Hockey
Where Are the Women in EA Sports NHL?
Back in 2015, EA Sports added women’s national teams to its FIFA soccer franchise for the first time. Since then, many have questioned when available...
Rumor: NHL 22 Moving to Frostbite Engine
After seven years, EA Sports may finally moving the NHL series to the Frostbite engine with NHL 22. A Reddit user by the name of...
Exclusive: NHL 22 Player Likeness Scanning Resumed by EA Sports
When Covid-19 hit and shut everything down, one thing that was shelved was EA Vancouver’s player scanning for the EA Sports NHL series, mainly NHL...
EA Sports Addresses Offensive NHL 21 Names
One of the biggest concerns with online gaming are those who think it’s ok to use offensive and ignorant names. In EA Sports NHL 21,...
NHL 21 Patch 1.4 Brings Crash Fixes, New Uniforms, & More!
Early today, EA Sports released a series of fixes and more for NHL 21. In addition to general gameplay fixes, NHL 21 Patch 1.4 adds new uniforms and...
NHL 21 Gets First Roster Update of the Season
With the 2021 NHL season finally here, EA Sports has released the first in-season roster update for NHL 21 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4....
NHL 21: How To Master All Dekes
NHL 21 has been out for a couple of months now, and there are still players unsure how to pull off the various dekes in...
NHL 21 Patch 1.6 Includes Small Art Updates
EA Sports has released patch 1.6 for NHL 21 on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. While nothing major is included in the patch, there...
NHL 21 Patch 1.3 Released, Details Inside
EA Sports has released the latest update for NHL 21 on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Patch 1.3 covers a number of general issues...
NHL 21 Announces Changes to HUT Matchmaking
In 2020, in-person competitions do not exist. Thanks to the pandemic, multiplayer has been more focused on online play than ever before. This focus magnifies...
NHL 21 Gets Patch To Fix Line Editing Issues
After EA Sports released Patch 1.2 for NHL 21 last week, many were happy with some of the things that had been fixed. Unfortunately, however,...
EA Renews Partnership With NHL and NHLPA
This morning, EA announced it would be extending its partnership with the National Hockey League and the NHL Players Association. The announcement comes only a few...
NHL 21 Review – One Step Forward
During the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 generation, EA Sports’ NHL series has been a mixed bag of results. It started the generation as poorly...
NHL 21 Version 1.2 Patch Notes
A new patch for NHL 21 drops tomorrow. For our sanity’s sake, EA went ahead and published the patch notes today. NHL 21 version 1.2 brings a...
NHL 94 Rewind Live For Folks Who Pre-Ordered NHL 21
NHL 94 Rewind, the throwback to the classic SNES and Genesis game NHL 94, is live… sort of. EA announced today that players who pre-ordered NHL 21 have access...
NHL 94 Rewind: What You Need To Know
NHL 21 isn’t the only hockey game releasing on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this fall. If you haven’t heard, NHL 94 Rewind launches on...
NHL 21 Patch 1.1 Available Now, Details Inside
This morning, NHL 21 updated to version 1.1. The first patch comes just a few days after NHL 21’s release on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It’s a pretty...
SGO Weekly: Madden NFL 21 Features NBA Stars, FIFA 21 Career Mode, & More! (10/2/2020 – 10/8/2020)
The SGO Weekly breaks down news that may have gone unnoticed throughout the previous week. This includes reveals, trailers, and announcements in addition to other...
NHL 21 Launch Gameplay Update: Improved Shot Logic, Physics & More!
Following a closed technical test for NHL 21, EA Sports has outlined a list of improvements based on direct community feedback. Check out the details...
NHL 21 HUT Deep Dive Details What Fans Can Expect
Back in August, the NHL team dropped a content roadmap for when to expect details on NHL 21. The schedule has taken some understandable detours,...
NHL 21 Franchise Mode: Revamped Scouting, Community Requests, & More!
EA Sports released a ton of new information about what’s new in Franchise Mode for NHL 21. Their deep dive covers community requests and much more....
Harken Back to the Before-Times With NHL 94 Rewind
Announcements for NHL 21 have been all over the place this year. But after an initial delay due to the ongoing pandemic, the NHL 21 team laid out a...
SGO Weekly: Monster Truck Championship, Football Manager And More! (9/11/2020 – 9/17/2020)
The SGO Weekly breaks down news that may have gone unnoticed throughout the previous week. This includes reveals, trailers, and announcements in addition to other...
NHL 21 Gameplay Takes Center Ice
Hockey gamers got a glimpse into what the gameplay is going to look like in NHL 21. EA Sports released information on their website Thursday detailing...
NHL 21 Closed Beta Details Unveiled
After some understandable delays, EA is finally giving us the date of the NHL 21 closed beta. Starting 8/31, players who applied to enter the NHL...
SGO Weekly: Blood Bowl 3 Announced, New Releases, and More! (8/23/2020 – 8/29/2020)
It’s Sunday and that means a new week is steadily upon on us along with a new SGO Weekly. And, as always, we’ve got several...
NHL 21 World of Chel Will Feature New Ranking System, More!
After a short and valid delay, EA is finally giving us our first look at details on World of CHEL in NHL 21. In a...
When Will We Hear More About NHL 21? [Updated]
UPDATE (8/27/20) EA Sports announced this afternoon that the World of CHEL feature reveal will be pushed back to a later date. We had planned...
NHL 21 Features Revealed
After announcing its delayed release date back in July, EA finally gave us the NHL 21 official reveal trailer this morning. On the Cover...
NHL 21 First Details Coming Next Week
Back in July, EA Sports revealed that NHL 21 will be delayed to October with the first details of the gaming coming in August. Now,...
NHL 21 Beta Registration Now Live
Fans who want to get their hands on NHL 21 will get a chance soon. EA Sports opened up registration for NHL 21 beta access...
NHL 21 Release Date Leaked
A day after releasing an update on the status of NHL 21, the game’s release date has been revealed thanks to listings on both the...
NHL 21 Update Reveals October Release, More Details
For the past few months, real-life sports have continued to struggle with how and when, if ever, to re-start their respective leagues. The ongoing COVID-19...
NHL 20 Now Available on EA Access
EA Access subscribers will see a new sports game available in the vault, as it was announced today that NHL 20 is now be available...
NHL Announces Plans to Launch Players-Only Tournament Next Week
In what’s become a trend among major sport leagues, the National Hockey League today announced plans to launch a players-only tournament featuring NHL athletes from...
NHL 20: Patch 1.6 Includes Skater and Goalie AI Adjustments
The latest NHL 20 patch was released today, and the newest patch includes some AI adjustments, as well as the addition of new content for...
NHL 21 Wishlist: 10 Things We Want To See
It’s hard to believe that we’re officially in the fourth decade of the EA Sports NHL series. What started as a basic 2D series on...
2020 NHL Gaming World Championship: What You Need to Know
The 2020 NHL Gaming World Championship starts next month, but how will it work, and what are gamers competing for? Let’s take a look at...
SGO Inside Drive (1/31/2020): Liftoff: Drone Racing Console Launch, Overpass, and More!
January closes out with one last SGO Inside Drive before heading into February. As expected, we’re bringing bits of news you may have missed over...
NHL 20 Patch 1.5 Released – Full Details
EA Sports has released the latest patch for NHL 20, and it features quite a few changes for the annual hockey release. Patch 1.50, which...
NHL 20 Roster Update Released For January
The NHL All-Star break has come and gone, and that means it’s time for the NHL 20 post All-Star roster update. Released on Thursday for...
Why NHL Esports is at a Crossroads
We reported last month that the NHL Gaming World Championships would be returning in 2020. And for the second consecutive year, Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT)...
NHL 20 December Update Includes Pivoting Changes and Content Additions
The NHL 20 team rolled out a new update today, and this one will look to fix a major issue in gameplay regarding pivoting. NHL...
Snoop Dogg Joins NHL 20
One of the biggest stars in hip hop has made the transition to video games as Snoop Dogg has joined EA Sports NHL 20. The...
NHL 20: Five HUT Forwards You Must Have
Hockey Ultimate Team can be a tough mode to navigate, as there’s many different players to add, and you may not be sure what synergies...
Top 10 WORST Hockey Games
Hockey Video Games. Since 1979 when the first one was released for the Magnavox Odyssey, many have tried their hands at a sport that’s easy...
NHL 20: How To Deke Like A Pro
Fun fact: did you know there are ways to score and get around defenders in NHL 20 that don’t involve exploiting the game? It may...
NHL 20: Top Ten Teams to Dominate Your Opponents
With the 2018-19 NHL season complete and with free agents and prospects finding new homes, now is a good time to look forward to next...
NHL 20 Review: RPM Takes Center Stage
NHL 20 marks six installments since the franchise made the jump to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. And while the series is clearly better...
NHL 20 Will Include Playable Alumni Teams
Big news today from EA Sports in regards to NHL 20, as they announced that playable Alumni teams will indeed be included in this year’s...