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Interestingly enough, NHL 08 isn't the end-all, be-all of iteration of the hottest sport on ice because of its visuals alone. Don't get us wrong, NHL looks amazing, and anyone owning a HD set will know where your hard-earned cash went when you see cover-man Eric Staal step onto the ice. NHL goes beyond that this year though, offering true gameplay progression that doesn't just add new modes or slap a new play style onto the back of the box, but truly gives the game a next generation feel in skating, playmaking, improvisation, and flow; all key elements of the greatest game on earth. NHL not only looks the part this year, but it truly feels the part as well.