NHL 08 Eu Retail Patch #1

NHL 08 is turning heads once again with all new features that make it the ultimate hockey simulation!

Here are some key features of "NHL 08":

ON THE FLY AI
Dynamic AI adjusts to your every move both on offense and defense, promising to challenge even the most skilled hockey players. The intelligent CPU scouts your tendencies like a coach and makes the necessary adjustments to shut down your money plays, forcing you to adjust your style of play every time.
Take any team into practice mode and train them to run custom rush and in-zone plays in game. Do you want your team to run cycle plays down low? Or feed the point for a one-timer? Record the exact movements of each player in practice mode and watch as your team's AI executes them in gameplay.
ALL-NEW SKATING ENGINE
 New analog speed control of the left stick gives you the variance you need to glide into the zone with control or get a burst of speed to step up on a defender. With new skating animations and responsiveness, you have the control to perform crossovers to maintain speed or carve tight turns for an immediate change in direction.
DEVELOP AHL PLAYERS
29 AHL teams the top developmental league for the NHL are exclusively featured and fully playable. Develop your talent with their minor affiliate until you are ready to call them up for the show. Be the GM and manage your team from the ground up while staying under the salary cap.
GOALIE MODETake on the hardest job in sports and seize control of your goaltender with a new 3rd person camera. Stack the pads, butterfly and make glove saves with your entire team depending on you.
AUTHENTIC PRESENTATION
From player likeness, to the signature jersey tucks and sock preferences each athlete is rendered with a meticulous attention to detail to create a truly authentic on-ice experience.