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NHL 09 First Look: GameSpot

02:15 PM - June 6, 2008 by BigH2k6

GameSpot has posted their first look of NHL 09.

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	"As with the Be a Pro mode in FIFA, when you're on the ice in NHL 09's Be a Pro mode, you'll be focused on your player alone, thanks to a third-person camera that will be focused tight (but not too tight) on your created player."

Game: NHL 09Reader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS2 / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes for game: 47 - View All

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# 41 Money99 @ 06/09/08 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Trick_


	i agree with everything except this...so many of my replays i watch my goal wishing i could save them (thats for a total different note though) but lots of times the puck going in was ugly, by that i mean rolling in on its side, being deflected or bounced in off my opponents stick or skate or the goalie knocking it in Marc Andre Fleury style j/k. it may not be perfect but i was really impressed. but then again i hadn't played a hockey game since 02. just my .02 cents

I thought the puck physics in 08 were pretty good, but I also believe that 2K8's puck physics were nearly life like. It bounced around a lot more and made for better goal mouth scrambles.

In 08, there were times it did feel like it was on a rail or that it had too much elasticity to it. But it wasn't like it was horrible.

# 42 mdgoalie37 @ 06/09/08 11:34 AM

I would like ot see the puck physics improved, like the mile high pop-ups off the post and the puck flying out of play off the posts. I think there should be more rebounds and scrambles in the slot. However, having the RS be shoot and hit is an issue sometimes in these situations as you try to check someone instead of get the puck.

I would like to see the passing also addressed - not every team passes and receives passes as well as the Red Wings. Every pass shouldn't be tape to tape and also every pass shouldn't be received in stride.

# 43 savoie2006 @ 06/09/08 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by copecowboy


	once again they continue to add features that have been in other games for years

When did you ever see "Create a Play" and 6 on 6 in a Hockey game?Remember,they didn't remove features just because.They built this game from the ground up for the 360.Sure more could have been added in 07,but it's apparent to me that the developers are trying to do it right and not just throw as much crap in as possible right away.

# 44 Money99 @ 06/09/08 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mdgoalie37


	I would like ot see the puck physics improved, like the mile high pop-ups off the post and the puck flying out of play off the posts. I think there should be more rebounds and scrambles in the slot. However, having the RS be shoot and hit is an issue sometimes in these situations as you try to check someone instead of get the puck. I would like to see the passing also addressed - not every team passes and receives passes as well as the Red Wings. Every pass shouldn't be tape to tape and also every pass shouldn't be received in stride.

BINGO!
This is one of my biggest gripes about 08. It really takes the magic away from great passers like Datsyuk, Crosby and Thornton. What's the sense in having a 99 rated passer if everyone can thread a needle in the game?

# 45 bucs44 @ 06/09/08 03:07 PM

Definitely like to see more puck physics...less tape to tape passes, rolling and bouncing pucks, GOOD passers different then less skilled passers. Also, more player skill differences in puck handling, shooting, dekes and hitting.
09 needs more board play, grinding and physics based hitting.

# 46 Ridgeberg @ 06/09/08 05:12 PM

I read in the press release announcing Dion as the cover athlete that there will be club teams from Russia, Czech Republic and Germany. Hopefully these teams are in addition to the Finnish and Swedish teams from last year.

# 47 Eddie1967 @ 06/09/08 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa_Bonami


	Was there any mention of 'dirty-ing up the gameplay a bit? NHL 08 was too clean. Real NHL hockey has scrumms, garbage in front of the net, sloppy play, fanning on shots, the puck bouncing over sticks and flipping and fluttering. Real hockey has all of this sloppiness in it....so when a perfectly executed play and goal are pulled off, it is much more appreciated There should be more aggressive board play and scraps in the corners, facials and after whistle pushing and shoving in front of the goalie. Any mention of any of this? Also better puck physics like NHL 2K8.....In NHL 2008, the puck seemed to feel magnetically parallel to the ice, it didnt flutter, carom, flip or deflect realistically

I knew there was someone out there who noticed how much nhl 08 was lacking these things that would make it a true simulation. One of the reasons this game never caught on with me. 2k was able to do a lot of what you mentioned above pretty well IMO. Outstanding post!

# 48 savoie2006 @ 06/09/08 11:30 PM

Hey,no one ever said NHL 08 was perfect.In fact if you have read some of the wishlists floating around,you see alot of those very things being asked for for 09.From what I read in the Gamespot First Look and the Producer Blog @EASports,it sounds as though EA is definately taking steps in the right direction.Just because it may not all be in one shot,doesn't make it not so.Truth of the matter is though that this is an NHL 08 forum so I guess you should have expected a difference of opinion regarding this and 2K8.

# 49 Qb @ 06/10/08 02:49 AM

I would lose it if you could invite a friend to play co-op games in your dynasty. It would be like the olds days for me when my old roommate and I ruled the league in NHL2K3-5. I think the first Madden for the 360 had a feature like this called 'Live opponent' or something. Here's hoping...

# 50 Qb @ 06/10/08 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	Bangpow over at Consolesports.net attended the community day and also has a write up as well. http://www.consolesports.net/ Pretty good read including scrums in front of the net

Thanks for the link. I hope when he says that hip-checks are out, he just means the radar lock ones from 08...

# 51 10spro @ 06/10/08 12:31 PM

Does anyone know if there will be a PSP version?

# 52 JimmyDeicide @ 06/10/08 01:21 PM

I dont see the bashing. You guys are the ones turning it into 2k.net. Your defensive about EA's game now its total role reversal.

Comparison within the 2 games is acceptable surely.

# 53 Lubey @ 06/10/08 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sportmats


	I really hope that they have changed the dev-team to this year. The team that has made the game for the last two-three years has stinked big time. For example and the most important thing: They havent taken away the opportunity to make cheese-cheating goals. Thats really bad and terrible.

The dev team making this game is one of my favorites. They listen to fans, and really have a mindset of making the best game possible, and making necessary changes. Every game is going to have cheese. That's pretty unavoidable. 08 is up near the most realistic hockey game I've ever played.

# 54 savoie2006 @ 06/10/08 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sportmats


	I really hope that they have changed the dev-team to this year. The team that has made the game for the last two-three years has stinked big time. For example and the most important thing: They havent taken away the opportunity to make cheese-cheating goals. Thats really bad and terrible.

Uh,no,and besides good luck at ever ridding the world of cheese goals and such.They would have to make the game near impossible to even come close and even then there are too many that spend the first hours they have a game finding these weaknesses.

# 55 Eddie1967 @ 06/10/08 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyDeicide


	I dont see the bashing. You guys are the ones turning it into 2k.net. Your defensive about EA's game now its total role reversal. Comparison within the 2 games is acceptable surely.

Thank You. Imagine someone not liking nhl 2008, unbelievable to some I guess.

# 56 savoie2006 @ 06/10/08 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie1967


	Thank You. Imagine someone not liking nhl 2008, unbelievable to some I guess.

Yes we know you do not like NHL 08 and that's fine and dandy.However,you aren't going to sell any of us on 2K8 either,so why continue to post here?Oh,that's right there is no one posting on the 2K forums.

# 57 catcatch22 @ 06/10/08 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by savoie2006


	Yes we know you do not like NHL 08 and that's fine and dandy.However,you aren't going to sell any of us on 2K8 either,so why continue to post here?Oh,that's right there is no one posting on the 2K forums.

Ouch, lol that was not neccesarry, lol.

# 58 catcatch22 @ 06/10/08 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigH2k6


	New defensive "lift the stick" to stop one-timers. Chance to get a five minute major if you miss "lift the stick" and end up hitting your opponent in the head.

Not being a downer but wasn't this already in the game. The hook button had the same effect in terms of tying up the player. I hope they are not just saying they added something when it is already there and they are just "stating" yeah we added something when they didn't.

# 59 savoie2006 @ 06/10/08 10:43 PM

No,I have a feeling they just moved the hook button and replaced A with lifting the stick.

# 60 Eddie1967 @ 06/10/08 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by savoie2006


	Yes we know you do not like NHL 08 and that's fine and dandy.However,you aren't going to sell any of us on 2K8 either,so why continue to post here?Oh,that's right there is no one posting on the 2K forums.

You have some type of weird obsession with me. Following me around posting after I do, no problem putting you on ignore. lol

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