The "Be a Pro" mode in NHL 10 will make would-be pros go through the entire process of becoming a professional hockey player. That includes moving up the juniors, getting drafted, passing a four-game trial, and occasionally whining about a bad call in the box.

NHL 10 hits next Tuesday, September 15, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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After an unexplained delay that saw Thursday pass without its usual PlayStation Store update, Sony's online marketplace has now been refreshed with new content. Among this week's offerings are four new downloadable demos for PlayStation 3 owners (WET, NHL 10, DiRT 2, F.E.A.R. 2: Reborn DLC), three more PSone Classics playable on PS3 and PSP, side-scrolling beat 'em up Invincible Tiger, and loads of add-on content.

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Hot on the heels of the two new demos that hit Xbox Live yesterday--Mini Ninjas, Lost Planet 2--the Xbox 360's online marketplace was today updated with another two.

This time, we've got playable samples of Codemasters' racer DiRT 2 and the latest hockey title out of EA Canada, NHL 10. As with Mini Ninjas, that DiRT 2 demo should hit PlayStation 3 later today, and don't be surprised if NHL 10 shows up there too.

The full version of DiRT 2 rolls into North American retailers on September 8 in Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS and PSP form, with a PC edition due in December. Meanwhile, NHL 10 is due on PS3 and Xbox 360 come September 15, the same day as NHL 2K10.

EA and 2K decided to both release trailers for their hockey games today, allowing potential customers the chance to directly compare the titles--a useful comparison when considering that both titles ship on September 15.

First up is NHL 10 from EA Sports:

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Producer David Littman takes to the ice in the below video, skating around the various improvements that EA Canada is bringing to NHL 10, such as the "new fighting engine."

Look for NHL 10 to arrive in PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 form this September.

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In commemoration of the announcement that Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks is to grace the cover of NHL 10, publisher Electronic Arts sent along a new "sizzle video."

Developed by EA Canada, NHL 10 arrives on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in September.

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EA Sports has today announced NHL 10, the latest in its long-running hockey series.

To improve upon NHL 09--which Nick so lovingly praised--EA promises "more than 200 gameplay refinements," including a new precision passing mechanic, scoring from your knees and knocking pucks out the air, but the real treat is first-person fisticuffs.

Yank on someone's jersey then clock him one in the face and fans will erupt in delight, while your opponent's tough guys might step in to protect a 'skill' player from your blows.

A new board physics engine lets you shield the puck with your body and kick-pass, plus of course big players can pin you to the boards while crazed fans hammer on the glass.

Developed by EA Canada, NHL 10 is due out on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this fall.