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| NHL 09 | 
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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $56.99
You Save: $3.00 (5%)
Buy New/Used from $44.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 576
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15444
Model: 15444
UPC: 014633154443
EAN: 0014633154443
ASIN: B0018DE9OG
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Defensive Skill Stick - NHL 08 gave you true offensive prowess with the Skill Stick, and this year, you have 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 - A dynamic 3rd person camera puts you in the role of one player on a team. The Performance Tracker will rate your play in over 50 categories, to make sure you know what parts of your game need to improve. Start your career off in the ranks of the AHL and 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 | | • | Create-A-Play Breakouts - create a winning strategy in both online and offline play. Make 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 | | • | NHL 94 Controls - Hit, pass, shoot, and score using the simplified two-button control system featured in NHL 94. So even if you're new to the game, you can challenge the best of the best | | • | One-handed Dekes - 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 |
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Product Description
Become the first great name in videogame hockey with NHL 09. Jump into the EA SPORTS Hockey League and become part of the first console sports MMO. Take your created player online and join a team with friends, or scout for players. Featuring 6 vs. 6 online team play, the ability to level up your player, tournament brackets, and awards at the end of every season.
Check Hard and Fight - A physics-based checking and fighting engine featuring more than 300 new animations brings a higher-level of intensity to the game
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Loads of fun October 30, 2008
Lots of fun. Similar to NHL 08 but with better graphics, and more realistic movements. Overall great game, i recommend it.
 Great Sports Game October 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great game for fans of hockey and those who might not like hockey but enjoy sports games.
For owners of previous NHL games, the new Be A Pro mode really lets you play the game in a whole new way. Not only that, it's an excellent way to learn more about hockey and the strategy and positioning that is involved in the game.
The control scheme really lets you feel like you have complete control of your player's movement and stickwork. Presentation is what you would expect, with my only real beef being that the hats don't rain down when you score a hat trick.
All in all, easily a 5/5 game...definite must own for hockey fans and sports fans alike.
Best Hockey Game Ever October 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ve been a huge fan of hockey video games ever since Blades of Steel on Nintendo. I have to say that NHL 09 tops them all. The graphics are amazing making it feel like you are watching a game on TV. The commentary is probably the best sports game play by play I have ever heard. The only down fall of this game is the difficulty to score a goal. Other than that its a must play for all sports lovers.
Going Up October 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game has improvement about 30 percent over the year before. I recomend this to any hockey fan.
The best NHL game from EA in years October 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's been a while since I've played an NHL game from EA that didn't feel like I was still playing the previous year's version. Thankfully, NHL 09 changes all that. That arcade feel that EA's NHL series has been infamous for? It's pretty much gone, and in it's place instead is an actual realistic simulation that rivals the 2K series. Opponent AI has also been considerably amped, helping make the game more simulation-based than ever before. The new additions to the already excellent skill stick are superb, with new manuvers and tactics for clogging passing lanes and putting a new emphasis on defensive-based hockey. If using the skill stick isn't your thing, there's a two-button control scheme based on the classic NHL '94 that is a pure joy to use. The Be a Pro mode is immersive beyond belief, and the game looks gorgeous (especially on the PS3) and plays beautifully. Online play suffers from some flaws however, most notably being an interface that isn't too user-friendly, and some occasional connection issues. Flaws aside though, NHL 09 is without a doubt the best NHL game to come from EA in years, and if you're a hockey fan it goes without saying that NHL 09 deserves your attention.
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