Defend against rivals in online gaming arenas

There is nothing like taking your sweet gaming skills to the next level against online opponents. With NHL 10, we know every player is excited about the prospects of smacking a rival defenseman into the boards or about lighting the lamp with a perfectly placed shot into your opponent's goal. By playing online sports video game tournaments for both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles, you'll have the chance to do all that in more, but you'll also need time to learn the basics. Here are some tips and strategies for avoiding the bottom of your online sports video game league standings.

 

With all the testosterone being thrown around and the unabashed smack talk you're dishing to your buds, no doubt you're ready to take on the big guns at Xbox and PS3 NHL 10. Sure, you just want to hit up the video game console, throw on your skates, head to the rink and get in the game. Who in hell wouldn't? But - and this is a big but - you need more than a cocky attitude if you want to ice your rivals at PS3 and Xbox NHL 10. Make sure you know what you're doing out there… and more importantly, make sure your trash talk doesn't exceed your abilities. Or, in simpler terms: know the game. Don't be the guy who goes in without a plan, doesn't know what he's doing, and crashes and burns. That sort of strategy may be your tried-and-true approach for picking up women at a bar on a Saturday night, but this is serious stuff - the video game world is far less forgiving. So make sure you know all the moves, offense and defense, body checks and dekes. If you don't, and your rival does, well, there's nothing colder than a humiliating defeat.

 

So, here are a couple of quick defense tips for PS3 and Xbox NHL 10. Though your first instinct is to vigorously chase your opponent when he's in possession of the puck, this isn't always the best way to go. It could backfire in a big way. Once you lose control of the action on the ice, you'll give your opponent just the opening he needs to score a goal. So, make sure you don't skid out of control when chasing after your opponent.

 

Another great idea is trying to lie down and take some rubber off your body. In other words, try to block your opponent's shots from the point. Sure, it might hurt in real life, but you don't have to worry too much about your virtual defenseman's bodily functions. Trust us, he'll be ok, and your goalie will thank him later. Yes, PS3 and Xbox NHL 10 has done a solid job raising the bar of EA's popular series. And once you master some basic defense skills, you'll raise the bar of your rep in the video game world. Gaming can be intense, but we know you can handle it, so get out there and find sports video game tournaments for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 and battle opponents from across the globe.