Nov 24, 2016 07:00 AM EST By Erwin Castro, UniversityHerald Reporter

"NHL 17" is getting some big boost this week. Game developer EA Sports has just released the latest update patch 1.04 for "NHL 17" for PS4 and Xbox One gaming consoles.

The latest update features plenty of new content, which is said to be free for all "NHL 17" video game owners.The developer posted all the patch notes on the company's official website and also added 11 all-new goals celebrations, improved users and A.I. powered goalkeeping, alternate jerseys for a few number of NHL teams and some enhancement to the player animations.

In addition to the gameplay fixes and various game modes, there's also a new feature added in EASHL that allows seamless drop in play on PS4 consoles.

Released in September 2016, "NHL 17" is an ice hockey simulation video game developed and published by EA Sports. The game is the 26th installment in the "NHL" game series and has been released for PS4 and Xbox One gaming consoles on September 13, 2016.

The best part about the "NHL 17" game is that it used the Ignite game engine, a video game technologies developed by Electronic Arts that can make game sports alive.

The game features great improvements in terms of artificial intelligence. It has several game modes, including trading card-based team building mode, a fan-favorite EA Sports Hockey League, a revamped version of "Be a GM", an online cooperative game mode, a Hockey Ultimate Team, and a simulation mode where players can act as a team's general manager or even owners.

The "NHL 17" has received numerous positive reviews from critics upon release. The game's PS4 version has achieved a 79/100 score based on 23 reviews, while the Xbox One version hit a 77/100 score based on 21 game reviews.

Critics praised the game for its continuous improvement of the game, adding new features such as the Franchise Mode and team customization options.

The "NHL 17" is currently available on PS4 and Xbox One gaming consoles. All of the game's patch details can be seen here.

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