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ipuckedyourmom · 08-05-2010, 10:15 AM

I wish NHL would make the loading screen like FIFA, where you could warmup and do like a breakaway move or mess around with the skill stick.

Cecil Terwilliger · 08-05-2010, 10:20 AM

Except FIFA does it wrong. It is fine at the loading screen but why in the hell does that become the main menu screen? So annoying. Every time I exit out of a season or whatever it doesn't go to the menu it goes to the stupid guy on the field.

I know it is as easy as just hitting start but I find it so incredibly annoying.

Russic · 08-05-2010, 10:25 AM

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I believe it will be a massive pool of teams depending on your performances during the regular season. There is amateur, pro, and elite levels.

That was the impression I was getting. I am coming around on the mode a little more after hearing some FIFA people talk about it, but for me a big part of online dynasty was building a connection with people. The Fata's had this and while I haven't played with them in '10, the time we had in '09 was a lot of fun. I was looking forward to having an all Fata league and going through playoffs that way. I understand you run into problems with game matching, but I'd rather that than play somebody I don't know or haven't ever seen before.

DownhillGoat · 08-05-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dobbles

wonder what he was referring to at the end:

I think he was refferring to Be A GM mode.
Sorry, couldn't resist.

Joborule · 08-05-2010, 10:05 PM

A more in depth look into Ultimate Team: http://www.easports.com/blogs/inthec...-hockey-league

Also FYI: Next live chat is on Hockey Ultimate Team and Demo Details, scheduled to occur Thursday August 12, 2010.

flamestalker · 08-05-2010, 10:15 PM

This Ultimate team thing looks intriguing.. something I've always wanted in the game.. minus the cards. But I don't think there was any other way to do it and it's good FIFA got the ball rolling for us.

Kipper is King · 08-05-2010, 10:46 PM

I am eager about this, but I still want to focus on EASHL more. This game is becoming so huge, I think most people have to pick a game mode, or two, and stick to them!

I like how this will bring back the childhood nostalgia of opening a pack of hockey cards to see who you get!

Russic · 08-05-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kipper is King

I like how this will bring back the childhood nostalgia of opening a pack of hockey cards to see who you get!

Funny you'd mention this. A friend and I were discussing how that is actually one aspect of the mode that might just draw us in.

Cheerio · 08-05-2010, 11:43 PM

What was the big "Be a GM" announcment?

Joborule · 08-05-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheerio

What was the big "Be a GM" announcment?

Still hasn't been announced yet.

ClubFlames · 08-06-2010, 01:39 AM

I'm guessing Be a GM mode starts you off with a team in the CHL and then you work your way up with a few changes to Free Agency and contract renewals.

Just my guess on it.

DownhillGoat · 08-06-2010, 08:56 AM

Any official release date for the demo?

Human Torch · 08-06-2010, 09:10 AM

I think it's aug 17 for the demo.

Esoteric · 08-07-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ClubFlames

I'm guessing Be a GM mode starts you off with a team in the CHL and then you work your way up with a few changes to Free Agency and contract renewals.

Just my guess on it.

This would be horrible.

Traditional_Ale · 08-07-2010, 11:28 AM

I just wish they would have a multi-player GM mode like in ESPN 2K7. Man was that awesome!

Finny61 · 08-07-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ClubFlames

I'm guessing Be a GM mode starts you off with a team in the CHL and then you work your way up with a few changes to Free Agency and contract renewals.

Just my guess on it.

Should take no time fast to get up the ladder based on how stupid the AI GM's are.

JoesGonnaKillYou · 08-07-2010, 10:32 PM

I hope they put a lot of emphasis on the off-season this year. Isn't likely considering all the improvements they made to the game play but I want RFA UFA's, smarter AI controlled GM's.

ClubFlames · 08-08-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Esoteric

This would be horrible.

Why?

Esoteric · 08-09-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ClubFlames

Why?

With all my GM experience, I shouldn't have to manage no stinkin' minor league team

Weiser Wonder · 08-09-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ClubFlames

I'm guessing Be a GM mode starts you off with a team in the CHL and then you work your way up with a few changes to Free Agency and contract renewals.

Just my guess on it.

OR they've combined Be a Player and Be A GM. First you have to have a long 20 year playing career, then retire. Work as an assistant coach for a couple years before getting fired because of a troubled personal life. You then get a job coaching a CHL team, then an AHL team. You eventually work your way up to a CHL GM, spent 10 years doing that, and get a job as an Assistant GM. Do that for 5 years and then become a GM of a low level NHL team with no chance of success. You spend 3 years as the GM before you get fired and have to go work at TSN. That's when the game becomes, how long can you go without punching Pierre McGuire right in the face. I don't think I'd get very far.