thesportsbuff Posted August 27, 2011 Report Posted August 27, 2011 I'm counting down the days to it's release. The NHL series seems to be the only one to be providing quality new additions. Aside from updated rosters, Madden and NCAA have virtually done nothing to give people a reason to buy the new games. Honestly, I don't know if EA can be blamed for the lack of improvement for their football games. There's very little they can do to improve the football games. As for the NHL games, they continue to give people reason to buy. I haven't bought a Madden or NCAA game in 3 years. I may buy Madden this year, but I'm leaning to stay w/ Madden 10. Depends on your definition of improvements. Actual gameplay itself hasn't changed too much in Madden since Madden 10 (although it has been improved this year w/ new animations and gang tackles), but other features such as franchise mode, the ultimate team card game, etc etc have been upgraded consistently. Seems like they got gameplay to a point where they focused elsewhere on the different game modes. NHL I almost wish would do the same, because it's gameplay was already great... I gotta say, the demo is impressive, and once again they have found a way to improve it! But I'm kind of more interested in an overhaul to "Be a GM" mode.. it gets bland after a few years, or at least it did in NHL 11 -- and i don't think they made TOO many upgrades to it this year, other than the gametracker/simulation features.. which are cool, but they don't change the corniness of third/fourth line players becoming 85 OVR and demanding 5-6 mil a year. Or computers offering you 4 scrubs for a Stamkos or Crosby, but being insulted when you offer Crosby for two first round picks..
drnkirishone Posted August 27, 2011 Report Posted August 27, 2011 I'm actually interested in playing some be a pro this time instead of just fasttracking thru it to unlock stuff. But I do hope be a GM gets some loven in next years. Thou if the sim engine works good be a GM might be kinda fun from a building/coaching play. Either way I'm excited to get the game and getting the sabres a cup on sept 13th or 14th :beer:
DR HOLLIDAY Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Demo is out. I like the hitting in it so far. Seems a bit more realistic. Poke check seems kinda weak so far. Thats how EA works, last year poke check was to effective and because they have trouble fine tuning things, they will make it to weak, lol.
frisky Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 Like a well-trained animal I will be buying mine on the day it comes out. They've taken my money every since the original.
OverPowerYou Posted August 28, 2011 Report Posted August 28, 2011 I'm too lazy to look it up, when does the game come out?
OverPowerYou Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 I'm playing the NHL12 demo. anyone else download it? so far so good.
SoBo. in DC Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 Havent played since 07. Have they ever customized the goalie masks specific to each goaltender. Always irritated me that miller always had some generic helmet that said sabres on it.
Snowmobiler97 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Posted September 6, 2011 I bought the ea season tix, so i get my nhl 12 friday ;)
drnkirishone Posted September 6, 2011 Report Posted September 6, 2011 Thinking I might cough up the 25 bucks to do that too
IKnowPhysics Posted September 6, 2011 Report Posted September 6, 2011 Havent played since 07. Have they ever customized the goalie masks specific to each goaltender. Always irritated me that miller always had some generic helmet that said sabres on it. Ready for this guru trivia? Miller's helmet was generic in NHL 2007 because EA released/stopped updating the game before the Sabres debuted on the ice with the then-new slug logo jerseys. I believe the new jerseys and branding weren't even included in the game (though you could later mod the PC version). But in any case, EA has been putting custom masks on the goalies since NHL '97 (Vanbiesbrouck cover, first 3D version).
OverPowerYou Posted September 7, 2011 Report Posted September 7, 2011 Anyone know if NHL 12 will have an online GM mode that you can do with other players?
Kristian Posted September 9, 2011 Report Posted September 9, 2011 One week! Really? Was released yesterday here, how come the Europeans get it before you guys this time?
thesportsbuff Posted September 9, 2011 Report Posted September 9, 2011 Anyone know if NHL 12 will have an online GM mode that you can do with other players? I have not heard anything about it so I wouldn't get your hopes up... but that is one feature that is sorely lacking. They can do it with madden, so why not NHL??
OverPowerYou Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 SO. The game has come out. Has anyone bought it/played it? What do you think of it?
BuffaloSoldier2010 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 Its awesome. Sabres are rated as one of the best teams in the league
drnkirishone Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 considering I am still getting disconnected about 2 outta 10 games I rate this game as a fail so far
ubkev Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 Haven't played online yet, and it needs another roster update as the sabres don't have MAG or enroth signed in it, but so far it's great. The hitting and passing are much more realistic.
thesportsbuff Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 considering I am still getting disconnected about 2 outta 10 games I rate this game as a fail so far :unsure: Not sure I'm following you... if you're getting disconnected it's either because your opponent quit, or your internet is messed up. It's not the game's fault lol
drnkirishone Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 when I am disconnected from the EA servers but still able to surf the web, logged into xbox live, and watch a movie on netflix............... I don't think my isp is the problem.
drnkirishone Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 but 2 outta 10 is a improvement over the 7 outta 10 game ratio from tuesday
DR HOLLIDAY Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 :unsure: Not sure I'm following you... if you're getting disconnected it's either because your opponent quit, or your internet is messed up. It's not the game's fault lol EA servers are always terrible when the game first comes out, so yes EA can be part of the problem.
carpandean Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 Picked it up on Friday. Definitely like the game play better than 2011.
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