Spike Lee Writes, Directs Story for NBA 2K16 MyCAREER Mode

[MrWrestling3]

I dunno; I more enjoy the challenge of building a player up (without using vc) and the challenge of going to an average to poor team to see if i can make them great than playing out some story.

IMO 2k15 already had enough problems with forcing my character to be far more selfish than i would be irl, and at times acting downright unlikeable...that sort of thing doesnt work with my personality.

On the other hand if it went with more the type of deal in Fight Night Champion "story" mode,focusing on overcoming challenges to realize potential, it could be interesting.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrWrestling3

I dunno; I more enjoy the challenge of building a player up (without using vc) and the challenge of going to an average to poor team to see if i can make them great than playing out some story. IMO 2k15 already had enough problems with forcing my character to be far more selfish than i would be irl, and at times acting downright unlikeable...that sort of thing doesnt work with my personality. On the other hand if it went with more the type of deal in Fight Night Champion "story" mode,focusing on overcoming challenges to realize potential, it could be interesting.

If it is like what was in Fight Night I will be very unhappy. That game forced you along a linear path.

Hopefully 2k's story is not like that

[MrWrestling3]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

If it is like what was in Fight Night I will be very unhappy. That game forced you along a linear path. Hopefully 2k's story is not like that

I only mean like Fight Night Champion in terms of the general tone of the storytelling and how they portrayed the main character; i wouldn't want a totally linear mode either.

[King_B_Mack]

Quote: Originally Posted by ASUBoy93

I think people hope too much when it comes to collegiate games. This is more than likely the path if you have to start as a high school standout. The current lawsuit with O'Bannon v NCAA is a big reason that 2k wouldn't even want to risk putting in college teams. Of course, I would be thrilled if somebody did.

I'm not an expert on the O'Bannon case, but I'm certain that it wouldn't have any affect on this potential move unless 2K was trying to fit in NCAA players in this, which I doubt they would if this is what they're really doing. There isn't a risk to including the NCAA's trademarks and school trademarks/jerseys/etc. the issue would be once you got to the players on the teams. Creating players too similar to the likeness of the real players on those rosters would put you in the legal crosshairs. In theory, EA and 2K could have been making NCAA games this whole time with fake players and the only thing licensed was the stadiums, teams and NCAA trademarks. It's how the pro games used to be before they started getting the player's association licenses.

[bumpyface]

Any news on gameplay and online improvements yet?

[Roger_Black]

So its 'Freeq Vibe' this year, huh? lol.

I'm more interested in the overall storyline.

The nickname ain't so great... but I trust Spike's 'track record' when it comes to sports-related projects.

• From all his 'Mars Blackmon + Mike Jordan' Tv Commercials of the early 1990's
• To his 'He Got Game' Feature film
• To his Documentaries like: 'Kobe Doing Work' and...
• 'Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks'

Spike has done a decent job, imo.

If he has improved ALL the 'voiceovers' of the actual NBA players and the video game actors... Sign me up. I'll give it a shot.

[Tunechid]

They could make college teams with players entering the draft now

[SPRINGS03]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrWrestling3

I dunno; I more enjoy the challenge of building a player up (without using vc) and the challenge of going to an average to poor team to see if i can make them great than playing out some story. IMO 2k15 already had enough problems with forcing my character to be far more selfish than i would be irl, and at times acting downright unlikeable...that sort of thing doesnt work with my personality. On the other hand if it went with more the type of deal in Fight Night Champion "story" mode,focusing on overcoming challenges to realize potential, it could be interesting.

Fight night champions story mode was decent, but pretty predictable and cheesy at times. Like an off brand rocky movie.But they still had legacy mode for you to make your own guy. I'd rather 2k not go down that route, story for sports games isn't really important.