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NHL 09 on 360

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NHL 09 is a Sporting game available on the 360.

NHL 09 is a Sporting game. Sports games recreate a wide variety of real life competitive activities. Depending on the sport, these will either have an action or strategy focus. Popular sports games are often released on an annual basis, each year the game receives new player rosters and game improvements.

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Sports Gamer review Mon, 06 Oct 2008

With last year's instalment of EA's long-standing ice hockey franchise having won almost every award going, NHL 09 is one of the most anticipated sports titles of the year. Can the latest arrival match its older sibling's achievements? It's a big ask, but those huge shoulder pads should help support the weight.

I have a confession to make. I've never played ice hockey. In fact, due to the lasting effects of one particular sporting injury, I avoid ice skating altogether. Although I cannot therefore offer insights into NHL 09 arising out of personal prowess, I should note that as a child I developed a deep fascination with American football, basketball, ice hockey and baseball.
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