Hockey fans can rejoice. NHL 09 is coming, and here's some complimentary screenshots to get you excited for all the slugfests on ice; because really, Hockey's all about the fight, not scoring one in the net. Hopefully these screenshots won't get you too excited -- you'll have to abate that burning itch to crosscheck somebody already. You'll have to wait a few months to do that. NHL 09 will hit stores across North America on September 9.
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Posted: Jul 7th 2008 6:38PM Goaliegeek said
YEA BABY! I've been keeping up on 09 features. CUSTOM SOUNDTRACKS! This means you can choose a soundclip/song on your hard drive and when you score, it will play. Fuckin awesome. New defense modes too. Theres a website that has all the NHL teams current and pass goal songs and horns.
Posted: Jul 7th 2008 8:11PM (Unverified) said
Dude, I'm excited about this game too...I was excited about 08, but it had a lot of issues, so I pray 09 delivers. 60fps a great start, lack of crashes will be even better! Custom sound clips will be sweet too, I've hated EATrax since it was introduced.
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Posted: Jul 7th 2008 6:43PM postpwn said
So... 60 frames per second?
Posted: Jul 7th 2008 6:48PM Goaliegeek said
up, EA got the memo. 60FPS locked. I though NHL 08 ran fine, except the close up of the cutscenes slugged
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Posted: Jul 7th 2008 6:48PM IshimaruKenta said
In game shots or you FAIL!
Posted: Jul 7th 2008 6:52PM Goaliegeek said
Also, their going to add a Superstar mode. I guess like madden. Not into it. But you start in the Minors and your either a forward, defense, or goalie. (guess what I'm gonna be lol) and you work your way up to the top and NHL 09 integrates the PS Eye and you get to make your own Upper Deck cards and put them on the EA Sports world site.
Posted: Jul 7th 2008 7:08PM (Unverified) said
Will it get trophy support?
Posted: Jul 7th 2008 7:10PM Goaliegeek said
Knowing EA and PS3. I doubt it. Im sure they will just copy what you need to do for the 360 in Achievements and just use them as Trophies.
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Posted: Jul 7th 2008 7:15PM (Unverified) said
As long as it gets trophies, I'm happy. I mean, doesn't matter if it's a copy of the achievements or not.
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Posted: Jul 7th 2008 7:39PM (Unverified) said
WHAAAT? Not a single Canadian team in the screenshots? For shame!
Posted: Jul 8th 2008 7:44AM (Unverified) said
Hey, give us a break. It's the only thing we have! (You can keep Pamela Lee-Anderson-Rock-Rodman-Durst-and-whomever-else-she-porked)
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Posted: Jul 7th 2008 11:18PM pwnicholson said
Anyone know if they will actually model more than 5-6 players per team this time? I was really disappointed that the 2nd-4th line of every team looked the same (or at least nothing like themselves) in NHL 08.
Posted: Jul 8th 2008 3:02AM Goaliegeek said
lol yea i know. Paul Statsney look nothing like what he does in real life, and hes a first/second liner! I have a feeling they might add more, but lesser known guys wont be, like rookies and minor leaguers
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Posted: Jul 9th 2008 9:45AM Shahryar said
heh.. I haven't owned or really played a hockey game since Gretzky on N64. I just started getting into following hockey though this last season when I randomly decided to go to a Caps game. Now I'm starting to get pretty into it (Doesn't hurt that we got the best player in the league here in DC).
I think I might be checking this out.
I think I might be checking this out.
Posted: Sep 13th 2008 8:49PM (Unverified) said
How do you put the songs on it on ps3( where do you go )
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