NBA 2K9 Video: Spurs vs. Rockets

[Po Pimp]

I didn't want to start a new thread, but maybe someone can answer this for me. Can you double clutch in this game on a regular jumpshot (ala Jordan over Ehlo)?

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by i c u cant stop me

Thats what i dont like about live's play calling its to perfect. In real life plays dont always work 100% of the time like live does. players in the nba run the worng pattern most of the time and the same happends in 2k. in live that pick n roll works 90% of the time which will be a huge problem online.

One thing I'm interested to see in Live is how well the crappy teams run plays in Live. It will def be an issue if the Knicks can run something 99% of the time and have it work. But seeing as this is the first year of Live's new playing calling system I'm sure we won't see any hiccups or miscues, but hopefully in the future versions they'll make some adjustments.

[Glucky93]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

Def the best vid of the bunch. This game has by far the best animations, sig styles and atmosphere of any sports game. Visually, as a complete package, even The Show doesn't really come close. The sig styles on Yao's foul line jumper and Parker's FT were insane. I mean Parker's is absolutely perfect. You could see more new animations in this vid, like others said the dig that Parker took under the hoop looked great. Also, the Alston J off balanced from the corner was great to see. It's one thing that I loved about the Live demo and I'm glad that 2K has added that as well. The dunks looked better as does the rim/backboard/standard's reaction to a dunk. The player size/court size ratio still concerns me as does the interaction of the on-ball defender and the offensive player, although when T-Mac was trying to get to the hoop it seemed better than 2K8 (which it didn't in the previous vids). If you don't call a play the other four guys on your team will complete stand still. I know I'm not calling a play but I'd love to see the other players take some initiative and set an off-ball screen or make a cut to the hoop or something just to get things moving. I'll be reserving 2K9 this week.

the off balannce j in the live demo was very ugly because everyone has the same leaner i think 2k9s leaner looks more natural and since its 2k u know there will be sig leaners and variety

[V.DiddYDavis]

Look at the blonde girl at the bottom of the screen from :18 - :26

If I was sitting next to her and she was doing that I would have to hit her in the face..

LOL

[luv_mist]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrnoobie

im seeing to much spins...i hope CP doesnt turn into a tornado while driving through everyone...

In all honesty, Parker does more spinning than Paul would I think. I think that is one of Parker's signature moves where he spins a bit. I know he does it a bit when he's driving to the hole. May vary depending on the player and the style they have.

Game looks pretty solid. I'm going ot try and get a few more achievements for 2K8 cause I'm not playing it when I get 2K9. One question I have is, are the hands touching the rim more realistically because they seemed that way everytime the dunk went in. The Tim Duncan dunk seemed to have the hand to rim contact. I only watched the video once though. That was one thing that seemed to stand out, whether imagination or in reality.......

[Goffs]

Quote: Originally Posted by luv_mist

In all honesty, Parker does more spinning than Paul would I think. I think that is one of Parker's signature moves where he spins a bit. I know he does it a bit when he's driving to the hole. May vary depending on the player and the style they have.

really? well if its signature then its all good then

i forget which vid it was where CP crossed up a guy and just blew right by him..it was nice to watch

[luv_mist]

Not the best example of his spinning loving but it has a few in there that would ease your mind with him. I really was happy to see the spinning because that was a minimum last game along with the alley that the cpu almost NEVER tossed up. The first play was an alley which threw me off so hard.

Tony Parker Mix

edit-The spinning that Tony was doing was slightly out of pocket though in the game. He does more of a hop step spin rather than dribbling spin. Hopefully it could be adjusted somewhat. I wonder if they added a few tendencies in there. Not really a game killer though. As long as the computer utilizes the moves effeciently and not just at random. One thing I've been so irritated with the 2K series about is the lack of intelligence that the A.I. would use 20 crosses just to get to a spot on the court.

[HeavenlyTouch]

This is the best game I've ever seen