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NHL 2k9 demo now available on Xbox Live

by: Chuck -
More On: NHL 2K9
Xbox 360 fans left out in the cold by the timed exclusive demo of NHL 09 will be happy to know that 2K Sports has their back and has released a demo of NHL 2K9 on Xbox Live today.  The demo is limited to one three minute period of hockey between the Pens and Red Wings (again).  2K sports admitted at E3 that they were behidn and have a few tricks up their sleaves for this year's hockey game and I'm interested to see what exactly they are as they've been a bit mum on the topic.  I'll be buying the game no matter what as Rick Nash is on the cover but I'm hoping they've stepped up their game a bit.
2K Sports Announces Free Demo of NHL® 2K9 Now Available for Download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace



Xbox 360® gamers to receive an early opportunity to preview highly anticipated hockey title



August 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.



NHL 2K9, developed by Visual Concepts, brings the fun back to hockey video games with all-new features including user-friendly controls, an exciting Zamboni® mini-game, playoff beards, a revamped fighting engine and much more exciting action than ever before. Complete with fresh new in-game commentary, improved franchise mode, and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older by the ESRB, and will be available on September 9 for Xbox 360, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. For more information about NHL 2K9, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k9.