9 years ago
No NHL on PC?
Why can't I buy this game (or any other EA Sports game other than FIFA) for PC?
Looking back at my history, I have been asking this question for more than three years. The NHL series has been abs...
I've heard the argument time and time again "it wouldn't sell", even an EA official statement saying the market isn't there. Here's the thing though, it's pretty clear the market IS THERE as I see mentions or threads on reddit every month discussing EA Sports games on PC. I see articles online discussing the same topic.
Unfortunately I think EA sports games are using an outdated model to sell their games. EA should take a look at Rocket League, THAT is how you develop a sports game. In the back of my head I think EA Sports realizes this is the real problem. That they need to completely rethink the model in which they sell and offer in these games to get traction on PC. And for EA, this is probably just way too much work. Here's to hoping 2K sports or another adept publisher takes the reigns for another major sports game on PC so EA can see what they've missed out on (ie. an essential monopoly on the platform).
I own NHL 17 on PS4 and the games UI is painfully slow and unwieldy. Having NHL on PC would remove this headache and make it worth it alone. Imagine having this type of interface for NHL? *drools*
My other biggest complaint is the frame rate. NHL deserves to be played at 60fps minimum. Replays and the interludes between play in NHL 17 feel like they dip into the 20fps range. Ultimately, I would like to play NHL at 144fps with multi monitor support. One can dream.
Pictures referenced in this post:
Franchise Hockey Manager
Fifa multi monitor:
Holy mackerel, that would be so sweet to have the full ice surface like that across multiple monitors (I have two 27 inch monitors, and it would kick * to have the red line split them). I think the key to the discussion is making the existing player base that's on consoles realize there is no "them", there is only "us". It benefits ALL OF US to have the game come to PC.