2K Sports Unveils Features for NHL 2K10 (Press Release)

[Flyermania]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

EA has always been the king of marketing and IMHO they are also the king of making mediocre sports games. They market the hell out of their NHL, Football and NBA products but you know why I haven't purchased any of them for the last 3 or 4 years? Because I don't think they are very good.

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

It all comes down to who makes the better games and for my money it's 2K/VC. EA needs to SHOW ME something else besides community day this and that, videos, commercials and screen shots. They need to make a better game, then I will purchase their product.

Eddie, how can you honestly claim EA's games "aren't any good" or 2k "is the best game ever" if you don't even purchase EA's game to try it and give a fair shot?

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flyermania

Eddie, how can you honestly claim EA's games "aren't any good" or 2k "is the best game ever" if you don't even purchase EA's game to try it and give a fair shot?

I don't need to purchase a game to know whether it's good or not, You have heard of blockbuster, hollywood video, etc. I said they aren't any good, well I will change that to not good enough. I'm not saying they are garbage because they aren't but they just haven't done enough for me up to this point. For my taste and my money EA's game just aren't worth a purchase. That could change with hockey this year but I just don't like to throw away 60 bucks on a video game for a maybe. But that's just me.

[Flyermania]

As deep as the games are nowadays (especially with all of the sliders), it's impossible to fully explore these hockey games on just a rental. That's cool that you like 2k, but I really don't think you're giving EA's title a fair shake at all. I suspected as much based on some of the comments you've made over the years...a lot of the issues you have with EA's game can be addressed via the sliders and/or the post-release patches they have done.

You and I both know that if someone gave their thoughts on the 2k game based on the demo or a rental only, you'd be all over them (and with good reason, as that just isn't enough time). Just making sure it's called both ways.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flyermania

As deep as the games are nowadays (especially with all of the sliders), it's impossible to fully explore these hockey games on just a rental. That's cool that you like 2k, but I really don't think you're giving EA's title a fair shake at all. I suspected as much based on some of the comments you've made over the years...a lot of the issues you have with EA's game can be addressed via the sliders and/or the post-release patches they have done. You and I both know that if someone gave their thoughts on the 2k game based on the demo or a rental only, you'd be all over them (and with good reason, as that just isn't enough time). Just making sure it's called both ways.

Hey your right. I would do just that. Something me and Realm have in common lol.

But I do plan on giving NHL 10 and madden more time this year. I am pleased with what I have seen from both of them this year and I'm leaning towards purchasing both to REALLY see what they have to offer. I will probably lean on you and Realm to get a better understanding of EA hockey, i.e., sliders, a.i., adjustments, skill stick etc.

My main turn off with EA hockey has been the skill stick and the animations that 2k seems to do so well, i.e. hitting, goalies, etc. As far as Madden, well it just hasn't been very good lately but that seems to have changed based on the demo.

Believe me, I throw money away all the time but it bugs me more to do that on video games that I may end up not liking. Strange but true.

[Flyermania]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Hey your right. I would do just that. Something me and Realm have in common lol. But I do plan on giving NHL 10 and madden more time this year. I am pleased with what I have seen from both of them this year and I'm leaning towards purchasing both to REALLY see what they have to offer. I will probably lean on you and Realm to get a better understanding of EA hockey, i.e., sliders, a.i., adjustments, skill stick etc. My main turn off with EA hockey has been the skill stick and the animations that 2k seems to do so well, i.e. hitting, goalies, etc. As far as Madden, well it just hasn't been very good lately but that seems to have changed based on the demo. Believe me, I throw money away all the time but it bugs me more to do that on video games that I may end up not liking. Strange but true.

I hear ya...$60 for a game you don't like is a hard pill to swallow. But I really feel both games will have a lot to offer this year -- which will be great going forward as they will continue to push each game's developers.

Oh, and I totally agree with your Madden comment. Give me NFL 2k5 any day of the week!

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flyermania

I hear ya...$60 for a game you don't like is a hard pill to swallow. But I really feel both games will have a lot to offer this year -- which will be great going forward as they will continue to push each game's developers. Oh, and I totally agree with your Madden comment. Give me NFL 2k5 any day of the week!

Or AllPro. I was finally off the fence after playing the Madden demo, then I popped in AllPro today and now I just don't know.

[Scott]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Or AllPro. I was finally off the fence after playing the Madden demo, then I popped in AllPro today and now I just don't know.

What does this have to do with NHL 2K10?

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott

What does this have to do with NHL 2K10?

Just part of the conversation I was having as in A and B, and C your way out. No offense, but you asked.