NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

[Behindshadows]

My issues with NBA 2k9 as I can see so far!

This video demonstrated an early build, in which looked really good but not great. I think everyone is more amazed at the fact it’s more detailed than 2k8. But in the same since the gameplay is looking a little bit sloppier. There is too much sliding going on during play and that’s definitely an issue. I remember back on PS2 and PS3 Live use to get abused about that and 2k had that issue, in ESPN NBA 2k5, which made a bunch of people angry and disappointed. Warranted the game looks amazing graphic wise, and the crowd and courts are more detailed. Even the presentation overlay is much nicer, but it doesn’t cut what goes on during play.

I saw too many poor AI moments, even though it seems like either the game was on easy, or the person who set it up, was just to show the Celtics whoop down on the Lakers because KG is the cover guy. If that’s true then again poor marketing on 2k’s part, we all know if you really want to impress people when demonstrating a game. You must up the difficulty and show us how the CPU is going to give us the business. I mean we want to see the challenge in the game, especially when you are targeting sim players, and mid teens to adults. I’m sorry, show me how hard its going to be for me to drive to that lane, and how my intelligence and reflexes are going to have to work to stop the CPU from rolling over me. It would also demonstrate more of the player tendencies at a higher and realistic rate.

Having him discuss, the #1 selling, and the pro’s play 2k, blah, blah, blah is a waste of PR. We don’t care show us why we would like it, not the history of the series.

One thing they are going to have to do, before this game launches and I mean it too. And I’m sure 99% of OS and everyone else will agree with me.

They are going to have to get Kevin and Clark to get in the studio and just talk sports, not read from a script, and gets Cheryl Miller more involved. Those lame *** one liners and things like that are too robot and scripted its terrible.

Kevin and Clark aren’t even on the same page and Clark is a mime, and is like the little kid who talks after his big brother says something big. Its whack beyond belief looks at the chemistry with Steve Kerr and Marv Albert in Live series. They hold conversations while the game is going on, and comment on the action during that. Look at how they ask each other questions and go back and forth about plays that just went down. They even have arguments and talk about look at the monitors you can with your own eyes and they have laughter and emotions about the situation and then focus back on the court.

Seriously how freaking hard is it for 2k to do that. And having the sideline reporter with that huge Gatorade bucket on the screen is just distracting the way it comes up. Give us reactions to stats and specific plays. Instead of stupid one liner on how the team is going to focus and come back.

(example: Give us something like this,” Ok Marv I was talking to Phil Jackson about the foul issue right now and the chemistry with his team, he said after Kobe Bryant missed his last shot and Gasol, received his 3rd foul, that he would have to pull from the bench to get this team going before the half and hopefully they get shorten this lead”.)
(Marv: Thanks Cheryl let’s hope they can do just that with the bench!

Clark: Well the Lakers do have a great bench with Vujacic, Farmar, and a few other players who can definitely come in the game and score, and help pick up the momentum!)

And when all this is going on the game is still flowing. This is the type of presentation 2k needs to balance out the efforts they make designing the court play. Because dull presentation and commentary will bore people to death during play, because there is no excitement or emotions involved in the broadcast team.

Other than that, get the foot planting correct and get rid of that hideous sliding around.

Other than that Simballer and team, good video can’t wait to see a more completed version. But it’s a purchase no matter what with me, but seriously addresses these issues and get them done before release, even if you have to delay it until November 2008.

[jerseyballer7]

Quote: Originally Posted by MakaveliLPC

Is Clark Kellog actually saying the SAME things Kenny Smith said? The commentary is such a joke in this game.

Yea I hated the fact that they made him say the same thing Kenny would say in 2k8. Come on now is it that hard for some new commentary? since it's an early build I hope they fix that.

[Aces15]

I know there is little chance of this being answered, but SIMBALLER, can you comment on how the commentary has been improved from that build of the game so far, since that seems to be the biggest concern with the fans. Any answer would be appreciated

[Rocafella83]

Quote: Originally Posted by DakkoN

the crowd sound is bad for most of the video, and nice and loud at very few points.. the players look good... court spacing is still bad.. jerky change directions animations are still there

let me know how the cour spacing is bad...

[DakkoN]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rocafella83

let me know how the cour spacing is bad...

Umm, it's not that hard to understand. Court spacing has ALWAYS been an issue with 2k game. The players are too big, the courts are too small. Gets crowded way too often. See Live for good spacing.

[Rocafella83]

All you peolpe do is complain when your gonna be the first in line to get the game. i see peolpe keep saying that the players are sliding..if you can do better than go do it..if you cant "SHUT THE PUCK UP". None of yall Know would know a good thing it was on top of your simple azz heads. No one has made a valid point to make me see how this early build doesn't look great. I said this already...If you wanna hear about flashy new features then go WACK OFF TO NBA Live 09, cuz thats all you get is features with no subtance.

[Rocafella83]

Quote: Originally Posted by DakkoN

Umm, it's not that hard to understand. Court spacing has ALWAYS been an issue with 2k game. The players are too big, the courts are too small. Gets crowded way too often. See Live for good spacing.

Do you see how pucking small and unlife like that models are in nba live..dont give me that trash as a perfect example. I would rather play NBA 09 then NBA Live any day.

[DakkoN]

Uncalled for. Grow up. It's not complaining, it's criticizing. I guess we're not allowed to have an opinion on a public forum?