NHL 09 First Look

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  1. DrugMonkeyRX

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    I cant wait to buy this game..so far it sounds awesome. Im just praying the servers dont let us down in Sept.
     
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    darktrc #40, Dangler

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    From what we've experienced, that's a lot to ask. When everyone first bought NHL 08 in the first weeks, the servers didn't even host games at all. I think the most we can ask for before the first update is that at least have SOME online play lol..1 on 1, shootout watever..because at first..NHL 08 had virtually no online play
     
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    If that happens thats gonna really suck. Im hoping this time around they get it right for once.
     
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    tml_rule Go Leafs Go

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    if that's really a pic of be a pro mode.. the camera angle's absolutlly AWSOME !!

    one of many reasons why I AM WILLING TO SKIP SUMMER VACATION AND JUMP RITE ONTO SEPTEMBER 9
     
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    from what they said, they will have the servers in place to fix the faceoff glitch and what not, but only time will tell
     
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    seems so...but i think that arrow is for the create a play...not where you are suppose to be. Only because that picture shows up if u the click the shadowed out create a play video on the 09 site.
     
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    No it's where he's supposed to be.

    Reading the preview while I was bored I remember it said you got XP points on positioning among other things. The arrow is telling Datsyuk he is a centre, Rafalski is going to lose the race in the opposite corner and to get a ass into the slot to pick up his check and stop the impending one timer.
     
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    from http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/880/880820p1.html
     
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    Gerbox 360 Gerbox is so 2009

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    Create a play is in the practice jerseys, both teams here are wearing their traditional garb.
     
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    I hope they are right because u never know with 6 on 6 wat can happen its impossible that everyone will have 100000000000000% connection
     
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    OldTimeHockey Who's the master? Sho-Gun

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    Not very professional if they need to tell you where to go IMO.

    I do recall reading about in be a pro the game telling you where you need to be, so this is most definitely that mode.

    Found it:

    I agree, I like the camera angle cause you can see what is going on around you. In Madden, it was so stinking close to your player, you couldn't see a damn thing.
     
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  13. darktrc

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    Oh i can't wait!
     
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    EA is amazing at keeping the interest level high, I can't wait to see what it is :cool:

    Love it.
     
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    SkatingPenguin Pens 4 Life!

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    Quote:
    Last year's best sports franchise returns in search of another Cup.

    Love it.

    easy there pal....lol

    it should say:

    Last year's best sports franchise fell a little short but returns to win the cup.. lol

    All kidding aside, I have played EA hockey games since I can remember. Every summer I get excited reading this stuff and can't wait for September. This game is gonna be killer!
     
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    I don't hand out the awards :wink:

    just throwing it out there in case anyone overlooked it when reading the IGN hands on :laugh:

     
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    is it Sept. 9th yet?
     
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  18. Mike Cammalleri

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    maybe?
     
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    Yeah, easy there Swiper. Don't wanna see you die from suffocation.
     
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    tml_rule Go Leafs Go

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    "there's an online feature in this year's game that has never been seen in a sports game before." And they left it at that, much to our dismay.

    THE SPECTATOR MODE !!!!!!
     
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