2k10 trailer at Gamespot (link in first post)

[crunchymunchy]

hey just wondering when we will be able to see a glimpse of the trailer for this game

Mod's Edit:

Here is the link to the article and trailer at Gamespot:
Go here: Click Me (http://www.gamespot.com/sports/blogs/sports-blog/909097139/26979990/nhl-2k10-stumble-shots-gold-laces-and-more.html?tag=blog;title;1)

[Avizzv92]

Sometime this afternoon they promised.

[JesusisLord]

Sometime this afternoon they promised.

I think its noon in the West, meaning 3:00 Eastern for us.

[Avizzv92]

Another twitter update said it will be on gamespot!

[flamesfan597]

Cant wait! It will be awesome. Please not a Wii one. 360 or PS3.

[Avizzv92]

Truthfully, I plan on getting the Wii one and I'm hoping it shows some Wii video. But the Wii has been getting a little more attention then the other systems. Let's hope it shows a little bit of everything.

[crunchymunchy]

hey flamesfan597 are you on the EA forums with the same name ? if so thanks for making me a custom cover of miller

[stoney0ne]

the twitter says its on gamespot but i cant find it yet

[Bruins fan 4 life]

That twitter announcement wasn't the best worded. You could read it to mean that it's on Gamespot right now (which I did and couldn't find it) or that it will be there this evening when the NBA article is released on IGN.

[stoney0ne]

ron says it will be out later this evening according to gamespot

[reallyYathink]

lol.. another broken promise, that is why you don't give times.

[Savoie06]

What are talking about, broken promise? He said the trailer would be up today, not when. It will still be posted today, just later in the day then people hoped.

[stoney0ne]

broken promise?


the worlds a messy place.. sometimes things dont happen as quickly as we would like

[Nightbird248]

How can it be a broken promise if 2K already sent the trailer to Gamespot which it seems they have. All we have to do now is wait tell GS decides to upload that on to there website which is in there hands, not 2K's. Where did you see a time posted reallyYathink, all it said was today an that can be from when info was posted tell 11:59pm tonight.

[reallyYathink]

He clearly said this afternoon. you never give a time ar an estimate. just say today.

[b-Dub]

He clearly said this afternoon. you never give a time ar an estimate. just say today.

It's still after noon, right? And remember, whenever he says anything like that, it's usually west coast time. So, usually, anything afternoon pacific time is after 3 east coast time.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

Reallyyathink is correct here. Ronnie's tweet:

But NHL 2K10 trailer is slated for tomorrow afternoon. More news about that tomorrow!

I know this is just a semantics argument but remember afternoon for Ronnie on the west-coast is evening for us on the east-coast. It'll be here soon enough. :thumbsup:

[b-Dub]

It's up. Go here: Click Me (http://www.gamespot.com/sports/blogs/sports-blog/909097139/26979990/nhl-2k10-stumble-shots-gold-laces-and-more.html?tag=blog;title;1)

[Nightbird248]

NHL 2K10 Trailer is up on Gamespot, was sorta hard to spot. Go to the Xbox 360 tab then look in the right hand column of the page.

[reallyYathink]

I with draw my previous statement. But think the stick is huge for him and his yes I know pik eyes look odd.

[b-Dub]

NHL 2K10 Trailer is up on Gamespot, was sorta hard to spot. Go to the Xbox 360 tab then look in the right hand column of the page.

Or follow the link in my post above yours. :D:D

Hope the trailer is good. I can't view it here at work. :( I'll have to wait until I get home.

EDIT: I changed the name of this thread and put the link in the first post. Discuss the trailer (and the article if you want) here.

[Avizzv92]

Interesting trailer, didn't give a whole lot of information. Just a recreation of Ovechkin goal (Personally I don't like the man) but it was a good goal.

"There's still more to learn about NHL 2K10 and, next Friday, I'll be bringing you an exclusive hands-on with all versions of the game, so stay tuned."

Good to hear even more information coming next week!

[SuperSaiyerjin]

PRO:
ARENA
GRAPHICS
2 DIFFRENT GOALIES :D

CONTRA:
PLAYERS DONT 'HOLD' THEIR STICK
GOALIES... idk
PLAYERS GLOVES TOO BIG imo


but.. overview look great. thats the view when u play the game.
skating.. i hope we will see a gameplay video soon. :)

[Nightbird248]

540p HD Trailer: Here (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nhl2k10/video/6214462/nhl-2k10-teaser-trailer?hd=1) :thumbsup:

[2K Admin Ron]

Do me a favor and post a nice comment on the article guys!

[stoney0ne]

i think the info under the trailer is just as satisfying


lots of good nuggets



As you puck fans will recognize, the above trailer features a pretty spot-on recreation of Alexander Ovechkin's ridiculous goal scored against the Phoenix Coyotes back in 2006--a once-in-a-decade shot that seems comprised of equal parts amazing skill, blind luck, and the blessings of the Benevolent Hockey Gods. As it turns out, however, you just might be able to recreate Ovy's goal, or at least come up with one close to it, in NHL 2K10. And you won't even need to dedicate an offering to the spirit of Maurice Richard to do it.

A new animation feature in the game, known simply as stumble shots, will assist you on creating your own spectacular highlights. As 2K10 producer Ben Bishop told me earlier today, the idea of stumble shots came directly out of fan frustration with last year's game. "One of the things that came up last year is that some people would get frustrated when they were trying to take a shot [while] getting bumped or checked. A lot of times that would end up cancelling you out of that action, so you'd be pressing the "shoot" button and wondering why you didn't get a shot off."

Stumble shots, as a result, let your player take a shot even when he's being jostled, pushed, checked, or--like Ovechkin--put on his back. "If you're getting bumped or pushed or checked and you're in the midst of taking a shot, then your player will perform a stumble shot animation," Bishop said.

No, this doesn't mean that you'll be scoring eighty goals a season while sliding towards the boards on your rear end. And, no, it doesn't mean that your fourth-line defenseman is going to be putting slapshots in the twine while standing on his head. In fact, as Bishop put it, the stumble shot animations have been designed to be infrequent and available only to players with a high enough skill level. As he put it, "It's not like [stumble shots are] happening five or ten times per game. It's a little bit more of a rare type of thing. It's not something you're going to see all of the time, and it definitely depends on the skill of the player taking the shot, but it's something that adds a fun extra twist to gameplay."

Speaking of player skill, there is no "stumble shot" player rating to determine who will excel at these kinds of off-kilter shots--instead a player's success rating depends on several factors, including player ratings like creativity and agility, his position on the ice and speed of approach, and of course, the position of the defenders in his way.

Players can expect more contact in NHL 2K10--in addition to the stumble shots, Bishop said the development team has worked on improving incidental contact between players--so if you've got two players chasing down a puck in the corner, they'll be bumping and jostling trying to gain position on one another. Bishop said the team has also focused on making backwards skating more precise and smooth, as well as giving players better stick-handling options. All in all, there's several hundred new animations in the game, according to Bishop, and all of them are aimed at making 2K10 a more complete hockey experience.

"It adds a little bit more of an organic feel to the game; I know our NBA game is very good at that, making little things happen sometimes in the background, not necessarily right on the [ball]. Just having guys interact more and you know feel like they are more part of the environment."

Graphical improvements, like new player models with better hair and facial features will complement the smaller details such as authentic equipment--look closely at the trailer and you'll see the gold laces on Ovechkin's skates.



While the 360 and PS3 version will be the home for many hockey fans, 2K doesn't want fans to forget about the Wii version of NHL 2K10 as well. Last year's debut on the Wii managed to sell more copies than the 360, PS3, PS2 versions combined, despite not having features like online play. That's set to change this year--the game will not only include improved character models and animation upgrades (like stumble shots and incidental contact), but will also include a full suite of online options as well, allowing players to participate in online leagues and tournaments as well as take their created teams online.

Most importantly, NHL 2K10's more superficial upgrades will be accompanied by AI improvements; Bishop specifically mentioned things like better positioning, players looking for open space to make passes, and better puck movement all around. As Bishop puts it, NHL 2K10 represents a return what made older version of the NHL 2K series so successful. "We really wanted to go back to our simulation roots. Last year, we had more of an easy pick-up and-play control scheme and we really wanted to make the game fun and accessible to any type of user. We certainly don't want to move away from that goal this year but… we've spent a lot of time making sure it plays a better game of hockey."

There's still more to learn about NHL 2K10 and, next Friday, I'll be bringing you an exclusive hands-on with all versions of the game, so stay tuned.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

The video was an excellent commercial for the game, definitely showing the game is back on the right track. Well done.

Some things I liked/ loved, in no particular order:
1. player models look awesome!
2. new skating engine appears more life-like
3. the shoulder check looked great! looked much more authentic than previous versions i.e. it didn't look pinballish
4. for a quick second I tried to watch backwards skating, and while it's definitely not enough time to make a sure opinion, it does appear the skater is doing it correctly

The one thing I noticed that really bugged me is the goalies behavior when Ovi went into his "my stick is on fire" celebration. Just like in 2k9 the goalie for some inexplicable reason goes into his ready position after the goal. This time it appears to be only for a quick second, but it still takes away from the game's authenticity. Not the end of the world but it should be fixed if possible.

The article was more revealing then the video for sure. I love the idea of incidental contact. I can't wait to see it in action.

[FSOTG]

Compare to 2k9, this game looks awesome, sure there is some little things here and there, but it's showing promises, just can't wait to get it.


P.S.: Just hope the french translation won't be as bad as last year.

[b-Dub]

Having now seen the video, I like it. Definitely shows an improvement over last year. The article is a good read, too. :thumbsup:

Can't wait for more info.

[SuperSaiyerjin]

next friday??08/07/09?? :(

[macpuck]

The trailer and the article give you some hope that things are looking up for 2K hockey. And how could anybody "hate" Ovechkin? He is the Gordie Howe of this era. He is a great athlete!

[flamesfan597]

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/nhl2k10/video/6214462/nhl-2k10-teaser-trailer
Enjoy!

[flamesfan597]

Never mind. I didnt see the other thread. Sorry.

[flamesfan597]

hey flamesfan597 are you on the EA forums with the same name ? if so thanks for making me a custom cover of miller

Yes. I am i am flamesfan597 over there. I wanted an account on both because i own both and wanna talk here too. Your welcome for the cover. PM me over there if you want more. And congrats. You are the first person to realise this. Whate your username over there?

[flamesfan597]

It looks good. Nice goal.

[Avizzv92]

Although I wonder how possible that goal would be in a regular NHL 2k10 game, and if that video was more of staged thing. I suppose it'd be a rare/fluky thing like the real goal was.

[CASE FILE 24]

probably nba 2k10 teaser will look like this, I have a question.. when is nhl 2k10 coming out?

[b-Dub]

Although I wonder how possible that goal would be in a regular NHL 2k10 game, and if that video was more of staged thing. I suppose it'd be a rare/fluky thing like the real goal was.

The article that accompanies that video says that those types of goals will be quite rare. But it does seem like you'll be able to get a shot off and then hope for a rebound or something, instead of always getting checked out of the shot like before.

probably nba 2k10 teaser will look like this, I have a question.. when is nhl 2k10 coming out?

In September.

[SpectralThundr]

Nice stitched together trailer with different uniforms tossed in for good measure. Skating looks great, the arena looked great. What didn't look great was the passive blueline defense that allowed Ovie to skate right in and the speed of the shot from that position was like a Chara slapper. I hope these types of goals actually are rare in game (and they prolly are I mean they had to stitch together various trailers to make it work)

Tough to really judge how its going to play off a teaser vid obviously but seriously 2k, get your stuff in gear with the marketing, the game ships in a month and 2 weeks, lets get some actual gameplay videos out.

[Savoie06]

Not too worried about the AI yet, as they probably intended it that way so they could recreate the shot. I do agree that VC/Co. need to really step up the marketing or the only way this game will succeed is word of mouth.

[Bruins fan 4 life]

What didn't look great was the passive blueline defense that allowed Ovie to skate right in and the speed of the shot from that position was like a Chara slapper.

Yeah, I'm hoping that the sound and speed of the shot are just enhanced effects for the video.

[flamesfan597]

Things that look good
Graphics look improved
Dekes look better
Player models look better

Things that need improvemnt
Ovie looks strange
The goalies are far from perfect
I cant seee much more from that video. It didnt show tons of stuff.

[SuperSaiyerjin]

00:18 Ovies gloves look like a prototype.. If they make the players gloves close while holding the stick they wont look too big anymore! 100% (i hope 2K will make it possible in the next month)

00:24 The goalies 5-hole-position looks improved