NHL 13

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:27 am

I got the EA SPORTS season ticket so I can play the game early. Will my saves transfer over when I get my actual game next week?

TCrouch · Post by **TCrouch** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:29 am

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:38 pm

TCrouch wrote:Yes.

Thanks.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:32 pm

Just an hour and a half now!

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:35 pm

I really have the itch to get the season ticket.

Must resist...

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:41 pm

I think of it this way..... it's $25 to "rent" at least 4 or 5 sports games over the year and see if I want to buy any of them.....

Plus you do get some bonuses, like the discounts on the Tiger courses I used......

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:30 pm

Gangrel wrote:I think of it this way..... it's $25 to "rent" at least 4 or 5 sports games over the year and see if I want to buy any of them.....

Plus you do get some bonuses, like the discounts on the Tiger courses I used......

Was going to post this same thing. It's worth it if you plan on getting any of the EASports games.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:56 pm

It's sad that I'm on the EA downloader right now waiting for the countdown to hit.

At least i'm not the only nerd, Diablo is on too. (yes, i'm throwing you under the bus!)

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:07 pm

As much money as I waste throughout the year, the EA sports season ticket is one thing that I consider money well spent. Gonna be playing NHL 13 here in a few!!!

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:30 pm

Half an hour in, 33% done. Server probably getting hammered. Hopefully it will be done in another hour or so, after i get home from my exciting Friday night at Canadian Tire!

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:33 pm

Gangrel wrote:It's sad that I'm on the EA downloader right now waiting for the countdown to hit.

At least i'm not the only nerd, Diablo is on too. (yes, i'm throwing you under the bus!)

You weren't alone brother

. I had to leave right away (working a HS football game) but it will be downloaded by the time I get home.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:34 pm

7.4 GB download on the PS3....that's insane. Madden was only 3.0 and change.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:50 pm

"We are just moments away from St. Louis Blues hockey"

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:52 pm

ha, i got you beat at 68%! Proving the Oilers are 25% better!

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:56 pm

Storming here in St. Charles MO. Gonna head to Moes Southwestern grill for some chow and then I'm going to put NHL 13 thru the ringer the rest of the night! I'm gonna make little Claude Giroux bleed tonight!

ddtrane · Post by **ddtrane** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:32 pm

Where do you find the active download screen? I can't find it anywhere.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:37 pm

ddtrane wrote:Where do you find the active download screen? I can't find it anywhere.

For xbox hit the big button on the controller and scroll on the way to the left!

ddtrane · Post by **ddtrane** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:40 pm

tjung0831 wrote:
ddtrane wrote:Where do you find the active download screen? I can't find it anywhere.
For xbox hit the big button on the controller and scroll on the way to the left!

Thank you kind sir. I'm only at 43%, this is gonna take a Minute or two.

TCrouch · Post by **TCrouch** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:43 pm

Just finished. Took a little longer than I expected, so the servers must be getting hit.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:13 pm

sportdan30 wrote:7.4 GB download on the PS3....that's insane. Madden was only 3.0 and change.

That's weird. I could swear Madden clocked in at 7.4 GB as well on the 360 on SP. Right now NHL on the 360 is showing as 5.89 GB.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:56 pm

First game ended up a 2-0 loss to the Senators. I adjusted the game settings to my liking but the skating is definitely going to take some time to get used to. Could be a long night!

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:15 pm

1st goal on NHL13 ....Anthony Bardaro of the Prince Albert Raiders! I love using the junior teams!

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:06 pm

3 games in and I'm 0-3....it's hard to create plays or getting shots off in the slot. You have to work for every inch of ice in this game when you cross the blue line. Your reaction time to be creative and make a play is limited. I haven't messed with any of my team playing styles so maybe that's playing a part in my lack of creativty. Great game though....there is no doubt that this continues to be the best game EA has to offer.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:20 pm

Just got in. First game is fired up!

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:37 pm

I'm 1-1 so far. First game as always, the Oilers versus the Flames. Got shut out 1-0 by Kipper. Yes, the skating will take a while to get used to!!! Couldn't really generate anything. I did notice that my smaller forwards (which is most of them on the Oil) got pushed off the puck a lot! So that was good to see. Have to rely on speed, as it should be.

I'm horrible with the manual passing though. At the very least, on defaults, the AI only has about a 75% rate, and i hit 50 in my first game

Second game I beat the Leafs with the hometown Sens. Greening with two goals, one on the PP from a scramble, and the second on a nice snipe storming down the wing. I really noticed the third line of the Sens pushing around the Leafs with their size and speed. I think I spent the first two minutes of the game in the Leafs zone!

so far in the two games, I've had 4 total penalties. Not bad, but i'll keep my eye and see if it doesn't increase.

So far I'm liking the game a lot. Time for a snack (gotta keep up the fat!) and then probably some more games, maybe try GM mode and see if there's any new bells and whistles....

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