NHL 12 Video - All-New Goalie Interactions

[nddurst]

Quote: Originally Posted by FBeaule04

Exactly what I saw. At 1:43, the AI D is stuck in the crease with the puck, having no idea what to do. A slight hit and the puck was in. I don't know what to say really. If that wasn't for the fact that it's Winter Classic, would anyone thing that's a new hockey game? I would sure think it's NHL 11 with new tricks. On the first video (2:48), is it me or Ramjagshing tried to glitch goal twice in the video?

On the wraparound goal, BOTH defensemen actually stray away from the puck carrier and head for the circles. WHY!!!????

[BlueNGold]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jattbreed

I'm seriously thinking Littman was doing a better job, Ramjagsingh looks like he's driving this franchise into the ground.

lolwut?

Talk about jumping the gun. You act as if the EA NHL franchise is terrible, which it's far from. Is it perfect? No. But it's still one of the best sports games on the market.

[kerosene31]

They talk about goalie bumping but I never saw one. Instead they add something which only happens once in a blue moon? I was hoping we'd see more realistic goalies instead of brawlers. Maybe program them to cover their posts properly instead of fighting?

[BlueNGold]

Quote: Originally Posted by kerosene31

They talk about goalie bumping but I never saw one. Instead they add something which only happens once in a blue moon? I was hoping we'd see more realistic goalies instead of brawlers. Maybe program them to cover their posts properly instead of fighting?

Crosby bumped the goalie a few times before being called for a penality.

Also, the goalie blog last Wednesday said the goalies cover their posts better.

[RealmK]

Quote: Originally Posted by kerosene31

They talk about goalie bumping but I never saw one. Instead they add something which only happens once in a blue moon? I was hoping we'd see more realistic goalies instead of brawlers. Maybe program them to cover their posts properly instead of fighting?

Watch a Red Wings game you'll see plenty.

[Roscosuper]

It's tough to see but, it did look like player benches were larger. I know they said it was added. It still looks weird though, IMO.

At 1:28 to 1:30, after Chimera receives the puck, he goes around his check and one hands the puck a few strides before his shot. I wouldn't call it a "push puck" animation but it does look new, no?

AI still looks terrible.

1st person fighting. Oh well.

[ComaFaction]

I did notice when Rammer had the puck at the point and held it, the defending Capitals player turned away from the puck and skated away from the point into his own corner...interesting choice.

I know the game has lots of tweaking time...but why would you ever show that off?

[Dalsanto0026]

When are they going to learn that first person fighting sucks. Bring back third person .