X360 with modded firmwares only.

Just quickly went through the BAP customization menus. One thing I really like is the new faces for us Asians :lol

You actually played it even though retail confirmed stealth files aren't out?

Yeah, everything's fine. I ran it through ABGX and everything is a-ok except verification, but that's probably due to the retail version not out yet.

Lots of stuff require unlocking through specific game accomplishments for customizing your player. If you're lazy, you can just pay to unlock with Microsoft Points.

And yeah, the Burrows home screen is DOPE.

Can u play online with that firmware without being banned?

yes, if you stealth properly

But that's a ban for life and your money down the drain.

Your XBOX just gets banned. With the prices of them so low nowadays, it's not too big of a loss since most people only get banned once in a blue moon. You can only really get banned if you play the wrong version like all those people that played the test version of Halo 3 ODST.

Been playing quite a bit yesterday and today, and here are some things I noticed.

- They need to change the button function for tying up people on the boards. When you're not close enough to tie them down, you end up taking an unsportsmanlike penalty for face-washing if they don't fight you. They should change it so instead of initiating a fight, you hook instead. There are also too many penalties from tripping and high sticks, and lots of penalty shots stem from them.

- For ranked one-on-one, the goalie falls down way too often on passes/one-timers. A guy scored two goals on me from passing just outside the left faceoff circle down to the right side of Luongo, and Luongo fell down everytime. I'm sure this doesn't happen on the higher difficulties, so EA should change the gameplay mode. Be ready to see everyone online doing one-timers all the time.

- Passing is a lot harder in this game, you need lots of practice. I prefer the older style of passing, but the new style adds more unpredictability and realism.

http://www.futureshopforums.ca/t5/Co...pt/ba-p/168217

Anyone going???




And I got a question for those who work at EA. When you get the employee discount on games, do you get to pick them up on the same day as everyone else or is there a delay?

sweet thanks man :thumbsup:

i believe EA employees get 1 copy on release day and then a limited amount after that

Alright...here we go guys.

Bugs
Let's get the bad news out of the way first. I'm not sure if this game was rushed onto shelves without enough time for testing, but there are a ton of bugs that simply should have been caught.

* Simming ahead several years in franchise mode can lead to unrealistic results. For example, I simmed ahead to 2011, and the game listed one of the teams as playing in "Phoenix".

* In Front Office mode, the "fire general manager" option is permanently greyed out for the New York Rangers.

* Somebody at EA needs to seriously prune the roster file to clear out guys who haven't even been in skates for years. This year's game still has guys like Jason Allison and Theo Fleury kicking around.

* While the post-whistle scrums are a nice addition, they don't feel realistic because announcer Jim Hughson fails to break into an overwrought lecture about how terrible they are.

* The financial AI is just terrible. Teams like Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia kept signing players to contracts that would clearly ruin their long-term salary cap situation.

* AI-controlled teams occasionally make roster moves they'd never make in real life. For example, in one sim I noticed the Leafs had signed another team's RFA, which of course is ridiculous since Brian Burke hates when teams do that.

* While experimenting with the GM mode, I attempted to trade a star player to Edmonton. The deal was accepted, but when I checked the Oilers roster immediately afterwards, the star player was there.

Cheats
What major video game release these days doesn't come with a few cheats and easter eggs? Sure enough, NHL 2010 has its share.

* When you're prompted to enter your name on the opening screen, type in "Jim Balsillie" to unlock an extended slideshow of Gary Bettman giving you the finger.

* If you manage to win the Stanley Cup, hit "exit" before the handshake line finishes. When you enter the off-season, the game's musical soundtrack will be replaced by the sound of Red Wings fans crying. (Note: there is apparently no undo for this feature.)

* Enter your name as "Howard Berger" on the opening screen, and then sim a season. All 82 of your games will be scheduled during the month of November.

* Inspired by the legendary NBA Jam series, NHL 10 includes a hilarious "tiny mode" in which all the regular players on a team are comically shrunk down to a fraction of their normal size. To enable this mode, go to the Team Select screen and choose "Montreal Canadiens".

New features
Now for the good stuff. As fans have come to expect, this year's version comes packed with new and enhanced features.

* The much-hyped "first person fighting" mode is every bit as good as advertised. When you throw a perfectly timed uppercut that connects with your unsuspecting opponent's face, you can actually see the blood splatter onto the cab's dashboard.

* The game includes an interesting new feature called "Ask Burkie". You can type in any hockey question, and a simulated Brian Burke will provide an answer. Unfortunately, due to an apparent programming error the screen lacks an "exit" button, and Burke just keeps talking and talking non-stop. Even removing the CD and unplugging the system doesn't help. I eventually had to burn my Xbox and bury the ashes in the backyard to get him to be quiet.

* In a neat bit of crossover promotion, the game will check your hard drive for any Resident Evil saved game files. If it finds any, it will replace the final zombie boss with Chris Chelios.

* The "Be A Player" mode is super realistic. In my first game against Toronto I lightly nudged one of the Leafs' skill players, and the game immediately cut to a full-motion video montage of my funeral.

* The all new board play is great fun. You can get a puck to an open teammate by using the new "kick-pass" button. In addition, when controlling Martin Havlat you can also use the "kick-groin" button.

* Players can now snatch a puck out of the air with their glove hand (note: feature does not apply to Andrew Raycroft).

* Finally, the game features an intriguing new mode in which two teams can play each other up to seven consecutive times, with the first team to win four games advancing on to play a different team. As a Leaf fan I thought this was really unqiue and creative, and hope the real NHL implements something similar in the future.

Got my copy on saturday.. All in all harder to get used to since ive been playing 09 for soo long.. But will eventually get the hang of this one...


I also DL Need for Speed Shift and Dirt2... Dirt 2> NFSS

Add me I want to play more people online in 2010.... 360 Gamer Tag: Al Coholic 88

So apparently EA thinks Iginla is just as good as Malkin and better than Ovechkin.

http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/301702.page

glad im a flames fan :)

I'm glad Chairman Kaga's post was a joke post. I was scared when I saw that huge list.

fuck i do not feel like spending $70 on another game..

Anyone going to the midnight Launch at FS downtown?? Trevor Linden will be there to sign autographs.

thats why im waiting a week and it'll be used or brand new on craigslist for $40 ;)

I haven't played any hockey game since NHL 98... lol

So is the NHL 2K series any good at all? How do they compare to EA's NHL?

Any EB's having midnight launch??

Very much so, thank you!

I just got back from the midnight launch.


david littman (nhl series producer) was there

Nice nice! dedication right there! i don't think I could have done that on a work day lol...

Did you get Linden's autograph???

Just picked up my copy. shitty thing is it'll be staring at me the entire day on my desk at work and I won't be home till 9pm. I've already told my boss I will probably be late tomorrow morning :D