NHL 08

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:26 pm

vader29 wrote:First EA Sports franchise to feature online leagues:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161773

Fantastic news. Thanks for the link.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:58 pm

vader29 wrote:First EA Sports franchise to feature online leagues:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161773

Awesome news!! A DSP league would be a great time.

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:33 am

Doesn't sound to be the most robust online league setup, but it's a start and I'll take it. With each passing day I look forward to this game more and more.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:15 am

It's probably been a decade or more since I've been able to say this, but it looks like this may be the year that EA finally wins back my hockey gaming dollars (though I'll probably still also buy 2k). The 60 fps has me excited, and it sounds like they're building on a pretty good hockey engine. With the Show and APF covering my football and baseball gaming needs very nicely, it's really a good time to be a sports gamer, IMO...maybe there's really never been a better time, for that matter.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:35 am

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the thread or not but a bud of mine who has been testing NHL 08 confirmed that 5 on 5 online hockey (like Rivals) is in NHL 08.

I am getting very excited for this game. I'm pretty much a casual hockey fan but I love a good hockey video game. When done right it can be the best sports video game experience out there.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:41 am

Diablo25 wrote:I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the thread or not but a bud of mine who has been testing NHL 08 confirmed that 5 on 5 online hockey (like Rivals) is in NHL 08.

That would be great.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:58 am

5 on 5!

awesome.

can't wait!!!

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:05 am

10spro wrote:
Diablo25 wrote:I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the thread or not but a bud of mine who has been testing NHL 08 confirmed that 5 on 5 online hockey (like Rivals) is in NHL 08.
That would be great.

WOW! if this is true... AMAZING. Can't wait!

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:27 am

James_E wrote:
10spro wrote:
Diablo25 wrote:I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the thread or not but a bud of mine who has been testing NHL 08 confirmed that 5 on 5 online hockey (like Rivals) is in NHL 08.
That would be great.
WOW! if this is true... AMAZING. Can't wait!

The only stain would be the lack of player trades in an online league, ( I just have to have the latest rosters guy), but creating up to 32 teams online is mouthwatering stuff.

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:23 pm

Diablo25 wrote:I'm not sure if this has been mentioned in the thread or not but a bud of mine who has been testing NHL 08 confirmed that 5 on 5 online hockey (like Rivals) is in NHL 08.

That would be incredible news. I'll believe it when its confirmed in some of the mainstream press, but wow...

If this *is* true, we need Zeppo in here pronto...

And where the hell is PK?

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:31 pm

GameSeven wrote: That would be incredible news. I'll believe it when its confirmed in some of the mainstream press, but wow...

Exactly. I have no reason to believe he is lying but I want to see it in writing. Here is his quote from another board I frequent...

Gentleman, EA is stepping up the plate with online leagues and playing online in general, those that played nhl rivals know about some 5 on 5 hockey games on Live well it's coming to 08...like I said this is the hockey game to get

Again, take it for what its worth.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:34 pm

GameSeven wrote:And where the hell is PK?

As Sean Penn said as Jeff Spicoli when the pizza was delivered to class in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "Right here, dude."

No plans whatsoever to get a 360 or a PS3. Have fun with NHL 08 on XBL, boys!

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:02 pm

pk500 wrote:No plans whatsoever to get a 360 or a PS3. Have fun with NHL 08 on XBL, boys! Take care, PK

Not even with the price cut coming up tomorrow PK?

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:19 pm

Rivals-style multi would make me moist.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:35 pm

10spro wrote:
pk500 wrote:No plans whatsoever to get a 360 or a PS3. Have fun with NHL 08 on XBL, boys! Take care, PK
Not even with the price cut coming up tomorrow PK?

No.

Pleased as punch with PC gaming. No desire to return to consoles.

Take care,
PK

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:51 pm

**wrong forum**

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:22 pm

pk500 wrote:
10spro wrote:
pk500 wrote:No plans whatsoever to get a 360 or a PS3. Have fun with NHL 08 on XBL, boys! Take care, PK
Not even with the price cut coming up tomorrow PK?
No.

Pleased as punch with PC gaming. No desire to return to consoles.

Take care,
PK

And you don't want to. The 360 has the reliability of a Ford Pinto.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:47 pm

Rodster wrote:And you don't want to. The 360 has the reliability of a Ford Pinto.

Trivia time (and temporary threadjack):

What famous -- or infamous -- and unique American car of the mid-1970s was known by some as "the pregnant Pinto?"

You're on the clock, boys ...

Take care,
PK

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:00 pm

pk500 wrote:What famous -- or infamous -- and unique American car of the mid-1970s was known by some as "the pregnant Pinto?"

I seem to recall an uncle with an AMC Pacer...

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:02 pm

pk500 wrote:What famous -- or infamous -- and unique American car of the mid-1970s was known by some as "the pregnant Pinto?"

Had to cheat, vis-a-vis Google, but is it *this* ?

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:27 pm

I also second the AMC Pacer. I remember the funny commercials on TV regarding that car like trying to fit a 6 foot sub sideways into the back of the car.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:26 am

EZSnappin wrote:
pk500 wrote:What famous -- or infamous -- and unique American car of the mid-1970s was known by some as "the pregnant Pinto?"
I seem to recall an uncle with an AMC Pacer...

DING-DING. Winner! Back to your regularly scheduled program ...

Take care,
PK

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:41 am

BACK TO NHL 08.

Counting down the days.

Sully · Post by **Sully** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:58 pm

Grabbed this from OS:

XBOX 360 - Up to 4 players on one console can play up to 4 players on another console.
PS3 - Up to 6 players on one console can play up to 6 players on another console.

OR another online mode:

Up to 6 different players on 6 different consoles in different locations on the world can play together on the same team against 6 different players on 6 different consoles in different locations on the world playing together on the other team.

And if one of players drops out, the AI will take over for them. You can play any combination of teams (like 1 vs 4, 3 vs 3, 2 vs 5 etc)

Sully · Post by **Sully** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:01 pm

Now the guy is saying it's just 3 vs 3 in team mode.