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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.








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GrayFox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 16:07
GrayFox
I'm also pretty pumped for this one. Sounds like it could be a lot of fun.

Also, BIG HEAD MODE! Hockey played by guys with giant noggins is always more interesting/awesome.
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 17:01
Vitamin Awesome
I've always wanted an NHL arcade sports title to come out ever since NBA Jam was the big thing.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 17:05
Darren Nakamura
Wasn't Wayne Gretsky 3D Hockey an arcade-style hockey game? I remember playing that when the N64 first came out...
JamnOnTheOne's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 17:09
JamnOnTheOne
There are two NBA Jam style hockey game series I'm aware of:

Wayne Gretkzy 3D hockey..."HE's A WALL!!!"
NHL Hitz.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 17:11
Samit Sarkar
@Dexter345 & JamnOnTheOne: Yeah, I don't know what the hell they're talking about. I remember Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey very fondly, and I've also played Hitz.
gr8wang's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 17:15
gr8wang
wow, no one remembers NHL Open Ice? It was made by the same company as NBA Jam...came out shortly after Jam. I never dumped asmany quarters into an arcade game as that one.
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 18:13
Vitamin Awesome
My apologies, I was talking out my ass. While Hitz Existed to me, I didn't feel the series was that great. I had all but forgotten about Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey and NHL Open Ice, but even then, that's 12 years without a worthy successor (to me, anyways). On that note, I'm hoping NHL Arcade turns out to be a shining example of Arcade Sports at its finest.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 18:42
CelicaCrazed
If this game is anything like NHL Hitz, I'm sorry in advanced for the domination I'll have over you all online. Hitz is one of two games that I have no equal in wuhahaha.

San Fran Rush 2049 is the other :D
Usedtabe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 18:58
Usedtabe
@Celica: Well, if it is anything like Wayne Gretzky 3d hockey, I will murder you all. My first game for the N64, and the only game I have NEVER been beaten in. I've only played 200 people, but still.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 20:02
fetusmilk
man i miss big head modes! games just arnt what they used to be. i cant wait for this.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 20:50
smurfee mcgee
I love Hitz, so hopefully I'll love this game, too.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 22:02
Brian Szabelski
I might have to look into this silliness.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 22:35
Noah
I'm pretty pumped for this game. It looks like a lot of fun, and a $10 hockey game sounds a lot easier to talk my friends into buying than something like NHL 09.

After 2008, I'm really starting to love XBLA
norm9's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2009 23:25
norm9
THis might be alot of fun. Arcade style hockey will probably help me score a bit more than the usual 0-1, 4-1 I get in sims.
Brilliam's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2009 10:16
Brilliam
I miss NHL Open Ice! I might play this.
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