The National Hockey League may be in poor shape, but EA Sports new hockey video game is looking great. We've got the details as EA Canada unveils NHL 08 for the Hockey Gaming Fans. The revolutionary Skill Stick System evolves in NHL® 08 and delivers an unparalleled level of control. An all-new deking system enables you to move the puck off your stick, to walk around a defender and give you space in front to challenge the goalie. Enhanced analog speed control and a new skating engine give you the precision and fluidity to play like you would on the ice.
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA Sports
Release Date: 09/11/2007
Rated: Everyone
Console Availability:
PC-DVD
Sony Playstation 2
Sony Playstation 3
Microsoft Xbox 360
Key Features:
The skill stick offers you great times (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2): Shoot, deke and pass your way from the other end of the rink to the other with great attacks. Let your opponent feel the massive body checks or take away the puck with a simple touch of the right analog stick.
Improved AI (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2) New goalie AI helps the goalies to predict one-timer shots and stop attempts at the net with his stick. The CPU players' improved logic makes puck handling and on-the-fly line changes easier.
Make your own game strategy (Xbox 360 and PS3): Choose the team you'd like in the training mode and teach the CPU players what offensive and other patterns you want them to use in which situation. Do you want to feed your defender on the line with a one-timer? Record exact patterns for each player and follow the CPU players executing them in the game.
Renewed skating engine (Xbox 360 and PS3): New speed control, controlled by the analog stick, gives you the opportunity to impact the players skating - slide into the offensive zone or burst by the opponents defender. Totally renewed skating animations and sensitivity make it possible to keep the pace or make sharp turns instantly.
The communication: The communication in multiplayer mode is directly from real hockey - ask for an assist by tapping the ice with the stick.
Also includes the AHL (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2): Choose your favourite out of 29 American Hockey League teams and battle to win the Calder Cup. Also playable is our great SM-liiga and the international teams.
New 30 practice drills:
Key Features for Xbox 360 and PS3:
Skill stick moments: The Skill Stick gave you the power to deke the goalie in NHL 07, now you can own the 1-on-1 matchup and undress opposing defenseman with complete control Use your stick to push the puck into space and walk around your defender. Once you`re all alone in front, improved stick handling and shooting accuracy will give you the toolset to beat your goaltender for that decisive goal.
On the fly AI: Dynamic AI adjusts to your every move both on offense and defense, promising to challenge even the most skilled hockey players. The intelligent CPU scouts your tendencies like a coach and makes the necessary adjustments to shut down your money plays, forcing you to adjust your style of play.
Create custom plays: Take any team into practice mode and train them to run custom rush and in-zone plays in game. Do you want your team to run cycle plays down low? Or feed the point for a one-timer? Record the exact movements of each player in practice mode and watch as your team`s AI executes them in gameplay.
All-new skating engine:New analog speed control of the left stick gives you the variance you need to glide into the zone with control or get a burst of speed to step up on a defender. With new skating animations and responsiveness, you have the control to perform crossovers to maintain speed or carve tight turns for an immediate change in direction.
Develop AHL players29 AHL teams: The top developmental league for the NHL are exclusively featured and fully playable. Develop your talent with their minor affiliate until you are ready to call them up for the show. Be the GM and manage your team from the ground up while staying under the salary cap.
Goalie mode: Take on the hardest job in sports and seize control of your goaltender with a new 3rd person camera. Stack the pads, butterfly and make glove saves with your entire team depending on you.
Authentic presentation: From player likeness, to the signature jersey tucks and sock preferences each athlete is rendered with a meticulous attention to detail to create a truly authentic on-ice experience.
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