NHL 15 Video, Screenshots & Blog Featuring the Superstar Skill Stick

[DoubleDizzle]

if you really want to show EA that they need to get better defensive AI or neutral zone pressure, or a complete overhaul, DON'T BUY THE GAME! hit them in the pocketbooks.

but, i can almost guarantee that all of us will buy the game, like we do every year, and they'll continue to dish out a mediocre game because they have no competition.

i'm a fan of the mediocre game, personally. i enjoy it every year and don't get caught up in the drama of 'FIX THIS EA, it's not sim' garbage. it's really the only game i play from Sept-Mar, then i trade it in before the trade-in value drops. the $30 it costs me to play it for 6-7 months is totally worth it - $5/mth! i don't know if there's anything i'm paying $5/mth for that could cause me as much frustration as it seems to for you guys.

[DoubleDizzle]

redshirt_EA said it - a guy reviewing the game on a financial website is going to have way more influence on the game than any hardcore gamer posting in the OS forums. hit them in the pocketbooks to really make an impact.

[SwinginAs12]

On a different note, Marchy's face looks spot on at 49 seconds. Good to see he finally has an authentic face.

[PensDynasty87]

I for one get plenty of enjoyed hours out of the NHL series games. I like most people have issues with the game, esp 14 but I'm not one to ridicule ea's product year in and year out. Instead of being negative I just play the damn thing and try to adjust things as I can. After all it is only a video game and the only hockey game at that. Yes neutral zone ai needs fixed, hell there's a lot of things that need fixed but unless one of us gets a job with ea or they finally start listening to people, it's just gonna be the same game for atleast a couple years, with new features as they say. But as I said I'm still gonna get enjoyment out of 15 and prob 16. Will boycotting the game work, maybe but it's not gonna stop the casual gamer from buying the game.

[Russo]

It's 2014. It's unacceptable to say "this is the first instalment in the next-fen series" to defend EA for a poor game. The video I posted plays like NHL last gen with a makeover. Am I really going to notice the concession stand guy or face paint on a fans face? No, worry about what's on the ice between the boards. Same with Madden, all these peripherals features to give an authentic NFL experience. The actual gameplay mechanics suck and are outdated.

The problem with the NHL series is that EA has the wrong staff pitching ideas for this game whether its lack of budget or creativity, they're being lazy. I don't care about all the hours and work they put in...the end result looks dull and they need to change their thinking hats. I mean, their NHL 15 trailer has ridiculous looking hits especially the one with Kadri warping around the defenseman looking like a rag roll and the skating still looks lame (still gliding on ice)

Look where FIFA is today. FIFA 14 is a spectacular game. A solid foundation to improve on where NHL 07 engine got old, and fast (like by NHL 10...)

[canucksss]

Quote: Originally Posted by DoubleDizzle

if you really want to show EA that they need to get better defensive AI or neutral zone pressure, or a complete overhaul, DON'T BUY THE GAME! hit them in the pocketbooks. but, i can almost guarantee that all of us will buy the game, like we do every year, and they'll continue to dish out a mediocre game because they have no competition.

Very True except that second paragraph. I did not buy last year... and I dont regret it after reading all the comments both from both sides. If ever there's not much improvement in AI's defense or modes that I like to play, I will buy this game...only around March or April where there's second hand game. Also, by that time, people here already have the right Roster and Slider working. Since usually, it takes 3-4 months after the release where EA will address the issues of their game.

[JimmyDeicide]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpectralThundr

Footage of 2 dude bros, locked on pro, default sliders of an alpha build 5+ months from being finished and gold. Let's judge how the game is going to play without slider tweaks and without even finished being made. GREAT IDEA!

Which is how 95% of people play the game and why we get the same rehashed **** every year with bigger hits more fights bigger dekes because thats what the NHL is like, all fighting and big hits and people knocking the crap out of each other between whistles.

[SpectralThundr]

Quote: Originally Posted by JimmyDeicide

Which is how 95% of people play the game and why we get the same rehashed **** every year with bigger hits more fights bigger dekes because thats what the NHL is like, all fighting and big hits and people knocking the crap out of each other between whistles.

If you're playing online only against the masses of casuals are you surprised that's how they play? My experience with NHL since 07 has been the opposite but I play offline with sim sliders and play as realistically sim as a video game will allow.