Do you long for the days when hockey video games didn't require an engineering degree to master? 2K Sports has listened to the masses by bringing the fun back to hockey video games with an intuitive control scheme and hard-hitting action. Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios, NHL 2K9 brings a the NHL experience to life with an 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.
Millions of hockey fans continue to enjoy intense Stanley Cup Playoffs action, but it's never too early to start looking forward to next year's NHL season. 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that three-time NHL All-Star and captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Rick Nash, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for this year's highly anticipated hockey video game, NHL 2K9. Visual Concepts has taken over the development duties for NHL 2K9 and are building a brand new experience from the ground up with the ultimate goal of creating an addictively fun sport simulation of the NHL that will be available this fall. Read More »
Also known as: NHL 2009 (2K Sports)
Also available on: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii