NHL 15 News Post

NHL 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

07:03 AM - September 4, 2014 by CupCrazyManiac

NHL 15 is available now for EA Access subscribers. The game will be limited to 6 hours of gameplay.

Based off of early feedback, there is no player edit mode, create a player is in. Play a few games and let us know what you think.

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# 81 rocket82 @ 09/04/14 11:19 AM

can't find NHL15 early access on PSN (Canada)????

# 82 jake19ny @ 09/04/14 11:19 AM

reading through these impressions I have come to one conclusion. I honestly don't think (as much as we bash them) that EA intends to put out a crappy product. I'm thinking that the game has peaked as far as what they can do game play wise so all they could do is improve the visuals which they did greatly. They improve the look while stripping away many game modes and things like player edit and custom music so moving forward they can slowly bring those things back in with minor tweaks and sell it as a new feature giving us clowns a reason to buy the next version. I mean lets face Madden peaked years ago the gameplay changes very little and they have the same generic player faces in most guys for over 6 years now. They change a kicking meter here and button press there, bring back on old feature while taking away one here and there, update the rosters (poorly) and sell it as a new game. I think we have reached that point with the NHL series. Thanks for the sad but useful info guys.

# 83 rocket82 @ 09/04/14 11:21 AM

...PS3!?!?!?

# 84 Christian9 @ 09/04/14 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jake19ny


	reading through these impressions I have come to one conclusion. I honestly don't think (as much as we bash them) that EA intends to put out a crappy product. I'm thinking that the game has peaked as far as what they can do game play wise so all they could do is improve the visuals which they did greatly. They improve the look while stripping away many game modes and things like player edit and custom music so moving forward they can slowly bring those things back in with minor tweaks and sell it as a new feature giving us clowns a reason to buy the next version. I mean lets face Madden peaked years ago the gameplay changes very little and they have the same generic player faces in most guys for over 6 years now. They change a kicking meter here and button press there, bring back on old feature while taking away one here and there, update the rosters (poorly) and sell it as a new game. I think we have reached that point with the NHL series. Thanks for the sad but useful info guys.

I wouldn't necessarily disagree, BUT, the lack of player editing is probably worse than all of the other missing modes/issues!!

# 85 rocket82 @ 09/04/14 11:22 AM

can somebody help, plz??? Quick please....can't wait anymore!!!! THX

# 86 bigwill33 @ 09/04/14 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormyhog


	Can you jostle in front of the net using the right stick?

No, the player tie-up (which was just holding with how it was implemented) and suction is gone. It is better this way, but there needs to be a way to gain the positioning and battle for that space without being stuck together unrealistically. Boxing out and tying up a stick is a big part of hockey and this game has never got that right.

# 87 sweetjones @ 09/04/14 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jake19ny


	reading through these impressions I have come to one conclusion. I honestly don't think (as much as we bash them) that EA intends to put out a crappy product. I'm thinking that the game has peaked as far as what they can do game play wise so all they could do is improve the visuals which they did greatly. They improve the look while stripping away many game modes and things like player edit and custom music so moving forward they can slowly bring those things back in with minor tweaks and sell it as a new feature giving us clowns a reason to buy the next version. I mean lets face Madden peaked years ago the gameplay changes very little and they have the same generic player faces in most guys for over 6 years now. They change a kicking meter here and button press there, bring back on old feature while taking away one here and there, update the rosters (poorly) and sell it as a new game. I think we have reached that point with the NHL series. Thanks for the sad but useful info guys.

I think there's more they can improve on, such as collison detection. I think it's a matter of if it's possble. I remember a while ago Redshirt mentioned along the lines that one year during testing they programmed the gameplay to where sticks collided with players and other objects and to them it would not have been a fun experience to casual players. I believe there's a lot of room for improvements but as I mentioned before, I dont think they know how to do it yet, e.g. AI inprovements.

# 88 AngelPingu @ 09/04/14 11:31 AM

Could someone post the ratings and potentials of the players, or at least the important ones? I'd be very thankful, as my league on PS3 is waiting for the ratings to be leaked before picking the teams.

# 89 metal_james @ 09/04/14 11:36 AM

2K Sports please bring back your NHL Franchise. Even though EA destroyed 2K in hockey it would be nice to see 2K get back into making a hockey game and seeing what they can come up with next gen. Could you imagine the graphics and game play detail of their NBA series implemented in an NHL series? It would also prevent EA from releasing half a**** NHL games and getting away with it.

# 90 MizzouRah @ 09/04/14 11:40 AM

I've only played one game - Blues vs Hurricanes on AS defaults with 10 min periods, penalties all the way up (it's only 1 click up from default) hardcore mode and although the dynamic cameras are neat, I can't see the point with med and high is too high for my tastes so I'm back to classic. I also use authentic post whistle and puck size with small puck shadow because I'm old... lol...

Had a total of 5 penalties, first one was 1:30 into the game for tripping. I love what I saw, puck physics alone are worth it over 14, it's damn near perfect now. Skating is definitely different this year as I over skated so many times on defense. Game looks beautiful imho and the crowds, ice, players, presentation is just great. Commentary is also a breath of fresh air.

I'm seeing my 4th line used a lot more than any previous version, almost too much maybe, at least in key points in the game (I use auto lines and auto aim).

Goalies seem different and look very natural to me. Hitting is also NOT over the top anymore, I had a few knockdowns, but nothing like 14 where I could knock anyone over with Petro.

I only play BeaGM so I've already preordered and will start my Blues franchise next week when the game releases and another roster update is released.

Shot totals were 36-24 Carolina and that's only because I need to get used to the skating. I lost 4-3 but it was a fun game.

I also saw two injuries on two big hits, one to Carolina and one to Tarasenko of my Blues. Probably the only two really big hits of the game.

Oh and the passing % look way better for both teams.. 77% for Carolina I think and in 14 they were always in the high 80's. The puck seems to redirect all over the place, which is probably why I needed just a small shadow this time around.

# 91 Majingir @ 09/04/14 11:42 AM

^By 5 penalties,do you mean 5 per team,or 5 combined? Cause 5 combined ESPECIALLY on max seems way too low.

Anyone else have anything to report regarding penalties?

# 92 rocket82 @ 09/04/14 11:42 AM

On EA Sports:

The Future of EA SPORTS Season Ticket

Posted August 19th at 5:00pm.

Moving forward, this will be the last year that EA SPORTS Season Ticket is offered. Madden NFL 15, FIFA 15 and NHL 15 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will be the final games to participate in this program.

??????????

**** Ea.....

# 93 boxers @ 09/04/14 11:43 AM

OK, I just wanted to post my quick impressions before playing BAGM and going to class. Flat out, unless you play one of the excluded modes exclusively, you are doing yourself a serious disservice by not playing this game. The on-ice game is top notch.

- commentary is much better than the demo. Emrick gets excited when he should and calls out player names regularly. Ray Ferraro, seems to be on point on the replays.
- pucks seem to bounce around more and I'm seeing more "accidental" goals than in '14
- presentation is awesome. looks like a real game
- arenas look good
- crowd is beautiful and pretty responsive to the action (although somewhat subdued)
- atmosphere is great (proper goals horns, music during stoppages)
- player likenesses are better but still need work
- menus are better and more responsive

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelPingu


	Could someone post the ratings and potentials of the players, or at least the important ones? I'd be very thankful, as my league on PS3 is waiting for the ratings to be leaked before picking the teams.

I can't post the ratings right but will try and take a screenshot later. Here's what I'll say, from cursory overview, the ratings are pretty terrible (as in a lack of seperation between good and bad players). I don't know if that is just aesthetic and the players actually differently than one another but once again my beloved Leafs are very overrated.

Santorelli - 84OVR (Top 9 potential)
Bozak - 87 OVR (Elite potential)
Reimer 85, Bernier 86, most goalies within the 85-90 range.

# 94 canucksss @ 09/04/14 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10


	Everything negative said about this game has absolutely nothing to do with gameplay. Looks like they put out a quality game to start next-gen. There are still plenty of modes that offer tons of value for your dollar.

Like what mode? So far in what I read in this thread, not much improvement in BaGM and YES removing the edit player is STUPID because its part of BaGM especially if you trade someone, you dont want them to carry their previous team's color.

Gameplay? Look at what BigWill's write up (its entirety)....yea sure he's "hardcore" but tell me if that "offer tons of value for your dollar"?

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Originally Posted by bigwill33


	Played one game: Dallas at Pittsburgh (Me). 6 min periods. All Star/Hardcore, default settings except bumped goalie cover puck slider up. -Not a single penalty was called. -They still don't know, or let you assign, who to take the face-offs when it is 4-4. I took the opening face-off of OT with Kunitz while Crosby lined up at LW. They won the face-off and came down and nearly scored. -All of their goals were a result of no help from my backside D covering their man properly. They refuse to get in between of them, the puck, and the net. I often use the strong/puck side man to go and try and poke the puck loose or square up to take away lanes. Or I will bring the lowest forward down, F3, and play the lanes properly, but this does me no good anymore because my CPU is braindead in helping me. -I scored that stupid short side goal that has been in the game for years. The one where you skate with a right handed shot down the right side, off of the right post, the d man cuts off the center of the ice and the goalie should be squared up with you, but if you you flick the stick in like a wrist deke towards the middle of the goal and then pull back and roof it short side the goalie neglects to cover the top corner on the extreme short side. Should never be a goal! Not with the d man taking away any potential from me cutting across and no option to pass across. The goalie should respect that post every single time! Awful!

Thanks bigwill33 for your comments. I guess I'm almost made up mind on this game skipping AGAIN this year. The top two you mentioned really pisses me off....why o why EA? Penalties are part of NHL...I dont want a RW/LW in 4 on 4 to do faceoff. In the demo, I had a game where my D-man did the f/o in a 4-on-4 situation.

WHAT A WAST OF TIME REALLY....hoping EA improved in NG...but they regressed...removing more features/modes instead of improving them.

I am soooooo disappointed in the effort of these guys.....HOPEFULLY THE SALE of 15 WILL BE THEIR LOWEST EVER.....to either greatly improve and really listen to the consumers instead of pushing their idea of NHL down our throats or not produce any more NHL games. It is better not to have this game than giving a total hype and deliver an epic fail kinda product...at least that will not disappoint gamers who loves the game of hockey.

# 95 Gagnon39 @ 09/04/14 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10


	Only the most hardcore fans are upset thus far.

Yep. Pretty much.

The only thing I'll be upset about to be honest is that if we can't edit players that means we can't edit their jersey numbers. And as it seems EA has taken out features that previously existed in the game, I'm now worried that they removed the retired jersey numbers from the game. There's nothing that drives me more nuts than having some schmuck wear #4 on the Bruins or some jabroni wearing #9 on the Red Wings. Worst of all, if we can't change players' numbers as some rookie is wearing #21 or #9 on the Hawks, I'm done.

Call it a small issue if you want, but I am indeed a hardcore player. No doubt about it. If there's any doubt about that check the links in my signature.

# 96 jpollack34 @ 09/04/14 11:44 AM

Is this a joke... No game modes whatsoever... and now (most important of all) they have removed any and all customization options.... The future of gaming is all about customization and user-generated content.. What is going on with EA Sports. They are going in a backwards direction in my opinion.

# 97 MizzouRah @ 09/04/14 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Majingir


	^By 5 penalties,do you mean 5 per team,or 5 combined? Cause 5 combined ESPECIALLY on max seems way too low. Anyone else have anything to report regarding penalties?

Combined.. so they do seem low, but again it's only 1 game.

# 98 s_mkheidze @ 09/04/14 11:51 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CwT-NYSF5Y

apparently...in GM mode, there is scouting, but no drafting....drafting is done automatically by the CPU. How is that for a total kick in the nads?

Come on EA...really? I am not buying this frigging turd. No friggin way.

# 99 adayinthelife @ 09/04/14 11:52 AM

No player edits AND no AHL? Eeeesshhh. I've been giving them the benefit of the doubt thus far as I don't really make use of the excluded modes (though I do feel for those that do), but this is a bit much.

I'm downloading now, but this isn't really the type of news I wanted to see while waiting.

EDIT: ^^ AND no drafting? Holy ****.

# 100 thbends @ 09/04/14 11:52 AM

No Edit players?

One of my favorite EXPECTED abilities.

No AHL play?

Texas Stars fan here so you basically stripped my second favorite team out of the game EA. NOT GOOD.

NO BUY for me. If I do buy it I'll get it used or at a BIG discount later.

I was going to buy the game even though I could not play with friends in an online league but with the news that you can't edit players and there is no AHL play in BeGM I think I might actually pass this year. So disappointed. I was so excited about this game just weeks ago too.

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