NHL 2K10 Hands-On Preview (2KHockey)

[Scottdau]

I just hope they are for the whole season.

[tabulaRasa]

Sounds really good, really really like the new player models and faces, just wish they fixed the goalie pants
BTW, the Ovie player model, face, looked better in that Allstar pic.

Overall the gameplay adjustments sounded really good.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Its a shame the commentary is going to drag the overall presentation down for me, I hope next year they actually make the effort to write a better play by play script and have Hahn and Remenda show a little more passion and less "reading lines" emotion.

That's exactly what went through my mind when I saw those gorgeous arenas. The thought of having to listen to that commentary nullifies the whole presentation high for me. I suppose they can be shut off yet again. Plus doing the same for Madden 10 improved that game's presentation by 500% for me.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

WOW baa, did you just say that? You are hard on the player models if I remember so you must be really impressed.

Still not enough padding IMO in the same way the APF 2K8 players models are too thin -- it's a VC thing I guess. But the graphics are terrific. And like the videos, the players look as if they have weight and substance and aren't merely floating above the ice.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

It would suck, if the intro were only for the playoffs. But after thinking about it, it is OK. You still have the same lighting and that will make each arena look different!

No it's not ok and would really be a waste of making each unique intro. Why have all this presentation and then only see it in the playoffs?

[MizzouRah]

One thing 2k has always had over EA's is the proportion of the players size to the rink size.. it looks perfect.

[original6]

Quote: Originally Posted by RealmK

Its a shame the commentary is going to drag the overall presentation down for me, I hope next year they actually make the effort to write a better play by play script and have Hahn and Remenda show a little more passion and less "reading lines" emotion. Otherwise though I have to give them credit for not only the arena's looking stunning but making an effort to get the lighting of various arenas down. Thats a really nice touch, hope the game plays as decent as it looks.

Wouldn't be an issue for me. I haven't listened to the commentary since 2k6. I go for that "at the game" experience, rather than "watching it on tv" one. To each their own though.

As great as the review sounds and the pics look, I won't be convinced of anything until I play a demo.

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by original6

Wouldn't be an issue for me. I haven't listened to the commentary since 2k6. I go for that "at the game" experience, rather than "watching it on tv" one. To each their own though. As great as the review sounds and the pics look, I won't be convinced of anything until I play a demo.

I agree. Supposedly it will be out Sept. 1st. I will get the NHL Demo today and play that till the 2k one comes out and then decide. I did the same thing last year.