Favorite Hockey Video Games

[skinsfan]

Here ya go, skinsfan...

http://digitalsportspage.com/modules.ph ... c&start=20

They're about halfway down the page. They're truly crazy. In a good way.

Thanks for the link,man.

[ddtrane]

5. NHL Rivals - Hope the series makes a comeback.

This my single favorite Hockey game of all time simply for the fact that on XBOX Live you could have a 5 on 5 game going. I preferred the 3 on 3 or 2 on 2 matches in unranked play. If only ESPN 2K5 could have implemented this concept in this years game, it would have gotten my vote.

Some other fantastic games:

1. NHL 98
2. NHL Championship 2000. Just felt right, still play it today.
3. NHL Blitz Pro
4. NHL PowerPlay 96 on the Sega Saturn

[pk500]

DDT:

I agree with you that Rivals was solid. Zeppo shares your love for the multi-multiplayer action on XBL.

Sadly, it's unlikely that MS will revive Rivals anytime soon. I read somewhere recently where MS has laid off its entire sports staff except for the development teams for Amped and Links.

Take care,
PK

[ddtrane]

. NHL Blitz Pro

I meant NHL Hitz Pro

[ddtrane]

DDT:

I agree with you that Rivals was solid. Zeppo shares your love for the multi-multiplayer action on XBL.

Sadly, it's unlikely that MS will revive Rivals anytime soon. I read somewhere recently where MS has laid off its entire sports staff except for the development teams for Amped and Links.

Take care,
PK

Hey pk, did you hear anything about Top Spin?

[pk500]

DDT:

It's gone. MS only kept the development teams for Amped 2 and Links, according to the story I read.

Good riddance with Top Spin. It was the most disappointing sports game of 2003 for me. A trick-shot cheesefest, especially online.

Take care,
PK