If you ask any sports fan why they prefer attending live sporting events, odds are they’ll say it’s because of the atmosphere and presence of fans that create an energy you just can’t get from watching at home. Sports video games have tried for decades to somehow recreate that energy, usually with mixed results. That changes this year, as NHL 23 developer EA Vancouver has not only found a way to give players a taste of the live-action energy, they’ve used it to make their game better for it.
When EA showed us a glimpse of the new game back in July, they touted the new crowd reaction features, but nothing could have prepared me for how wonderful it is. More than just crowds cheering goals, or counting down the final seconds of a close game, NHL 23 somehow generates energy for the player with these new crowd interactions — including realistic hat trick celebrations and massive pregame introductions. Playing on PlayStation 5 with Pulse 3D headphones, I’m completely immersed in what I’m doing on the ice. And scoring a goal not only results in a fist pump from myself but hearing the crowd either go wild or be completely deflated — depending on where I’m playing — is incredibly satisfying.
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