We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 1.0.1 is now available on Steam for those affected by start up problems in full screen.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 1.0.1. Changelist below:

Changelist for 1.0.1
=====================

- Fixed problem starting up the game after setting preferences to full screen with resolution close to or over maximum current screen resolution
- Disabled certain resolution options in preferences screen when they would be beyond the maximum current screen resolution

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 1.0.1 is now available on Steam for those affected by start up problems in full screen.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 1.0.1. Changelist below:

Changelist for 1.0.1
=====================

- Fixed problem starting up the game after setting preferences to full screen with resolution close to or over maximum current screen resolution
- Disabled certain resolution options in preferences screen when they would be beyond the maximum current screen resolution

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 1.0.1 is now available on Steam for those affected by start up problems in full screen.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 1.0.1. Changelist below:

Changelist for 1.0.1
=====================

- Fixed problem starting up the game after setting preferences to full screen with resolution close to or over maximum current screen resolution
- Disabled certain resolution options in preferences screen when they would be beyond the maximum current screen resolution

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 1.0.0f is now available on Steam.
For those that have already purchased Early Access, to download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 1.0.0f. Changelist below:

Changelist for 1.0.0f
=====================

New features:
-------------
- Graphics engine update to use DirectX
- Support for additional resolutions: 1280x768, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1920x1080 (all resolutions support fullscreen, windowed or bordered windowed modes)
- Steam overlay support
- Steam Workshop integration for creating user-made content
- Steam Workshop integration for subscribed custom databases, player facepacks, staff facepacks and logo packs
- Network game with support for up to 30 human managers
- Improved network admin controls with force continue options, ban list and server password protection
- Added British League 3 North 1
- Added British League 3 North 2
- Added British League 3 South 1
- Added British League 3 South 2
- Added Asian League
- Added Danish League
- Added option to add additional junior players at game start


Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Added British League 3 North 1
- Added British League 3 North 2
- Added British League 3 South 1
- Added British League 3 South 2
- Added Asian League
- Added Danish League
- Updated Finnish League 3 number of teams and regular season schedule
- Increased Russian League reserve list size to 75 total players


Gameplay changes:
-----------------
- Improved player reputation adjustments based on performance
- Adjusted creation of extra players and non-players at game start


UI changes:
-----------
- Downloads screen with panels for selecting which subscribed content to use in the game and creating/updating user-made content
- Various screens make use of extra space on higher resolutions by showing profile pictures, extra columns or extra rows of information
- League player statistics panel downsized to list top 75 to improve screen usability in network games
- Merged "Next Game" section under "Schedule" section in team screen
- Added link to Team Report in the team screen sections
- Added action button for "Set Team Needs" on the human controlled team Report screen
- Added league/competition column to the schedule snapshot panel on home screen
- Added estimated numbers of extra players and non-players into the game startup options screen
- Added minimum games requirement checks for 25% of team games for GAA and SV% statistics snapshot panels on league overview screen
- File selection screen changed to sort by date by default
- Small UI fixes across different panels


Other changes:
--------------
- General code optimization

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 1.0.0f is now available on Steam.
For those that have already purchased Early Access, to download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 1.0.0f. Changelist below:

Changelist for 1.0.0f
=====================

New features:
-------------
- Graphics engine update to use DirectX
- Support for additional resolutions: 1280x768, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1920x1080 (all resolutions support fullscreen, windowed or bordered windowed modes)
- Steam overlay support
- Steam Workshop integration for creating user-made content
- Steam Workshop integration for subscribed custom databases, player facepacks, staff facepacks and logo packs
- Network game with support for up to 30 human managers
- Improved network admin controls with force continue options, ban list and server password protection
- Added British League 3 North 1
- Added British League 3 North 2
- Added British League 3 South 1
- Added British League 3 South 2
- Added Asian League
- Added Danish League
- Added option to add additional junior players at game start


Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Added British League 3 North 1
- Added British League 3 North 2
- Added British League 3 South 1
- Added British League 3 South 2
- Added Asian League
- Added Danish League
- Updated Finnish League 3 number of teams and regular season schedule
- Increased Russian League reserve list size to 75 total players


Gameplay changes:
-----------------
- Improved player reputation adjustments based on performance
- Adjusted creation of extra players and non-players at game start


UI changes:
-----------
- Downloads screen with panels for selecting which subscribed content to use in the game and creating/updating user-made content
- Various screens make use of extra space on higher resolutions by showing profile pictures, extra columns or extra rows of information
- League player statistics panel downsized to list top 75 to improve screen usability in network games
- Merged "Next Game" section under "Schedule" section in team screen
- Added link to Team Report in the team screen sections
- Added action button for "Set Team Needs" on the human controlled team Report screen
- Added league/competition column to the schedule snapshot panel on home screen
- Added estimated numbers of extra players and non-players into the game startup options screen
- Added minimum games requirement checks for 25% of team games for GAA and SV% statistics snapshot panels on league overview screen
- File selection screen changed to sort by date by default
- Small UI fixes across different panels


Other changes:
--------------
- General code optimization

The world’s greatest hockey management simulation emerges from Steam’s Early Access programme with a host of new and updated features

SEGA and Sports Interactive are pleased to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager (EHM) has today emerged from Steam's Early Access programme and is available as a full release through the popular games download service.

Originally a 'boxed' retail game from 2004 to 2007, EHM made a comeback in March of this year through Steam's 'Early Access' programme. The user feedback generated by EHM’s availability through Early Access has enabled the Sports Interactive team to improve and refine the game to the point where it is now ready to move to its full launch.

“With Eastside having been in hiatus for such a long time, Steam’s Early Access programme provided exactly the platform we needed to get it up and running again and test it out on a global audience,” says Miles Jacobson, Studio Director for Sports Interactive. “Now, with nine months of invaluable user feedback and extra development time under our belts we’re ready to launch a game that we’re really very proud of. We hope the world’s hockey fans like it as much as we do.”

EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving players the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations.

EHM allows you to take full control of your roster – you decide who to sign, who to trade and who to draft. You assemble the perfect coaching team and then, with everything in place, you can choose to either employ a head coach to guide your team from behind the bench, or take control of the coaching duties yourself. Whichever you choose, you can follow the action ‘live’ or watch highlights after the game through the realistic ‘top down’ 2D game engine.

To mark its move from Early Access to full availability, EHM now offers a number of new and updated features, including: a greater number of playable domestic leagues and cup competitions; Steam Workshop integration; additional screen resolutions and a multiplayer option which allows up to 30 players to compete against one another.

Other improvements, inspired directly by user feedback from those who played the Early Access version, include: a new league overview panel with a recap of individual stats leaders and league standings; streaks and shootout records included in league tables; a league play-off tree view; the option to add key non-playing staff to playable teams at game start; the option to choose an early start date and many more.
Developed by Sports Interactive and Published by SEGA, Eastside Hockey Manager is available from today for Windows computers from the SEGA Store, Steam and other digital retailers.

Eastside Hockey Manager – Key Features


Dynamic 2D Game Engine

Follow the action in either your own games or those of your rivals through the advanced ‘top-down’, 2D game engine, which incorporates state-of-the-art physics modelling (including realistic deflections and shot-blocking) and convincing player AI. There’s even a zoom mode for those who want to get closer to the action.

Realistic Contemporary Game World

A detailed game world where players can manage and coach in more than 30 playable domestic leagues and cup competitions from across the globe, each of which features up-to-date rules and league structures.

Multiplayer Action

Up to 30 players can compete head to head in in the same online game world.

Steam Workshop Integration

EHM includes support for the incorporation of user-generated content (such as custom databases and graphics) through the easy-to-use Steam Workshop system.

Complete Roster Management

Full control over the building and management of your roster, including everything from offering contracts to scouting, drafting promising players and trading with other teams.

Complete Personnel Management

Full control over non-playing personnel, including the ability to sign coaches, scouts and physios.

Total Tactical Control

Coaches can get the best out of their roster by creating and managing detailed tactics that can be configured to an entire team, an individual unit or even a single player.

Lifelike Trade Negotiations

Managers can gauge interest to trade proposals from their opposite numbers as well as getting feedback from their own assistant. Each team has their own needs and some are ready to offload prospects for that key veteran that makes them a true contender, whilst others might be looking to move high-earning veterans in order to rebuild through the draft.

Intuitive User Interface

The centralised navigation bar makes management easier and more intuitive with all key management controls incorporated into the main menu bar.

Improved Player Progression

Players develop and age naturally, with new players coming through the junior systems and older players eventually retiring or moving on into non-playing careers. Furthermore, the role-based attribute modelling makes players more realistic and more varied.

International Management

EHM includes the opportunity to manage international teams (including U20s) in all of the key tournaments – and in many less high-profile competitions too.

Database Import

The database format allows the importing of user-generated up-to-date rosters and even historical starting databases (created for earlier versions of EHM).

And Much, Much More…

…including detailed financial modelling of player contracts, salary caps and player budgets; an intuitive tutorial system which takes users through the early stages; the option to hide all visible attributes in the game for added challenge; a nation overview screen which allows you to view all of the top leagues, clubs and players for each country; player/non-player profiles; an option to start the game with a fantasy draft; all-star games with skills competitions and many, many other features.

The world’s greatest hockey management simulation emerges from Steam’s Early Access programme with a host of new and updated features

SEGA and Sports Interactive are pleased to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager (EHM) has today emerged from Steam's Early Access programme and is available as a full release through the popular games download service.

Originally a 'boxed' retail game from 2004 to 2007, EHM made a comeback in March of this year through Steam's 'Early Access' programme. The user feedback generated by EHM’s availability through Early Access has enabled the Sports Interactive team to improve and refine the game to the point where it is now ready to move to its full launch.

“With Eastside having been in hiatus for such a long time, Steam’s Early Access programme provided exactly the platform we needed to get it up and running again and test it out on a global audience,” says Miles Jacobson, Studio Director for Sports Interactive. “Now, with nine months of invaluable user feedback and extra development time under our belts we’re ready to launch a game that we’re really very proud of. We hope the world’s hockey fans like it as much as we do.”

EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving players the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations.

EHM allows you to take full control of your roster – you decide who to sign, who to trade and who to draft. You assemble the perfect coaching team and then, with everything in place, you can choose to either employ a head coach to guide your team from behind the bench, or take control of the coaching duties yourself. Whichever you choose, you can follow the action ‘live’ or watch highlights after the game through the realistic ‘top down’ 2D game engine.

To mark its move from Early Access to full availability, EHM now offers a number of new and updated features, including: a greater number of playable domestic leagues and cup competitions; Steam Workshop integration; additional screen resolutions and a multiplayer option which allows up to 30 players to compete against one another.

Other improvements, inspired directly by user feedback from those who played the Early Access version, include: a new league overview panel with a recap of individual stats leaders and league standings; streaks and shootout records included in league tables; a league play-off tree view; the option to add key non-playing staff to playable teams at game start; the option to choose an early start date and many more.
Developed by Sports Interactive and Published by SEGA, Eastside Hockey Manager is available from today for Windows computers from the SEGA Store, Steam and other digital retailers.

Eastside Hockey Manager – Key Features


Dynamic 2D Game Engine

Follow the action in either your own games or those of your rivals through the advanced ‘top-down’, 2D game engine, which incorporates state-of-the-art physics modelling (including realistic deflections and shot-blocking) and convincing player AI. There’s even a zoom mode for those who want to get closer to the action.

Realistic Contemporary Game World

A detailed game world where players can manage and coach in more than 30 playable domestic leagues and cup competitions from across the globe, each of which features up-to-date rules and league structures.

Multiplayer Action

Up to 30 players can compete head to head in in the same online game world.

Steam Workshop Integration

EHM includes support for the incorporation of user-generated content (such as custom databases and graphics) through the easy-to-use Steam Workshop system.

Complete Roster Management

Full control over the building and management of your roster, including everything from offering contracts to scouting, drafting promising players and trading with other teams.

Complete Personnel Management

Full control over non-playing personnel, including the ability to sign coaches, scouts and physios.

Total Tactical Control

Coaches can get the best out of their roster by creating and managing detailed tactics that can be configured to an entire team, an individual unit or even a single player.

Lifelike Trade Negotiations

Managers can gauge interest to trade proposals from their opposite numbers as well as getting feedback from their own assistant. Each team has their own needs and some are ready to offload prospects for that key veteran that makes them a true contender, whilst others might be looking to move high-earning veterans in order to rebuild through the draft.

Intuitive User Interface

The centralised navigation bar makes management easier and more intuitive with all key management controls incorporated into the main menu bar.

Improved Player Progression

Players develop and age naturally, with new players coming through the junior systems and older players eventually retiring or moving on into non-playing careers. Furthermore, the role-based attribute modelling makes players more realistic and more varied.

International Management

EHM includes the opportunity to manage international teams (including U20s) in all of the key tournaments – and in many less high-profile competitions too.

Database Import

The database format allows the importing of user-generated up-to-date rosters and even historical starting databases (created for earlier versions of EHM).

And Much, Much More…

…including detailed financial modelling of player contracts, salary caps and player budgets; an intuitive tutorial system which takes users through the early stages; the option to hide all visible attributes in the game for added challenge; a nation overview screen which allows you to view all of the top leagues, clubs and players for each country; player/non-player profiles; an option to start the game with a fantasy draft; all-star games with skills competitions and many, many other features.

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 15.17.0b is now available to download on Steam.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 15.17.0b. 2D IGE Engine now at v77. Changelist below:


Changelist for 15.17.0b
=======================

New features:
-------------
- Added option to add players to playable teams when starting a new game
- Added option to add players to national team pools when starting a new game (requires newly imported database for full effect)


Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Fixed minimum reputations of national teams that take part in regular international tournaments


Gameplay changes:
-----------------
- Adjusted frequency of player rights being traded, especially in Russian League
- Improved AI signing of restricted free agents in Russian League
- Adjusted player interest in different clubs right after becoming a free agent
- Adjusted player reputation and morale changes due to performance in games
- Adjusted player re-signing wage expectations


UI changes:
-----------


Other changes:
--------------
- Fixed checks for free diskspace when saving/starting new games
- Fixed a rare case of temporary files being corrupted, causing disk errors to appear when continuing
- Fixed invalid characters in some rare team abbreviations causing issues with playing full 2d games


In-Game Engine v77
==================
- Technical fixes to player collisions
- Tuned quick sim engine hits tracking
- Tuned quick sim engine scoring levels
- Tuned quick sim engine shot total levels
- Tuned quick sim engine scoring distribution

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 15.17.0b is now available to download on Steam.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 15.17.0b. 2D IGE Engine now at v77. Changelist below:


Changelist for 15.17.0b
=======================

New features:
-------------
- Added option to add players to playable teams when starting a new game
- Added option to add players to national team pools when starting a new game (requires newly imported database for full effect)


Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Fixed minimum reputations of national teams that take part in regular international tournaments


Gameplay changes:
-----------------
- Adjusted frequency of player rights being traded, especially in Russian League
- Improved AI signing of restricted free agents in Russian League
- Adjusted player interest in different clubs right after becoming a free agent
- Adjusted player reputation and morale changes due to performance in games
- Adjusted player re-signing wage expectations


UI changes:
-----------


Other changes:
--------------
- Fixed checks for free diskspace when saving/starting new games
- Fixed a rare case of temporary files being corrupted, causing disk errors to appear when continuing
- Fixed invalid characters in some rare team abbreviations causing issues with playing full 2d games


In-Game Engine v77
==================
- Technical fixes to player collisions
- Tuned quick sim engine hits tracking
- Tuned quick sim engine scoring levels
- Tuned quick sim engine shot total levels
- Tuned quick sim engine scoring distribution

We're happy to announce that Eastside Hockey Manager version 15.16.0b is now available to download on Steam.
To download the update, simply save your current game, quit EHM, then quit and restart Steam. Then launch the game as normal and this should start your update automatically.
If you have any technical issues or bugs following the update, raise them here on the EHM Bugs Forums - http://community.sigames.com/forumdisplay.php/471
Version number is 15.16.0b. 2D IGE Engine now at v76. Changelist below:

Changelist for 15.16.0b
=======================

New features:
-------------


Database Import changes for 2015 rules:
[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Fixed importer to fill in first National League contract date based on playing history if left blank (only when "Recalculate runtime data" option is used)
- Updated the National League first season schedule template


Gameplay changes:
-----------------
- Added support in tactics for using 2 forwards and 1 defenseman when playing 3-on-3
- Fixed injury lengths set from extra_config.cfg (also added extra guidelines to the default file on usage)
- Adjustment to player/non-player retirements when only recently signed a new contract
- Added news when a club is compensated for a National League team signing their player
- Fixed player rights expiry dates for players drafted in 2013 and later
- Fixed player rights expiry dates for players drafted pre-2013 in some special cases


UI changes:
-----------
- Fixed some approximated injury time strings
- League player statistics panel now lists top 100 instead of top 50
- Added filters for Centers and Wingers in league player statistics panel
- League player stats panel now lists full player names
- Home/Away Stats and Tactics section tabs in reverse order when using North American scoring displays


Other changes:
--------------
- Various string fixes
- Fixed news not being sent to current club in some cases when National League team signs an unsigned prospect from their roster
- Added team count verification for domestic leagues in league select screen at game start
- Fixed crash when selecting a database and then cancelling on the league select screen
- Fixed crash on exiting the game in certain scenarios

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In-Game Engine v76
==================
- Adjustments to shot totals and shooting accuracy
- Adjustments to scoring balancing
- Adjustments to defensemen scoring

In-Game Engine v75
==================
- Adjustments to scoring balancing
- Adjusted scoring balance between positions
- Added support for playing 2 forwards and 1 defenseman when playing 3-on-3
- Adjustments to linechanges in overtime following penalties and icings