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11:50 AM - June 16, 2009 by RaychelSnr

After my initial session with NHL 10, it’s safe to say that the NHL 10 team didn’t do anything crazy to ruin an already amazing gameplay experience. Instead the developers are taking the necessary steps to refine and tweak what’s in place. That refining and tweaking applies to things like goalie and passing controls, additional animations for goalies, additional moves for skaters, modified artificial intelligence and the overall modification of the core engine to create a more realistic hockey simulation. But enough with this overall outlook nonsense, let’s get specific.

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# 41 onlybygrace @ 06/17/09 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	Definately, that was without even mentioning the little things like post whistle scrums (and penalties) new penalties added, enforcers and intimidation etc. I loved 09, I can't see not loving NHL10 even more.

I turned 09 in early...after just one month...

and i plan on pre-ordering NHL 10...the first time I've ever pre-ordered anything...

thats where the hype is for me.

I'm not expecting the perfect game...im not that foolish...but I'm pretty confident in this game.

# 42 boritter @ 06/17/09 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	Which is why I'm still inclined to think they wanted to wait to have more time to devout to presentation, get Thorne and Clement back in the studio and do it right rather than half *** it. I'm glad they adressed more important game play issues like the passing, board play and goalies quite honestly.

They are still early enough in the game reveal process that they could be waiting to talk about presentation.

I know Madden 10 (and it looks like Fifa might be doing the same) talked about gameplay upgrades first because that was the top priority. After talking about gameplay enhancements for a few months Madden revealed the presentation upgrades.

Hopefully NHL 10 does the same.

# 43 statum71 @ 06/17/09 03:56 AM

Unfortunately that answers one of my questions...
still no Intermission Report.

# 44 snakeswithlasers @ 06/17/09 05:56 PM

I wonder what's going to happen with the Be A Pro camera, especially with the new passing system.

I played through all of my (many) seasons of 09 using the BAP camera--not because it was especially functional, but because I liked the experience. However, even in 09 I had problems with passing due to the inability to see wide portions of the ice. I can imagine things will only be tougher now if you can't make "blind" passes to where you assume the D-man is shadowing you.

Not exactly a bad thing to not be able to just shovel the puck behind you--but it served its purpose since you couldn't really see. =)

# 45 Vikes1 @ 06/17/09 10:32 PM

I've always been a gameplay first and foremost type of guy.

And I still am. But I've come to realize just how important truly immersing presentation is. As an example....I'd love to see the Stanley Cup presentation really blown out for NHL '10'. It's not bad in '09' imo...but I'd like to have it be even more special.

I mean, after battling through a 82 game season, plus the playoffs...to me, the Cup presentation should be so impressive ...you can't wait to see it again. Solid gameplay keeps me playing a sports game. But really impressive Championship presentation, is one heck of an incentive too.

# 46 Bolts_26 @ 06/17/09 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes1


	I've always been a gameplay first and foremost type of guy. And I still am. But I've come to realize just how important truly immersing presentation is. As an example....I'd love to see the Stanley Cup presentation really blown out for NHL '10'. It's not bad in '09' imo...but I'd like to have it be even more special. I mean, after battling through a 82 game season, plus the playoffs...to me, the Cup presentation should be so impressive ...you can't wait to see it again. Solid gameplay keeps me playing a sports game. But really impressive Championship presentation, is one heck of an incentive too.

Agreed. Although just a video game, you should get that :Hair-rising" experience wen you win the cup. not just Bill Clemet talking about how he won it twice. The Conn Smyth winner does not even lift the trophy! You should be able to control your BAP whhen he wins the cup.

# 47 Vikes1 @ 06/22/09 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolts_26


	Although just a video game, you should get that :Hair-rising" experience wen you win the cup.

Exactly Bolts.

I guess I look at it like this...

I love playing dynasty mode in NHL. I never sim any games, so dynasty mode is a rather big investment in time. I try to handle my dynasty as realistically as possible, as far as trades, skill level, ect. So a trip to the Finals would be very few and far between.

If one day I ever get to the Finals...you bet, I want a "Hair raising" experience too. Yep, it's just a video game. But I want it to hurt a bit watching the other team raise the Cup, with this great presentation and atmosphere. Or...have this great feeling of satisfaction watching your teams captain hoisted the Cup in victory.

I've always believed the sports game makers almost can't go too overboard with playoff or especially championship games/trophy presentation. Of course I have to get to the darn Finals one of these days.

# 48 Bolts_26 @ 06/22/09 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes1


	Exactly Bolts. I guess I look at it like this... I love playing dynasty mode in NHL. I never sim any games, so dynasty mode is a rather big investment in time. I try to handle my dynasty as realistically as possible, as far as trades, skill level, ect. So a trip to the Finals would be very few and far between. If one day I ever get to the Finals...you bet, I want a "Hair raising" experience too. Yep, it's just a video game. But I want it to hurt a bit watching the other team raise the Cup, with this great presentation and atmosphere. Or...have this great feeling of satisfaction watching your teams captain hoisted the Cup in victory. I've always believed the sports game makers almost can't go too overboard with playoff or especially championship games/trophy presentation. Of course I have to get to the darn Finals one of these days.

You wana know something?

You wrote EXACTLY what I was too lazy to write.

Sure, am I going to cry when the cup presentation is not that great, no.

I play all the games. That is a Minimum of 98 games I need to manually play just to get there. I want it to make me smile.

# 49 soxfan2525 @ 06/22/09 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	Aparently you'll be able to skate around with the cup this year. Not sure if there's anything else added aside from that.

has that been confirmed?

# 50 Bolts_26 @ 06/23/09 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by soxfan2525


	has that been confirmed?

Well in the preview thy did the Cup holding thing with all the captains.so maybe. No confirmation that I have herd..

# 51 soxfan2525 @ 06/23/09 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolts_26


	Well in the preview thy did the Cup holding thing with all the captains.so maybe. No confirmation that I have herd..

Ya looked just like the celebrations from 08 09 but hopefully we will have control!

# 52 Vikes1 @ 06/27/09 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolts_26


	I play all the games. That is a Minimum of 98 games I need to manually play just to get there. I want it to make me smile.

Yep...me too, I play all my games.

Just the thought of making it to the Finals, after all those games sounds unreal good. As we mentioned earlier, thats a big investment in time, although enjoyable. I'm not really a very competitive person by nature. But to win/lose in the Finals would be a very cool experience. I know my hands would be sweating.

# 53 wolverine2481 @ 08/11/09 12:20 PM

Loved the post lots of intel. TY. I love this Hockey Game series. Like the idea of fighting for the puck against the boards. Ive always had a hard time understanding the whole forecheck playing.

# 54 Vikes1 @ 08/12/09 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottdau


	I would like to see hats for hat tricks.

That would be great to see.

I've had a few scored against me...and even got a few myself. Because I'm not very good at the game, it was quite a thrill to get the hat trick. But ahh man....it would have been awesome to see the hats come fly'n. That would have really made it special. That would be such a cool add for '10'. I hope we get it.

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