NHL 09

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Stig** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:21 pm

Played the demo.

I like the more thoughtful pace of the game.

Might get this... hmmm....

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Jax** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:05 am

Ermm.. i prefer 2K's version.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Stig** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:45 pm

Jaxley wrote:Ermm.. i prefer 2K's version.

The skill stick on this is brilliant. Best sports game ever, no question.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **PurplePenguin** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:41 pm

Im probably going to be picking this one up too the game looks amazing and the last two were fantastic. If anyones up for some games when i pick it up on the PS3 add me.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **marillion Col** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:47 pm

Stig wrote:
Jaxley wrote:Ermm.. i prefer 2K's version.

The skill stick on this is brilliant. Best sports game ever, no question.

I used to like the 2K series, but the last couple of EA NHL games have been superb. I'd even agree with Stig and say the NHL series has become the best sports game, starting with 07, getting even better with 08 and hopefully 09 will be better still.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **PurplePenguin** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:06 pm

Does anyone know whether the PS3 version will have achievements? obviously the 360 version has but if the PS3 version does im going to get it over the 360 version.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **DrPepperMan** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:26 pm

I preferred the 09 demo to 08 the full game. I'll be picking this up as soon as it is released. 07 was brilliant but I think 09 will beat it.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Tom1882** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:58 pm

I've always been meaning to get stuck into the NHL and NFL games, just because it's something different, but I havent got a clue on the rules of either sport other than score more than the other team to win. Is it easy enough to pick up and learn the game without really knowing the sport?

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Stig** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:00 pm

Tom1882 wrote:I've always been meaning to get stuck into the NHL and NFL games, just because it's something different, but I havent got a clue on the rules of either sport other than score more than the other team to win. Is it easy enough to pick up and learn the game without really knowing the sport?

Ice hockey definitely is easy to understand. Like football really.

American football isn't as easy....

PostRe: NHL 09 by **PurplePenguin** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:34 pm

Has the release date for NHL 09 changed from the 12th of September to the 26th of September? i pre-ordered NHL 09 earlier today from Game then just a couple of minutes ago i received an email saying the release date has changed to the 26th...i found this strange considering everywhere else is saying its out on the 12th which is this friday.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Dave** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:36 pm

PurplePenguin wrote:Has the release date for NHL 09 changed from the 12th of September to the 26th of September? i pre-ordered NHL 09 earlier today from Game then just a couple of minutes ago i received an email saying the release date has changed to the 26th...i found this strange considering everywhere else is saying its out on the 12th which is this friday.

I think the PS3 version has been delayed to the 26th. Is that what you ordered?

PostRe: NHL 09 by **PurplePenguin** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:39 pm

Yeah thats right, do you know why? If its definitely just the PS3 version thats been delayed im just going to cancel my order and get it on the 360.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Dave** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:53 pm

No, I'm not sure why. The 360 version is still marked up for Friday on EA's press site and all the retailers, so looks like it's only the PS3 version that's been delayed.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **marillion Col** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:52 pm

PS3 version delayed? For me that's good news as I can't really afford to buy another game this week. I could get it on 360 but for some reason I've fallen out of love with it and am now buying multiformat releases on PS3 - unless there's a big difference in quality between the 2 versions.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Rex Kramer** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:41 pm

They've only delayed the PS3 version so I can't buy it cheap in Morrisons on Friday.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **PatSharpsMullet** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:19 pm

Just changed my order to the 360 version. Been looking forward to this game for ages and I don't really want to have to wait longer to get it.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Steve** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:49 am

Just saw the IGN review, I´ve got a semi. When I get back to England I will pick this up immediately :mrgreen:

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Garth** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:38 pm

9.3/10 from TeamXbox:
http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1562/NHL-09/p1/

9/10 from IGN:
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/908/908072p1.html

PostRe: NHL 09 by **Ropes** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:20 pm

NHL 08 really is ridiculously good and i'd pick up 09 if I wasn't still so into working my way through the dynasty mode in 08. One downside with 08 that is unusual for an EA game is the lack of in-game stats and tv style shenanigans. They could almost get away with more EA scmaltz thrown in but in the rink it's a complete joy to play.

I'll probably end up picking 09 up when it drops to £20, on PS3.

PostRe: NHL 09 by **marillion Col** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:38 pm

PatSharpsMullet wrote:Just changed my order to the 360 version. Been looking forward to this game for ages and I don't really want to have to wait longer to get it.

I was going to get this on PS3 but not sure I can wait. Think I might just get it today on 360.

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