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Talk about Capitals hockey & more! => Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion => Topic started by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 02:12:02 PM Eastern

Title: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 02:12:02 PM Eastern
Today will be the first day, I'm looking for a broadcast link.   Better than nothing?  7pm

https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/ (https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/)


Wait, it's just a simulation.   I could just play the game myself.  But the commentary will be real, that's a plus!


https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals/caps-wizards-game-simulations-coming-nbc-sports-washington-monumental-sports-network (https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals/caps-wizards-game-simulations-coming-nbc-sports-washington-monumental-sports-network)
The first Caps simulation comes on Tuesday March 24 at 7 PM with a matchup of the last two Stanley Cup Champions, the Capitals vs. St. Louis. The presentations will also feature commentary from NBCSW’s Capitals announcers.



https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/03/wizards-capitals-canceled-games-to-be-broadcast-using-video-game-simulations/ (https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/03/wizards-capitals-canceled-games-to-be-broadcast-using-video-game-simulations/)
The Capitals schedule of game simulations will begin on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m., with a matchup of the last two Stanley Cup Champions, the Capitals vs. St. Louis. Several elements of the NHL 20 user experience will be included, but the presentations will feature commentary from NBCSW’s Capitals announcers
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 06:26:21 PM Eastern
April 1st came early this year  :clap:
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 07:25:26 PM Eastern
Here it is, I think.
https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/caps-on-demand (https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/caps-on-demand)
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 07:45:56 PM Eastern
if I'm going to watch a video game, I'm going to be operating a controller
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 07:50:53 PM Eastern

True, I wanted to see how they did/do it.
Hearing Joe B and Locker is nice though!

if I'm going to watch a video game, I'm going to be operating a controller
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday March 24, 2020, 08:55:01 PM Eastern
(https://postimg.cc/4mFJByNL)(https://i.postimg.cc/NjQ5Grhc/EA-Sports-Slapshot-Washington-Capitals.jpg)
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 25, 2020, 08:54:04 AM Eastern
WTF?  Are they for real?


I tuned in at 7:58 just to see what it looked like an it was already over.  Thank God


I miss hockey like crazy....especially this time of year when it really starts to matter and get good, but I have absolutely NO interest in watching a video game version.  They must be as bored as we are to put something on like this.
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Wednesday March 25, 2020, 09:38:28 AM Eastern
Caps won, so 1/2 off terrible pizza today.  I laughed.
use code caps50

Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 26, 2020, 12:41:20 PM Eastern
You know if these simulation results are based on player talent and stats, then the Caps will probably fare pretty well, record wise.  It certainly doesn't factor players' compete level or effort, so.....


AND...


D.C.  will finally have his dream come true....the NHL is now officially a video game league  :lol:
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: Surreylily on Monday March 30, 2020, 12:20:43 AM Eastern
BIZARRE!
 Truly, truly BIZARRE!    :huh:

I'm not going to question the "why" just yet.  Im not sure there's a comprehensible answer to that.

The how?   Do they have the top gamers of each team competing?
If this is suposed to be a .. ahem.. realistic depiction, then why isn't at least one Caps player in the box for most of the game?
How has Holeby only let in one.... ONE goal per game so far?

 :( I feel dirty even talking about this as if it's a thing.   
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 30, 2020, 09:29:57 AM Eastern
BIZARRE!
 Truly, truly BIZARRE!    :huh:

I'm not going to question the "why" just yet.  Im not sure there's a comprehensible answer to that.

The how?   Do they have the top gamers of each team competing?
If this is suposed to be a .. ahem.. realistic depiction, then why isn't at least one Caps player in the box for most of the game?
How has Holeby only let in one.... ONE goal per game so far?

 :( I feel dirty even talking about this as if it's a thing.


I'm with you...this makes me feel dirty.


When you come back across the pond next year we can all meet for some games and feel dirty together :hearts:
...um.. er....well   you know what I mean
Title: Re: Wizards, Capitals canceled games to be broadcast using video game simulations
Post by: alta on Monday March 30, 2020, 11:44:57 AM Eastern
they played this yesterday after game 6, ... just pucking dumb