NBA 2K9 Hands-On Preview (IGN)

[STLRams]

I wonder if this push/pull defense feature will replace the lock on D? It sounds kind of cool, hope its implemented for offline play also. The 5 0n 5 online feature sounds, great, but I want more news about the offline gameplay, features, and impressions.

[Shakedowncapo]

No, it won't replace lock on D...Thats still in the game. Just refined.

[Superman38134]

GO USA!! Any word when ChaseB is gonna be on here aswering questions about 2k9?

[STLRams]

Well it looks like we will finally get off the ball fouls in the game now that players will be pulling, holding, and grabbing jerseys. I wonder if this is tied to if you select to have the defense set to tight d in the coach settings on specific defenders when playing against the CPU or a friend, and if they are too agressive the ref will call a foul on you.

[Shinyhubcaps]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eagle24

Yeah knew of the other teams new jerseys, but nothing about a Hornets new home strip..Im debating if its an actual new one or the throwback from the charlotte days baron and co used to wear

I think it's a new one. They have their new secondary "Fleur de Bee" logo on the shorts (New Orleans exclusive from last year), and on the chest is a re-done "New Orleans" script that's supposedly in their new primary logo (it's pretty much the same logo but with the new font).

[quochai]

5-5 online sounds great but its going to be interesting when all five members want to be Kobe and nobody else. And I wonder how they will handle substitutions and other similar facets. It's going to be interesting but if it works how great will that be. Can't wait.

[RumbleCard]

some franchise info would be great. I haven't heard a peep about it.

[Glucky93]

god knows the best thing in 2k9 this year better be the franchise im a straight up hardcore player i need all the little things in the franchise like real team practices at least once a week cant wait to see new assoc. improvements!!..!!