"For years, 2K's brand of hockey was a step above EA as a true simulation of the sport. But give credit where it is due, EA finally chucked its desire to marry arcade fun with its simulation and got hockey right. NHL 08 has a few nagging flaws -- occasionally suspect team AI, clipping issues, and a lack of ESPN flavor -- but it has nailed the gameplay. And really, isn't it gameplay that matters most?"
8.9 Xbox 360 version
8.6 PS3 version
The NHL games need more mini-games, so you can actually see and control the action, do this and the game might become fun.
Two of the reports are really just opinions, just like this article. Why report someone for having an opinion when your report is nothing but an opinion? That's called being a hypocrite.
Buy low, sell high. It's a well-known phrase in the stock market and it applies equally well to videogame traders. The Goozex Report breaks down which Xbox 360 games are currently dropping in value so that you don't buy high and sell low.
When it comes to hockey on the 360, you have several choices. This article makes recommendations on which hockey game to choose along with a review of NHL 08. This blog is especially useful for gamers who prefer to trade games as opposed to spending cash. When you trade for games, you're not always playing the latest-and-greatest, sometimes you have to settle for last year's game.
oh oh, I can smell something burning
I dont think anyone cares for these comparisons amyore. The 360 version will always get a few marks higher. It's common sense now.
''Now for the bad news PS3 owners. EA once again does you a huge disservice. With its first NHL title on PS3, EA has really dropped the ball visually. While the gameplay and feature set is identical to 360, the framerate is not. And while EA would like to say the PS3 version runs at 30 frames per second, that's questionable. PlayStation editor Greg Miller put it best upon first seeing NHL 08 running on PS3: "It looks like they're playing hockey under a strobe light." You can still play and enjoy NHL 08 on PS3, but don't you deserve a perfect framerate? Shouldn't you demand a better-looking game? Write your Congressman and get EA to pay the PS3 a bit more respect. Nearly a year into its life, the PS3 should have sports games that run smoothly.
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framerate framerate framrate!! Sick of EA!
yeah we knew this was coming
day one purchase for me :D
"and a lack of ESPN flavor "
this is a big seller here in Canada..they should add some CBC flavour (its spelt with a u...)
put some fukin Don Cherry in NHL 09 :)