No EASHL, GM Connected, OTP, or Live The Life in NHL 15 on XB1/PS4 (Interview)

[cowboys282]

Quote: Originally Posted by drewst18

^ hopefully that isn't true. If people stand by their word they are going to feel it huge. I am really going to put some trust in this community and others that we will do the right thing and not buy this game. They need to feel this and we need an overhaul of the whole NHL team. They don't know what their customer wants. I hope I don't get banned for this but I am severely disappointed in OS as well. EA has been incredibly quick to ban on their site and I feel as if there is no way for us to rally against this, the OS ban hammer seems to be against what the site is intended for. The devs need to be put down for a decision like this, and obviously EA and while OS has put out some very good article's on the matter their defense of the devs here seems to be standing in EA's corner opposed to the gamer.

EA's banhammer has brought me here so hopefully Operation Sports is objective enough to allow open criticism of EA and their practices. Although I am sure they need to protect EA to an extent to get the kind of access they get from EA.

I hope people do stand by their word and about buying the game. But I have little faith. EA is very smart and knew this decision would anger many. But they also have the data I am sure that assures them enough people will still buy the game.

Think of it this way. If EA thought sales would plummet without EASHL don't we all think EA would have done everything in their power to get it working and include it in the game?

[Sparkles]

Lawlz it's amazing how this game went from day one purchase to wait til next year hahahah. Not even considering to buy. That's ridiculous. EA effed up big time

[statum71]

Quote: Originally Posted by JaFFiTh

I couldn't care less about EASHL, HUT or any online games so I'm good to go! As long as I have my season mode all good!

Don't get too happy. It doesn't sound like our Season Mode is in either. (

[Solarstar11]

Guys, you're looking at a company that has had a very controversial history. Not just EA Sports, the entire company. This is the company that has been voted worst company for like 2-3 years in a row, this may be their next year. EA has been criticized in many ways from SimCity to the EA Sports games. I mean, what else are you going to expect out of a company that has been responsible for all the backlash from fans. This company has so much baggage that it's not funny. If they keep this up, they'll end up losing everything and become a forgotten memory. EA apologizes so many times and never learns their lesson. Every company has an achilles heel. So far for example, Nintendo has the Wii U, EA in this case, has outdated graphics, gameplay problems, unpromising glitches, a number of criticisms by fans and critics, the entire company is a laughing stock. All I know is that EA is pretty much a useless company that is ruining sports. Holy cow, these people don't want to buy NHL 15. But for me, I want to buy it because I don't really play EASHL anyway, I spend most of my time just playing it leisurely, it's the only choice left, hockey's my favorite sport, etc. If you guys really don't want to buy the game, be my guest. It's the best thing to do if you think EA Sports really sucks. There's nothing else to play at this point because EA Sports NHL is the only thing out there in the gaming world today. No more NHL 2k, no more NHL Hitz, no more anything. EA Sports NHL is the last standing company at this point and the only company to resort with. Go ahead and play NHL 2004 with the NHL 04 Rebuilt mod, that will likely give you the better experience if you hate NHL 15. I'm just telling you guys what you dealing with.

[dovuto86]

So you are all saying that you would rather have EASHL added on the PS4/Xbox One in a broken state where it drops every game you try to play or freezes up every 5 seconds. Sony tried to FORCE broken online game modes to the customers in MLB the Show 14 and it is UNPLAYABLE online. Id rather have it not be included than have it included and only get to play 3 mins of the first period every game

[JimmyDeicide]

Hes saying it took so long to get the 12 man physics in there and working properly that there wasnt much time left for everything else.
That is all well and good but as others have said it doesnt look much different.
So unless it feels different and the ai is really good they wont be getting my money on next gen.

BUT.

If they have changed the physics and ai on current gen for the better then its not so bad, just have to play on current gen for another year. Thats not so bad really is it for us EASHLers.
Now saying all that if the demo doesnt nail all of that then they can kiss my arse.
Worst case ill have more time for Fifa Clubs so the bastards are still getting my money i really would like to stick it to them but i cant the clubs mode is just too much fun most of the time.

[Jellobiafra]

Why is this happening?? Connected franchise modes getting dropped!!!! Ultimate team and be a pro get put in. C'mon man! Not getting this game.

[Retropyro]

Quote: Originally Posted by dovuto86

So you are all saying that you would rather have EASHL added on the PS4/Xbox One in a broken state where it drops every game you try to play or freezes up every 5 seconds. Sony tried to FORCE broken online game modes to the customers in MLB the Show 14 and it is UNPLAYABLE online. Id rather have it not be included than have it included and only get to play 3 mins of the first period every game

I'd rather they delay the game a few months and get it right. They stated last year that they were skipping 14 on the XB1/PS4 because they did not want to release a game that wasn't fully featured. Yet, here we are. I'm personally fine with the game being released in the current state with missing modes and accepting their reasons for it, but not when they still want to charge full price. I think many would be more forgiving and understanding if this announcement came out and they then stated the game would retail for $39.99