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

[SVCbearcat10]

This is kind of funny. If they did not revamp arenas, presentation, or rebuild gameplay, the hate towards the game would be exactly the same. Instead of missing modes, everyone would be crying it's a port and not worth the $60. Just go look at the forums for FIFA, Madden, The Show, etc. Also, I find it funny that when given an answer as to why something was or was not included, many don't believe the answer. There are some just looking for another reason to hate EA (some of it deserved, some of it not).

I think we forget how small budget and how small of a team works on this game. Plus instead of focusing on one game, they have to put full effort into two. All indications from people who have actually played the game says it feels much different (even though everyone who only watches the videos posted says its the same). Also, you have to remember that this is NHL and created by the same studio. There are elements of the gameplay that makes it unique to them and successful (NHL2K went away because consumers decided this game was better, they didn't buy the license like NFL and MLB). There's a core foundation that will never change, so it's unrealistic to someone expect a completely different game.

Would it have been nice to have EASHL at launch? Absolutely. However, OTP will be in this year via a patch. They are forming a committee (with fans of the series to be included) to better EASHL when it comes back next year. For those who say they don't care about the audience, I'm not sure why they would include us if they didn't care. Maybe I'm more reasonable because I mostly play offline, but I do enjoy playing some EASHL to mix it up. The mode will surely be missed, but it looks like they have a great plan in place to take the game to the next level. Like everything else today, we want it all and want it immediately, regardless if it's possible or not.

[lopey986]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moose Factory

I feel like creating a drinking game for every time someone from EA uses the phrase "Built from the ground up"...

are you trying to kill everyone with alcohol poisoning?

[Hunkerdown]

Quote: Originally Posted by eMLBCommish

Simple formula for me: I play EASHL exclusively. Play 6s leagues in both XBox and PlayStation. No EASHL = No $120 spent. Got my closure, and bought The Golf Club to replace it today! Hasta la vista, EA Vancouver! Your ineffectiveness to communicate has cost you my business.

See you on the links if on xbone! Golf club is challenging.

[Hunkerdown]

Perfect example of why all EA sports titles should go on 2 year cycles.

[lopey986]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cletus

NHL 15 will be less than 40 black friday, it has always been in one of those black friday deal things. It was 15 I think on PSN in December as well. If you're really unsure, just wait til Holiday sales, get it as a present. Doesn't cost you anything and if it's terrible, hello gamestop.

check out glyde.com

you'll get quite a bit more for your games than gamestop and you are selling them to other people, not some soulless corporation.

[N51_rob]

I'm more of a casual fan of this game, but I did enjoy EASHL. This news hurts and I probably will be skipping this title for the time being.

[lopey986]

Quote: Originally Posted by SinisterAlex

All in all, I'm relatively happy. Looking forward to the demo based on what Rammer said about the A.I and Doc's commentary being a lot better than shown in the overhead gameplay videos.

Curious to see if we even get a demo since they aren't doing one for Madden.

[Cletus]

Quote: Originally Posted by lopey986

Curious to see if we even get a demo since they aren't doing one for Madden.

We are, it's coming out next tuesday.