A critique of EA's NHL games from this console generation.

This video ended up being much longer than I originally anticipated. I had a ton of fun making it, and hope to get out many more like this in the future. I hope you like it! If you somehow make it to the end, thank you so much. :)

TIMECODES:

INTRODUCTION
• Video’s Thesis – 0:00
• Disclaimer – 1:23
• History of the Series – 2:02

PART I: BASIC GAMEPLAY/EXPERIENCE
• Menus and User-Interface – 5:04
• Simulation Speeds/Depth Comparison – 6:35
• Gameplay: Realistic vs. Arcade-Like – 8:42
• Ideas for Gameplay Changes – 11:17

PART II: GAME MODES/TYPES
• Changes from NHL 14 to 15 – 12:54
• GM Connected, Outdoor Games, Be a Pro Changes – 14:02
• Ideas for Game Mode Changes – 17:08

PART III: VISUALS/PRESENTATION
• Commentators – 18:40
• Celebrations, Jerseys, and Logo Changes – 21:53
• Ideas for Presentation Changes – 24:39
• The Frostbite Engine – 25:06

CONCLUSION
• Final Thoughts – 28:23

VIDEO CREDIT:

"Can We Simulate 3 Seasons in MLB Before 1 Season in NHL?" by 2BCProductions2BC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59EZipSFSQk&t=467s

"Has Frostbite Ruined EA Sports Games?" by Sports Gamers Online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqKqd7QRiuE&t=144s

"NHL 14: Winter Classic Gameplay (Rangers vs Flyers)" by Sports Gaming Universe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj-3cns0A5E&t=1s

"NHL 15 - Gameplay (PS4 HD)" by Throneful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuVyGIv_j-E&t=776s

*Clips of actual hockey games are owned by NHL and NBC. I do not own the rights to these videos, and they are simply being used for B-Roll or visual representation of specific points.*

MUSIC CREDIT:

"Shovel Knight Soundtrack Complete OST Best Audio Quality All 48 Game Music Tracks" by Tomas Hallberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdNpaJwLiZA&t=803s

"Celeste - Complete Soundtrack - Full OST Album" by Jack Okami:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JsYHpiH2xs

"Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Full Soundtrack" by fruit salad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEFcpyy_vq8&t=2742s

"Growing Up" by Weird Heat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dGayY91kR0

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