The NHL 12 Info Thread

[BlueNGold]

NHL 12
Release Date: September 13th, 2011
Platforms: Xbox 360/Playstation 3



Operation Sports Preview (E3 2011)

Updated Operation Sports Preview

New Features & Additions

• Full Contact Physics Engine - "Everything is live." Players can now be hit into the benches, lose their helmets (including goaltenders), break the glass from a shot or check, and more.

• Crash The Crease - Goalies can now be contacted and crashed into, the net can be knocked off it's moorings and players will now battle and tie-up in front of the net with full user control. The size of players battling in front of the net for position now comes into play with smaller players spinning off of their defender and using their quickness, while bigger players will use their size and strength to clear the traffic.

• All-New Dynamic Goalies - Goaltenders will attempt to fight through screens, react to players crashing their crease, attempt all-new desperation saves and can now fight opposing goalies.

• The Winter Classic - The NHL's trademark outdoor event can now be played at Heinz Field with the authentic presentation you see on New Year's Day.

• Revamped Be A Pro - Experience the pursuit of greatness and legendary moments in your playing career, shatter historic records and cement yourself in NHL history. Additionally, the better you play, the more ice time you’ll get where you can simulate to your next shift so you’re always on the ice.

• EA Sports Action Tracker - Inspired by the NHL GameCenter Ice Tracker, the all-new EA Sports Action Tracker simulates action with a shift-by-shift breakdown of stats and key moments leading up to your next shift.

• NHL In Winnipeg - The Atlanta Thrashers' relocation to Winnipeg will be included in NHL 12.

• Anticipation AI - Multiple improvements to the AI will now make opponents and teammates more adept at setting up in-zone, staying onside and generating offense, as well as having offensive forwards leak out early for outlet passes and defensive players anticipating passes being made.

Official EA Blogs

Goaltending

Gameplay

Sim Engine

Be A GM Improvements

Videos

NHL 12 First Look

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The Winter Classic

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NHL 12 Gameplay Improvements (E3 2011)

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Action Tracker & Winter Classic (E3 2011)

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NHL 12 All-New Goalie Features (E3 2011)

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NHL 12 Quick Clip: Size Does Matter

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NHL 12 Quick Clip: 3 Player Collision

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San Jose Sharks Home Intro

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Edmonton Oilers Home Intro

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Full Contact Physics Engine Trailer

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Feel free to post links to news, previews, etc., and I'll edit it into this post.

[Flamesfan102]

uhh FYI, the release date is the 13th in north america....not the 7th

[Qb]

Thanks for stepping up to the plate, BlueNGold.

[HawkeyMediaPlus]

Hi

http://www.ea.com/nhl/blog/great-goalies

[BlueNGold]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flamesfan102

uhh FYI, the release date is the 13th in north america....not the 7th

Thanks. It's fixed now.

Quote: Originally Posted by HawkeyMediaPlus

Hi http://www.ea.com/nhl/blog/great-goalies

Good look. Just added this to the first post.

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Thanks for stepping up to the plate, BlueNGold.

No problem, sir.

Wait, that isn't right.....

[savoie2006]

That blog is very underwhelming, nothing very new and interesting in it.

[Flamesfan102]

Quote: Originally Posted by savoie2006

That blog is very underwhelming, nothing very new and interesting in it.

yeah, i was at least expecting more than one screenshot and or some quick clips showcasing new stuff but nope. guess that's where E3 will shine.

[ComaFaction]

Yes, pretty underwhelming. Though the pic of Bobrovsky getting run over looks awesome.