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When EA Vancouver showed off Alexander Ovechkin as the cover athlete for NHL 21 in a commercial that focused on the Russian czar of Hockey’s royal reign now into its 15th year, there was an air of finality to things. This is ironically perfect for the NHL franchise as... -
We would generally expect to be getting ready for a new season of NHL hockey, thanks to COVID-19, a champion hasn’t even been crowned for the 2019-2020 season yet. However, a new season will begin shortly — at least virtually! That’s because EA Vancouver’s NHL 21 is due to...
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The release of the yearly NHL iteration marks not only an exciting moment for gamers, but also for fans of hockey in general as it means the start of a new season is just around the corner. NHL 20 will keep everyone entertained as we patiently wait for that... -
Feet racing. Heart pumping. Crowd cheering. “Thwack”-sounding. Puck sailing. Goal light flashing. Crowd cheering. Luke saying to himself that “Chel” is fun again. Okay, that last verse didn’t rhyme, and reviewing yourself in third-person is highly awkward! But I repeat: “Chel” is fun again. Streamers for the win? When... -
Culture Shift In recent years, the NHL has begun to shed it’s traditional, professional, and very white public image. Taking note from various European football leagues, North American football leagues and the NBA, hockey players now dress the way they want, endorse what they wish to and relax how... -
A new trailer for the annual release, NHL 20, showcases the new Real Player Motion Technology which powers the gameplay. Introduced last year in NHL 19, this years sees an upgrade on Signature Shots, Goalie Threat Analysis and improved skating that allows players to stay in control. This year, the... -
While Nashville Predators’ P.K. Subban was announced as the face of NHL 19’s North American cover, two different individuals were recently announced as the faces of international coverts. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander will be on the cover within Sweden and Winnipeg Jets’ Patrik Laine was selected for... -
This is it – finally, FIFA has secured the rights to the one of the biggest tournaments in the world: Champsions League! Champion’s League has been with Konami’s PES series, and with the huge reveal today during EA’s Play event, it looks like Konami will now truly be left... -
I know that with the last few World Cup tournaments taking place, I’ve spent a full $70 for an updated version of the same game, with each country getting their updated kits and rosters available, and for a while I was okay with this, until one day I wasn’t... -
Electronic Arts Inc. has launched NBA LIVE 18, which introduces THE ONE, an all-new dynamic career experience centered around the player. The game offers a unique experience through character progression, extensive gear customization, and narrative branching – a first in the basketball videogame genre. In NBA LIVE 18, THE ONE gives...
