News Announced on Twitter

[2K Admin Ron]

http://www.twitter.com/Ronnie2K/

News is on the way this afternoon. Start the hype machine, do some re-tweeting!

[Savoie06]

Better late than never I always say, can't wait.

[navarz12]

Actually getting info today. Good news.

[ChrisSousa]

I'm a little excited for this :)

[bflosabre91]

where can we expect his news to be? your twitter? 2ksports.com? just wondering so i can keep that site open and give it an F5 attack for the rest of the afternoon :D

[macpuck]

Why not make 2K news announcements on 2K's forum? Isn't that one of the reasons why it exists?

[SpectralThundr]

Great news. Lets hope its actual 360/PS3 info and not focused on the Wii or bringing the party back. At any rate looking forward to it, thanks Ron!

[2K Admin Ron]

Why not make 2K news announcements on 2K's forum? Isn't that one of the reasons why it exists?

You guys can all see my twitters. I do it there so I don't have to post it in a bunch of threads and still get asked what is going on. :-)

[FSOTG]

Why on Twitter?

Isn't this forum good enough?

[CASE FILE 24]

Why on Twitter?

Isn't this forum good enough?
lol Thats the thing im trying to figure out, aint that weird

[flamesfan597]

Yes! :) finally

[2K Admin Ron]

It is released: http://www.facebook.com/2KSports

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Cool screen shot of a reenactment of, I'm guessing, the famous Ovie goal against the Coyotes.

According to the 2k twitter ( http://twitter.com/2KSports)we're supposed to guess what the new feature is. Maybe, controlling the puck/player while diving?

[stoney0ne]

That has to be a controlled thing


My first thought was that a new goalie deke was being put in. But there is no way they put in a goalie deke where you throw yourself on the ground

[VeNOM2099]

I've already submitted my response: I think the new feature is total control of the puck (deke, pass, shoot) at ANY time (either standing, on knees or prone).

[ChrisSousa]

So pretty much NHL 2k10 and NHL 10 are having the same feature?lol Maybe

[and1balla110]

euphoria is finally being used in hockey games? or some sort of new physics engine?

[VeNOM2099]

Actually, I changed my mind. After seeing the box art for the 10th anniversary edition, I think the new feature is exactly what's beeing shown: RECREATE FAMOUS MOMENTS FROM THE NHL'S PAST!

It was a great feature in NFL 2K5 where you got to play in 25 of teh NFL's greatest moments ever. IF so, I hope they have the 1990 Stanley Cup Finals game 1 moment where Petr Klima came off the bench for the first time in overtime (they had played 3 periods so far) to score the winning goal!

That would be awesome!

[NYIJK10]

I hope you're right "Recreate moments" would be sick. One example of that that would be perfect is Bobby Nystrom's Cup winner in 1980!

[Savoie06]

I think Venom's right, as might as I hate to admit such a thing.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Vennom, I think you may be on to something.

Imagine playing as Bobby Orr in the 1970 Stanley Cup final and scoring the "flying goal."

[raLe.2k1]

CANT wait for the NBA news also! thanks for the Pic!

[macpuck]

I hope they leave out Steve Smith putting the puck in his own net.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

With a little more time to mull over what new feature the pic may represent let me offer the following thought. While I like, no love, the idea of the recreation of classic moments, ala NFL 2k5, I hope the new screen shot is not one of them. Instead, I hope its a representation of total stick control, a new diving animation, or just something else.

Trying no to be too picky here but he didn't score the goal against the current Coyote goalie (Ilya Bryzgalov) but against Brian Boucher.

I'm not saying the recreation has to be perfect just make sure the basics are right, i.e. if it applies, things like no helmets, wooden sticks, correct numbers on jerseys, etc... I understand that you can't recreate old arenas and use personality likenesses without permission, just bring it back to the way the classic teams were represented in 2k8. NFL 2k5 did a good job with getting the basics correct and I think 2k10, if they are implementing classic scenarios, can as well.

[VeNOM2099]

Trying no to be too picky here but he didn't score the goal against the current Coyote goalie (Ilya Bryzgalov) but against Brian Boucher.

Yep. I can also go further: Ovie was wearing the old Washington White/Blue/Gold Caps jersey with Eagle Logo and he was playing away, not home.

Also, after seeing WWTC's last comment on 2khockey.net, I'm thinking the "new feature" is actually much more obvious. Kinda like Ronnie's last update where he asked people to guess what the "event" was he was hinting at (Las Vegas Mo-Cap shoot). So, again, this time it's something really obvious: SIGNATURE STYLES. Familiar players having familiar moves and animations. Some even that only specific players can do, like Ovie doing his famous "goal" on his back or his "hot stick" celebration.

Okay, now I want my Lamborghini!! :D

[flamesfan597]

Remember the first Ov screen, it had decent graphics. IT LOOKS THE SAME AS 2K9! Not good. But i hate to admit, i think NHL 10 looks great. I dont even like EA. Im being brainwashed.....

[VeNOM2099]

Remember the first Ov screen, it had decent graphics. IT LOOKS THE SAME AS 2K9! Not good. But i hate to admit, i think NHL 10 looks great. I dont even like EA. Im being brainwashed.....

It looks nothing like 2K9... And that's the same ovie model, just on his back. EA's player models look like a cross between the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. They have calves that are twice as big as their heads!!

Wait 'till we get more pictures tomorrow... Actually, more importantly, wait until we get videos of the game in motion. Still pictures tell you nothing about gameplay or graphical fidelity.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

It looks nothing like 2K9... And that's the same ovie model, just on his back. EA's player models look like a cross between the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. They have calves that are twice as big as their heads!!

Not to mention the twigs, I mean sticks, they use to play with.

Wait 'till we get more pictures tomorrow... Actually, more importantly, wait until we get videos of the game in motion. Still pictures tell you nothing about gameplay or graphical fidelity.

Thank you!

The picture is nice and all but we need to see everything in context. Then, couple that with some words on new features, then we can start getting excited.

[FSOTG]

EA's player models look like a cross between the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. They have calves that are twice as big as their heads!!


Where were you when I was saying that and everybody got on my case?:lol:

The pic looks nice, but about the news tomorrow, where will they put it?

Twitter, Facebook, Myspace or any other hip new site or whatever is hot right now.

[Savoie06]

Probably twitter or facebook first. It will end up here soon after though.

[flamesfan597]

It looks nothing like 2K9... And that's the same ovie model, just on his back. EA's player models look like a cross between the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. They have calves that are twice as big as their heads!!

Wait 'till we get more pictures tomorrow... Actually, more importantly, wait until we get videos of the game in motion. Still pictures tell you nothing about gameplay or graphical fidelity.

The colors all look faded. Not bright.

[SpectralThundr]

It looks nothing like 2K9... And that's the same ovie model, just on his back. EA's player models look like a cross between the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. They have calves that are twice as big as their heads!!

Wait 'till we get more pictures tomorrow... Actually, more importantly, wait until we get videos of the game in motion. Still pictures tell you nothing about gameplay or graphical fidelity.

The player models look better, it still has pretty much the same visual style than 2k9 though, really if it weren't for the better player models I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. EA's models have more polygons, and obviously its a matter of opinion but EA's title is a more impressive looking game from a visual standpoint.

[bflosabre91]

The player models look better, it still has pretty much the same visual style than 2k9 though, really if it weren't for the better player models I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. EA's models have more polygons, and obviously its a matter of opinion but EA's title is a more impressive looking game from a visual standpoint.

i hope your talking about 09 to 2k9? and not 10 to one screenshot of 2k10. 2k9 and 09 both looked pretty damn good. EA just has a more polished look to it.

[shonuff32612]

I hope the goalies actually move like they should using the newer goaltending styles. I find the goalies play more of a stand up style which, for one example, is why they stretch one pad out and fall backwards when they get beat deep in their crease. Really, they should drop that pad and push with the other skate towards that particular post. I think the goalies are decent but I would like to see them utilize the newer styles.
Not a great video but I rarely see this type of movement or save in 2k9.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr63-uTbOns

[nmuwildcat]

The colors all look faded. Not bright.
I'd prefer the 2k player models to EA's.

EA's look like a bunch of skating Starting Lineup figurines. Way too much crap reflecting off of things that shouldn't (ie: jerseys, pants, etc).

[SpectralThundr]

i hope your talking about 09 to 2k9? and not 10 to one screenshot of 2k10. 2k9 and 09 both looked pretty damn good. EA just has a more polished look to it.

Both really, though it really is a moot arguement as it comes down to personal preference in visual aesthetics. Not saying either look bad, in fact I like the model improvements in that shot alot, at least players in 2k10 appear to be proportional this year.

[2K Admin Ron]

Another tweet, another screen(?), another teased feature within that screen?

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Another tweet, another screen(?), another teased feature within that screen?

sure would love to see it

[Savoie06]

sure would love to see it
Why not, I Love guessing games!

[Bruins fan 4 life]

according to Ronnie's twitter

Ronnie2KNHL 2K10 Screen #2 to drop at 12 PM PST showing off yet another new feature!

*sigh* PST

looking forward to it

[Savoie06]

OH BOY!! Can't wait!

[SpectralThundr]

Maybe it'll be a screen shot of Sean Avery diving trying to draw a call or taking a cheapshot on someone. Now that'd be realistic!

[2K Admin Ron]

It's in 50 minutes lol.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Maybe it'll be a screen shot of Sean Avery diving trying to draw a call or taking a cheapshot on someone. Now that'd be realistic!

lol

or jumping up and down in front of the goalie

[SpectralThundr]

lol

or jumping up and down in front of the goalie

LOL I actually saw that highlight on the NHL network the other day. I thought Brodeur was going to knock his head off. The guy is such a mockery of sportsmanship, total definition of goon.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

LOL I actually saw that highlight on the NHL network the other day. I thought Brodeur was going to knock his head off. The guy is such a mockery of sportsmanship, total definition of goon.

Yeah, Brodeur refused to shake his hand when the series ended.

Hey maybe that's the new animation, a first person view of a handshake. Ea gives you first-person fighting and 2k gives you first-person handshakes. It'll be one of the new innovative wii-mote moves.:lol:

[Savoie06]

Bruins that's classic. It would be so funny if 2K actually implemented that. Then I would know for sure they weren't taking their hockey seriously.

[SpectralThundr]

Bruins that's classic. It would be so funny if 2K actually implemented that. Then I would know for sure they weren't taking their hockey seriously.

It would sure make it easier in choosing which game to get this year anyway.

[bflosabre91]

heres the shot.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5976_107510351358_6993196358_2276619_7363581_n.jpg

[Bruins fan 4 life]

nice pic

Is it showing a new puck protect (i.e. warding) animation?

[FSOTG]

heres the shot.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5976_107510351358_6993196358_2276619_7363581_n.jpg


Ok, so now we can hold the stick of an opponant, can we get a penality for that? I sure hope so.

[Savoie06]

Uh, can't tell for sure if he's holding his stick, but doesn't look as though the Calgary player is trying for a stick lift. It could also just be one handed dekes have been added or a protect the puck feature. Heck maybe all have been added.

[FSOTG]

Lecavalier has his hand closed on the stick of an opponant, if a ref sees him, he could get a penality, so I hope they add that as well as the possibility of protecting the puck with one hand or one hand stick control or whatever is this feature.

[ChrisSousa]

The picture looks good I'm guessing its a better puck protection system they're implementing in the game which is good.

[Hank19]

Great pic! Can't wait for IGN's info this afternoon!

[Bruins fan 4 life]

The picture looks good I'm guessing its a better puck protection system they're implementing in the game which is good.

Yeah, the more I look at it, it looks as though that's what is.

[lakerjoe33]

enough with the pictures how about telling us some features!!!

[Savoie06]

enough with the pictures how about telling us some features!!!

Well the last two pics were hints at two things added to the game. The first was Stumble shots and this one I believe is puck protect. Tomorrow by 2pm Ron says we'll have a blog regarding new features and such.

[nmuwildcat]

...as well as the possibility of protecting the puck with one hand or one hand stick control or whatever is this feature.

That would be a great addition... hopefully for the Wii that finds it's way to the directional pad on the Wii-mote.


Are these screen grabs from the 360 build, PS3 build, or (I'd be downright shocked) the Wii build? Has that been mentioned yet?

[Savoie06]

Apparently there will also be some info about the game on IGN tonight as well, so you might keep checking there as well.

[flamesfan597]

Looks strange. Calgary's gloves are the wrong color again. Ill be happy if i can change them.

[navarz12]

2k10 is going to be terrible
NHL10!!!!!!!!! 9/15/09

Get a life. 2K8 is still better than anything EA has put out to date that involves gameplay and franchise.
Be a GM sounds good but is proably still single player which equals fail in my books.

[ChrisSousa]

For some reason I'm actually more excited about finding out 2K10's features then NHL 10's features.... I don't know why lol

[Savoie06]

For some reason I'm actually more excited about finding out 2K10's features then NHL 10's features.... I don't know why lol

I'm positively stoked for both games honestly. Yeah, I've griped about 2K, but it seriously looks like VC has put some serious effort into 2K10. Thing is, the info is JUST STARTING!

[navarz12]

It looks like there will be 2 great games this year.Only time will tell.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

I'm positively stoked for both games honestly. Yeah, I've griped about 2K, but it seriously looks like VC has put some serious effort into 2K10. Thing is, the info is JUST STARTING!

I couldn't agree more, Savoie. :clap:

I know not to count my eggs before they hatch, but for the first time in a long time we may actually have two quality products!

[Pure]

The Wii version is going to be great. I will put down The Conduit and spend the next year playing NHL 2K10. Plus there's no EA Wii Hockey for 2K to compete with so they will get a lot of sales from it.

[SuperSaiyerjin]

If we can fix rosters, colors, equipment, (size of equipment and player) and upload them to 2KShare there wont be any things to complain about. It would be awesome.

[Avizzv92]

Would be cool to upload individual edited players for others to download, and tweak players already in the game. Like if someone was to small/heavy ect...

[Bruins fan 4 life]

If we can fix rosters, colors, equipment, (size of equipment and player) and upload them to 2KShare there wont be any things to complain about. It would be awesome.

Oh, don't worry some people, myself included, will always have something to complain about. We'll just have to dig a little deeper, that's all. ;)

[SuperSaiyerjin]

Oh, don't worry some people, myself included, will always have something to complain about. We'll just have to dig a little deeper, that's all. ;)
me too ;) BUT..
does anyone know on wich NHL2K we were able to change the size of players chest, gloves etc? (i guess it was 2K7) i hope this feature is still implemented into the creation zone. i spend most of my time with editing players. :)

THE FIRST PLAYERD I WILL EDIT in 2K10 = OSGOOD :D

[macpuck]

Absolutely. I'm still complaining about the Rick Middleton trade, Mr. Bruins fan 4 life.

[stoney0ne]

2k7 sounds about right

me too ;) BUT..
does anyone know on wich NHL2K we were able to change the size of players chest, gloves etc? (i guess it was 2K7) i hope this feature is still implemented into the creation zone. i spend most of my time with editing players. :)

THE FIRST PLAYERD I WILL EDIT in 2K10 = OSGOOD :D

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Absolutely. I'm still complaining about the Rick Middleton trade, Mr. Bruins fan 4 life.

That was classic, mac.

Middleton turned into one of the top scoring Bruins of all time for a broken down Ken Hodge :lol:

But, being a Boston fan I know all to well the laments of a bad trade.

[macpuck]

Some day I will tell you the REAL story of how/why Nifty was dealt. I was covering the Rangers at the time and I was pretty close to the late John Ferguson, who reluctantly made the trade. Believe me, he didn't want to.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

I always thought it was because Esposito wanted him there.

[flamesfan597]

Nice Warrior pants! I hope goalie pants will be changeable this year.

[macpuck]

Actually, your old friend Derek Sanderson had a lot to do with the Middleton trade ... along with a drunk owner named William Jennings. It's a crazy story ... and you almost got Ron Greschner in the same deal.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Actually, your old friend Derek Sanderson had a lot to do with the Middleton trade ... along with a drunk owner named William Jennings. It's a crazy story ... and you almost got Ron Greschner in the same deal.

Ah, Sanderson to Orr! The pass that led to the most famous photograph in NHL history.

http://bobbyorrhalloffame.com/about_orr_goal_lg.jpg

[macpuck]

Unfortunately, what Derek was allegedly passing to Nifty wasn't vulcanized rubber.

[islesfan12]

I wonder would it be possible to get an idea of the approximate release date of the demo for 2K10? I know based on past years when to roughly expect it, so please do not post this. I was hoping that Ron could give us some insight? Thanks