NHL 12 Trailer - Legends Teaser (This is the "Big" Announcement)

[kerosene31]

This is why you don't get hyped up about hype.

[adayinthelife]

Quote: Originally Posted by derektown

Lets just say that they had the Montreal Canadians centennial team 2 years running as if they are the only original six team with Stanley Cups. How about sharing the love EA Sports just don't mail it in new dialog on the play by play.

Yes, and I don't know about everyone else, but I played all of 1 game with said team. I just can't see how it would be any different with any other "legends" team.

[Vikes1]

Quote: Originally Posted by adayinthelife

Yes, and I don't know about everyone else, but I played all of 1 game with said team. I just can't see how it would be any different with any other "legends" team.

Yep...pretty much the same thing for me too.

Something I suppose my son and I will play around with a few times, and that's about it.

[Tide311]

The only thing "Big" about the announcement is that it is a letdown. I play about 95% BeaGM, and I hope they vamp that up. I don't see why there isn't an online dynasty in 2011 yet.

[Therion7]

Just another thing that will pass by a lot of the dedicated fans of realistic, contemporary hockey. You know, the guys who are interested in an accurate playable representation of the state of the NHL in 2011-12.

Legends, Ultimate teams, it just doesn't register for me. Nice, but won't give it more than a quick glance. These are gimmicks IMO.

Top notch AI, better in-game presentation, scores and highlights from around the league, more team intros, accurate modern and legacy jerseys and center ice would be my priority.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tide311

The only thing "Big" about the announcement is that it is a letdown. I play about 95% BeaGM, and I hope they vamp that up. I don't see why there isn't an online dynasty in 2011 yet.

I'm not sure myself. I'm mostly offline too, but I would be all over this mode if it was available.
EA knows how to implement this, but they purposely hold back features so they have something new to hype ever year.
It's smart business, but online Dynasty's are something that should be automatic in every sports game nowadays. It's a no-brainer and EA should have their hands slapped for not making this available by now.

Quote: Originally Posted by Therion7

Just another thing that will pass by a lot of the dedicated fans of realistic, contemporary hockey. You know, the guys who are interested in an accurate playable representation of the state of the NHL in 2011-12. Legends, Ultimate teams, it just doesn't register for me. Nice, but won't give it more than a quick glance. These are gimmicks IMO. Top notch AI, better in-game presentation, scores and highlights from around the league, more team intros, accurate modern and legacy jerseys and center ice would be my priority.

YES, YES, YES!
Especially scores and highlights from around the league - this needs to be done for NHL13.
No more excuses EA (or other sports companies as well).
I adored watching intermission highlights in NHL94. And neither myself, or my buddies cared that it was the next shot on net that wins.
It's 2011 for crying out loud. Why isn't this in the game already?

[Azamien]

They made a huge mistake with the "it will change the way you play the game" bit in the hype. It led many of us to believe it would be something big involving actual gameplay. In reality, it won't change the way most of us play the game at all.

Landing Gretzky is a big deal, but not what nearly in the way they had hinted at. Thus, an outcry of disappointment.

[boilermakernet08]

Quote: Originally Posted by Azamien

They made a huge mistake with the "it will change the way you play the game" bit in the hype. It led many of us to believe it would be something big involving actual gameplay. In reality, it won't change the way most of us play the game at all.

Oh, it will definitely change the way I play the game. If the gameplay isn't fixed and Be a GM still has major flaws, it will ensure I DON'T play the game at all. If they spent time on this Legends thing and left out the issues that needed to be addressed I will be disappointed.