NHL 2K10 Hi Res Screenshot

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vince

He scored that goal once...I've never seen that goal by anyone else... If I see this more than once a game that is bad....

A producer at 2khockey.net stated that you'll see this happen very rarely and only by superstars:

http://www.2khockey.net/forums/index...dpost&p=276805

Quote:

It's near impossible to get to happen even if you try. It'll be a "WTF HOLY ****" moment for anyone who gets it, and of those that do get it, who knows if the puck will even go on net, or be flubbed. It will really make you appreciate how special the real life goal actually was (lucky or not, it was special, you cannot deny that).

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

A producer at 2khockey.net stated that you'll see this happen very rarely and only by superstars: http://www.2khockey.net/forums/index...dpost&p=276805

Meaning you can't even attempt it with most players or the chance of it going in is rare? I hate how vague Cups and the rest of the NHL2k devs are when it comes to giving out info.

[lockjaw333]

I think the screenshot looks pretty good. The skater models have a nice realistic look to them, reminds me a little of the smooth models from NFL 2K5.

Goaltenders don't look amazing, but they look really good IMO, and much, much better than they ever have in the 2K series. I think EA's goalie models look great, but they are pretty bulky and chunky. The 2K10 goalie model looks slimmer and more realistic, but looks a little too much like a forward with pads on.

The arenas will most likely be great, as other than some oddities like the boards being 50 ft away from the first row in Philly and others, the arenas were the best ever in a hockey videogame in 2K9.

Ovechkin looks like he's performing one of the stumble shot animations. This animation though is specific to Ovechkin probably, and WWTC basically alluded to the fact that you will rarely see it. I think its more of a right place on the ice, tripped at the right time while trying to shoot sort of animation, not something that is triggered.

You can only take so much from one screenshot, but I remain really high on this year's game. For my money, I think the graphics are more realistic than EAs (that's not to say they are better, I just find EA's a bit cartooney).

Have to give a shout to the accuracy of Bryzgalov's pads. They are spot on.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by lockjaw333

I think the screenshot looks pretty good. The skater models have a nice realistic look to them, reminds me a little of the smooth models from NFL 2K5. Goaltenders don't look amazing, but they look really good IMO, and much, much better than they ever have in the 2K series. I think EA's goalie models look great, but they are pretty bulky and chunky. The 2K10 goalie model looks slimmer and more realistic, but looks a little too much like a forward with pads on. The arenas will most likely be great, as other than some oddities like the boards being 50 ft away from the first row in Philly and others, the arenas were the best ever in a hockey videogame in 2K9. Ovechkin looks like he's performing one of the stumble shot animations. This animation though is specific to Ovechkin probably, and WWTC basically alluded to the fact that you will rarely see it. I think its more of a right place on the ice, tripped at the right time while trying to shoot sort of animation, not something that is triggered. You can only take so much from one screenshot, but I remain really high on this year's game. For my money, I think the graphics are more realistic than EAs (that's not to say they are better, I just find EA's a bit cartooney). Have to give a shout to the accuracy of Bryzgalov's pads. They are spot on.

Its one of those which visual style more appeals to you situations I think. Personally I like EA's goalies and models on the whole really a tad more. The're generally better detailed and look to have higher poly counts. With the size of the goalie equipment these days tenders tend to look that big and bulky more often than not. Not to say it looks bad in 2k's game, its easy to see the models look better, I think it comes down to visual appeal really.

The jury is still out on player faces at least til we get more screens or a video showing the game in motion. 2k9's player faces for the most part were just well, bad to put it nicely. Hoping that got some attention this year.

I hope thats a specific stumble animation, that I'd be fine with, if every player in the game can attempt that sort of thing though I'd be disappointed.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Its one of those which visual style more appeals to you situations I think. Personally I like EA's goalies and models on the whole really a tad more. The're generally better detailed and look to have higher poly counts. With the size of the goalie equipment these days tenders tend to look that big and bulky more often than not. Not to say it looks bad in 2k's game, its easy to see the models look better, I think it comes down to visual appeal really. The jury is still out on player faces at least til we get more screens or a video showing the game in motion. 2k9's player faces for the most part were just well, bad to put it nicely. Hoping that got some attention this year. I hope thats a specific stumble animation, that I'd be fine with, if every player in the game can attempt that sort of thing though I'd be disappointed.

It's... one... measly... screen capture...

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

It's... one... measly... screen capture...

Yep, and its all we have to go on while we wait for 2k's marketing dept to pull their collective heads out of their rear ends.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Yep, and its all we have to go on while we wait for 2k's marketing dept to pull their collective heads out of their rear ends.

Pylons don't have rear ends, nyuk nyuk...

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

Pylons don't have rear ends, nyuk nyuk...

LOL good one, thanks for making me inhale coffee.