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RaychelSnr · 09-13-2011, 05:33 PM

Caley Roark checks in today with his impressions of the NHL 12 'Be a GM' and 'Be a Pro' modes. Find out what he thinks about both as we march to our final NHL 12 Review coming to you soon!

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druez · 09-13-2011, 09:12 PM

Be a pro mode is great. The full 20 minute periods and sim to your shift are very well done. Top notch.

njd.aitken · 09-13-2011, 09:53 PM

What do you mean by "play in the Memorial Cup (WHL)"?

The Memorial Cup is the championship for all 3 Leagues combined.

CPRoark · 09-13-2011, 10:12 PM

Yeah, not sure how the WHL got in there.

savoie2006 · 09-13-2011, 10:38 PM

I will NOT buy this game if there is still sim engine issues.If generally playoff contenders are missing the playoffs and such then I might as go buy NHL 11 again.

CujoMatty · 09-13-2011, 10:52 PM

I'm a little surprised that there was no mention of the improved AI in be a pro. The CPU doesn't just pass the puck back and forth like crazy maniacs anymore and just generally plays much smarter and more realistic. I'm getting much more enjoyment from be a pro this year just because of this.

Dazraz · 09-14-2011, 04:04 AM

GM Mode would be more fun if it had a multiplayer option. Battling out with friends would be good but as a single player mode it tires fast. I tend to play single seasons only as at least this is multiplayer even if it has little depth to the mode.

IHadAlexisTexas · 09-14-2011, 11:08 AM

I find the full periods and realistic shifts to be an annoyance. Between loading and ice time, you're in for 35 minutes a game as a first line/top pair guy. It was a clever feint by EA to make the unlockable boosts take longer, pushing people towards purchasing them, and labeling it as improvement.

09-13-2011, 05:33 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	NHL 12 Reviewer: Career/Dynasty Impressions Caley Roark checks in today with his impressions of the NHL 12 'Be a GM' and 'Be a Pro' modes. Find out what he thinks about both as we march to our final NHL 12 Review coming to you soon! Read More - NHL 12 Reviewer: Career/Dynasty Impressions Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3

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09-13-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
druez Rk OVR: 13 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 85 Blog Entries: 9	Be a pro mode is great. The full 20 minute periods and sim to your shift are very well done. Top notch.

09-13-2011, 09:53 PM	#3
njd.aitken Rookie OVR: 22 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rockwood, ON Blog Entries: 7	What do you mean by "play in the Memorial Cup (WHL)"? The Memorial Cup is the championship for all 3 Leagues combined.

09-13-2011, 10:12 PM	#4
CPRoark Staff Writer OVR: 12 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 19	Yeah, not sure how the WHL got in there.

09-13-2011, 10:38 PM	#5
savoie2006 R.I.P 2KHockey 2000-2011 OVR: 29 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,659	I will NOT buy this game if there is still sim engine issues.If generally playoff contenders are missing the playoffs and such then I might as go buy NHL 11 again.

09-13-2011, 10:52 PM	#6
CujoMatty Member of Rush Nation OVR: 4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5,446 Blog Entries: 2	I'm a little surprised that there was no mention of the improved AI in be a pro. The CPU doesn't just pass the puck back and forth like crazy maniacs anymore and just generally plays much smarter and more realistic. I'm getting much more enjoyment from be a pro this year just because of this.

09-14-2011, 04:04 AM	#7
Dazraz Pro OVR: 33 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Blog Entries: 49	GM Mode would be more fun if it had a multiplayer option. Battling out with friends would be good but as a single player mode it tires fast. I tend to play single seasons only as at least this is multiplayer even if it has little depth to the mode.

09-14-2011, 11:08 AM	#8
IHadAlexisTexas Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2010	I find the full periods and realistic shifts to be an annoyance. Between loading and ice time, you're in for 35 minutes a game as a first line/top pair guy. It was a clever feint by EA to make the unlockable boosts take longer, pushing people towards purchasing them, and labeling it as improvement.