New Rivalry System, unparalleled online capabilities and other enhanced features round out the most compelling NHL video game yet
2K Sports announced today a multitude of features in the
acclaimed NHL 2K7, truly giving gamers the richest, most authentic and
thrilling NHL video game experience on the market. NHL 2K7, the latest
game in the top-rated hockey video game series for four-straight
years*, is packed full of fresh features as well as franchise
favorites, boasting a brand-new Rivalry System and the most robust
online capabilities.
"The NHL 2K series has always had a
deep-rooted tradition of innovation and quality," stated Greg Thomas,
president of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "That tradition
continues with NHL 2K7, as we bring the drama and emotion of NHL
rivalries to life with the Rivalry System, as well as deliver the best
online experience in any hockey video game. 2K Sports is committed to
bringing the most exciting and realistic sports video games to market
and NHL 2K7 is our definitely our finest hockey game to date."
NHL
2K7 brings all of the intensity and excitement of team rivalries, with
the new Rivalry System. In the Rivalry System, the season calendar
helps players track their rivals and when they play them. As the season
progresses, rivals can change depending on how the teams play against
each other and the outcome of the games. A rivalry can increase, for
example, if two teams have a set of particularly aggressive games, or
if they face each other in repeated playoff series. Additionally, teams
not originally listed as rivals can become rivals based on these
various events. This dynamic Rivalry System adds a new level of drama
when experiencing Franchise mode in NHL 2K7.
The NHL 2K series
has always boasted innovative and unmatched online gameplay, and this
year's game is no different as it furthers this tradition with an
enhanced online experience fit for any hockey fan. In addition to a
fantasy draft, online leagues, tournaments and management of leagues on
the PC, gamers are now able to track overtime wins and losses in their
leagues, adding yet another layer of NHL authenticity to online play.
New
to NHL 2K7 is a completely overhauled skating engine that delivers
silky, smooth animations at 60 frames-per-second, adding a realistic
look and feel to the game. Players now lean and crossover during turns
as well as deftly transition from forward to backward skating,
enhancing the visual experience and also adding the ability to better
position players for passes and offensive opportunities. More checking
variations improve contact along the boards and in open ice while
innovative Right Analog controls offer fully analog stick movement,
giving players the power to decide where they want to move the stick,
unlike any other hockey video game available. Other franchise favorites
include deke moves, fully analog defensive stick maneuvers, revamped
puck physics and rebounds, adding up to the finest NHL video game
experience on any console.
NHL 2K7 will be available in October
2006 for the Xbox 360 and Xbox video game and entertainment systems
from Microsoft, and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system;
and will be available in holiday 2006 for the PlayStation 3 computer
entertainment system
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