NHL 10 Video: Broadcast View Gameplay - Caps @ Flyers

[Qb]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

But if I like it; I will defend it!

Believe me, we know. And of course...

[maxsilverhammer67]

I didnt make my comments based on the ea - 2k battle lol I play every single sports game that comes out. All I am saying is 2ks game last year "simulated" the sport of hockey better then ea's. People like the easy game play and slick player graphics and pick up and play mentality of the NHL series and thats all fine , as its the american way. 2ks biggest problem is the out of the box settings are terrible and do a poor job of trying to mimick eas out of the box spot on arcade fest settings. Anyway you look at it, sports games have progressed at a snails pace on these "next gen" platforms.

[LuGer33]

Quote: Originally Posted by maxsilverhammer67

I didnt make my comments based on the ea - 2k battle lol I play every single sports game that comes out. All I am saying is 2ks game last year "simulated" the sport of hockey better then ea's. People like the easy game play and slick player graphics and pick up and play mentality of the NHL series and thats all fine , as its the american way. 2ks biggest problem is the out of the box settings are terrible and do a poor job of trying to mimick eas out of the box spot on arcade fest settings. Anyway you look at it, sports games have progressed at a snails pace on these "next gen" platforms.

Lmao.

[Flyermania]

Quote: Originally Posted by maxsilverhammer67

I didnt make my comments based on the ea - 2k battle lol I play every single sports game that comes out. All I am saying is 2ks game last year "simulated" the sport of hockey better then ea's. People like the easy game play and slick player graphics and pick up and play mentality of the NHL series and thats all fine , as its the american way. 2ks biggest problem is the out of the box settings are terrible and do a poor job of trying to mimick eas out of the box spot on arcade fest settings. Anyway you look at it, sports games have progressed at a snails pace on these "next gen" platforms.

Your opinion only, and I respectfully disagree.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Believe me, we know. And of course...

I am very opinionated, that is why I teach at a jail; if you can reach these kids you are the best! I love being the best.

[ChiTownKid]

Quote: Originally Posted by VeryEvilAsh

Still seems too easy to get into the offensive zone, no need to dump in.

+1

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by VeryEvilAsh

Still seems too easy to get into the offensive zone, no need to dump in.

I agree VEA.

I've spent most of my time with the demo playing on All-Star level. And yes...most times I can carry the puck with ease into the offensive zone. In my experience anyway...with the AI coverage of my players in the neutral zone being quite a bit better than past games, my best bet so far has been to simply carry the puck in deep. Vs passing to my forwards and getting the pass intercepted a number of times. Of course I'm still just getting use to the passing in '10'.

I seem to have more trouble with the AI poke checking the puck from behind, while heading up ice...rather than being stood up at the blue line. In all honesty, I'd say entering the offensive zone in NHL '10' seems to me, no more difficult than past games. Maybe the aggression slider can help with this. If not...I really don't think this will spoil the game for me. Loving it otherwise.