NHL 09 on Arcade announced

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Friday, December 5, 2008 | 2:02 PM
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EA is finally bringing their sports games on Xbox Live Arcade and PSN, announcing 3 on 3 NHL Arcade. Basically NHL without rules, the game is available in February for a price of 800p or $10. First images and info inside.

EA press release:
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – December 5, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that 3 on 3 NHL® Arcade - an all-new downloadable experience from EA SPORTS Freestyle™ - is in development at EA Canada by the team that produced the critically acclaimed NHL 09. 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is a no rules, fast paced, hockey experience that gamers of all types can enjoy. This fresh take on the NHL Hockey franchise will be available as a download in February 2009 on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the Playstation Network for 800 MS Points and $9.99, respectively.

“Available through a simple digital download, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is perfect for sports fans who want to experience the thrill of NHL hockey at a great value without worrying about the rules of the sport,” said Dave McCarthy, vice president, EA SPORTS. “Accessibility is really important. We have worked to make sure that come February, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is a lot of fun for players of all skill levels.”

With fast paced action, crushing hits and loads of room to experiment, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade will have gamers from all walks of life excited about hockey. With no rules to hinder the action, deliver devastating checks that send your opponent over the boards and watch as he has to skate back onto the ice. If the goalie comes out of his crease to play the puck, check him. Exaggerated player-looks take center stage with 40 of the top NHL stars, representing every team, skating around the miniature rink. With game-changing power-ups falling on the ice throughout each session, serious is not the name of this game. Fly down the ice with a super-speed skater, and beat a giant sprawling goalie with a trick move for that highlight reel finish.

With two control schemes to choose from, players can pick between button controls that allow gamers of all skill levels to pass, shoot, hit and break out the all-new trick moves with ease, or the more advanced Skill Stick controls from NHL 09. 3 on 3 NHL Arcade also brings the online experience players have come to expect from EA SPORTS. In addition to standard ranked matches, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade allows the ability for three players on one console to play three other players on another console anywhere in the world.

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Megido

Commented on 2008-12-05 15:42:14

Looks weird. Realistic textures and models but with such f**ed up proportions...it just looks strange. It's kind of like looking at one of those "real *insert character here*" pictures, you know with homer and mario.

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bombastico

Commented on 2008-12-05 16:30:26

nhl09 bigheads anyone?

masteratt

Commented on 2008-12-05 16:37:42

Err, it's kinda creepy :/

They should have added cartoon effects.....And yeah Megido I know what you mean, and those 'real homer', 'real mario' etc pics are freaky in the same way.

malfuncti0n

Commented on 2008-12-05 16:51:27

if its anything like that mlb wiffleball thing, i'll have to pass.

squeek

Commented on 2008-12-05 17:57:02

that looks ace tbh, just wonder how it plays lol

Rajman

Commented on 2008-12-05 19:11:47

haha the good old BIG HEAD cheats return

KUFI

Commented on 2008-12-05 20:06:15

Bad joke?

TheFuriousOne

Commented on 2008-12-05 20:29:10

awesome

omegaheat

Commented on 2008-12-05 21:22:58

The name NHL Jam would suit this title just fine.

riposte101

Commented on 2008-12-06 01:47:38

This game looks awesome. I miss arcadey hockey.

FoxholeHunter

Commented on 2008-12-06 10:30:12

If they get the feel the same as NHL09 I know I'm sold, this could be wicked (or **** if they mess it up!)

But if you can use 09 controls thats a good start!!

Brandino

Commented on 2008-12-06 21:18:55 In reply to omegaheat

Posted by omegaheat

You mean NHL Hitz which used to be a pretty fun game to play with friends and I believed that it did also have the big head code in it..

Tinks

Commented on 2008-12-07 16:55:52

It only works with the all star teams?

pythxvii

Commented on 2008-12-07 21:38:02

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If it wasn't a $10 arcade game... lol. God, why huge heads? I don't THINK its the first of April... so effing retarded looking.