NHL 08

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:53 pm

FYI, at the eb I got this at... there were about 6 people standing around waiting for the game to arrive.

There were copies of NHL2K8 for every system, prominently displayed. EB employee said she had not sold a single one, for any system... So EA is doing well making people skip 2K8 for their EA game this year. Hope it's justified!

Create a player is pretty indepth. I don't care much, but my kid is having fun with it.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:58 pm

James_E wrote:My kids has control over it right now. He's doing create-a-player stuff while I do some dishes/cleaning. Probably have to play with him on easy level for a while. I'll crank up difficulty when he's done and let you guys know.

Shouldn't they be washing the dishes instead?

Looking forward to your post.

vader29 · Post by **vader29** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:15 pm

I checked a Gamestop and Wal Mart on the way home from work and no luck.

Thought it was going to be out today for sure but it looks like I have to wait one more day.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:38 pm

EB called me...will be in tomorrow afternoon.

just in time for me to go out of town...

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:53 pm

Yep, mine will be in tomorrow as well.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:48 pm

So, I've read a few PS3 impressions from various sites. Regarding the fps issue, reviewers are saying it is noticeable, however it does not detract from the wonderful gameplay.

I'm a little bit more optimistic right now.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:36 am

Please start posting impressions in a new impressions thread.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:40 am

Any NHL08 sightings yet today (Wed 9/12)?

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:02 pm

JackB1 wrote:Any NHL08 sightings yet today (Wed 9/12)?

Not yet but I did receive the automated call from Gamestop that my copy would be in this afternoon. You're in the Eastern time zone right? You should start seeing this puppy in the stores by now.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:12 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:
JackB1 wrote:Any NHL08 sightings yet today (Wed 9/12)?
Not yet but I did receive the automated call from Gamestop that my copy would be in this afternoon. You're in the Eastern time zone right? You should start seeing this puppy in the stores by now.

i'm heading out in 30... i am hopefully picking mine up.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:15 pm

For Todd and the rest of my St. Louis DSP brothers...

NHL 08 is in at gamestop at Mid Rivers mall in St. Peters MO! Heading out in a few to go get a copy....

TCrouch · Post by **TCrouch** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:30 pm

Mine's at my house, shipped from Ebgames.com. Odd thing is, the site still shows as a 9/12 Pre-release. Yet I got a shipment confirmation and a tracking number yesterday. Weird, but I don't really care whether their site is current or not. I'll be racking up the tripping calls tonight!

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:19 pm

tjung0831 wrote:For Todd and the rest of my St. Louis DSP brothers...

NHL 08 is in at gamestop at Mid Rivers mall in St. Peters MO! Heading out in a few to go get a copy....

Mine is in at the Gamestop in Wentzville!

Thanks for the information though!!! We'll have to hit a bar for a few drinks sometime.. and get Dan's butt out there.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:26 pm

my EB only got 3 more than were pre-ordered ....adn i live in freaking raleigh...home of the "bachelor party kid" (on a side note...only a bunch of hicks from canada would have a bachelor party in freaking minnesota) and wbout 6 miles from the RBC center...

anyway...

game is fun..even the shooting practice is fun.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:33 pm

Just got home with the PS3 version. Not sure if I want to break the seal on the game. The sales rep at EB Games takes the game out of a sleeve and then puts it in the plastic container, and seals it. Now, it's a new game.....huh?

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:37 pm

sportdan30 wrote:Just got home with the PS3 version. Not sure if I want to break the seal on the game. The sales rep at EB Games takes the game out of a sleeve and then puts it in the plastic container, and seals it. Now, it's a new game.....huh?

I would have walked out, but that's just me. I only buy games that are sealed and in the wrapper. Dan my advice is to rent the game first and then decide. I don't think the framerate will be a huge issue but it's better to spend a few bucks on a rental first then decide.

And that would allow you to take back the so-called sealed copy back to EB.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:50 pm

I only see them do that when I'm buying a new game.. that's odd. As long as you have the receipt, play it and if you don't like it "seal" it back up and take it back.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:55 pm

MizzouRah wrote:I only see them do that when I'm buying a new game.. that's odd. As long as you have the receipt, play it and if you don't like it "seal" it back up and take it back.

My EB never does that to me. Maybe because I have friends who work at the store. If anyone ever pulled that on me i'd buy buy games at Walmart, Target, CC or BB.

SoMisss2000 · Post by **SoMisss2000** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:22 pm

Sudz wrote:my EB only got 3 more than were pre-ordered ....adn i live in freaking raleigh...home of the "bachelor party kid" (on a side note...only a bunch of hicks from canada would have a bachelor party in freaking minnesota) and wbout 6 miles from the RBC center...

anyway...

game is fun..even the shooting practice is fun.

yeah, the gamestop I got it at, I purchased the only non-preorder they had.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:26 pm

What part of "Please post impressions in a new thread" are people failing to understand?

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:31 pm

I'm glad your enjoying the game Dan. I'll tell you NHL 08 does more right than it does wrong this year. The fun factor is still there and it easily replaced NHL 07.

My only nitpick I can find and this is only with one game on Pro is that the CPU sometimes holds the puck to long behind their own net when on the power play. I was down 5-3 on 2 penalties and watch the CPU bring the puck behind their own net and used up like 3-5 seconds while waiting to setup. I'm sure that most NHL teams would ratchet up the pressure being to men up on the ice. I must suck bigtime cause i'm down 3-0 to the Rangers late in the 3rd. I'm having a blast and kudos to EA for one great game.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:35 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:What part of "Please post impressions in a new thread" are people failing to understand?

Sorry Scoop! Forgot that thread was there.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:08 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:What part of "Please post impressions in a new thread" are people failing to understand?

i ignore your posts because I don't like shirtless dudes.