NHL Arcade Q&A answers all your questions

February is fast approaching, and I’m excited about that month in gaming not only for Killzone 2, but also for EA Sports’ PSN/XBLA title, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade. It’s been just over a month since the initial reveal, so EA Sports updated the game’s official Web site with a Q&A -- EA Sports Community Manager Alain Quinto interviewed Matt Mahar, producer on NHL Arcade.

We already were aware of a lot of the basic points that the post addresses, but it goes into a good bit of detail on the game’s feature set. For example, the online modes sound pretty robust, with ranked and unranked games available, as well as a Play A Friend mode. Of course, the most impressive aspect of the game’s online features is the previously mentioned full 3-on-3 option, similar to the online play available in NHL 09.

Powerups were also discussed: there are eight of them, and they can be obtained by checking opposing players. There’s information on player types, too, and much more -- check out the full Q&A here.

Personally, I can’t wait for this game. It’s been a long time since there was a truly great arcade sports experience; here’s hoping that 3 on 3 NHL Arcade will be the next one. It’s going to be available for $9.99 (800 MS spacebucks) next month.