NBA 2K10: Bound for Greatness? (ESPN)

[rspencer86]

This game is sounding incredible. Between 2K10 and Madden I'm going to be doing a lot of sports gaming this fall/winter.

[greenegt]

I am just drooling over here! It sounds like the game is going to have a TON of depth to it. I love the lengths 2K went to differentiate players, this year. I can't wait to see some gameplay footage and give the demo a spin.

[ZoneBlitz]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

Not to rain on your parade, but my guess is that that 2K10 is probably not going to be for you because the speed will probably be a lot slower than 2K9. The foot planting and weight will probably be even more of a factor than ever. Most sports developers are going in the direction of having authenticity be the source of the fun factor, instead of lightning fast, twitch based, User control always outweighing the players skill set, governing gameplay. I for one am glad that is the case.

Indeed, I love the direction they are going in this year. It's all about replicating the game as it is played. In real life weight, momentum, fatigue, movement ability, etc... all play a part in the game. Sometimes I think some folks would tell the NBA to speed things up by removing the laws of physics and human physiology from the game.

I love the feel of the combine. It's awesome. I love the animations. It seems very fluid and lifelike. I can't wait for the full game to drop.

[Nephilim]

Damn. Best year for bball gaming, worst for my wallet.

[Jasong7777]

Quote: Originally Posted by ffaacc03

At least by the things we have read and partially see with Draft Combine, we can detail some upgrades. Expanding from what Greene_Flash03******** type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_2040114379", true); stated: - Improved defense rotation, CHECK! - More authentic player movements, CHECK! - My player mode, CHECK! - Deep association mode, CHECK! - Summer league, D-League, CHECK! - PRACTICE, CHECK! - Online crews, CHECK! (REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE!) - Awesome postmoves, CHECK! - Create, customize draft classes, CHECk! - Improved Visual Presentation, CHECK! - Improved Commentary, CHECK! - Spacing, CHECK! - More Individual specifcs and sense of personalities, CHECK! - Better CAP, CHECK! - Better individuals on court behaivor (tendencies), CHECK! - Better ratings, CHECK! - Lobbies and other online stuffs (includding perfomance), CHECK! - Attention to details (like inbound passes & kicked balls), CHECK!

Going to print this out and post it on my fridge. Can't friggin wait.

[gluck24]

Exicited man 36 more days... my combine player is better tha jj reddick!! dats wassup... just finished a combine im satisfied with, my player ended up being first pick of the second round with a 54 rating bout to get drafted to the kings and take kevin martins spot baby

[Stumbleweed]

Yeah I read past the defensive rotations bit I guess... don't know why I didn't notice that. Anyway, good news.

[tril]

makes perfect sense to lower player ratings especially when a player's rating will depend on how much floor time they get.