OT: Official Video Game Thread (Part 3)

[The Head Crusher]

Open for the launch of NHL 14 and last one reached 1000.

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[sepHF]

NHL 14 today, GTA 5 in a week... I'm going to be spending a lot of time with my Xbox over the next few months.

 

[Everlasting]

GTA
Battlefield 4
Arma 3
Fifa 14

Too much too handle.

 

[RipsADrive]

NHL 14 is about what you expect. Not a ton of changes from last year but still an improvement. Graphically the game looks almost exactly the same besides the player's faces looking a lot better IMO. I enjoy the gameplay a lot more from last year's iteration so far. Shots feel a lot more dangerous and the stick check is a lot less effective. Hitting also feels a lot more reliable and rewarding this time around.

If you're looking for a big change from last year's game I'd recommend skipping 14 but overall I think it's a worthwhile buy.

(Scored a hattrick with Perron in the Oilers first game against Winnipeg. Hopefully the same comes true in real life.)

 

[Everlasting]

NHL 14 is about what you expect. Not a ton of changes from last year but still an improvement. Graphically the game looks almost exactly the same besides the player's faces looking a lot better IMO. I enjoy the gameplay a lot more from last year's iteration so far. Shots feel a lot more dangerous and the stick check is a lot less effective. Hitting also feels a lot more reliable and rewarding this time around.

If you're looking for a big change from last year's game I'd recommend skipping 14 but overall I think it's a worthwhile buy.

(Scored a hattrick with Perron in the Oilers first game against Winnipeg. Hopefully the same comes true in real life.)

Even if you compare it to NHL 12 its not a big change.

 

[RipsADrive]

Even if you compare it to NHL 12 its not a big change.

Yup.

I broke my rule with these games since I usually buy only one every two years. They release them at the perfect time right when I'm absolutely dying for hockey to start.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

GTA V and Fifa14 this month is too much...I'll be sitting in front of my TV way too often

 

[sepHF]

Even if you compare it to NHL 12 its not a big change.

after playing 13 I can't stand 12... the skating engine is completely different.

 

[Yeah15]

Yeah, this is gonna be the first time since '99 that I'm not going to be buying NHL, just don't see the point in buying a game that I'll be bored of in a day. I'll have to start spreading it out for two years to try and regain some interest, it's done the trick with Madden

 

[MikeModano9]

First time I won't be getting NHL since nhl92 for sega haha with GTA coming out and me barely even touching nhl13 I think it's time to step away from the series. Probably buy nhl15 for next gen though.

 

[McDNicks17]

I'm looking forward to GTA V.

I've been putting countless hours into MLB2k13 and, although it's not getting boring yet, I could use a new game.

 

[The Head Crusher]

Just opened my starter pack to HUT and pulled Boyd Gordon, Denis Grebeshkov and Cam Fowler.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Out of curiosity.

Would people prefer a subscription based NHL game? or do you prefer purchasing a new copy of this game every year?


Just always wondered if that business model would be a more appropriate way to dole out newer content, update the graphics, update the stats, and generally update the game as you play, rather than wait each year.

 

[40oz]

Taylor Hall: default captain.


edit: Yeah not too much different with this one... Love the new style fighting though, and I really like how fights come about from on-ice events (big hits, late hits, shooting the puck after the whistle, etc)

 

[87Oiler]

Just opened my starter pack to HUT and pulled Boyd Gordon, Denis Grebeshkov and Cam Fowler.

I opened my starter pack and got Gordon, Grebeshkov, and Luca Sbisa... Strange. Haha

 

[McAsuno]

Anybody know how to edit attributes and looks on your live character. My guy's still 48 overall and I can't find the attributes section anywhere.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Yeah, this is gonna be the first time since '99 that I'm not going to be buying NHL, just don't see the point in buying a game that I'll be bored of in a day. I'll have to start spreading it out for two years to try and regain some interest, it's done the trick with Madden

ya thats what I do with Madden

I find the tweaks just aren't enough to justify buying a 60 dollar game...it's basically "roster updates" with minor changes

 

[The Head Crusher]

I opened my starter pack and got Gordon, Grebeshkov, and Luca Sbisa... Strange. Haha

I think Gordon and Grebeshkov are ones you get autoatically if you select your favorite team as Edmonton. I was playing against another Oilers team that had Gordon, Grebeshkov, and Cory Conacher

 

[Toydarian]

Anybody know how to edit attributes and looks on your live character. My guy's still 48 overall and I can't find the attributes section anywhere.

Do you mean your EASHL player?

 

[McAsuno]

Do you mean your EASHL player?

I believe so.

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

I don't mind spending $60 a year on the game. It is well worth it IMO. Kills some time. That's $5 a month.

Have had every game since '92 where Messier is on the Oilers.

 

[Oscar Acosta]

I think Gordon and Grebeshkov are ones you get autoatically if you select your favorite team as Edmonton. I was playing against another Oilers team that had Gordon, Grebeshkov, and Cory Conacher

Yeah I got Gordon, Grebeshkov and Joensuu (who is a beast, hitting, fighting and scoring).

 

[SK13]

I only played it for an hour or so, but I like 14 a lot more than 12. I think there are pretty significant changes, at least compared to the usual change I see (I buy every two years).

 

[Moose Coleman]

I gave up on the NHL series when they stopped letting you customize the controls. Has that changed in 14 or do they still stick you with presets?

 

[Toydarian]

I believe so.

If you go into EASHL (located in "Online"), in the menu, select "My Pro" then "Edit Attributes."