With the announcement that 2K are about to give out some details on the core game modes of NBA 2K11 I thought I would take the opportunity to make a list of what I'm hoping to see in the meat & gravy mode. Association.

Although 2K's big announcement this year is the inclusion of MJ, which I'm pleased to say seems much more than just a gimmick, for myself & many more gamers it will be what Association Mode brings to the table that will determine the long term appeal of 2K11.

Here's my list of hopeful changes for this year:-

1.) NBA D League - I want the same level of presentation in D League games as those in the top flight games. Notably in regards to the inclusion of commentary & cut scenes.

2.) Menu Presentation Upgrade - I am a great fan of the menu navigation system employed by 2K across their sports titles. However while the method is great the visuals are very bland.

3.) Weekly News Show - This could work really well with the NBA Today feature. Although highlights from other games is probably too big a ask, a Weekly Show reporting top games from the week, form players, injury news & the like would bring alot to the broadcast style approach NBA 2K11 aims for.

4.) Hot/Cold Player Tracking - Have a list of form players showing notable stats across the league.

5.) Game Summaries - When looking at other results from around the league rather than showing a full page of individual stats show just the notable statistics from the game.

6.) Score Updates - During breaks in the game you are playing have the commentators update you of any current games in progress.

7.) Revise Player Morale - Too many times I have players who have low morale because of lack of minutes per game only to have the players become excessively fatigued when floor time is increased.

8.) Full All Star Weekend Package

Their are probably other things that I have forgotten to mention but this will do for now. Let me know your thoughts.