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RaychelSnr · 11-20-2008, 02:49 PM

I have been a College Hoops 2K fan since the inception of the series back on my PS2. As a huge fan of college basketball, I always loved how 2K was able to get the little things about the game right. I loved how they would include all the teams, all the fight songs, all the mascots, all the arenas, all the jerseys, and it didn't hurt that the game always played great.

As the years progressed, the 2K engine started showing its age, and I became increasingly bored with the series up until College Hoops 2K8 was released last November. 2K8 was the pinnacle of college hoops gaming -- from the outstanding pregame analysis, to the weekly wrap up shows, to the incredibly deep gameplay mechanics, CH 2K8 was a college basketball fan's dream come true. Needless to say, I was crushed earlier this year when I heard that 2K would no longer be continuing the franchise that had left me wanting more after the release of 2K8.

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dave374 · 11-20-2008, 02:53 PM

This should have been your official OS review.
Well done!

BrownsFan72 · 11-20-2008, 02:54 PM

Completely agreed. The game is not perfect but I am surprised how solid the game is!

sportznut02 · 11-20-2008, 02:56 PM

Nice write up. I have not played the game yet and was on the fence about whether i should get it or not but i think its time i head out and pick this one up

rdelizo35 · 11-20-2008, 03:03 PM

Great review. As much flak as the game has been getting lately, it's nice to see that, despite its flaws, there are some good things to look forward to in NCAA Basketball '09.

asu666 · 11-20-2008, 03:15 PM

Nice write up. I feel like Ea still has a lot of work to do. 2K8 feels like another title that a few years from now some of us will still be really disappointed that EA hasn't managed to ecilpse it with something better.

K_rob11 · 11-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Nice review....i will probably pick this game up tomorrow. I am still continuing to read impressions and play the demo just to make sure....but the more I read, it seems like the good out wieghs the bad in regards to what is most important to me in a basketball video game.

Scoop 24 · 11-20-2008, 03:26 PM

Great Review

11-20-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	NCAA Basketball 09 - A Second Opinion I have been a College Hoops 2K fan since the inception of the series back on my PS2. As a huge fan of college basketball, I always loved how 2K was able to get the little things about the game right. I loved how they would include all the teams, all the fight songs, all the mascots, all the arenas, all the jerseys, and it didn't hurt that the game always played great. As the years progressed, the 2K engine started showing its age, and I became increasingly bored with the series up until College Hoops 2K8 was released last November. 2K8 was the pinnacle of college hoops gaming -- from the outstanding pregame analysis, to the weekly wrap up shows, to the incredibly deep gameplay mechanics, CH 2K8 was a college basketball fan's dream come true. Needless to say, I was crushed earlier this year when I heard that 2K would no longer be continuing the franchise that had left me wanting more after the release of 2K8. Read More: NCAA Basketball 09 - A Second Opinion Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360

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11-20-2008, 02:53 PM	#2
dave374 Banned OVR: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003	This should have been your official OS review. Well done!

11-20-2008, 02:54 PM	#3
BrownsFan72 Rookie OVR: 18 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 201 Blog Entries: 3	Completely agreed. The game is not perfect but I am surprised how solid the game is!

11-20-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
sportznut02 The buzz is palpable now! OVR: 32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8,068 Blog Entries: 8	Nice write up. I have not played the game yet and was on the fence about whether i should get it or not but i think its time i head out and pick this one up

11-20-2008, 03:03 PM	#5
rdelizo35 Rookie OVR: 23 Join Date: Jul 2008 Blog Entries: 10	Great review. As much flak as the game has been getting lately, it's nice to see that, despite its flaws, there are some good things to look forward to in NCAA Basketball '09.

11-20-2008, 03:15 PM	#6
asu666 Pro OVR: 34 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Blog Entries: 8	Nice write up. I feel like Ea still has a lot of work to do. 2K8 feels like another title that a few years from now some of us will still be really disappointed that EA hasn't managed to ecilpse it with something better.

11-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#7
K_rob11 MVP OVR: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Blog Entries: 5	Nice review....i will probably pick this game up tomorrow. I am still continuing to read impressions and play the demo just to make sure....but the more I read, it seems like the good out wieghs the bad in regards to what is most important to me in a basketball video game.

11-20-2008, 03:26 PM	#8
Scoop 24 W* Bck!! OVR: 24* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,845	Great Review