Gamers criticize new NHL game over inaccurate face scans
NHL 27 face scans spark backlash as leaked player models fuel fan criticism. See why Cole Caufield and other visuals have fans debating the game's realism.
EA Sports' upcoming NHL 27 is drawing criticism from fans after leaked images of player models circulated online ahead of its Sept. 11 release.
Players and gamers say several of the digital face scans look inaccurate, with Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield among the names drawing the most attention.
The backlash has spread on social media as hockey fans compare the leaked visuals with the reallife players the game is meant to represent.