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Controls 

with Puck

Pivot

Speed burst

Shoot

Clear/Flip puck

Deke/Role move

Basic pass

On-the-Fly Coaching

Pause game

Pivot

Move

Controls 

without Puck

Speed burst

Stick check

Dive/Block shot

Body check/Role move

Switch player

Advanced switch player/
Switch to last 
defenseman  (click)

On-the-Fly Coaching

Move

Pause game

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Pinpoint pass/
Drop pass (click)

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Summary of Contents for NFL FEVER 2002

Page 1: ...Create seasons Dominate tournaments Become a legend www xsnsports com Controls without Puck Speed burst Stick check Dive Block shot Body check Role move Switch player Advanced switch player Switch to last defenseman click On the Fly Coaching Move Pause game 0903 Part No X09 97713 Pinpoint pass Drop pass click TM ONLINE ENABLED ...

Page 2: ...r before playing Other Important Health and Safety Information The Xbox Instruction Manual contains important health and safety information that you should read and understand before using this software Avoid Damage to Your Television Do not use with certain televisions Some televisions especially front or rear projection types can be damaged if any video games including Xbox games are played on t...

Page 3: ...NHL teams This could be recent playoff rivals maybe a regional grudge match or even a long standing feud Whatever it is it s not gonna be an ice cream social Single Game Select two NHL teams and start an exhibition game After you unlock any special hidden teams this is where you can put em to use Game Modes Select this option set your rules and start playing You can play a Season Playoff or Tourna...

Page 4: ...nformation it contains To create a user profile 1 From the Main Menu choose Options 2 Select User Profiles 3 Select New User Profile from the menu 4 Press A to create a new user profile 5 Use the virtual keyboard to give your profile a name To delete an existing user profile 1 From the Main Menu choose Options 2 Select User Profiles 3 Select the user profile you want to delete 4 Press A to delete ...

Page 5: ...s throughout the manual for quick ways to improve your game Pivot Speed burst Stick check Dive Block shot Body check Role move Switch player Advanced switch player Switch to last defenseman click On the Fly Coaching Pause game Move The speed burst is like a gas pedal Crank on r and you ll pour on the speed but run out of steam fast Pull it only partway and you ll use up your speed burst at a slowe...

Page 6: ...o one side of the net to cover an attack try shooting for the open gap or get it to a player in a better position to take advantage You also can use B to deke before the shot This can get the goalie to move out of position Passing Good puck movement can be the difference between controlling the game or spending three periods with a dumb look on your face There are four types of passes in NHL Rival...

Page 7: ...and using a stick check Your teammate will keep the opposing player in place while you relieve him of the puck Teamwork in action Advanced Controls We ve covered enough of the game control basics to get you on the ice in NHL Rivals 2004 but two control features deserve in depth explanations Pivot Control and Right Thumbstick Control Pivot Control Pivot Control allows you with the pull of l to rota...

Page 8: ...more abuse from the controller vibration on big hits Line Changes Set this to Manual if you want to control line changes with Otherwise leave it set to Auto and line changes will happen automatically All controller settings are saved in your user profile Fighting and Fuses Fighting is a part of hockey so you d better know how to recognize the signs of a simmering player and how to handle yourself ...

Page 9: ... trick your opponent into showing which move he plans to make Player Roles and Special Moves In hockey players fit into certain niches In NHL Rivals 2004 there are four Player Roles each of which has at least one special move that gives him an edge in doing what he does best All special moves can be executed by holding and then releasing B Enforcers These are the big bruisers of the NHL They might...

Page 10: ...ual player NHL Rivals 2004 gives you command of your team s in game strategy including line changes aggression levels and specific team plays You can change in game strategies by using Team Plays Do you like to crash the net Are you conservative about killing penalties Here s where you decide 1 Select Options from the Main Menu 2 Select Team Manager 3 Select Team Strategy 4 Select a team You also ...

Page 11: ...g the puck carrier Everything This is a moderately aggressive system in which to the Net one player attacks the puck and another is ready to assist 2 1 2 This is an aggressive system in which two players attack the puck carrier Power Play 1 2 2 This is a basic system in which the puck is worked around the perimeter of the offensive zone until there is an opportunity to attack 2 1 2 This play has o...

Page 12: ...s and penalties on or off in the Game Rules menu in the Options menu You also can adjust the amount of time players serve when they draw a penalty Hockey games can get a little wild but there are rules You can bend and break them at your discretion but you might earn a little time in the penalty box for your troubles Infractions Infractions aren t as serious as penalties Generally they lead to a s...

Page 13: ...ettings Adjust Rules Gameplay Audio and Visual options for your season Save Save your season Exit Exit out of Season Mode Team Manager You can draft trade and create players to construct the perfect team Just select Team Manager from the Options menu or the League Home menu View Edit Rosters Look at the lineup for every team and move players from one team to another This is the quickest and most d...

Page 14: ...ction and sign up for the Xbox Live service To determine if Xbox Live is available in your region and for information about connecting to Xbox Live see www xbox com connect Signing In When you re ready to sign in to Xbox Live select Xbox Live from the Main Menu The first area you encounter is the Xbox Live Sign In screen This is where you select a user profile and gamertag for each player who is s...

Page 15: ...ankings of players on your Friends list Use L to scroll through the names Voice Capabilities Using an Xbox Communicator you can chat with your opponent while you play online See the instructions that came with your Xbox Communicator for more information Friends List You can add up to 100 other gamers to your Friends list You can send and receive invitations from those friends see if they are signe...

Page 16: ...ect Send Game Invite To appear offline to other players 1 Go to the Live Menu 2 Select Options 3 Select User Options 4 Set your User Status to Appear Offline Pickup Game Even if you grew up in the tropics NHL Rivals 2004 gives you a chance to experience the same 3 on 3 pond hockey that kids in the Great White North have been playing for generations Pickup Game allows you to connect up to six Xbox ...

Page 17: ... Technical Art Lead T J Holleran Art Kirsten Andrews Jeff DuLong Jack Evans Kenny Lammers Kaari King Joe MacDonald Jim Millar Brandon Riffe Kamal Siegel Josh Andersona Gene Blakefield a David McCormack a Joe Clark Jr a Dane Egenes a James Lawler a Noah Kaarboa Kris Strong a Michael Winterbauer a Content PM Rachel Rutherford Audio Director Paul Sebastien Audio Lead Alistair Hirsta Audio Robert Ridi...

Page 18: ...a call 1 900 561 HINT 1 50 Canadian per minute Important Individuals under 18 years of age need a parent s or guardian s permission to call a pay per call number Local and long distance telephone toll charges may apply It is the customer s responsibility to check with their telephone company to determine if additional telephone charges will apply Permission required from the telephone bill payer P...

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