NHL 10

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Multiplayer support including 2-7 player support locally and 2-12 player support online, and Trophies via PlayStation Network.
• New Battle for the Cup Mode lets you experience the intensity of NHL playoff hockey. Play through injuries, intimidate rivals, and match lines as storylines carry across the entire series.
• All-new GM mode lets you scout amateurs, put players on the trading block, hire staff, and earn experience points to become a legendary GM.
• All-New First-Person Fighting feature lets tough guys change the momentum by trading blows with an NHL enforcer. Tug an opponent?s jersey to gain an advantage?before or after the whistle.
• Capture multiple championships via coveted EA Sports Hockey League Cup which is always up for grabs as new seasons start on a monthly basis online.

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0025KZV7U
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 15, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,550 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Sports > Hockey
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Amazon.com Product Description

The 18th version of EA Sports' popular NHL video game, NHL 10 is loaded with features sure to please both established fans of the series and its community, as well as those coming to it for the first time. Just a few of these features include extreme team customization of equipment and uniforms, monthly chances to win the EA Sports Hockey League Cup via the Seasons Mode, multiplayer support both online and locally, four game styles (casual, default, normal and hardcore) and the new first-person fighting feature that lets players start a fight with the tap of a face button. The first-person fighting feature makes picking a fight as simple as pushing a face button. View larger. Award Winning Action on the Ice On the heels of capturing 12 Sports Game of the Year awards, the platinum-selling franchise returns with NHL 10. Take to the ice as the deafening sound from a towel-waving crowd ignites an arena while the hope of an entire franchise and the dreams of thousands of fans rest upon your shoulders. Using a physical style or playing with finesses, prove you’re tough enough to battle the most skilled hockey players in the world in your pursuit of the ultimate prize—the Stanley Cup Championship. Inspire your teammates, carry a franchise, and make history with NHL 10. Key Game Features New Battle for the Cup Mode — Experience the intensity of NHL playoff hockey. Play through injuries, intimidate rivals, and match lines as storylines carry across the entire series. Build a Stanley Cup Champion — All-new GM mode lets you scout amateurs, put players on the trading block, hire staff, and earn experience points to become a legendary GM. Battle on the Boards — Shield the puck with your body, kick-pass it to teammates, or pin your opponent against the boards with an all-new board play engine. All-New First-Person Fighting — Change the momentum by trading blows with an NHL enforcer. Tug an opponent’s jersey to gain an advantage—before or after the whistle. Become the Ultimate Pro — Improve your draft status by dominating the prospects game, then use new coaching tips, improved teammate AI, and detailed position instructions as you build the ultimate career. Capture Multiple Championships — The coveted EA Sports Hockey League Cup is always up for grabs as new seasons start on a monthly basis online. New Intimidation Tactics — Fore-check defenders, pressure the puck, and finish checks to force your opponent into mistakes, as players fatigue, bobble passes, and avoid collisions under threat of physical pressure. All-New Post-Whistle Action — The action never stops. Antagonize opposing players, finish checks, retaliate for late shots on goal, draw penalties, and pick fights—all after the referee blows the whistle. Multiplayer Support - Enjoy 2-7 player support locally and 2-12 player support online, with Trophies via PlayStation Network. Additional Screenshots: NHL playoff hockey. View larger. Exciting Season Mode. View larger. Multiplayer options. View larger. Realistic environments. View larger.

Product Description

NHL 10 PS3

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An improvement over a near perfect game, September 16, 2009

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Donovanonfire (From The D) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 10 (Video Game)

EA has really been stepping it up the last couple of years. They've created some great new original IP's like Dead Space, Army of Two, and the upcoming Dante's Inferno, but their crown jewel of late has been their NHL franchise. NHL 09 was a near perfect hockey simulation, but let it be stated that NHL 10 is not just a carbon copy of last years award winner, it is an improvment in almost ever aspect. From gameplay to controls, everything in NHL 10 has been polishd and tweeked to perfection. This is truly the best hockey game ever made. Period.

New Features:

Board Play - An integral part of hockey, board play is a fantastic new feature that adds both realism and strategy to the action. It also gives the game a more real, less arcade like pace.

Puck Physics - Basically, the puck movement is unpredictable, like it is in real life. Pucks will deflect of everything, hop over sticks, and flutter more as the ice gets choppy near the end of every period.

Post Whistle Skirmishes - Once the whistle blows a play dead, you can facewash, intimidate, slash and instigate a fight with the other teams players. You can use this to get retaliation penalties as well.

1st Person Fighting - Fighting has been refined, and you now feel and see every blow and jab. Not to mention fights are now meaningful and contain strategy which you can use as momentum during the rest of the game.

Crowd Look and Animation - The crowd reacts to each play, and goal accordingly. They boo players they don't like, they chant, they wave towels. The crowd actually feels organic for the first time, and their addition only adds to the realistic atmosphere.

Goalie/Player Animations - Goalies react better to pucks, they have more stylized saves that are fitting to the individual, and they seem unpredictable in their movement. Players also feel like they have actually weight, and there are a lot less unrealistic hits then before. You can also pass/shoot on your knees!

There are a lot more small refinements to the game that need to be seen to be believed. What really makes NHL 10 stand out is the attention to detail. It isn't perfect, but it's closer than last years, and is the closest any sports game has ever gotten to creating a sports simulation that lives and breathes with every movement you control. If you own NHL 09 sell it and get 10, you won't regret it.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bugs, bugs and more bugs, October 17, 2009

By 

K. Zeiler (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: NHL 10 (Video Game)

I love the NHL series and I loved this game for a while. But then the problems started adding up. Saved files get corrupted wasting hours upon endless hours of game play building your franchise or player. Games also freeze in the middle of playing or while loading. Look up the problems. People are having them and until EA comes up with a patch for this game DO NOT buy this game. It pains me to write this review because I really hope they continue improving this series and make it better.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun, January 1, 2010

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Eric (Glendale, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 10 (Video Game)

I haven't played the NHL series since NHL 04 for the PC, and I'm sorry I've been away from it for so long. This game is excellent and the addition of board play and the new controls (new for someone who hasn't played an updated version in 6 years) are very easy to learn and master. I downloaded and installed the software update from EA the first time I played and I have not experienced any of the issues that other reviewers have reported. Buy with confidence.

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