NHL 2K9 (X360)
Developer: Visual Concepts
Developer: Visual Concepts
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K Sports
Publisher: 2K Sports
Genre: Sports
Release Date: September 8, 2008 (US)
Release Date: September 12, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: September 8, 2008 (US)
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Lyrics, Mild Violence
PEGI: 16+
NHL 2K9
NHL 2K9 (X360)

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Developer: Visual Concepts
Developer: Visual Concepts
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K Sports
Publisher: 2K Sports
Genre: Sports
Release Date: September 8, 2008 (US)
Release Date: September 12, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: September 8, 2008 (US)
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Lyrics, Mild Violence
PEGI: 16+
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Everything old is new again. NHL 2K9 goes old-school with easy controls and quirky Zamboni rides. Read Review

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. Further adding to an unmatched level of fun and celebrating the NHL's uniqueness are a Zamboni mini-game, playoff beards, a new fighting engine and more!


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NHL 2K9

X360 Reviews | Sep 12, 2008

Everything old is new again. NHL 2K9 goes old-school with easy controls and quirky Zamboni rides. Read More »

2K Sports Announces NHL 2K9 Has Gone Gold

X360 News | Aug 29, 2008

2K Sports today announced that the highly anticipated hockey title, NHL 2K9, has gone gold and is now ready for production for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii home video game system from Nintendo, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems. Dedicated fans will enjoy this on-the-ice experience like never before as NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to hockey video games on September 9 in North America. Read More »

2K Sports Announces Free Demo of NHL 2K9 Now Available for Download on Xbox Live Marketplace

X360 News | Aug 21, 2008

While dedicated hockey fans eagerly anticipate the first puck to drop for the start of this year's NHL season, 2K Sports today announced that a free demo of NHL 2K9 is now available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The demo will provide fans an early chance to experience the new simplified controls and relive the excitement of this past season's thrilling Stanley Cup™ Final for a brief three minute period as either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Read More »

2K Sports Signs NHL All-Star Rick Nash to Be Cover Athlete for NHL 2K9

X360 News | May 15, 2008

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 »

Editions

Also known as: NHL 2009 (2K Sports)

NHL 2K9 (X360)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 8, 2008
Publisher: 2K Sports

ESRB E10+ for Everyone 10+ Lyrics, Mild Violence

NHL 2K9 (X360)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: September 12, 2008
Publisher: 2K Sports

Also available on: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii

Features

  • An updated arsenal of highlight reel-worthy superstar moves, blocked shots, stick-handling moves, hit-by-puck collisions, and an enhanced skating engine make up for an exciting and all-new hockey experience complete with more than 1,400 new gameplay animations
  • Pre-game intros, menus, new crowd animations, game summary replays, and brand new commentary featuring Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda of the San Jose Sharks
  • Fans can indulge in what makes hockey such a unique and fun sport with the addictive Zamboni mini-game, user-controlled Stanley Cup celebrations, playoff beards, enhanced checking and a brand-new fighting engine
  • Fans are able to save, edit, share and rate user-generated NHL 2K9 highlight reels online through Xbox Live
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