NBA 2K9 Video: Lakers vs. Celtics

[spankdatazz22]

Quote: Originally Posted by Siguy

Watching all these videos, this is really the worst its been. They haven't had Kevin Harlan add any new lines or even record alternate takes on his old lines in three years time, and the few new lines they added last year were all recorded at the wrong levels and stuck out like a sore thumb.

A ridiculous overstatement. There's no way the commentary is the "worst it's been". If you want to campaign for new dialogue that's one thing - but it's hardly bad to the degree where it's distracting. You could make that argument last year, where they recorded new Harlan dialogue that seemed to be at a different tone/pace that stood out from the rest of the commentary. You've heard what, 10min of dialogue tops for this year and you're declaring it the worst ever? There's no need to overstate an issue to make a point

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by spankdatazz22

A ridiculous overstatement. There's no way the commentary is the "worst it's been". If you want to campaign for new dialogue that's one thing - but it's hardly bad to the degree where it's distracting. You could make that argument last year, where they recorded new Harlan dialogue that seemed to be at a different tone/pace that stood out from the rest of the commentary. You've heard what, 10min of dialogue tops for this year and you're declaring it the worst ever? There's no need to overstate an issue to make a point

Thank You.

[Siguy]

Quote: Originally Posted by spankdatazz22

A ridiculous overstatement. There's no way the commentary is the "worst it's been". If you want to campaign for new dialogue that's one thing - but it's hardly bad to the degree where it's distracting. You could make that argument last year, where they recorded new Harlan dialogue that seemed to be at a different tone/pace that stood out from the rest of the commentary. You've heard what, 10min of dialogue tops for this year and you're declaring it the worst ever? There's no need to overstate an issue to make a point

"Ridiculous overstatement?"

Look, I'm not making a scientific report here, I watched fifteen minutes of video and heard the same lines repeated over and over again, the same lines I've been hearing for four years. I've been playing these games since the dreamcast, I love them, but four straight years of no major audio updates for Kevin Harlan is absolute punishment for the returning customer.

For me (the only person I can speak for, obviously), it is VERY distracting to hear the same lines I've heard ten thousand times repeated yet again, and worse, screwed up in ways they weren't before (the new announcer referring to "open shooters" after dunks and declaring the defense "burned by that midrange J" after a missed shot).

I'm not being crazy and declaring the game ruined or something. I'm sure I'll like the game. I've always liked these games, but I don't need to watch more than fifteen minutes to recognize the same bad commentary I've been listening to for years.

[reptilexcq]

Quote: Originally Posted by Siguy

You know, I love the NBA 2k series, and I'll buy this game because I'm an addict and I need a new fix, but I really, really, REALLY wish they'd redo the commentary. Watching all these videos, this is really the worst its been. They haven't had Kevin Harlan add any new lines or even record alternate takes on his old lines in three years time, and the few new lines they added last year were all recorded at the wrong levels and stuck out like a sore thumb. Then, they get rid of Kenny and replace him with a very boring, very generic announcer who adds nothing and seems even more disconnected from everything Kevin is saying. And on top of that, already in the videos we're seeing him use the wrong lines for every situation over and over again and already repeating himself. Did they really record only one piece of dialogue for every blocked shot? Do they really not have a way to differentiate audio for dunks from mid-range shots? I'm glad they've made many small improvements to a game that was already quite good, but this announcing is starting to drive me insane.

I would like the commentators to say things a little outrageous and making jokes about cheesers or quitters or something to that effect to spice up the commentary that have been repeat over and over so many times over previous versions. Sure Kevin Harlan might not say these things in real life....but it's entertaining and at the end of the day, if you're being entertained by what he says...it's all that matter.

Maybe 2K ought to hire Charles Barkley or Bill Walton to do the commentator. Someone to spice up the gameplay.

Also while i am at it...from watching all the videos...i don't remember seeing stats overlay pop up during gameplay, do you??? What the hell...why is 2K not even taking this to another level. When TMAC made a shot...i wanna to see his stat and how much points he go so far. When Yao got a rebound i want to see his stats....when someone is at the line, i want to see his FT%....is that too much to ask VC??? Why do i have to keep repeating this year after year!!!

[edubbs]

Quote: Originally Posted by reptilexcq

Also while i am at it...from watching all the videos...i don't remember seeing stats overlay pop up during gameplay, do you??? What the hell...why is 2K not even taking this to another level. When TMAC made a shot...i wanna to see his stat and how much points he go so far. When Yao got a rebound i want to see his stats....when someone is at the line, i want to see his FT%....is that too much to ask VC??? Why do i have to keep repeating this year after year!!!

You may want to wait until you get the game to complain about stat overlays.

This is the developer answer when asked about Statistical overlays:

10.) Where there be accumulated stats (like NFL 2K5) where your stats follow you and the presentation display current game stats, career stats, playoff stats...etc?

A.) "Statistical overlays have returned to NBA 2K9 after a brief hiatus. These overlays will display at opportune times (free throws, dead balls, etc.) and will provide information such as game points, career average, etc."