NHL 12 "Be A Pro" Mode Will Set the Standard

The release date of NHL 12 is set for September 13, 2011. Believe me when I tell you, this game is going to be awesome. More specifically the new "Be A Pro" Mode (Be A Pro is the NHL series' Career Mode). Since 2009 EA sports has featured Be A Pro in it's games. In 2009, the fact that it existed made it amazing, but there was still much to be desired. In 2010, the game was great, although unrealistic and most importantly too hard to upgrade a player. However, in 2011 EA nailed the attribute improvement. So, with new and improved gameplay and an excellent system for upgrading players (Yes MLB11: The Show, it is important to be able to upgrade your player) what else is there to do?

They brainstormed, and they came up with the new EA Sports Action Tracker. It's like "Simulate to next appearance" in MLB, only better... In case you can't tell, I wasn't a big fan of the MLB Career Mode. The feature simulates to the players next shift in the game. Also a new addition, players have to earn their ice time with all new player tasks:

By achieving your goals, the coaches reward you with ice time. Fail miserably, and you'll get less ice time than George Parros. You may ask, "Well, who is George Parros?" My answer... EXACTLY. This game mode is going to be amazing. Excellent Gameplay. New live goalies, goalie fighting, better hitting mechanics. A great attribute upgrading system, new in-game goals... and ultimately Lord Stanley's Cup. EA hasn't even clued us in on all the details of the new features. This game looks like a top notch sports simulation game and, in my opinion, will easily rival Madden this year. Basically, if you haven't gotten the message and you are still reading: NHL 12 Be A Pro will be awesome. Keep your eye out for more on the NHL series in the future...

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