Why NHL 14 Isn't a Next-Gen Title (And Why It Shouldn't Be)

[RaychelSnr]

When I was demoing NHL 14 at E3 this year, I asked some of the producers how they felt about releasing a popular sports franchise on current-gen hardware when the next-gen hardware is right around the corner. I certainly didn't expect them to admit that they were annoyed to not be able to join the next-party, but it was surprising to hear them say how much fun they were having making NHL 14. They felt that it allowed them to focus completely on gameplay balance and game systems before moving onto the new hardware for next year.

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[hf199]

I strongly agree with the presentation re-tooling! The game becomes boring after awhile, seriously. You want some immersion in the game and how about having all the referees on the ice just like they did with Madden. Stick to your moniker, "If it's in the the game, it's in the game".

[Money99]

I'm still not sure why EA took out the 5-man celebration.
I'd love to get an explanation for that.

[Luke466]

"But this extra time should allow EA to really think about how goalies play in different ways and ride momentum during a game."

Oh.My. Goodness. No, please. Just...no

[bwiggy33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Luke466

"But this extra time should allow EA to really think about how goalies play in different ways and ride momentum during a game." Oh.My. Goodness. No, please. Just...no

Why no? Goaltending is an area where this game is absolutely horrific. Yes horrific. No goalie moves by warping across a crease or warping into crazy save animations. Every goalie in this game plays the exact same. If they can put in some signature saves or styles to get goalies playing differently and moving realistically that would be huge for this game.

So I guess I'd like to hear why you wouldn't like that in the game besides saying just no. Besides the AI playing the exact same all the time, goaltending is easily my biggest gripe. It actually goes hand in hand with the AI playing the exact same, because the goaltenders are the same way.

[AllJuicedUp]

I think he was referring to the "momentum" part of the comment.

[drewst18]

Momentum is okay if implemented properly imo, it is a part of sports.

[Hockeynut99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

I'm still not sure why EA took out the 5-man celebration. I'd love to get an explanation for that.

Bingo and it is a huge part too!