NBA 2K12 Cover Athletes - Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

[jd@os]

Quote: Originally Posted by scottyp180

the jordan cover looks best but since he was on 2k11 ill switch it up this year. Woulda been better if each player had an appropriate backdrop cover (magic johnson purple/yellow, larry bird green) it just doesnt look right to have red behind all 3 players. Regardless i gotta go with magic johnson, favorite player of all time.

They can still change the cover art. I know NCAA Football 11 had different covers for different platforms, but the cover art reveal for the PS3 version was a little different from the cover art of the released retail version.

[jeebs9]

I'm not disappointed one bit lol... but it looks like a MJ cover again. He must be banking on this deal! Only reason he would do it lol. Hopefully they get Charles Barkley in this one. Will be very nice to have.

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

Wonder if they'll offer DLC... Id bite to get some more stuff in there myself teams and shoes and jersey's.. retro stuff, but thats just me.

That was my first thought. Alleged pre-order codes to unlock the '91 Warriors and '01 Kings makes me think that will only be the beginning (in terms of code utilization this year). I'd love for a ton of classics to be included in-game, but if DLC is the necessary means, I'll bite as well. I remember last year the reasoning behind a "classic DLC" idea would be that the prices could possibly help go toward classic player-rights fees. I don't know how any of that works, but I'm pretty sure I'd be all over it anyway.

[sportjames23]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

I love Jordan and the great players of the past as much as the next guy, but I really don't like these historic covers. It's just odd to me to see "2K12" and guys whose prime was 20-25 years ago on the same cover. To me it sends the message that the current NBA product isn't good enough. Shouldn't the league want to promote current stars: Kevin Durant, LeBron, Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Dwight Howard, etc.? Isn't that good for the league? Focusing so much on past legends will just feed into the idea that the NBA is past its glory years. I do love the addition of more classic teams though. It's fun to revisit the great squads of the past. That's why you see so many historic rosters and mods.

Thing is, IMO, it's true--the current NBA doesn't match up with the NBA of Jordan's, Magic's and Bird's time. And I'm pretty sure most guys my age feel the same. Yeah, it's mostly a generational thing.

I still don't get the complaining by some about classic players and teams in this game. No one is forcing anyone to play with them. If you like current players and teams, play with them. Let us old heads have our fun recreating our youth.

[23]

Quote: Originally Posted by da ThRONe

If slaping his Airness on a box means more sells they have to do what they have to do. Hell why not just make him the cover athlete indefinitely?

It wouldnt get a complaint from me, but its not that necessary

When its said and done, people around the world recognize these guys as a drawing tool

This in no way takes from the current product, and its obvious if 2k11 got them above 5 million units sold and was the best 2k made out there, then I dont see what the problem is

[thekida]

Quote: Originally Posted by ifriedrice

That 01' Kings team means nothing without the '01 Lakers to play against. Same with Run TMC not having all their great competition from their hay day. Can't wait for more info.

agreed. so 2001 lakers then?

i found a vid on youtube of MJ going off on the 90' and 92' Golden State Warriors team so that leads me to believe they included the GSW since they are possible apart of the Jordan challenge. but if that is the case why make em part of the pre-order and not just have them in the game already? well there is no point in speculating. Can't wait to hear more info...

[jeebs9]

I'm just sitting here clicking like like like... We need a "Love button"

[Xx Qontrolz xX]

i'm probably part of a minority here but if the game is great and well improved in terms of gameplay, AI, modes etc... they can even put bush, obama, sharon and a dancing donkey on the cover i couldn't care less

i'm really concerned about them focusing too much on a new MJ/MJ/bird mode and not on the ESSENTIAL