

Traditionally, EA Sports games haven't really delivered the goods in this area. I'm cautiously optimistic about this piece of news. NHL 17 is aiming to deliver as deep of a Be a GM mode as we've seen from the franchise. That's because of my love for franchise modes in sports video games.
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It also tests your team-building skills.Īs much as I like Draft Champions, my alias is FranchisePlay. It's an extension of Ultimate Team, but the mode gives you the opportunity to possess elite player cards during the tournament that may be otherwise difficult to acquire. For those who aren't familiar with the concept, DC drops you into an online or offline tournament where your team is built through a 15-round draft. This mode was almost exclusively responsible for doubling the amount of time I spent playing Madden 16 as compared to Madden 15. It won't necessarily make or break the experience, but it would be cool to have one friend control Canada, another Finland and a third take Team USA.Īnother new mode-at least for the NHL series-is Draft Champions. That sounds good, but I'm interested in knowing if this mode will be single-player only, or if it's something multiple friends can enjoy online or on the same console. It's a full international tournament that allows gamers to take control of any country's national team in an attempt to guide them to World Cup glory.

The new World Cup of Hockey mode figures to be an intriguing option for fans of the series.
