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RaychelSnr · 11-11-2010, 02:02 PM

Hockey Ultimate Team for NHL 11 was introduced in August before the demo was released, and it received a mixed welcome from puck heads. As gamers awaited news about potential improvements to the existing game modes, the developers announced a new one. It was a mode focusing on collecting hockey cards.

A lot of people were apprehensive, but then the demo came out, and HUT seemed like a good idea after all. (Personally, I was disappointed virtual gum was not included for my avatar.) Maybe the combination of cards with a bit of fantasy, some GM duties and the new awesome gameplay made it all click in the demo. Or maybe it was just the fact that, for once, you could play more than just one period of hockey in the demo thanks to the HUT tournament.

However, now the mode has been around for two months and I'm not quite sure what to think of HUT. I am more into EASHL and OTP because of the human element in those modes, but I used to play a lot of versus games as well. Regardless, apart from those craving for the fan aspect (playing with your favorite team), I think HUT has replaced versus mode in quite a few hockey homes this year.

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OutcastNeedhelp37 · 11-11-2010, 02:56 PM

Theis game mode is to difficult to wins games.

SpHSpH · 11-11-2010, 03:27 PM

The Ultimate Team idea in FIFA has been bad for the regular FIFA game modes.

Be wary of this with NHL.

UT is about more $$$ for EA ... at the expense of quality games for consumers.

jyoung · 11-11-2010, 04:17 PM

I agree that this mode seems to exist primarily as another way for EA to take your space bucks.

That is why they shoe-horned it into Madden last year and NHL this year.

Roscosuper · 11-11-2010, 05:39 PM

I personally don't know why anyone would be interested in a UT mode but, I don't really care either. If people are willing to pay more money, fine, all the better. It should mean a better product. However, for me, I won't be spending any more money until some serious attention is given to BaGM. Some serious attention, none of this "we fixed it up silliness". Ain't falling for that no more.

Joe Koo1 · 11-11-2010, 05:56 PM

I love the mode. You dont have to pay any money to have fun in it. Its almost like an online beagm but they have so many different elements to it like training your players and the chemistry with lines and being able to compete online with your custom team

Joe Koo1 · 11-11-2010, 05:58 PM

and btw to play against a friend go to the UHL online game option and select Find Game the same time your friend does. it takes 2-4 tries at most.

Uncle Stumpy · 11-11-2010, 11:15 PM

I didn't think I'd enjoy the mode when I first heard of it, but nw, when I'm online (which is rare now) I'm playing Ultimate. I love the challenge of beating guys that have obviously spent money on their team. I havent spent a penny, on the mode, and won't. It's taking me a long time to build a highly ranked team, not sure what I'm doing wrong. It doesn't really matter, I win alot more than I lose anyway.

One thing I'd like to see: If you beat a team, you get to steal one of the other guy's players, even if they back out, because I think everyone still considers that a loss.

Would also like to see more commentary/cutscenes specific to HUT

11-11-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Dump 'N Cheese - Ultimate Team Talk Hockey Ultimate Team for NHL 11 was introduced in August before the demo was released, and it received a mixed welcome from puck heads. As gamers awaited news about potential improvements to the existing game modes, the developers announced a new one. It was a mode focusing on collecting hockey cards. A lot of people were apprehensive, but then the demo came out, and HUT seemed like a good idea after all. (Personally, I was disappointed virtual gum was not included for my avatar.) Maybe the combination of cards with a bit of fantasy, some GM duties and the new awesome gameplay made it all click in the demo. Or maybe it was just the fact that, for once, you could play more than just one period of hockey in the demo thanks to the HUT tournament. However, now the mode has been around for two months and I'm not quite sure what to think of HUT. I am more into EASHL and OTP because of the human element in those modes, but I used to play a lot of versus games as well. Regardless, apart from those craving for the fan aspect (playing with your favorite team), I think HUT has replaced versus mode in quite a few hockey homes this year. Read More - Dump 'N Cheese - Ultimate Team Talk Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3

11-11-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
Roscosuper Banned OVR: 2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Dump 'N Cheese - Ultimate Team Talk I personally don't know why anyone would be interested in a UT mode but, I don't really care either. If people are willing to pay more money, fine, all the better. It should mean a better product. However, for me, I won't be spending any more money until some serious attention is given to BaGM. Some serious attention, none of this "we fixed it up silliness". Ain't falling for that no more.

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11-11-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
OutcastNeedhelp37 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Jul 2010	Theis game mode is to difficult to wins games.

11-11-2010, 03:27 PM	#3
SpHSpH Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia PA	The Ultimate Team idea in FIFA has been bad for the regular FIFA game modes. Be wary of this with NHL. UT is about more $$$ for EA ... at the expense of quality games for consumers.

11-11-2010, 04:17 PM	#4
jyoung Hall Of Fame OVR: 38 Join Date: Dec 2006 Blog Entries: 49	I agree that this mode seems to exist primarily as another way for EA to take your space bucks. That is why they shoe-horned it into Madden last year and NHL this year.

11-11-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
Joe Koo1 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: May 2010	I love the mode. You dont have to pay any money to have fun in it. Its almost like an online beagm but they have so many different elements to it like training your players and the chemistry with lines and being able to compete online with your custom team

11-11-2010, 05:58 PM	#7
Joe Koo1 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: May 2010	and btw to play against a friend go to the UHL online game option and select Find Game the same time your friend does. it takes 2-4 tries at most.

11-11-2010, 11:15 PM	#8
Uncle Stumpy Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Blog Entries: 3	I didn't think I'd enjoy the mode when I first heard of it, but nw, when I'm online (which is rare now) I'm playing Ultimate. I love the challenge of beating guys that have obviously spent money on their team. I havent spent a penny, on the mode, and won't. It's taking me a long time to build a highly ranked team, not sure what I'm doing wrong. It doesn't really matter, I win alot more than I lose anyway. One thing I'd like to see: If you beat a team, you get to steal one of the other guy's players, even if they back out, because I think everyone still considers that a loss. Would also like to see more commentary/cutscenes specific to HUT