NBA 2K9 Hands-On Preview (Gamespot)

[obie]

I really hope they did something about the lead pass and hopefully the interaction down low will be a lot better. The defenders seem like they don't push and force the offensive player out of the paint.

[Shakedowncapo]

Quote: Originally Posted by DueceDiggla

I guess they didn't put any work into the fastbeak game'???

You mean as far as running lanes and passing? If so, I agree, that would be a welcome addition.

[SimBaller]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dalsanto0026

I can't wait, unfortunately, because I live in Australia, I have to wait much longer for a PAL release.

Or do you...

[theming]

ONLINE FEATURE NOT YET RELEASED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Rumor)

My hunch is that you will be able to create a league and play the association 2.0 online. Each individual picks a team and goes through a season with that team. There will be certain dates that you set up to play the online gamer on your schedule. For example, I have the Lakers and someone has the Celtics. We both go into our season and and we both agree that we must play our game against each other on a specific day and time. Whom ever fails to meet will forfeit. This would be a great addition if it happens. I am sure you could do this up to a specific amount of users. How cool would it be to play as the Lakers and you have another user rival playing as the Suns in the Western Conference Finals. In the other side are two user controlled teams who battled to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals (CLE, BOS). Imagine going 7 games and your heart is pounding and you are saying to yourself "I have never seen anyone play with LBJ like this). If you are defeated, It really feels like you have been sent home packing waiting for the next time to meet again. HOPE THE RUMOR IS TRUE.

[GymRat]

Thats what my guess was also.

[Shakedowncapo]

Doubt we'll be getting an online franchise...But boy do I hope!

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Neither do it. That statement is ****ing crazy. Also did in one notice a slight biased slant to that article. I mean its a preview article and he's praisng Live's player models, 5 on 5 mode and saying that it will be a tough decision between Live and 2k. I didnt see Gamespot mentioning 2k in its Live previews.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Parasight

That part gave me an idea. We should be given a small window to do whatever after a whistle, as some players do in real life. Some take shots, and others goal tend said shots. It's not a necessary feature, but it would be neat to include.

Already known and discussed. Whoever actually implements it first, however...

As a side note, it's a really stupid thing to complain about, since EVERY SINGLE BBALL GAME EVER RELEASED has not done this.

Why hold it against 2k9? What a joke.