... but PlayStation 3 owners know that it’s been out on PSN for six days.
Man, I just won’t shut up about 3 on 3 NHL Arcade. Hell, you guys are probably tired of hearing me urge you to buy it, even before I had actually played the damn thing. Well, now I have played it, and my opinion hasn’t really changed all that much. There’s a full Destructoid review coming, though, so all I’ll say is this: at the very least, give the demo a shot (see what I did there?).
Here’s the launch trailer. It showcases the game’s eight power-ups and accompanying voice-overs (“LITTLE GOALIE!”), as well as some of the trick shots that you can pull off. If you don’t smile or laugh at least once while watching this video, then you might not have a soul.
If you’re hungry for more, check out 3 on 3 NHL Arcade on Xbox Live Arcade -- the full version is 800 Microsoft Points (ten bucks). You can view some screenshots here, and there’s more gameplay footage here.
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I did try the demo and I do own NHL 09. I really enjoyed the demo and I might get this just to get a more straightforward hockey game, but that won't be for a while.
I just downloaded the trial and am very pleased. I've been following this game for a while and will purchase it as soon as I hunt down some cheaper ms points...$10 for 6 player online Hockey by none other than EA is a freakin' steal guys
Seriously Samit, i don't think you've mentioned this game enough. If you could possibly make a billboard with lights and sounds telling me about it i think i'll be pretty much set.
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Can't play 6 on 6 online, unless you have the other 2 people on your team on your console.