wolveshockey10 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 I just went to .gamestop.com and ESPN NHL Hockey 2K5 is only $20. I think I am going to buy it. What a Price. Now only if EA would make there games $20 or $30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsch 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 Fat chance of that ever happening. EA knows that they are going to sell a lot of units anyway so they have no reason to drop the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 I'd just assume 2K5 is going for cheaper because thats the only way that they'll sell. EA has the name brand recognition, and most people will just automatically continue to buy EA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vapor 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 not to mention espn nhl 2k5 sucks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kobe 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 It's an obvious attempt to try to grab a larger part of the EA dominated sports game market. $20 and it's out a month earlier... it's a desperate thing to do but they knew they were going to get stomped if 2k5 came out at the same time (and same price) as NHL 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 not to mention espn nhl 2k5 sucks.. Its decent, and at 20 bucks what the hell. Ea's game looks awesome this year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolveshockey10 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 I wll probally get both NHL games this year, because if the NHL has a lock out there might not be another NHL game untill NHL 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 the NHL is locking out, not EA Sports. :D They will still make the 06 editions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 Exactly. They made arguably the best hockey game ever during the last lockout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NashvillePreds 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 Unless they improve their franchise mode, they won't be getting any of my cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeZa32 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 The gameplay in ESPN NHL was the best in any hockey game to date. They got rid of the "cash S" goal from 2k3. Goals can be scored from any angle and the gameplay is just so much more incredibly deep than 2004. The EA series has been poor since it went 3D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckjob 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2004 The gameplay in ESPN NHL was the best in any hockey game to date. They got rid of the "cash S" goal from 2k3. Goals can be scored from any angle and the gameplay is just so much more incredibly deep than 2004. The EA series has been poor since it went 3D. I agree, the gameplay on last years was the absolute best of any hockey game bar none. The franchise mode was a bit of a disapointment though. I have heard they have greatly improved the franchise mode this time around, so that is encouraging, especially if it is anything like NFL 2k5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted July 24, 2004 The "s" move still works, and i cant get into a hockey game where the guys skate like rhinos and my favorite players name is spelt "ilja." I thought espn valued accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefsHockey 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 I remember arguing with JR about how St. Louis carried Tampa Bay during their Stanley Cup run and stating that he should be on the cover of NHL 2005. I was doubted and look now he is on NHL 2k5's...How bout that...I cant find that old thread when we had that argument lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Yeah, he's the runner-up to NHL 2005. Wheeeee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 I remember arguing with JR about how St. Louis carried Tampa Bay during their Stanley Cup run and stating that he should be on the cover of NHL 2005. I was doubted and look now he is on NHL 2k5's...How bout that...I cant find that old thread when we had that argument lol Want a cookie? Seriously, I've never played NHL 2k5, so I don't know their criteria for cover boys... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefsHockey 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Yea I stick to EA Games myself but I just remember people sayin like he will never be on the cover but he is now and I proved my point so yes I will like a co0kie, but with some milk please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 He's not on the EA Sports one so you get a crumb :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gopens67 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 dude there hasnt been any hockey game on any system that could match nhl 98 on sega genesis. best game play ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2004 Nah man. NHL 95 on SNES, that was the shiznitz. Ok ok, the graphics weren't the greatest :P but it was a classic. Very fun to play with friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
43%burnt 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 i always thought '94 on snes was the best. decent graphics, good game play, animated crowds (the shark tank did the jaws arms), and cam neely was god in that year of EA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 Although '94 was a very good game (and Joe Juneau was better than Nealy) I believe Blades of Steel is the best hockey game all time, with Ice Hockey (Fat-middle skinny) ranking very high as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-MaN88 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 Wasn't blades of steel the game that had jagr on the cover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 Nah the first Blades Of Steel was a generic hockey game. *humming the theme* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted July 26, 2004 and all the goalies had parkinson's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
