NCAA Basketball 10 Available, Post Impressions Here

[bogman95]

So, in order to have realistic schedules in dynasty mode do you have to use dynamic updates for that or does the game already come with realistic shcedules? I don't know if the update mentioned by HustlinOwl was a final tweak put into the game before release or something achieved through the dynamic update feature. One thing that's always ticked me off as a Wolfpack fan is having unrealistic shedules and seeing one game against UNC rather than the two we get each year against them in real life. I really want that fixed

[Da_Czar]

Quote: Originally Posted by sportdan30

Like Ehh, I'm seeing the differences in terms of player skill. Aldrich is an absolute beast, while the Morris twins are decent, but nothing special. Collins is terrific of course driving and shooting, but Ty Reed is slower and doesn't have the ball handling skills to drive by someone. I think by turning the game speed down a couple notches, it makes for a slower game. However, the skill players seem to be a step quicker and better ball handlers.

Dam it this is true I might have to pick it up. This is def different than what i had been hearing. Dam I should stop reading these...LOL

[rckabillyRaider]

Just played my first game on 10 min halves on all conference. I used USC at UCLA. I must say I am pleasantly surprised. I thought it played much better than the demo. I think I'll try varsity though. I had like an 8 pt lead on UCLA and then they just went on a huge run and beat me by 18! I couldn't hit any shots anymore. Even WIDE open shots were bricking. The game is pretty fun but 2k10 will still be my main bball game.

[RubenDouglas]

The little things...

some may not care.. some do.

Big fan of new mexico so i jumped in a rivalry game right away.

the good:
-new uniform set is in. glad to see that
-player likelyness is close enough (two players share the same face so i had to change that right away for my team)

the semi good:
-the court design is right but the paint color is wrong. its okay by me as I live this false reality and have fun.

the bad:
-the opposing teams jerseys are more red than maroon. they should be almost dark burgandy.. attention to detail is missing in some respects
-for the score overlay, both abbreviations show NEW MEX.. Its New Mexico State (NMSU) @ Univ. of New Mexico (UNM). The game doesnt seem to know the true abbr. for some teams

the expected:
-the arena is quite generic. im guessing half the teams have this setup.


that pretty much clears out the cosmetic first impressions.

attention to detail for low mid majors is severely lacking.

quick look at the NEC
-Central Connecticut State still has their old court design from maybe 4 years ago.
-Long Island's Home arena is still listed as Schwartz Center. (they moved into the wellness and athletic center back in 2005)
-a look at other various arenas prove semi accurate designs. its really hit or miss here.

I can take requests if you want those cosmetic questions answered

[Bellsprout]

Anybody been in a tight one yet with Gus calling the game? Does he go nuts?

Just got done playing my first game. I just hit Play Now right out of the box, so 10 minute halves on Varsity.

-Love the atmosphere of the arena. Played as Wisconsin at the Kohl Center and down the stretch the place was going berzerk whenever Iowa went to the line. The camera shook, I could barely hear Gus, just fantastic.

-I couldn't help but smile whenever the CBS music kicked in. Other sports games, the gauntlet has been thrown down. THIS is how you do presentation.

-I noticed different jumper animations when shooting with bigs compared to guards. I think Bohannon and Hughes had the same animation though. That doesn't bother me, but I could see how it would annoy other people.

-Have to increase the half length. I know it's Big 10 basketball, so it should be very low scoring, but 41 shouldn't win you a game.

-Motion offense is b.e.a.u.tiful. Runs so smoothly, really helps to get open looks too.

-Steal button seems to have a bit of lag to it. Probably so I can't mash it all game, but still.

-If I try to use the shot stick for a dunk again, i'm going to kill something. I'd do it, and then remember, and then watch my guy spin. Not the game's fault at all, i'm just used to 2k10 still.

Overall, the one game I played impressed me a lot. It was the most fun game of basketball i've had in awhile. And really, not enough can be said about the presentation. It's just so fantastic.

[IHateDuke32]

Ruben, can you check out a few courts and see how authentic they are? The ones I'm interested in are SIU, Rutgers, Arizona, and Gonzaga. Let me know if you need pictures for references. Thanks man

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by WeAreAllWitnesses

Anybody been in a tight one yet with Gus calling the game? Does he go nuts?

I had a buzzer beating layup to beat Georgetown with Stanley Robinson, at MSG, and Gus said/did/acted nothing special.

Quote: Originally Posted by Da_Czar

Dam it this is true I might have to pick it up. This is def different than what i had been hearing. Dam I should stop reading these...LOL

I'm telling you Czar, there is a really noticeable difference this year. I mean, Live 10's gameplay does a very good job at distinguishing the stars from scrubs, the CP3's from the Duhons. This game does it too.

It also adds to a very collegiate feel to the game. You can't go one on one and iso alot in this game, the players aren't good enough. You have to have a much more team orientated strategy on offense.

[goh]

Quote: Originally Posted by stevedrumsdw

Do you have to have X-box gold to access the EA locker to get the rosters when the become available?

You didn't with the football. Then again you didn't need gold to up highlights with the football either so I dunno for sure but that's reason to be hopeful.

Momentum can entirely turn a game on its head.
I was playing #3 'Nova,I'm using Duke. I was up 25-20 at the half,that was on a steal followed by a buzzer beater 3 towards the end,easily could've been 20-20. I managed to sucker them into up tempo and they started throwing bricks instead of setting up,I ended up blowing them out in the second half.

I'm gonna have to change the SG's name to Ezio. Dude is crazy from downtown.