NHL 12 Screenshots and New Features

EA has released a whole load of screenshots and some new details on the next installment in their NHL franchise, NHL 12, which is scheduled for release on September 13th in North America.

First, there is the revamped “Be a Pro” mode, where you can experience the pursuit of greatness in your NHL career, as well as shatter historic records and cement yourself in NHL history. Additionally, the better you play, the more ice time you’ll get where you can simulate to your next shift so you’re always on the ice as you play out your entire career in pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

There is also a brand new “Full Contact Physics Engine” which really puts you in the middle of the action, as everything is in play. Shattered glass, flying helmets, knocking players over the boards and into the box… if you’ve seen it on TV (or in real life), you’ll pretty much be able to do it in NHL 12.

This year marks the first time players will face dynamic goalies in the game. You can knock the net off and make contact with goalies, knocking them down or out of position, as they crash the crease. Watch as goalies battle through screens to make awe-inspiring saves. Additionally, EA is also reigniting the beloved fighting engine that first appeared in NHL 10 with all-new goalie battles. When the action gets heated, send a message by leaving the net, dropping the gloves, and trading punches with rivals during fights.

All in all, NHL 12 is shaping up to be quite good, especially with all of the promised gameplay presentation which aims to mimic real life game broadcasts you see on TV.