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NHL 15 |OT| - Feature Lockout Edition
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Delt31
Member
game will sell perfectly fine. Ton of people were at target looking for it. The gameplay is the most important part and thankfully it's fine. For those skipping this just for modes alone (and they really don't play them that much but principle they won' buy) - complete waste of a good experience. For those not buying b/c they removed a mode they only play, I hear you and send my condolences as I would be pissed too.
BigJonsson
Member
Wait, there is no franchise or season mode?!? Maybe I shouldn't open the package =/
It's called GM mode, and in the game. It's what they started calling Franchise mode last year.
BigJonsson
Member
Just so people who have EA Access are aware, if you didn't use up your full 6 hours prior to release, you can still use it now. I didn't get much play time with it, so at least I can get a few hours of vs on with the game out now. Still not buying it until I can snag it used for cheaper.
The_Almighty_Swan
Banned
Down here they were giving away copies of the game yesterday at various locations with Members of the Leafs signing autographs. I think they are expecting this to not do to well which is why they were giving them away.
I would also like to know this, as well. Rammer won't answer because he either doesn't know, or it is not native 1080p.
Zombie James
Banned
How would this even be possible?
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
It looked that way on the demo.
Back of the box on the PS4 version says 1080p. That's the only "proof" I can find. The game looks fine to me though. I played a few games last night and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. No stuttering, no framerate drops during gameplay (only when the NBC logo does it transition, which is really odd to me why that would cause a frame hiccup), no audio issues, but the game did crash (blue error screen) after I finished a Play Now game. I was playing for the "Don't skip any cutscene" trophy and as soon as I got it the game crashed during the cutscene of the players tapping the goalie on the head. I also had it on 10 minute periods, so I wonder if there's a memory leak somewhere as they don't expect people to play 10 minute periods.
Another little omission I found was that you can't change jersey numbers or captaincy for your Play Now rosters. I think you can do it in the Be A GM mode though. But since I don't play that mode, I can't make a simple change to my rosters like making Cleary #17 instead of #71.
Another little omission I found was that you can't change jersey numbers or captaincy for your Play Now rosters. I think you can do it in the Be A GM mode though. But since I don't play that mode, I can't make a simple change to my rosters like making Cleary #17 instead of #71.
KingHenrik30
Member
They do stuff like that every year
KingHenrik30
Member
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Marty Chinn
Member
So far it's just sim to next game, and then play. Pretty uninvolved with the other features of GM mode so far.
The_Almighty_Swan
Banned
Yes but not to the degree they were doing it this year.
bumpkin
Member
Digital Foundry FTW.
I don't think they've done an analysis yet (or if they will).
Thanks man, appreciate it.
IMACOMPUTA
Member
So wait, is there or has there ever been a way to play couch co-op online player locked against other people?
KingHenrik30
Member
Even still, it's not like their giving away thousands of games
You automatically start on an NHL team, and can't be sent back down to the minors. You also can't Sim to the next shift which is huge. You have to watch the game play out from the bench until you get back in. And there's no coach feedback or goals to get during gameplay.
speculawyer
Member
I dunno . . . but EA seems a bit chummy with Microsoft. MS got Titanfall as an exclusive, there is a Madden 15 Bundle, there was a Titanfall Bundle, Peggle 2 was a xbone exclusive, PvZ was Xbone exclusive, EA Access is only on Xbone.
So maybe there is some tilt of EA toward the Xbox?
NexusGamer
Member
Also all of the "real life" stuff from last year (reputations with teammates, press, etc, interviews) are all gone as well. It's as barebones as it can get.
Thanks!
Mihalis0013
Neo Member
Well let's be honest, I'm sure Microsoft deciding that an always online Xbox with no used games had something to do with the, sorry with some of the, publishers' requests. I have little doubt in my mind that Electronic Arts was not only in favor of that approach, but pushing MS for it.
Having said that, until things make an obvious change, I'll be going Xbox One over Playstation 4 for any EA titles. Same way I'll be getting all the Ubisoft stuff on PS4 over XB1. If a publisher is for whatever the reason buddying up with one over the other, I'll just run with it given I'm fortunate enough to have both systems and a CrossFire, Eyefinity gaming PC.
Guess this year is a pass for me then. Haven't played NHL since '12 and really wanted to get a good one this year. :/
Yeah, it'll hurt them next year (if at all).
TheMissingLink
Member
Thursday War
Banned
posted?
http://www.easports.com/nhl/news/2014/nhl-15-game-notes
EA is adding more content to the game with upcoming patches
Playoff Mode
Create a custom offline tournament bracket with up to 16 teams from any of the 12 leagues in the game. Play or simulate each game and track player and team stats throughout the tournament.
Be A Pro - Coach Feedback
Get the coachs feedback while you are on the bench. The coach will give you tips on how to stay on top of your game and grade you on your play.
3 Stars of the Game
At the end of the game, see the three stars and their high level stats. Will apply to every game mode.
Online Team Play
Online multiplayer mode where every player on the ice can be human controlled.
GM Draft
For the first time in the NHL franchise, you will be put on the clock and feel the pressure like real NHL GMs. You will now only have 3 minutes to make a draft pick. If the pressure is too much, you can also call timeouts to extend the amount of time you have to make a draft pick or potentially negotiate a trade. You can make trades at any time during the draft. The CPU will also propose trades to each other and the user throughout the draft.
http://www.easports.com/nhl/news/2014/nhl-15-game-notes
EA is adding more content to the game with upcoming patches
Playoff Mode
Create a custom offline tournament bracket with up to 16 teams from any of the 12 leagues in the game. Play or simulate each game and track player and team stats throughout the tournament.
Be A Pro - Coach Feedback
Get the coachs feedback while you are on the bench. The coach will give you tips on how to stay on top of your game and grade you on your play.
3 Stars of the Game
At the end of the game, see the three stars and their high level stats. Will apply to every game mode.
Online Team Play
Online multiplayer mode where every player on the ice can be human controlled.
GM Draft
For the first time in the NHL franchise, you will be put on the clock and feel the pressure like real NHL GMs. You will now only have 3 minutes to make a draft pick. If the pressure is too much, you can also call timeouts to extend the amount of time you have to make a draft pick or potentially negotiate a trade. You can make trades at any time during the draft. The CPU will also propose trades to each other and the user throughout the draft.
opticalmace
Member
I'll believe it when I see it.
Simon Belmont
Banned
The patch will cost $60 and will be available next September.
opticalmace
Member
:lol
Mike Double U
Banned
So is every players face in the game? Or are we talking about each NHL team's top two lines or do they have more players?
A Serious Man
Member
Pretty much just the popular players. They said they added faces but they certainly haven't gotten to everyone yet. The faces don't animate particularly well either.
It looks like 1-3 players max per team. Everyone else looks like a caveman.
Zombie James
Banned
Sums things up nicely.
Lion Heart
Banned
On the Ps4 store page it says 720P video output ...That would be so laughable if true
speculawyer
Member
Wrong!
Yes there is.
Guys in USA / Canada, did the $25 off GCL card just come inside the case?
I think you can probably exclude Canada with this one. Mine didn't come with one.
Yes, it was a code on an insert in the box. I'm in the US btw.Guys in USA / Canada, did the $25 off GCL card just come inside the case?
Oh damn.. That doesn't bode well for me..
I might order one from the US then, I really want that discount.Thanks heaps!