplay and franchise bugs first. Then worry about expanding the depth of the franchise.

Exactly, which is why I don't understand people wanting all these features, on both games. If the gameplay isn't appealing, what does it matter if you have all these killer, deep features?