gatorade09 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 IGN IF EA BOUGHT 2K SPORTS Will they add features from 2k sports to their games?I don't think they should do this it looses the fun of the competition i think.What are your thoughts on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cxo 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 It doesn't sit well with me, as I find 2k's NHL games to be a lot more fun than EA's, plus the EA "realistic skating" just feels jerky and unnatural to me. Haven't even bought EA's NHL games since 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 It hasn't happened yet and it might not happen at all. Take Two turned down a bid previously, although I expect they may eventually sell. It really sounds like a situation of anti-trust to me. One super software conglomerate with zero opposition in sight, prices will rise and quality will continue to languish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chshockey30 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 i think it would be pretty cool with the graphics of EA and the more stuff you can do with the 2k'sbut it does kill competition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I guess there's some good to be integrated but 2k8 absolutely sucked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Must be nice to just be able to buy your competition, in stead of work hard to keep producing the better product.I wonder if EA will bring MSH (well, JR anyway) on board next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dietzie27 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I guess there's some good to be integrated but 2k8 absolutely sucked.Finally someone who agrees with me! I said that from day one and still havent changed my mind. How many 2ks have you owned before this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADAbsolutNDN 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Who cares about 2K...nhl08 is such a monster game from EA this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Must be nice to just be able to buy your competition, in stead of work hard to keep producing the better product.I wonder if EA will bring MSH (well, JR anyway) on board next year. They should make one version as "arcade" as possible and keep one as the sim version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I am confident that 2K9 will be much improved over 2K8.;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stampeder 2 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 It sure wouldn't take much. Blades of Steel was better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 It sure wouldn't take much. Blades of Steel was better.Agreed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elwood 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Kush games (2k Sports) just finished shooting some model footage for the next version @ our rink this past week. Pretty interesting to see how its done.-E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GekigangarIII 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 They should make one version as "arcade" as possible and keep one as the sim version.Would be nice if they went the direction of the old "Hitz" line for an alternative. The last Hitz they made (whichever one had Lidstrom on the cover) was horrible, but the ones before that with the 3v3 were very fun, especially with friends over. The customization options were great, and adding names that the announcer would use was fantastic fun.. hearing:"Pecker sends it to Meat! Meat dishes it to Nuts! Nuts to Pecker! Pecker puts it past Uncle Louis!!!!!!"I had a team of gigantic 6'8 270 lbs literal sharks. With a couple of Devil headed guys for finesse...lol.good times..But the EA purchase bothers me quite a bit. EA is notorious for sitting on thier ass as far innovation and positive change go in thier hockey games. Hell, there really haven't been any significant changes to the core of the game since NHL 99. Without competition they might as well stop calling the game by the year numbers and just call it NHL (insert roster version). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Not happening - confirmed.Low bid, shareholders shot it down. Only reason why they were trying to do it was to bank off the success of the upcoming GTA game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 They should make one version as "arcade" as possible and keep one as the sim version.Would be nice if they went the direction of the old "Hitz" line for an alternative. The last Hitz they made (whichever one had Lidstrom on the cover) was horrible, but the ones before that with the 3v3 were very fun, especially with friends over. The customization options were great, and adding names that the announcer would use was fantastic fun.. hearing:"Pecker sends it to Meat! Meat dishes it to Nuts! Nuts to Pecker! Pecker puts it past Uncle Louis!!!!!!"I had a team of gigantic 6'8 270 lbs literal sharks. With a couple of Devil headed guys for finesse...lol.good times..But the EA purchase bothers me quite a bit. EA is notorious for sitting on thier ass as far innovation and positive change go in thier hockey games. Hell, there really haven't been any significant changes to the core of the game since NHL 99. Without competition they might as well stop calling the game by the year numbers and just call it NHL (insert roster version). I'd be happy with a game that can be played and enjoyed by a casual player. With the changes to the controls over the years, you have to play a lot to be halfway decent. I don't have the time to play 20 hours a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cxo 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I'm the same way, I can't get into a video game and sit on it straight for hours on end. At the least they can split it up and have more than just exhibition and career modes. One for people who play occasionally, the career for people who play religiously and an arcade for people who like the cartoon-y aspects. They do sort of attempt this, but I think they could do better. At least on 06 or 07 they had the NHL '94 sim added, that was a great little bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Kush games (2k Sports) just finished shooting some model footage for the next version @ our rink this past week. Pretty interesting to see how its done.-EYou in Oxnard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I like 2k8, because of the controls. No more accidental shots or not shooting when you want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oberon 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I like 2k8, because of the controls. No more accidental shots or not shooting when you want to.I know it can be frustrating and embarrassing, TBL, but as you get older it will get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 hahaha. The girl in question is ok about it though. She loves me for my mind. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatorade09 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Hitz needs to come back but that will never happen.I think 2k8 looked really bad to EA's 08.Also I think 08 was a lot smoother play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elwood 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2008 Kush games (2k Sports) just finished shooting some model footage for the next version @ our rink this past week. Pretty interesting to see how its done.-EYou in Oxnard?Yeah, play in the adult league there and coach some kids also-E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QandA 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2008 Hitz needs to come back but that will never happen.Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penguinsfanatic 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2008 I personally like how it is better and easier to score in 2k8 than it is to score in NHL08 series, and I think both sets have their pros and cons but I hope they don't merge because I like the article said like having my choices between some sports games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
