*Updated* EA to Release NHL 09 Demo on PSN

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  • Shawn Zipay
    Managing Communities 24/7
    • Apr 2003
    • 69279

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    *Updated* EA to Release NHL 09 Demo on PSN

    [UPDATE]The PSN update has been released and the NHL 09 demo has been pushed back to a later date. To see the PSN releases for 10-28-08 click here.

    To all of you hockey fans out there, head on over to your nearest PS3 and start downloading the demo for NHL 09. For those of you who enjoy reading press releases or just need some more background information on the game, read on!
    Need your hockey fix? Experience the critically acclaimed EA SPORTS NHL franchise in a whole new way with the NHL 09 demo that is now available on the PLAYSTATION Network- Xbox LIVE demo to follow in early September. Re-live the excitement of last season’s Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings by stepping into the skates of a top NHL star in the new Be A Pro mode. With a dynamic new camera that puts the focus on your player, Be A Pro is a whole new way to play the greatest game on ice.

    The new Be A Pro career mode will put you in the skates of an up and coming superstar. Start in the AHL and work your way up to the NHL, with the ultimate goal of becoming an NHL legend. The new Performance Tracker will rate your play in over 60 categories so you will know exactly what parts of your game you need to improve. NHL 09 will also introduce the evolution of online team play - the EA SPORTS Hockley League. Take your created player online and join a team with friends, or scout for players. Featuring 6 vs. 6 online play and the ability to level up your player - you can become the first great name in videogame hockey.

    Building off seven ‘Sports Game of the Year Awards’ last year, NHL 09 provides gamers with an answer to the offensive innovation of years past with the introduction of Defensive Skill Stick. Players can now use an improved poke check, sweep their stick 360 degrees to block passing lanes, or lift an opponent’s stick when playing defense. Take a proven formula, sprinkle on some innovation, throw in a whole new way to play and see for yourself why every EA SPORTS gamer will love NHL 09.
    The full version of the game will arrive on September 9 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms. A demo for the 360 version will come early next month.
  • StoneCold313
    Member
    • Jul 2007
    • 2198

    #2
    Re: EA Releases NHL 09 Demo on PSN

    It was suppose to come out today, but it has been delayed until next thursday.

    The demo for NHL 09 will be available on the PS3 later today next Thursday (generally PSN updates occur around 3pm PT). The Xbox 360 won't be receiving the demo until sometime in early September. The demo includes a Stanley Cup rematch of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings played through the perspective of


    EA has informed me that there was some miscommunication with Sony and the demo will not be out until next Thursday

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    • Shawn Zipay
      Managing Communities 24/7
      • Apr 2003
      • 69279

      #3
      Re: EA Releases NHL 09 Demo on PSN

      Originally posted by StoneCold313
      It was suppose to come out today, but it has been delayed until next thursday.

      http://www.pastapadre.com/3162/demo-...g-today-to-ps3
      Hm, that's the only place I've seen that notice. EA sent me two press releases, both of them stating that it's on there today. Even the EA Sports page ( http://www.easports.com/read/20080821-nhl821.xml ) has today as the date for the demo. I'll go fire up my PS3 and see if I can find it.

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      • MrKLM
        Member
        • Apr 2006
        • 3146

        #4
        Re: EA Releases NHL 09 Demo on PSN

        I just looked I don't see it but the NHL2K8 has been on there for a week.

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        • Shawn Zipay
          Managing Communities 24/7
          • Apr 2003
          • 69279

          #5
          Re: EA Releases NHL 09 Demo on PSN

          Originally posted by Manzi
          I just looked I don't see it but the NHL2K8 has been on there for a week.
          Yeah, same. Strange that they wouldn't just reissue a corrected PR about this. I'll fix/edit the news.

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          • Stephen

            #6
            Re: *Updated* EA to Release NHL 09 Demo on PSN

            Why cant hockey games just go away? urgh....

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            • Shawn Zipay
              Managing Communities 24/7
              • Apr 2003
              • 69279

              #7
              Re: *Updated* EA to Release NHL 09 Demo on PSN

              Originally posted by (RS)S|Pvt.Stephen[CRT]
              Why cant hockey games just go away? urgh....
              Because they're extremely fun.

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              • StoneCold313
                Member
                • Jul 2007
                • 2198

                #8
                Re: EA Releases NHL 09 Demo on PSN

                Originally posted by Zips
                Hm, that's the only place I've seen that notice. EA sent me two press releases, both of them stating that it's on there today. Even the EA Sports page ( http://www.easports.com/read/20080821-nhl821.xml ) has today as the date for the demo. I'll go fire up my PS3 and see if I can find it.
                I first read too that it was suppose to come out today, but then i read an update from this Finnish gaming site saying that it's been delayed.

                Here's few other links that i found with quick googling.

                http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-187648.aspx

                http://www.411mania.com/games/news/8...mo-Delayed.htm

                Hopefully that next thursday thing is correct. Since i want to get my hands on to this so bad...

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                • Shawn Zipay
                  Managing Communities 24/7
                  • Apr 2003
                  • 69279

                  #9
                  Re: *Updated* EA to Release NHL 09 Demo on PSN

                  I still haven't gotten the demo. It's up, I just haven't had time to download this sucker yet.

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