Released in the fall of 2008, arrived at a pivotal moment for hockey video games. It followed the critically acclaimed NHL 08 , which had revolutionized the genre with its skill stick controls. For NHL 09 , EA Sports took a major gamble by dividing its development. While a high-definition version was created for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, a separate version was outsourced to HB Studios for the PC and PlayStation 2. This decision would define the game's legacy.
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When starting your franchise, you select a specific managerial style that dictates how you earn and spend to improve your team in up to 15 different categories: While a high-definition version was created for the
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