2K Sports hat Details zum kommenden Eishockey-Spiel NHL 2K9 veröffentlicht. Außerdem wurde das Boxart präsentiert. Die Wii-Features haben wir für euch zusammengefasst.
-Schießen mit der Wii-Fernbedienung: Schüsse aus dem Handgelenk durch schütteln der Wiimote und stärkere Schüsse durch halten der Taste B
-Kämpfe mit der Wii-Fernbedienung: Interaktive Kämpfe, schlage deinen Gegner, balanciere und zieh die Handschuhe aus
- Präzise Pässe/Doppelpässe: Auswählen des Pass-Partners via Pointer-Funktion

Game title: NHL®2K9
Platforms: Xbox 360™, PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2 and Wii™
Genre: Ice hockey simulation
Publisher: 2K Sports
Developer: Visual Concepts
Rating: PEGI 16+, USK o.A.
Release date: Autumn 2008

2K Sports brings the fun back to hockey video games. Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios, NHL® 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with an intuitive control scheme, hard-hitting action, an all-new Zamboni™ mini-game and more! Complete with new commentary, a user-friendly franchise mode and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to your game console this September!

Furthermore, NHL 2K9 will be coming to the Wii™ Console from Nintendo this year. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will offer fans the fun opportunity to play like the pros using the Wii Remote™ controller as a hockey stick, and experience the sport in a new, entertaining and wholly unique manner!

Features:
• Pick-Up-And-Play Controls – Fans asked and 2K Sports answered with easy-to-learn controls that still provide depth for the seasoned veteran.
• Expanded Superstar Moves – An updated arsenal of special manoeuvres including open ice moves will burn opponents and create never-before-seen highlight reel moments.
• All-New Presentation System – In-game menus, pre-game intros, new crowd animations, game summary replays and brand-new commentary featuring Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda.
• True Hockey Fun! – Indulge in the uniqueness of hockey with the addictive Zamboni™ driving mini-game, user-controlled Stanley Cup™ celebrations, playoff beards, enhanced checking and a brand-new fighting engine.
• Team-Up™ with up to 12 consoles online – Hop online, pick a position and form a team of up to 6 separate consoles. It’s the first-ever NHL 12-console play!
• Reel Maker™ 2K9 – Included this year on both Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3, users will be able to save, edit, share and rate user-generated NHL 2K9 highlight reels on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation®Network and via the web.
• 2K Beats – Featuring Pennywise, Bad Religion, The Offspring, NOFX, The Ramones, Inner Circle, Mastodon, Operation Ivy, High on Fire and more.

Wii-specific features:
• Wii Remote™ Shooting – Execute wrist shots with the flick of the Wii Remote or put some power into your stick by holding the B button while flicking to blast a slapper.
• Wii Remote™ Fighting – Fully interactive on-ice showdowns, making use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller to drop gloves, punch and balance!
• Precision Passing/Chain Passing – Take the guesswork out of passing by selecting players with the Wii Remote cursor. One-timers, give-and-go and tic-tac-toe passing are executed by selecting multiple players prior to pressing the pass or A button.
• Wii Remote Goaltending – Gesture-based goaltending allows gamers to get between the pipes and flash the leather. Even take control when it counts the most - in shootouts!
• Full-Featured Gameplay – NHL 2K9 Wii offers a full-featured, fun hockey experience complete with Franchise mode, Zamboni™ races, Superstar Moves and more!

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