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Sure, technically this is a hockey game. But really, they admit in the trailer: the first thing they want you to know about is the all new fighting engine. Sure, there's other things, like hitting a hockey puck, checking people, and the like, but in the end, it all comes down to taking off the skates and cuttin' a b*tch.

But I guess that isn't allowed in "traditional" hockey.

NHL 10 has a new physics engine for bashing up against the boards, allowing for players to get all tangled up, and an intimidation factor: the more you hound someone, the worse their performance will be. So EA Canada is focusing on making the play much more realistic, tweaking things here or there for this rendition of the series.

Personally, I can't wait until they escalate the combat in the game to Gundam fight matches. I can't wait to see Grizzly Gundam make an appearance. Perhaps he does. The only way you can find out is by checking the trailer after the jump.








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CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:17
CelicaCrazed
What the fuck!? They show basically every team but my Leafs hoisting up the Cup!! Pfft well we'll be winning it next year anyways...

I am so pumped for this game! I really hope that they change the camera in BAP mode as it became infuriating for me.
KIDA26's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:26
KIDA26
The Leafs aren't winning sheit.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:34
Samit Sarkar
I just came. Twice.

This is kinda embarrassing at work.
BrazeGoesMoo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:40
BrazeGoesMoo
Can't wait for this game to come out :)

@CelicaCrazed In English, it's "Leaves" :)~
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:42
mix
I'm not a big hockey buff, I own a couple of games, but I must say this looks FUN.

@Celica

Not a 'Nucks fan I take it....lol
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:45
fetusmilk
wow i was wondering how they could top NHL 09. but this is looking awesome. i just hope be the pro is still in it.

man replays are gonna be soooo good. with more checking and fighting physics slow mo boardings are gonna be hard to watch.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 11:47
Samit Sarkar
@BrazeGoesMoo: I assume you're fucking with CelicaCrazed, but just in case...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Maple_Leafs
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 12:26
Char Aznable
I was NOT expecting to see a Gundam reference in here. Bravo, sir.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 12:30
Chris Carter
Haha, Samit has graduated from general grammar Academy and moved onto Sports Etiquette. <3
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 12:53
Chronic Logic
The last hockey game I played that I fought all the time was in Wayne Gretzky's Hockey on the N64, man that was fun.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 13:33
Holyetheline
Usually sports trailers aren't that good... But I liked this one.
Brad Rice's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 13:42
Brad Rice
@Char: It's me. Expect the unexpected. And I bet G Gundam was the last one you'd expect out of all the Gundams, right?
SolarMx6's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 13:55
SolarMx6
@BrazeGoesMoo "Leaves"????????? bahahahahahahaha. In hockey, it's Leafs! bahahahahaha!
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 14:01
Toneman
Burning HAT TRICK!!!!!!!!!!!
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/29/2009 14:29
Char Aznable
Well, the last Gundam reference I'd expect would be that awful live action/CGI one, but this was unexpected nonetheless.
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