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**Joel** · 11-16-2006, 05:03 PM

Multiple Replays: The 2k series has this, and makes each goal that much more special. With replays from multiple angles, it not only shows off EA's incredible graphics engine, but gives it a more professional feel.

Custom Soundtracks: PLEASE for the love of all that is holy, let us rip our own music into the game! As it stands, there is no break in play music going on, and the four "EA Trax" songs wear pretty thin after playing a few games. Give us the option of ripping our own Home Goal, BIP, Intro music to the game! We all want it!

ESPN integration: So EA has the ESPN lisence? Use it! Why not an espn.com news setup, where we could "surf" around, reading news stories for upcoming games, milestones (like EHM), past scores for the day, trade reviews etc! It would be a very next-gen thing to do, it would be like looking on the internet, creating a sense of an entire league around the gamer! Isn't that what videogames are striving for anyways? Immersion?

Create a Player: Create-a-player is pretty bare bones in NHL 07, but if we were given the option to choose from your large library of equipment, and possibly have 20+ more faces to choose from, most of the gamers would be pretty happy.

Defensive Controls: Lets face it, controlling your D-Man in NHL 07 is a chore. The skating engine is decent enough to work with, but defensive options sour the whole experience. Kush's NHL 2kx series allows the defenseman to skate and control his skates at the same time when holding the Left Trigger. This is an intuitive control scheme that allows defense to be FUN, because Defense really is a massive part of the real NHL.

Reviewable Goals: This was in NHL 99, and made some close games VERY intense. With the new physics engine, this shouldn't be hard to implement. Why not raise a flag if the puck goes off a skate and in? If the goalie's glove is on the puck close to/over the goal-line, why not review it? Multiple replays, showing coaches/players reactions, as well as the referee discussing the matter on the phone all add to the immersion and the tension of the situation.

Make coaches part of Dynasty Mode: I would like Coaches to have an effect on how my team plays. This has been done in NBA 2k series, and Madden as well. Certain coaches bring out certain aspects of a team. I would like the ability to fire my coach (Bryan Murray ;)), and hire from a list of actual NHL coaches that bring different elements to the table.

More player types: Just another way to differentiate players. How about Two-Way Forwards, PP Specialists, and Goons?

Camera Angles: The number of camera angles definitely need to be increased. NHL 2k7's Isometric Camera is a great way to see the entire ice.

Gameplay: Defensemen need to hold the line!

XBox Live opponent: Another great way to keep your Franchise mode fresh. Madden had a great idea here, and I would love to see it implemented in NHL 08.

11-16-2006, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Joel Rebel is my Bitch. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 929 vCash: 872 GamerTag: GrindYourMind	Multiple Replays: The 2k series has this, and makes each goal that much more special. With replays from multiple angles, it not only shows off EA's incredible graphics engine, but gives it a more professional feel. Custom Soundtracks: PLEASE for the love of all that is holy, let us rip our own music into the game! As it stands, there is no break in play music going on, and the four "EA Trax" songs wear pretty thin after playing a few games. Give us the option of ripping our own Home Goal, BIP, Intro music to the game! We all want it! ESPN integration: So EA has the ESPN lisence? Use it! Why not an espn.com news setup, where we could "surf" around, reading news stories for upcoming games, milestones (like EHM), past scores for the day, trade reviews etc! It would be a very next-gen thing to do, it would be like looking on the internet, creating a sense of an entire league around the gamer! Isn't that what videogames are striving for anyways? Immersion? Create a Player: Create-a-player is pretty bare bones in NHL 07, but if we were given the option to choose from your large library of equipment, and possibly have 20+ more faces to choose from, most of the gamers would be pretty happy. Defensive Controls: Lets face it, controlling your D-Man in NHL 07 is a chore. The skating engine is decent enough to work with, but defensive options sour the whole experience. Kush's NHL 2kx series allows the defenseman to skate and control his skates at the same time when holding the Left Trigger. This is an intuitive control scheme that allows defense to be FUN, because Defense really is a massive part of the real NHL. Reviewable Goals: This was in NHL 99, and made some close games VERY intense. With the new physics engine, this shouldn't be hard to implement. Why not raise a flag if the puck goes off a skate and in? If the goalie's glove is on the puck close to/over the goal-line, why not review it? Multiple replays, showing coaches/players reactions, as well as the referee discussing the matter on the phone all add to the immersion and the tension of the situation. Make coaches part of Dynasty Mode: I would like Coaches to have an effect on how my team plays. This has been done in NBA 2k series, and Madden as well. Certain coaches bring out certain aspects of a team. I would like the ability to fire my coach (Bryan Murray ;)), and hire from a list of actual NHL coaches that bring different elements to the table. More player types: Just another way to differentiate players. How about Two-Way Forwards, PP Specialists, and Goons? Camera Angles: The number of camera angles definitely need to be increased. NHL 2k7's Isometric Camera is a great way to see the entire ice. Gameplay: Defensemen need to hold the line! XBox Live opponent: Another great way to keep your Franchise mode fresh. Madden had a great idea here, and I would love to see it implemented in NHL 08.