Abstract: NHL 10 is the newest entry in the well received and successful NHL series of games by EA sports (EA Canada to be exact). It has big shoes to fill as NHL 09 was extremely well received, winning many game of the year and sports game of the year awards. W...
Abstract: After a few years of questionable quality and lagging behind 2k Sports’ NHL series, the folks at EA Sports decided to do a huge revamp with NHL08 which was a big success, and with NHL09 they further established their dominance over competition. On the ...
Abstract: As an annual outing, hockey game fans have come to expect tweaks, fixes and a modest suite of new features with each generation of EA's NHL sports simulators. Though one has to pretend to wonder why EA doesn't just release a single perfect game and the...
Abstract: Since 2007, each new iteration of EA’s NHL series has been a marked improvement over its predecessor. NHL 07 introduced the Skill Stick control scheme, NHL 08 sweetened the deal with far more content, and NHL 09 tightened up gameplay and introduced th...
Abstract: NHL 09 was widely acclaimed as the finest ice hockey game around, despite a glitch that enabled you to cheat. Instead, for NHL 10 there’s a new feature where you can purchase equipment that boosts your player’s attributes via Xbox LIVE Marketplace or t...
Abstract: A couple years ago, EA reclaimed the NHL crown from 2K by delivering a solid hockey experience unmatched by their rivals. Last year, they upped the ante by not only creating the best hockey game, but in my humble opinion, the best sports game of last y...
Abstract: EA heads back to the rink with NHL 10. After last year's absolutely stellar offering, it's hard to imagine they could come up with something better. However, lots of subtlety and care have gone into NHL 10 to make this the superior of the two. That be...
Still an outstanding simulation of hockey, Adds exciting firstperson fighting and realistic grinding along the boards, New toughguy player type lets you rough it up, Hockey Shop adds player customization options and extra achievements.
Just an incremental advancement over NHL 09, Offensive play still needs a little work, Nonetoobright computer GMs and coaches, Laggy online play.
While it isnt as big of a leap forward as last years game, NHL 10 is still one fantastic hockey sim. ...
Abstract: Making an arcade hockey game as superb as NHL 09 created one big problem for EA Sports: sky-high expectations. Last years game was so good that it created an almost impossible act to follow. Good luck trying to top revolutionary improvements made to t...