August 23, 2012 – EA SPORTS™has now released the official game demo for EA SPORTS NHL®13, available for download now through Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation Network®*. The demo will feature access to four different modes – Play Now, the all-new NHL Moments Live, Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) and Free Skate – and the ability to earn up to three HUT Item Packs to use in the full version of NHL 13. The demo will only be available for download until September 18, 2012**. Promising the biggest change to the franchise on this console generation, NHL 13 will be available on September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 14, 2012 in New Zealand.
“This is a big year for the EA SPORTS NHL franchise as we feel we have delivered major gameplay innovations that will change the way you play the game and all-new experiences that will connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of the NHL. We are very excited to finally get the NHL 13 demo into the hands of our fans.” said Sean Ramjagsingh, NHL 13 Line Producer, EA SPORTS.
The NHL 13 demo will feature:
PLAY NOW
In Play Now, select either the 2012 Stanley Cup® Champion Los Angeles Kings or their Stanley Cup Final opponents, the New Jersey Devils, as you battle it out in the third period. The period will start with a randomized score each time you play. Test out the all-new ‘True Broadcast’ camera which delivers a startlingly realistic hockey broadcast presentation as the camera swivels and zooms to capture every moment.
NHL MOMENTS LIVE
The all-new NHL Moments Live mode offers you the chance to relive or rewrite some of the most thrilling moments from today’s NHL. In the demo, relive the dramatic overtime showdown of Game Five of the 2012 Western Conference Final between the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes. The moment is introduced by real-world NHL footage in the menu video showcase that draws you into the intensity of the moment before you begin play. If you complete the moment, you’ll receive a HUT Item Pack.
HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM
Create a fantasy team without boundaries as you build, manage and compete in Hockey Ultimate Team. HUT features an all-new presentation, improved reward system and new dynamic content post launch to make it the most in-depth HUT ever. In the NHL 13 demo, enter HUT to receive a HUT Item Pack. Unlock your starter pack and play in a tournament. If you beat Team USA and win the tournament you’ll receive an upgraded HUT Pack.
FREE SKATE
In Free Skate, hone your skills in a gameplay setting that pits you against a goalie without rules and restrictions.
INVITE A FRIEND
Invite a Friend to download the demo, to receive one HUT Item Pack. You can also watch the GM Connected trailer and the True Performance Skating Tutorial in the demo.
Headlined byall-new True Performance Skating, and supported by an innovative new A.I. system dubbed EA SPORTS Hockey I.Q., NHL 13 will deliver a revamped gameplay experience that accurately captures the speed, creativity and strategy of NHL hockey. In addition, NHL 13 will also deliver new experiences that connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of hockey with the all-new GM Connected and NHL Moments Live modes.
*Demo available starting August 22 in Europe on PSN. Internet connection and Origin Account (EA) registration required. You must be 13+ to register. EA Online Privacy Policy and Terms of Service can be found at www.ea.com. The same Origin account must be used in both the demo and the full product in order to receive bonus.
**Available until September 19, 2012 on PSN in Europe
***Conditions and restrictions apply. See www.easports.com/seasonticket