NBA 2K9 First Look (Gamespot)

[bizcanos]

First look. Should be called partial glance. This is typical. Nothing really to talk about. I must admit though, EA pulled out the big gun w/that DNA stuff. Not sure how good it will be but 2k better have something up their sleeve.

[Playmaker24]

Well, it's good news that they decided to add tv-style presentation at least.

[NBA2k8 CHAMP]

Quote: Originally Posted by bizcanos

First look. Should be called partial glance. This is typical. Nothing really to talk about. I must admit though, EA pulled out the big gun w/that DNA stuff. Not sure how good it will be but 2k better have something up their sleeve.

2k Has it also
Quote:

* Advanced Shot Stick: The revolutionary Shot Stick control system takes it one step further, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air.

* Adaptive A.I.: Adaptive A.I. reads, reacts, and adjusts in real time to your strategies. Your teammates initiate cuts, picks, and post-ups based on how you handle the ball, while your opponent modifies strategy to fit game pace.

* The Association 2.0: With NBA.com, you'll have access to all the latest rumors, trades, scores, news stories and more, plus new features like Player Personalities, Ambitions, and Player Roles, a plethora of customizable options, and new mini-game drills making this the deepest and most robust franchise mode on the market.

* NBA 2K online features: 2K Sports' industry leading online service gets all-new features including 5-on-5 Multiplayer mode with Total Team Control and a new ranking system (from Bench Warmer to Rookie to Pro to Superstar), that shows you how to match up against your opponents.

* 2K share: Create, upload, and share rosters, sliders, and even players created with the all-new Player DNA feature. The Reelmaker has been completely revamped, so you can now direct your own digital video highlight reels, and post them on 2KSports.com or your personal Web page, for all the world to watch and admire.

* 2K in HD: Drastically improved facial and skin textures, better uniforms, improved eye movement, and more realistic crowd reactions bring the game alive like never before.

* All-new broadcast team: Analyst Clark Kellogg and sideline reporter Cheryl Miller join color commentator Kevin Harlan to create one of the most knowledgeable broadcast teams in the game.

* Better replays and cutscenes: End each quarter with enhanced, multiple angle replay highlights, and be rewarded with all-new, true-to-life celebration sequences after you capture the NBA championship.

[23]

Im not sure i know what any of that means...

Does that sound anything more creative than the DNA thing?

[bizcanos]

Quote: Originally Posted by NBA2k8 CHAMP

Quote: * 2K share: Create, upload, and share rosters, sliders, and even players created with the all-new Player DNA feature. The Reelmaker has been completely revamped, so you can now direct your own digital video highlight reels, and post them on 2KSports.com or your personal Web page, for all the world to watch and admire.

This sounds cool but not as cool as DNA. I will hold all judgement until we get more info and more gamelpay opinions but I must admit I am a hardcore NBA 2K player but damn does that DNA **** sound cool.

[Furq]

Quote: Originally Posted by KDRE_OS

Im not sure i know what any of that means... Does that sound anything more creative than the DNA thing?

Doesn't seem like anything groundbreaking there.

I think we are at the point now where people (myself included) will be buying 2k over Live because it is what we are used to, even if it isn't significantly improved from past years.

This is just a feature list though, time will tell how the game ends up playing

[Furq]

Quote: Originally Posted by bizcanos

This sounds cool but not as cool as DNA. I will hold all judgement until we get more info and more gamelpay opinions but I must admit I am a hardcore NBA 2K player but damn does that DNA **** sound cool.

How is the DNA from live different from player tendencies? From what I understand it's pretty much the same thing but it changes based on their real life performances etc.

How would this have an effect in franchise games though, where obviously you start off with a roster set and can't "update" the roster as the season goes on

[DC]

I hope 2KSHare doesn't consider JJ Redick a cuss word