Developed Utilizing the Best EA SPORTS Technology - NHL 14 Represents
a Generation of Innovation
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today the breakthrough
features for EA
SPORTSTM NHL®14
that are set to unleash the aggression, speed and skill of NHL hockey
through the best technology of this console generation that EA SPORTS
has to offer. Deliver game-changing hits with cutting-edge NHL®
Collision Physics, built from EA SPORTS FIFA's revolutionary Player
Impact Engine. Drop the gloves with the all-new Enforcer Engine, powered
by the same technology used in the critically acclaimed Fight Night
franchise. Experience a new level of speed and control with the second
season of the critically-acclaimed True Performance Skating engine, and
dangle defenders with all-new One-Touch Dekes. In addition, fans can
Live the Life of an NHL player in an all-new incarnation of the
Be a Pro Career Mode, now featuring on and off-ice elements. NHL 14
will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system, and the PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system. NHL 14 releases on September 10, 2013 in
North America and September 13, 2013 in Europe.
NHL 14 Features Revealed (Photo: Business Wire)
"We're very proud of the history of innovation that the EA SPORTS NHL
franchise has produced on this console generation, and this year we're
amplifying that innovation by leveraging technology from teams like FIFA
and Fight Night," says Dean Richards, General Manager, NHL, EA SPORTS.
"This year fans will feel the speed, skill and aggression of NHL hockey
like never before, powered by some of the best EA SPORTS technology to
create the best game we could ever imagine."
The NHL 14 official trailer can be found here.
NHL 14 Features
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NHL® Collision Physics — Developed
from the same core technology that powers EA SPORTS FIFA's
critically-acclaimed Player Impact Engine, NHL® Collision Physics
introduces bigger, more thrilling hits, and truer-to-life collisions.
A new left-stick control scheme makes delivering a game-changing hit
simpler and more rewarding than ever.
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Enforcer Engine — Powered by the same technology used in the
critically acclaimed Fight Night franchise, NHL 14 will bring a brand
new third-person presentation to showcase the anatomy of a fight. All
players on the ice (human or CPU) remain live from the drop of the
gloves to the trip to the penalty box, with no break in the action.
This new technology delivers, for the first time in the EA SPORTS NHL
franchise, true size and strength differentiation between players, new
jostling mechanics and much more to create the most authentic and
electrifying experience yet.
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True Performance Skating — Built on the breakthrough innovation
that introduced physics-based skating and over 1,000 new skating
animations to the EA SPORTS NHL franchise. The second year of the True
Performance Skating features improved acceleration, explosive
first-strides, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating, resulting
in greater player responsiveness and unprecedented control.
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One-Touch Dekes — Experience what it feels like to be a
superstar through a new, more responsive deking system
controlled only with the left stick and one-button. From beginner to
advanced gamers, the system allows for quicker reactive dekes and
intuitive combination dekes, creating more moves than ever before.
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Live the Life — The new incarnation of the Be a Pro Career
Mode, now you can truly Live the Life of an NHL player. On or off the
ice, every decision you make shapes your legacy as an athlete.
Interact with teammates outside of the rink. Take part in media
interviews. Each choice you make will affect your relationship with
fans, teammates and management, influencing your skills and
progression.
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HUT & EASHL Online Seasons — NHL 14 adds the
best-in-class promotion and relegation system in the sports category
to the Hockey Ultimate Team & EA SPORTS Hockey League modes. Win games
and advance to the next division to face tougher competition, fall
short and see your team bumped down. Teams will be able to track their
progress across multiple seasons.
NHL 14 Cover Vote to Launch on
April 22, 2013
Beginning April 22, 2013, fans around the world can once again shape the
face of the world's #1 hockey video game franchise when the second
annual EA SPORTS NHL® Cover Vote Campaign
launches on NHL.com/covervote.
In its inaugural year, the EA SPORTS NHL 13 Cover Vote Campaign
generated more than 25 million fan votes, culminating with
Philadelphia Flyers Captain Claude Giroux landing on the NHL 13 cover.
Assets:
To download assets, please visit the EA press site at http://info.ea.com.
Visit the EA
SPORTS NHL 14 website for more details.
NHL 14 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver and has not
yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI; visit www.esrb.org
and www.pegi.info
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entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 275 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
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Manager,
Communications
dukei@easports.com
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Macrae, 604-456-3685
Sr. Director, Communications
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