
The first two gameplay videos for 3 on 3 NHL Arcade are now out courtesy of Gametrailers. While the release date had previously only been narrowed down to early February they list it as coming Wednesday February 4th. It is uncertain whether it will be out the same day for the 360 and PS3 since PSN generally updates on Thursdays. Hopefully some sort of confirmation on the release date comes soon.
The game definitely looks fun in the way expected. The influence from NHL 09 is noticeable and I really dig all the sound effects. It doesn’t appear to be too frantic and the power-ups along with player types add the elements of skill. Most importantly it doesn’t seem those things will lead to the frustration that some arcade titles rely on. I’m anticipating the game even more after seeing these videos.
Continue on to watch the videos and leave your thoughts in the comments.
January 19, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Automatic buy. First day.
January 19, 2009 at 4:16 pm
This game looks sick. It reminds me of those backyard sports games for the pc. I might have to buy this one.
January 19, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Ill pass on this one.. that has already been done before.
January 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I forgot to mention, this is just a clone of 2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge with 1 extra player, that came out in the arcades a few years ago.
January 19, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Looks fun. I'll play the trial and if it is then its an easy buy at $10
January 19, 2009 at 8:10 pm
hey Pasta how do i contact Fred?
January 20, 2009 at 12:44 am
I've been interested in this for a while…
Just curious, but do you know of the game modes that will be included?
January 21, 2009 at 7:39 pm
are there only 2 teams, red and blue? and you create your own lineups? i wish there actual NHL teams in this game tho!