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NHL 09

Also known as: NHL 2009, NHL Hockey '09
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Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: EA Canada
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Genre: Sports (hockey)
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    About This Game

    EA aims to light the lamp again with the '09 edition of its annual hockey game. NHL 09 brings Be A Pro to the ice, allowing gamers to step on the ice as themselves through a dynamic camera angle. In Be A Pro Mode you will earn your own hockey card as you progress from the AHL to the NHL.

    The Skill Stick system from the past two NHL games evolves yet again in NHL 09 to bring precision control to the defensive side of the puck. The all new defensive skill stick gives you 360° control over your stick's movement. Block passing lanes, poke check more effectively and for the first time ever, lift an opponent's stick to prevent a shot.

    Genre: Sports
    Local Play: 4 Versus
    Online Play: 12 Versus
    Also Available On: PlayStation 3, PC, PlayStation 2
    Release Date: September 9, 2008
    MSRP: $59.99
    September 12, 2008
    September 25, 2008
     
    General Features
    • Defensive Skill Stick -- NHL 08 gave you true offensive prowess with the Skill Stick, and this year we're giving you the power to stop it. Block passing lanes with 360° control of your stick or kill an opponent's one timer game by lifting their stick just before they receive a pass.
    • Be A Pro -- NHL 09 will put you on the ice with a dynamic new 3rd person camera as you play the role of one player on a team. Our Performance Tracker will rate your play in over 60 (confirm) categories to make sure you know what parts of your game need to improve. Be A Pro starts your career off in the ranks of the AHL and challenges you to become one of the best in the NHL. Your very own hockey card will mark your progress, from your rookie beginnings to a potentially legendary ending.
    • NHL 94 Controls -- Hit, pass, shoot, and score using the simplified two-button control system featured in NHL 94. Now even players new to the game can challenge the best of the best.
    • Interactive Tutorial System -- Ideal for newcomers to the game, or the sport in general, this all-new system will teach you how to shoot, skate and deke before you hit the ice. In addition, in-game hints will pop up to help you to keep on track.
    • Create-A-Play Breakouts -- The ice is your canvas and it's up to you to paint a winning strategy in both online and offline play. Create breakout plays from your own zone or set up behind your net and tell your right winger to look for the flip dump from the defenseman
    • Check Hard and Fight -- An All-new physics-based checking and fighting engine featuring more than 300 new animations brings a higher-level of intensity to the game. Watch players reach for the ice to soften their fall or simply get laid out on their back when you catch them with their head down in open ice. Circle your opponent, grab his jersey and settle a mid-game score.
    • One-handed Dekes -- NHL 09 adds another weapon to you offensive arsenal -- the one handed deke. When you are skating in on a breakaway tap the puck to one hand and tuck the puck behind a sprawling goalie for the ultimate finish.
    Multiplayer Functions
    • Offline Versus Multiplayer (4 players)
    • Online Versus Multiplayer (12 players)

    For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view IGN's Videogame Specs FAQ.

    ESRBNHL 09
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 9, 2008
    Release Region: United States

    PEGINHL 09
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 12, 2008
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    OFLCNHL 09
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2008
    Release Region: Australia

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