Which Game is Most Anticipated for September?
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Facebreaker (9/4): EA Sports Freestyle kicks off with the arcade style fighting game Facebreaker. The biggest appeal may come from the use of Photo Face and the uploading of videos to EA Sports World.
NFL Head Coach (9/4): Though it comes out in standalone form the first week of September, the game was essentially released alongside Madden in the collector’s edition. It is getting high praise from those who enjoy the management style that is offered due to the great amount of depth.
NHL 2K9 (9/9): 2K9 is bringing the first hockey game to the Wii as well as revamping their 360 and PS3 versions. The franchise moved to be developed out of the highly regarded Visual Concepts studio. Gameplay was a big focus however they have added a 6 on 6 online mode as well as made some big improvements to online leagues.
NHL 09 (9/10): Last year many regarded this as the best sports game released and it appears they’re just making it all that much better. The EA Sports Hockey League could revolutionize the way gamers approach a sports game, much in the way that Online Team Play established last year and Online Dynasty in NCAA Football 09 has done this year.
So there is a bit of a lull here with September for me but that is really picked up for by a few other games that I’ve been looking forward to. Viva Pinata was one of my favorite games of this generation and the sequel sounds like it’ll be even more fun, Lego Batman joins the lego franchise which I’ve really enjoyed and Spore will be an interesting experience on the PC.
So what sports game are you most looking forward to for the month and what other games are you going to pick up? Vote in the poll and leave your thoughts in the comments.
August 28, 2008 at 11:28 am
The only game out of those that I was looking forward to was Head Coach but I have it now, so that’s what I voted for.
August 28, 2008 at 11:34 am
Best sports game of the year-NHL 09. It’s not even close.
August 28, 2008 at 11:45 am
So has anyone tried the NHL 09 PS3 demo yet? (on uk psn store, can sign up for a uk account to get it)
August 28, 2008 at 1:08 pm
NHL09 in a landslide! Im not a huge Hockey fan but this game has been the best sports game out in the last 2 years easily. The create a player MMO mode is something every sports game from here on out should have.
August 28, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Definitely NHL 09. I have not played a hockey game since NHLPA (in all its glory) for the Sega Genesis, but after hearing all of the good things about past few installments of NHL, I will definitely be looking to pick this up.
Looking forward to the PS3 demo (hopefully they post it this afternoon/evening). Does anyone know when they typically update the store? I have heard its 4pm West Coast time, but have also heard midnight.
Anyways…I looked into creating a UK account, but it seems as though it needs to be a master account to be able to access the store, and I don’t really want to jump through the hoops of deleting my US account and creating a UK account just to have to re-create my US account later.
I’ll just go to work and hope its there when I get back…
August 28, 2008 at 1:34 pm
NHL09……….that was easy…next question.
August 28, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (^-^)
Just kidding. NHL 09 for sure. Be a pro and PC makes it the untouched winner.
August 28, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Why cant I vote for none?
August 28, 2008 at 1:52 pm
The Force unleashed ^-^
Just kidding. NHL 09 wins for sure. Be a pro and PC makes it the untouched winner
August 28, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I’m not getting any of those games MIGHT rent Facebreaker. I’m waiting for FIFA 09!!!!!!!!
August 28, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I’d say Head Coach, just because I’m not a big-time NHL fan.
August 28, 2008 at 1:59 pm
EA Hockey League… I suck at hockey games and I am counting it down, should be really really fun!
August 28, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Yes, The Force Unleashed is the non-sports game I am most looking forward to. The demo was excellent…
On the sports front, it is NHL 09 for me.
Also, when is the NHL 09 demo coming out? I thought it was supposed to be today????
August 28, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Should be out now.. if not it will be posted any second, already posted the blog update (plus it was also posted on the web version of psn)
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/08/28/playstation-store-update-49/
NHL 09 Demo
Winner of seven sports video game of the year awards. Try the all-new Be A Pro mode – step onto the ice and play an entire career as you level-up and progress from the AHL to the NHL. Play the first true console sports MMO game, allowing you to assemble a team and play as yourselves in 6-on-6 online team play in the new EA SPORTS Hockey League. If you love sports video games, try this demo.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 0.98 GB
August 28, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Sweet…I am downloading it now. It wasn’t up earlier.
August 28, 2008 at 3:44 pm
pasta you forgot NBA 2k9
August 28, 2008 at 4:07 pm
That comes out in October
August 28, 2008 at 8:44 pm
NHL sucks go head coach! :p
August 28, 2008 at 10:14 pm
NHL 2k9 for me.
August 28, 2008 at 11:03 pm
No TNA iMPACT its a sport game either way thats what ill be buy
August 28, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway
I wont even think of purchasing anything on that list.
August 29, 2008 at 6:56 am
Why would you want Head Coach ? I want games where I can control what’s going on. With all the previews I’ve read, I’d rather have NHL 09 over HC anyday !
Oh btw NHL sucks ? Have you actually been to an NHL game ?
August 29, 2008 at 8:40 am
[quote comment="33637"]That comes out in October[/quote]
nah it comes out late september
August 29, 2008 at 7:54 pm
ok you can say that nhl 09 is the most anticipated but saying its the best sports game is pushing it…..yeah cool new features and graphics but we need to actualy play first its like madden everyone was going crazy and said how this was gonna be a candidtae for the award and madden sucked