My guy bobs up and down and whips his arm(s) out like he's flapping his wings - It's hilariously stupid but I'll bet money it helps me
I hope it's a phase and, in the future, we return to a realistic approach to presenting the game in a way that pays tribute to the team aspect of the sport. It's weird because the developers have made great strides in in broadcast realism; improved lighting, shaders, models, textures - not to mention new camera angles and such. It's just a shame that a majority of this tech is now being used to shine a spotlight on individual players in some attempt to be like Fortnite.
The sad reality is this is the state of multiplayer gaming in 2023. Your average player needs to be able to 'express themself' and in turn, the presentation needs to be geared towards putting the user front-and-center because, unfortunately, that's the mental state of your average gamer these days. They need to be the center of attention, or they think any given game has no "replayability."
I don't lump fans of the NHL series into the 'average gamer' category though. I think the majority of NHL gamers aren't overly concerned with them being the focus of attention and this thread is a good example of how many users just want to feel a realistic broadcast experience that encompasses the entire team.
But EA SPORTS needs to make money. Most of their energy is spent trying to create, implement and streamline features that grab new players. And this day and age, new gamers need an individualistic approach to any new game they try because otherwise, they get bored.
Definitely spot on take. Let's be thankful it's not like NBA 2K24. They are literally hindering your experience to get you spending real money. Even in the offline parts of the game.
