NBA 2K9 First Look (Gamespot)

[Kaanyr Vhok]

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While true, and while i acknowledged that in an earlier post already, its still not without its issues.

As far as complaints, i've only seen Wally voice his opinion really and its on the same things he always point out...

Please don't turn this thread into what people can and cannot say about 2k.

In the scheme of things, who gives a cats behind?

I'm just curious to why you would think the spacing is a problem. Personally I dont think the CPU guards the basket well enough so I dont see a flaw in the AI however you might have a point about the court being too small I have never seen visual evidence of it but compared to CH 2k8 it does feel smaller.

On second thought I do see one flaw in the gameplay. When driving to the basket its too hard to split defenders and throw up running floater. While these shots are tough and often miss (contributing the controversial layup argument) they are fast and continuous as opposed to the slow winding drives of NBA 2k8.

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The spacing problem is definitely there because of the size of the players/court but it has gotten better over the past year.

When they had the players built like tanks it was horrible, but yes CH does feel alot better in that aspect.

Im not sure what the discussion on gameplay flaws are, im not really talking about that as much as the size of the court seems to have a need to be bigger, or the players smaller and more lanky looking

[ronyell]

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The spacing problem is definitely there because of the size of the players/court but it has gotten better over the past year.

When they had the players built like tanks it was horrible, but yes CH does feel alot better in that aspect.

Im not sure what the discussion on gameplay flaws are, im not really talking about that as much as the size of the court seems to have a need to be bigger, or the players smaller and more lanky looking

i personally like the look of the players... if they got anymore lanky they would look like Live's "alien from the movie Signs"-player models! they should make the court larger for certain though... CH08 would be safice so that there doesnt have to be a total rehaul

[B-Wills]

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Clark Kellogg, a NBA Commentator? Don't mean to complain or anything but 2k could of at least tried to get someone that does NBA commentary. Oh well, I guess it's not really that big of an issue...

[ramzes93]

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The three point spacing is a big problem, half the time i kick the ball out to the weak-side out of a double team my practically designated three point shooter i traded for (Mike Miller) is halfway across the line and takes a long two.

Then once in a while ill do the same thing and he'll be like four feet behind the line.

[Da_Czar]

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Clark Kellogg, a NBA Commentator? Don't mean to complain or anything but 2k could of at least tried to get someone that does NBA commentary. Oh well, I guess it's not really that big of an issue...

Clark does do pro games for Indiana he's just not nationally televised.

[bizcanos]

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First look. Should be called partial glance. This is typical. Nothing really to talk about. I must admit though, EA pulled out the big gun w/that DNA stuff. Not sure how good it will be but 2k better have something up their sleeve.

[Playmaker24]

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Well, it's good news that they decided to add tv-style presentation at least.

[NBA2k8 CHAMP]

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First look. Should be called partial glance. This is typical. Nothing really to talk about. I must admit though, EA pulled out the big gun w/that DNA stuff. Not sure how good it will be but 2k better have something up their sleeve.

2k Has it also
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<table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="alt2" style="border: 1px inset ;"> * Advanced Shot Stick: The revolutionary Shot Stick control system takes it one step further, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air.

* Adaptive A.I.: Adaptive A.I. reads, reacts, and adjusts in real time to your strategies. Your teammates initiate cuts, picks, and post-ups based on how you handle the ball, while your opponent modifies strategy to fit game pace.

* The Association 2.0: With NBA.com, you'll have access to all the latest rumors, trades, scores, news stories and more, plus new features like Player Personalities, Ambitions, and Player Roles, a plethora of customizable options, and new mini-game drills making this the deepest and most robust franchise mode on the market.

* NBA 2K online features: 2K Sports' industry leading online service gets all-new features including 5-on-5 Multiplayer mode with Total Team Control and a new ranking system (from Bench Warmer to Rookie to Pro to Superstar), that shows you how to match up against your opponents.

* 2K share: Create, upload, and share rosters, sliders, and even players created with the all-new Player DNA feature. The Reelmaker has been completely revamped, so you can now direct your own digital video highlight reels, and post them on 2KSports.com or your personal Web page, for all the world to watch and admire.

* 2K in HD: Drastically improved facial and skin textures, better uniforms, improved eye movement, and more realistic crowd reactions bring the game alive like never before.

* All-new broadcast team: Analyst Clark Kellogg and sideline reporter Cheryl Miller join color commentator Kevin Harlan to create one of the most knowledgeable broadcast teams in the game.

* Better replays and cutscenes: End each quarter with enhanced, multiple angle replay highlights, and be rewarded with all-new, true-to-life celebration sequences after you capture the NBA championship. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

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Im not sure i know what any of that means...

Does that sound anything more creative than the DNA thing?

[bizcanos]

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* 2K share: Create, upload, and share rosters, sliders, and even players created with the all-new Player DNA feature. The Reelmaker has been completely revamped, so you can now direct your own digital video highlight reels, and post them on 2KSports.com or your personal Web page, for all the world to watch and admire.

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This sounds cool but not as cool as DNA. I will hold all judgement until we get more info and more gamelpay opinions but I must admit I am a hardcore NBA 2K player but damn does that DNA **** sound cool.

[Furq]

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Im not sure i know what any of that means...

Does that sound anything more creative than the DNA thing?

Doesn't seem like anything groundbreaking there.

I think we are at the point now where people (myself included) will be buying 2k over Live because it is what we are used to, even if it isn't significantly improved from past years.

This is just a feature list though, time will tell how the game ends up playing

[Furq]

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This sounds cool but not as cool as DNA. I will hold all judgement until we get more info and more gamelpay opinions but I must admit I am a hardcore NBA 2K player but damn does that DNA **** sound cool.

How is the DNA from live different from player tendencies? From what I understand it's pretty much the same thing but it changes based on their real life performances etc.

How would this have an effect in franchise games though, where obviously you start off with a roster set and can't "update" the roster as the season goes on

[DC]

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I hope 2KSHare doesn't consider JJ Redick a cuss word

[bizcanos]

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How is the DNA from live different from player tendencies? From what I understand it's pretty much the same thing but it changes based on their real life performances etc. How would this have an effect in franchise games though, where obviously you start off with a roster set and can't "update" the roster as the season goes on

I will hold all opinions until I hear some really in depth gameplay opinions. Not sure how it will apply to a franchise mode. Ea is known for making big promises and not delivering so I will wait and see. But I will give 1 example ... lets say there is a big trade and now the team and player dyanmics change. DNA would adjust for that and player tendencies would not. Just going off what I have read. Not really forming any opinions at this time but from a marketing standpoint to us gamers here at OS something like DNA just sounds like something I have been waiting for.

Again EA has a history of announcing things and not delivering so let's see what happens. I love 2k b-ball, I just think EA landed a strong first blow that's all.