GameSpot writes: "Over the past few years, EA Sports has done an excellent job innovating its NHL series, and NHL 12 is expected to be no different. This year, the guys at EA Canada are introducing what they call their "hat trick of gameplay innovations," and we had the chance to see all three aspects in action".
Dan Reintjes of 3GEM writes: '...to commemorate the opening night of the NHL, this is MY Top 10 list of the greatest hockey video games of ALL TIME.'
Aaron plays NHL 12 and talks about Tomb Raider’s “failure”, the evil that is Quick-Time Events, his new HD capture box, and what it’s been like to associate with Chris Jones and the gang at Big Finish Games.
Every month on Xbox Live, games and add-ons are permanently reduced to a much cheaper price. Last month, we had a lot of reduced content, this month, we don’t see quite as much.
Just Cause 2 is free on PSN+ for anyone thats interested, downloaded it but not got around to playing it yet. Not enough hours in the day!
Best deal on the list imho is Trials HD at 1/3rd off.
Just Cause 2 remains cheaper at retail.
You can get the triple pack of Trials HD, Limbo and Splosion Man for $9.99 at Newegg. All on a single disk!
I love the NHL series, but two things really annoy me (when I play online, which is 95% of the time):
1) Most games end up being a contest of one-timer. That happens because it's still the best way to score. Sure you can shoot from the blue line and expect a deflection, but this isn't happening that often. I wish the improved AI will help for that. For instance the AI-controled player in front of my net (in defense) should be able to intercept the one-timer pass.
2) Glitch goals: ok ok I know they will never get rid of those as some cheeser online will always find a way, but still. For instance, I hate the wrap-around glitch where the goalie just moves stupidly and the player can score five-hole...