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. Since you are more than able to mix it up with the top gamers, this is your moment to assert yourself in the video game world and proclaim your prowess in Xbox NHL 10. 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. So as to seriously demonstrate your superiority in the video game world, winning game after action - and your adversary's currency - is a guaranteed path to demonstrate that you really are most excellent!} Not that playing Xbox sports video games isn't great… but when you play for money, it's a lot more awesome. At long last, it's the quality that the video game world has long been lacking.} 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.} By now, you're thirsting to face off against the tough guys at Xbox NHL 10, what with all the machismo floating around here.} Not surprisingly, you simply crave to hit up the video game console, change into your skates, make your way to to the rink and partake in the match.} Who in hell wouldn't? However - and don't take this advice lightly - it's going to take more than just ego to take down your opponents 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. While your "shoot first, ask questions later" method may work for you during an attempt to score some ladies at your local pub, it may not be so ideal when playing sports video games for money, which is a real test of your manhood.} So see to it that you get knowledgeable about all the methods, offense and defense, body checks and dekes. 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. Explore if there happen to be some admirable (or even undeserving) rivals, and instigate summoning them to take each other on in the stadium.} And if they are unsure about going toe-to-toe, a little hot air is confident to force them out of control. 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 stride forward in video hockey games. If you thought NHL 09's graphics were more vibrant and incredible than anything you've seen, think again. 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. The newest aspect that's going to be most revered by the hardcore video game player is the post-whistle action, which, as we're sure you can already guess, is another opportunity to lock horns, this time after the whistle has been 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. To boot it's only a matter of time before your teammates come rushing to your defense and instigate chucking a couple shots of their own, courtesy of the original heights of cleverness in gaming technology.} It won't come as any surprise that these brawls quickly deteriorate into an all out mess on the ice - the sport is known for this sort of thing.
Of course, giving the game even more flavor is the Xbox NHL 10 soundtrack.} Not content to have cheesy organ music, Xbox NHL 10 provides the players with the backdrop to some of the best gaming action they'll ever encounter. Here's what NHL 10 delivers:} "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 tunes offers an extra aspect to the entire feeling - you will insist you're down on the ice, participating in the unadulteratedarticle
And just when you think NHL 10 is as realistic as it gets, another feature, the intimidation tactics, make it even more of the real deal than you could ever imagine.} You really want to excite the audience, then start giving your rival a tough time and get in his face on the rink. The audience does more than sit there staring blankly into space. They're in tune with the action on the rink.} Just as any group of spectators, this crowd goes nuts when their team performs well, and gets pissed when their team performs poorly. Once you score the tide-changing goal, the crowd will show their respect in a big way. 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:}
Though any resemblance to a sports video game is purely coincidental by today's standards, these graphics were once considered cutting edge.} 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. And here's the payoff.} This game was considered one, if not the, best sports video games available, upon its release.} Getting your game on way back when began and ended with this one.} This rudimentary, messy material was, in 1982, a video game cartridge that had people genuinely in amazement of the graphics and animation. If you really want to get blown away, compare the two games, yesterday's and today's, side by side, though it does seem a bit unfair in some ways:} As we see it, your father or grandfather or great grandfather or whomever was taking part in this stuff was active in the video game pre-historic era.} Even the next generation of gaming - the 8-bit games -- can't compare to today's Xbox hockey tournaments. If you don't believe us, then check this one out: now you get to select from different teams - six to be exact. The video game world was certain that they'd reached the top with this hit It almost hurts to look at that old stuff - you're better off cleansing your vision by taking another look at Xbox NHL 10, and realizing how good you've got it. The greatness is amplified when you realize just how many NHL 10 features were nonexistent in the older games.} There was no Battle for the Cup, no Playoff Mode, no Season Mode, no Be a GM or Be a Tough Guy. And let's not get started on the lack of online gaming back then. Nothing else you could do but keep dreaming.} You had six teams, flickering graphics, and little else. Sports video games go to new heights, though, with Xbox NHL 10. 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.} You'll be on board with the reviewers as soon as you see the game for yourself - the players' movements are so spot-on that you'll think you're watching an actual NHL game. You gotta hand it to EA - they really nailed it with NHL 10, and set a new sports video game standard in the process.} Xbox NHL 10 deserves some sort of gaming award just for the detail in the players' facial expressions - they put many of today's "A-List" actors to shame, and certainly the "B-List" actors found on your girlfriend's soap operas. Then there are the fight scenes, which boast a first person perspective that you won't believe.} It's as if you're honestly glimpsing at a pair of fists banging the pants out of you, but missing the shiners, blood and possible internal damages.}
As in NHL 09, familiar voices Gary Thorne and Bill Clement join the action with their on-the-money commentary. It's pretty impressive, having a pair like them.} Think about these two gentlemen's qualifications.} First there's "Clement, Clement, Hand of Cement," Bill Clement, revered NHL All-Star, and member of the ESPN family.} And Clement's co-commentator, ESPN's Gary Thorne, is held in high regard as well.} Hearing these men call the game is a grand experience.} Xbox NHL 10 is so genuine that you'll be positive that the pair is sitting down in your dwelling. On top of all the other upgrades and improvements, precision passing is one that will jazz gamers of all skill levels. In this game, the hardcore gamer has much supplementary bearing on the puck's total alacrity, in contrast to the earlier installments in the NHL video game series. And for those of you who've really mastered your slap shot, you can bank your passes off of the board.} Hardcore gamers can, for the first time, battle on the boards, as Xbox NHL 10 presents still more upgrades that will excite the video game world. You heard me - now, when you're in possession of the puck but are pinned up against the boards, you have the ability to stop your rival from nabbing 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.}
