Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios; NHL 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with a brand-new in-game presentation system; as well as fresh player animations and controls that fans will enjoy from the moment they play their first game; until well after they become a seasoned veteran. Further adding to an unmatched level of fun and celebrating the NHL’s uniqueness are an all-new Zamboni mini-game; playoff beards; a new fighting engine and more! Complete with new commentary a user-friendly franchise mode and upgraded online features.

• Pick-Up-And-Play Controls – Fans asked and 2K Sports answered with easy-to-learn controls that still provide depth for the season veteran. With 2K Sports’ classic default controls a player’s first game will be as enjoyable as their one-thousandth while the new and intuitive hybrid controls will provide the depth experienced vets are looking for.
• Enhanced Gameplay – An updated arsenal of highlight reel-worthy superstar moves blocked shots stick-handling moves hit-by-puck collisions and a greatly-enhanced skating engine make up for an exciting and all-new hockey experience complete with more than 1400 new gameplay animations.
• All-New Presentation System – Pre-game intros menus new crowd animations game summary replays and brand new commentary featuring Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda of the San Jose Sharks bring a fresh new look and sound to NHL 2K9’s visual and audio experience.
• True Hockey Fun! – Fans can indulge in what makes hockey such a unique and fun sport with the addictive Zamboni mini-game user-controlled Stanley Cup celebrations playoff beards enhanced checking and a brand-new fighting engine.
• Reel Maker 2K9 – Included this year on both Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 fans will be able to save edit share and rate user-generated NHL 2K9 highlight reels online through Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
• 2K Beats – Featuring Pennywise Bad Religion The Offspring NOFX The Ramones Inner Circle Mastodon Operation Ivy High on Fire and more.

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