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NHL 2K10 Patch Mention

04:54 PM - October 15, 2009 by Shadow71

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to quickly mention the NHL team here at Visual Concepts is currently working on a title update for NHL 2K10 to address some specific issues with the game, as well as ones reported here on the forums. Upon its release we will also be sure to post a list of all the changes made for the patch.

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# 61 savoie2006 @ 10/30/09 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kerowack


	I waited for the roster with Tavares and now I'm in December in my franchise. I can't imagine waiting for the patch. I'd return the game!

Why? Why not just play other games until the patch is released? Patience is a virtue many lack. These things take a little time, especially if you want them done right.

# 62 savoie2006 @ 11/01/09 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by daflyboys


	I could see mentioning something about a week ahead of time, but not two. Yes, everyone wants it done right, but nobody wants a dry hump for 2 weeks.

So by that logic, there is no need to release info about a game any sooner than a day or two before it's released. I mean why sit, "dry humping" over a game for months.

# 63 savoie2006 @ 11/02/09 03:50 PM

Well, you should know Dafly that 2K isn't going to release a list of "what's going to be fixed" before they fix it. I'm sure however they wanted people to know that they are working on a patch so they don't abandon the game prematurely(which most probably already have).

# 64 savoie2006 @ 11/03/09 04:39 AM

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	but it is time to start incorporating what we hockey fans like and that is eas gameplay.

No, If I wanted to play EA Hockey, I would, and I do. I rather enjoy the fact that each have a different style and feel to their gameplay. The two best things VC can do for their hockey game is smooth out the controls and the animations. If they can do this for or even before 2K11, they will be well on their way. The goalies and making the default settings more realistic would be the next two major improvements needed. It kind of sucks spending so much time tweaking sliders. I can't believe I just said that

# 65 savoie2006 @ 11/03/09 11:43 AM

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	the player movement is terrible and not very responsive and how many have you tried to shoot the puck in front of the goalie and it don't happen. that happens alot to me the player has to do some kind of iso move before he will shoot.

I believe this is because 2K made so that players actually have to be in reasonable position to shoot the puck. They can't just contort their body any way as in EA and pull off the shot. It's actually something I'm rather glad to see and something that bothers me with EA's shooting the puck. It generally doesn't matter which way you are facing, if you have control of the player you want to shoot, he will shoot the puck.

# 66 original6 @ 11/03/09 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by savoie2006


	I believe this is because 2K made so that players actually have to be in reasonable position to shoot the puck. They can't just contort their body any way as in EA and pull off the shot. It's actually something I'm rather glad to see and something that bothers me with EA's shooting the puck. It generally doesn't matter which way you are facing, if you have control of the player you want to shoot, he will shoot the puck.

I totally agree on this. However, I think there are a number of situations where the puck and the puck carrier should be separated after a hit and because of the current puck "magnetism", that doesn't happen. As a result, you get times where a player gets pinballed around and you have no control over them for a few seconds, which can be frustrating and just looks and feels odd in general. I've tried bumping up the hitting effectiveness, but that doesn't seem to affect the puck loosness. Imo, the lack of puck retention adjustability is something sorely missing from 2k10.

# 67 plaidchuck @ 11/03/09 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	I partly agree with this, smoothing out controls and animations would definately be huge. But fundementally, the game in its current state is flat out broken. Until they get both goaltenders and defensive minded players actually playing at an NHL level, no matter the sliders, for all it does well the game isn't very good in the grand scheme of things. More loose pucks wouldn't hurt either.

Both games have their achilees' heel defensively that are equally damning.. in 2K the Dmen back up too much and get out of position with the missed stick check, and in NHL10 the defenders still can't defend cross crease and they will randomly leave their position to chase the puck carrier leaving an entire side of the net undefended.

The 2k10 goalies are actually ok animation-wise, what kills them right now is the constant diving poke-check, failure to play angles correctly, and the sliding out of position on saves. Seems like this could be patchable since the animations are pretty solid.

# 68 jhordwell @ 11/04/09 03:40 PM

"For the patch we are doing something really cool with stick sweeps, in relation to stick collision, which should reduce the amount of lame trips, while also reducing the amount of successful sweeps through players' legs."

Looks like that's one of the things the patch is going to improve/fix. It was mentioned on the 2khockey.net forums.

# 69 plaidchuck @ 11/04/09 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jhordwell


	"For the patch we are doing something really cool with stick sweeps, in relation to stick collision, which should reduce the amount of lame trips, while also reducing the amount of successful sweeps through players' legs." Looks like that's one of the things the patch is going to improve/fix. It was mentioned on the 2khockey.net forums.

LOL all the other problems in the game and THAT is what they are addressing?

# 70 jhordwell @ 11/04/09 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by plaidchuck


	LOL all the other problems in the game and THAT is what they are addressing?

Should be LOL'ing at yourself for not reading correctly.

Why do you assume that is the only thing the patch is addressing? My post did say 'one of' and the quoted comment is from a discussion revolving around stick sweeps and poke checks. It's not from some official statement about everything the patch is changing.

# 71 original6 @ 11/04/09 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by plaidchuck


	LOL all the other problems in the game and THAT is what they are addressing?

That's just a part of what they will be addressing, not the ONLY thing. More info is supposed to be released later this week, so keep your whitie tighties on.

# 72 sharks @ 11/04/09 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jhordwell


	Should be LOL'ing at yourself for not reading correctly. Why do you assume that is the only thing the patch is addressing? My post did say 'one of' and the quoted comment is from a discussion revolving around stick sweeps and poke checks. It's not from some official statement about everything the patch is changing.

Why thank you.

I am happy to know they are fixing something about the stick sweeping though. I still wish we could move while skating backwards, without having to let go of the left joystick for a split second.

# 73 phillyfan23 @ 11/05/09 09:40 AM

come on 2k. I know you can't compete with EA's support team, but at the very least TELL us what you're going to fix. It's been a week plus since they told us "a few more days till all the patch details".

the patch will probably come out december-january but throw us a bone.

# 74 BIG CAROLINA @ 11/05/09 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by phillyfan23


	come on 2k. I know you can't compete with EA's support team, but at the very least TELL us what you're going to fix. It's been a week plus since they told us "a few more days till all the patch details". the patch will probably come out december-january but throw us a bone.

I agree. I have no problem waiting on a patch, we should all be used to waiting for a patch by now. But at least let us know what is going to be fixed so that I can decided if i want to wait for the patch.

Trade in vale is under $15 at Gamecrooks right now.

# 75 sharks @ 11/05/09 10:51 AM

More news that there will be news.

http://2ksports.com/forums/showthrea...239704&page=18

# 76 phillyfan23 @ 11/05/09 12:46 PM

^^^

at least ronnie2k said the patch is concentrated on gameplay. Let's just hope the super passive defensemen A.I is fixed. If that's taken care of, all the rest will be icing on the cake.

# 77 Shadow71 @ 11/05/09 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyfan23


	the patch will probably come out december-january but throw us a bone.

I have a feeling that it's likely to come out before December/January.

We have plans to release the list of fixes along with the release of the patch, we have to make sure that the items we are claiming to fix are indeed fixed. Releasing the list ahead of time could cause issues if certain changes have to be reverted or we make more changes, in turn forcing us to continually release revised lists.

# 78 sharks @ 11/05/09 03:35 PM

If the patch comes out that late then I will hardly have time get through a few seasons of my franchise.

I hope Shadow is right. I can't wait until January for the patch. By that time if it is not released I will trade the game in.

# 79 plaidchuck @ 11/05/09 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jhordwell


	Should be LOL'ing at yourself for not reading correctly. Why do you assume that is the only thing the patch is addressing? My post did say 'one of' and the quoted comment is from a discussion revolving around stick sweeps and poke checks. It's not from some official statement about everything the patch is changing.

Well duhh I realize that wouldn't be the only thing that they address but I do find it odd that the first piece of information about the patch was posted in some random thread over at 2khockey.net.

But believe me, if it means they have fixed all of the other stuff AND are gonna do minor stuff like the sweep stick collision, then by all means, may they take all the time that they need.

# 80 savoie2006 @ 11/06/09 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by phillyfan23


	^^^ at least ronnie2k said the patch is concentrated on gameplay. Let's just hope the super passive defensemen A.I is fixed. If that's taken care of, all the rest will be icing on the cake.

In case you didn't notice the gameplay comment was based on NBA 2K, not NHL.

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