NHL 11 Interview with Sean Ramjagsingh (Puck Podcast)

[plaidchuck]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueNGold

No, it's that card collecting-type game from FIFA and Madden. It's actually pretty cool.

so how does it work?

[SinisterAlex]

Wow. I cannot wait for this "addictive" game mode, and the possibility of online Be a GM.... *drools*

[Lubey]

Quote: Originally Posted by plaidchuck

so how does it work?

It's all based on collecting cards. There are bronze, silver, and gold cards. You start off with a 'starter pack' of mostly poor rated players (probably CHL and bad Euro league players). As you play games you get coins. You can spend the coins on bronze, silver, or gold 'packs' which include cards to upgrade your team. There's also a marketplace where you can buy or sell cards in auctions.

There will be a lot of gold cards, but the super super stars will be very rare. Ovechkin and Crosby will be extremely expensive, and you'd be very very lucky to get them in a pack.

That's the jist of it. There's some other details, like chemistry and contracts. It's pretty fun. I've gotten the past 2 versions of the FIFA one.

[SinisterAlex]

I never liked Ultimate Team in Madden or FIFA, so if it's in NHL 11, I'll pass.

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicLegend

I never liked Ultimate Team in Madden or FIFA, so if it's in NHL 11, I'll pass.

I never get into anything other than franchise...but if an online franchise (not simming!!!) came into existence, I'd be game.

It almost sounded like Rammer might have been teasing us there for a second at the 66 minute mark, I believe.

Should be interesting to see.

[ocho cuatro]

I'm really interested to see how much the presentation has changed. Given that they worked with that company that does TV graphics for several sports channels (TSN, Golf channel, etc.), I'm cautiously optimistic. The franchise definitely needed a boost, presentation-wise.

Also, being a Bruins fan, I'm excited to play with Seguin from day 1.

[Tsuki]

madden cards in NHL? sounds pretty weak

[jb1]

I never bothered with Ultimate Team in FIFA so it is very unlikely i'll get into that if it's in NHL11.

Really enjoyed listening to that interview though, some good info and teasers that have me intrigued. Now I'm just waiting for the info about the Franchise mode to leak out as that is where I will spend most of my time with this game.