EA Developing 3 on 3 NHL Arcade - Coming to PSN

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http://sports.ign.com/articles/935/935705p1.html

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.

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

Heh. Looks like a bobblehead and a Mii had a baby.

I'm still waiting for Midway to rerelease NBA Jam or their old NFL games with an online mode onto the Network. One day, that will happen.

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Heh. Looks like a bobblehead and a Mii had a baby.

I'm still waiting for Midway to rerelease NBA Jam or their old NFL games with an online mode onto the Network. One day, that will happen.

omg nba jam :bowdown:

[deathmachine]

I like the idea of 3 on 3 - loved the old Hitz games for the xbox but these graphics don't blow me away at all. I could do without the big heads.

[b0bby]

didn't midway have a 3 on 3 game called NHL Open Ice or something? well it was 2 on 2 but if u count the goalies its 3 on 3. used to spend crazy quarters on this on the arcade at the ice skating rink when i was in middle school. the announcer says "he's on FIREEEE" just like in nba jam when you score like 3 goals in a row or something.

i also can't wait for them to bring back nba jam for PSN or the other system.

[Monkey]

NHL Hitz Pro is the best non sim hockey game, it absoultey rocks. It has a similar feel to the old 2D EA hockey games on the Genesis/NES but with more speed, hitting, etc..

FYI, Sega's hockey already has a mode where you can play 3 on 3.. IMO this should just be a bonus option on their regular game.

[fatediesel]

If Blitz or NBA Jam came out I'd get them in a heartbeat. I would get them even if their graphics weren't improved and the rosters were from 1993. The nostalgia factor from my childhood would be great. That's why I play Mario 3 and Streets of Rage on my Wii. I might consider this NHL game, though I don't like the bobblehead look.

[b0bby]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

If Blitz or NBA Jam came out I'd get them in a heartbeat. I would get them even if their graphics weren't improved and the rosters were from 1993. The nostalgia factor from my childhood would be great.

BOOOM SHAKALAKa...From Downtown...HE's ON FIRE...i feel the same way. i actually dont want an HD Remix like with street fighter. I'll take the original in every aspect but playable on PSN or XBL. original rosters please with current rosters as DLC. sales numbers would go through the roof with this one.