Brawl Your Way to Victory in Xbox NHL 10

So you say you've been icing your adversaries, because you're the man when it comes to Xbox NHL 10.} You're a hardcore player who likes the thrill of sports video game battles. You can battle it out with the cream of the crop, so it's time to demonstrate to the video game world that in Xbox NHL 10, you are unbreakable. So it's time you entered the arena, and duked it out, when you play sports video games for money. Wagering each other in sports video games for cash -- these players aren't screwing around. To display your unquestioned status in sports video games, garnering up a string of victories, along with your opponent's cash, is the path to declaring your impressiveness.} Not that playing Xbox sports video games isn't great… but when you play for money, it's a lot more awesome. Now, the video game world now has the ingredient that it's been needing for a while.} Putting actual money down on the outcome of the game really raises the ante - your rivals have to do more than just talk a good game now, or else you'll shut them out.}

 

With all the testosterone being thrown around, no doubt you're ready to take on the big guns at Xbox NHL 10.} Obviously, you just yearn for to switch on the video game console, pull on your skates, set foot in to the rink and participate in the action.} Who in hell wouldn't? But - and this is a big but - you need more than a cocky attitude if you want to ice your rivals at Xbox NHL 10.} Make sure you know what you're doing out there… make sure your trash talk doesn't exceed your abilities. Or, in simpler terms: know the game. Don't be the dumbass who goes off half-cocked, doesn't know what he's doing, and makes an ass of himself. Playing sports video games for money is a lot different than trying to get some babes at a bar, where half-hearted techniques might seem acceptable to you.} Hold off on getting into a game until you've learned everything to know about the game play. If you don't, and your rival does, well, there's nothing colder than being the one to lose the wager.

 

Once you've mastered the maneuvers of Xbox NHL 10 and it's just one hat-trick after another, get off the bench and make some real cash out of your sports video game abilities. Check out if there are some laudable (or even not-so-worthy) competitors, and begin calling them to go head-to-head in the stadium.} Start calling out the potential foe, if you think he's getting cold feet about being iced on the rink. If there's one thing about the hardcore gamers, they don't walk away from a challenge. But in the end, we're sure you'll talk some trash, play your match, and win some cash.

 

Xbox NHL 10 is, as to be expected, a colossal leap ahead in video hockey games. These graphics are even more true to life and sharp than the seemingly impossible to top NHL 09. And the animation is even more fluid. NHL 10 gives hardcore gamers the best of both worlds - game play that's similar to NHL 09, along with some new upgrades that will surprise and excite even the most jaded player. A brand new attribute that's positive to be a much loved of video game enthusiasts is the post-whistle action, which, as you can most likely figure out, allows video game supporters hash it out once the whistle is blown. Or, more to the point, if you want to get some checks and cheap shots in, the post-whistle action is your chance - and it opens the door for a good old-fashioned battle. You won't have to wait more than a second or two before your teammates enter the fray and start throwing some punches, another benefit of the slick, sophisticated video game technology.} Since hockey and fights tend to go hand in hand, you won't be disappointed to learn that these fights really get down and dirty and out of control.

 

 

Certainly, bringing the home video game supplementary vivacity is the Xbox NHL 10 soundtrack.} It would be impossible to imagine any sports video game worth its salt without some hard-driving tunes to amp up the action, and Xbox NHL 10 once again delivers. Explore at this rundown:} "Young Cardinals" by Alexisonfire, "Deathsmarch" by Cancer Bats, "Hellions on Parade" by CKY, "Golden Years" by Disco Ensemble, "Heroes of Our Time" by Dragonforce, "Anything 'Cept the Truth" by Eagles of Death Metal, "Oye Vaya" by Earl Greyhound, "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day, "Peace Sells" by Megadeth, "Wake Up! Wake Up!" by MeTalkPretty, "Keys to the City" from Ministry & Co-Conspirators, "Kids in America" by MxPx, Nickelback's "Burn It to the Ground," Papa Roach's "Into the Light," "Raccoon Eyes" by Priestess, "The Bravest Kids" from Rancid, Scorpions' rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane," and "Fire It Up" by Thousand Foot Krutch. Taking notice of the music provides an added element to the whole sensation - you'll maintain you are down on the rink, competing in the realEven without the music, the game has an intense feel to it - bring in the soundtrack, and the realism quotient in Xbox NHL 10 has just been upped.

 

Another great aspect of NHL 10, the intimidation tactics, give an added layer of realism to the game, just when you thought it couldn't get any better.} If you want to give the cheering crowds something to really scream and yell about, start shaking down your opponent. And the crowd is more animated than Charo after a double-espresso. They're an active part of the game - when something happens, they react.} The audience has a field day, depending on what's happening on the ice - they'll cheer, they'll jeer. If you manage to really wow the crowd, they'll be on their feet.

 

Perhaps we're being a bit too judgmental in this case, but here's another concept to keep in mind.} See what your pop was doing for video game entertainment in his time, after you've given Xbox NHL 10 the once over.} This was before the revolution that gave us 8-bit and then 16-bit games - 4K was as good as it got. Have some sympathy for these gamers - if they needed a sports video game fix back in the early 80s, this is what they had:}

 

No, your eyesight isn't faltering – sports video games not only once looked like this, they were considered quality.} All you had were four men on the non-scrolling rink. A player and his goalie. And there was no roster of NHL teams to choose from. But here's something you're not going to believe.} When this cartridge came out, it was regarded as a breakthrough sports video game, a favorite in the video game world.} No joking - that video game cartridge is what video game devotees stayed up all night long playing back in days gone by.} This unsophisticated, blocky thing was, in 1982, a home video game that had people seriously in amazement of the graphics and animation. Now get a load of what you get to play today, in comparison to the aforementioned "old school" game," though perhaps this isn't a just competition:}

 

Putting it kindly, your video game predecessors, the ones who couldn't get enough of those old games, were dealing with some primitive stuff here.} For that matter, the great leap forward that transpired with 8-bit games doesn't even come close to the level of Xbox hockey game that is setting today's gamers on fire. If you don't believe us, then check this one out: now you get to select from different teams - six to be exact. With this, the video game world thought nothing could be greater:

If you're not temporarily blinded from viewing that one, get another gander at what NHL 10 has to offer, and once again be thankful for today's video game technology. Even more as soon as you remember each and every one of the features impossible in the sports video games of those days.} There was no Battle for the Cup, no Playoff Mode, no Season Mode, no Be a GM or Be a Tough Guy. And if you were hoping for online gaming in those days? Well, you'd have to wait a long time until your fantasies became a reality.} You had six teams, flickering graphics, and little else.

Xbox NHL 10, on the other hand, is a whole new chapter in sports video games. It was more or less expected that the reviewers all felt strongly about this one, naming Xbox NHL 10 as one of their all-time favorite sports video games.} And after seeing the game in action, you'll feel the same way - with the players' movement so realistic as they make their way around the ice, it's almost impossible to draw a distinction between a real hockey game and the video game. A lot of acknowledgment has to be bestowed to EA, who set the bar more high for sports video games with their latest entry.} Xbox NHL 10 warrants some mode of home video gaming prize only for the detail in the teammates' facial expressions - they put loads of of modern "A-List" actors to embarrassment, and no doubt the "B-List" actors found on your gal's TV shows. In addition there are the fight scenes, that boast a first person perspective which you won't deem.} It is akin to you're seriously glimpsing at a couple of fists banging the crap out of you, but without the discolorations, blood and likely concussions.} Gary Thorne and Bill Clement are close at hand to give their familiar, bizarrely precise commentary, similar to in NHL 09. Having these two on hand is nothing to scoff at, either.} Bear in mind these two mens' credentials.} Starting off there is "Clement, Clement, Hand of Cement," Bill Clement, admired NHL All-Star, and participant of the ESPN family unit.} And then Clement's comrade Gary Thorne, yet anotherparticipant from the ESPN brood, is a very awesome sports celebrity in his own right.} Hearing these guys call the game is a mindblowing experience.} You'll be certain that they're right there in your house - that's how amazing Xbox NHL 10 is.

 

Precision passing is the latest innovation in Xbox NHL 10 that should impress hardcore gamers. In this game, the video gamer has far added impact on the puck's complete momentum, in contrast to the previous episodes in the NHL video game series. If that wasn't enough, you have the ability to bank your passes off of the board, based on your aim and strength.} Xbox NHL 10, for the first juncture, lets you to battle on the boards - one more step up that has the video game world amazed. You heard me - at the moment, when you're in possession of the puck but are pinned up against the boards, you have the ability to hinder your challenger from catching the puck, by kick-passing it to a teammate. On the other hand, if your rival is being pinned to the boards by you, then you can really put yourself in charge - assuming you're the best player on the rink.}