The Controller Online previews NHL12 after some hands-on time with the demo:
"The demo for NHL 12 was released yesterday, and it allows you to demo the “Play now” mode where you can choose between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks to battle out the third period. “Be a pro – Revamped” earn your next shift, the big new feature is you can skip to your next shift instead of waiting. “Hockey Ultimate Team” the largest online dynasty, you can earn HUT cards to help better your team."
Dan Reintjes of 3GEM writes: '...to commemorate the opening night of the NHL, this is MY Top 10 list of the greatest hockey video games of ALL TIME.'
Aaron plays NHL 12 and talks about Tomb Raider’s “failure”, the evil that is Quick-Time Events, his new HD capture box, and what it’s been like to associate with Chris Jones and the gang at Big Finish Games.
Every month on Xbox Live, games and add-ons are permanently reduced to a much cheaper price. Last month, we had a lot of reduced content, this month, we don’t see quite as much.
Just Cause 2 is free on PSN+ for anyone thats interested, downloaded it but not got around to playing it yet. Not enough hours in the day!
Best deal on the list imho is Trials HD at 1/3rd off.
Just Cause 2 remains cheaper at retail.
You can get the triple pack of Trials HD, Limbo and Splosion Man for $9.99 at Newegg. All on a single disk!
The more I read about NHL 12, the more excited I am for release day. Even in the short demo I was also able to see a big difference in puck physics and teammate AI. If I'm about to intercept an opponent's pass behind my blue line, my wingers immediately start breaking up ice. Players cycling around the zone is much improved.
Also there seems to be greatly improved AI in the neutral zone on both offense and defense. The anticipation feature not only improves AI play, but it really helps the immersion as well.
Winning a fight with your goalie is terribly satisfying.
It's pretty intense when your players can fight eachother. :)