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RaychelSnr · 02-16-2010, 11:38 AM

From "razzle-dazzle" to Clark Kellog’s dry voice, basketball gaming is about to go full circle.

With the recent announcement of EA Sports’ NBA Jam, the future of basketball gaming is finally coming to a dead end. I am a huge fan of the original NBA Jam, and possibly more excited than anyone else to see the new Wii title, but at the same time I am disappointed in what basketball gaming is coming to.

NBA 2K10 and NBA Live 10 both faced lofty expectations (yes, the expectations for both games were on different levels), but surprisingly, Live was the only one to meet them in my mind. NBA 2K9 was a fantastic game. It made major improvements upon its predecessor, and the only real problem I had with it was the fact that the Seattle SuperSonics were no longer a team. So of course 2K10 would be way better right? Well, not quite. While it was still a good game, some nagging problems and a slow patch process hampered my enjoyment with the game -- but that's not really the point here.

Read more - The Future of Basketball Gaming

Pared · 02-16-2010, 11:46 AM

This is such a terrible article.

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	But even if both development teams are on their game next year, how many more improvements can we really see in the two major titles? Do you want to spend an extra $60 for the right color headband? How about an alternate jersey or perfectly realistic simulation stats? Sure, those additions would be nice and are expected each year, but can you continue to rationalize spending the money each year?

You want to make this argument, you can make it for the ENTIRE sports gaming industry. People want accurate EVERYTHING and you can't fault them for that.

People have lowered expectations across the board next year. All for varying reasons.. and some of them without merit IMO. Just over-reaction to the move by Wang.

bigsmallwood · 02-16-2010, 12:05 PM

I think that there is plenty of room for growth in this generation of Basketball gaming. The problem is the companies have been able to keep giving us slop and we as consumers have accepted lowered expectations. WHo cares about the sweat on Kobes forehead if he does not play like him....I don't need Latin Night Jerseys if the teams donning the jerseys do not play within their individual styles.

People want accuracy as Pared stated above....

And NBA Live and NBA 2K need to step their games up beyond NBA Jam level...we want a PROPER representation of the sport of Basketball. Xbox 720 and PS4 won't change that....graphics are only going to capture realism to a point...then we will still need Greatness within the gameplay to make it all work.

GrandMaster B · 02-16-2010, 12:06 PM

Nba Jam is only on the Wii. That is what is terrible about it.

Smokez4DAyz · 02-16-2010, 12:16 PM

2k8 with improvments...at least you admit you dont waste your money on LIVE...this article is trash. stop trying to bash 2k. and stop trying to include it with the trash that Live is. please. article after article. 2K is by far the better game. everyone on operationsports gamertag has 2k as current game he playing, i never see LIVE...give this a rest

Boilerbuzz · 02-16-2010, 12:19 PM

LOL. You lost me at the beginning when you implied 2K9 is better than 2K10. I know 2k10 released with some issues, but even then it was far better than 2K9. But that's just my opinion.

rspencer86 · 02-16-2010, 12:20 PM

"How many more improvements can we really see in the two major titles?"

Play an online ranked game in 2K10 and try telling me that were are close to reaching the full potential. We are still light-years away from where I want to be in this area. The game should reward those who understand basketball fundamentals and know their team's strengths and weaknesses, not those who turbo into the lane with LeBron and D-Wade every possession.

Not to mention neither game has even attempted a true, fully-functioning online franchise mode yet.

My Player mode still has a ton of potential.

Gameplay wise, there is still a lot of work left to be done. Players and teams still don't play according to their tendencies, player movement is generally awful, and court spacing/defensive recovery time still leaves a lot to be desired.

So to answer the question for 2K's part, there are still a LOT of improvements that are needed and should be expected.

Smokez4DAyz · 02-16-2010, 12:24 PM

you have written less than 10 articles and none of them are on your love of LIVE, because it doesnt' exist. so how did Live meet its lofty expectations...you make me laugh.But articles trying to fix 2k and madden...are you backwards..what expectations did live meet. and if the best ball game, 2k, made improvements, how funny is it that you try to say something negative, but you say, 2k8 was great, ad ncaa2k was great...sounds to me like you SELF admit that future of bball games are fine in the hands of 2K, you admit that in your writings...so you're telling your readers to continue buying 2k, because they know basketball...why dont you just say that...

02-16-2010, 11:38 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	The Future of Basketball Gaming From "razzle-dazzle" to Clark Kellog’s dry voice, basketball gaming is about to go full circle. With the recent announcement of EA Sports’ NBA Jam, the future of basketball gaming is finally coming to a dead end. I am a huge fan of the original NBA Jam, and possibly more excited than anyone else to see the new Wii title, but at the same time I am disappointed in what basketball gaming is coming to. NBA 2K10 and NBA Live 10 both faced lofty expectations (yes, the expectations for both games were on different levels), but surprisingly, Live was the only one to meet them in my mind. NBA 2K9 was a fantastic game. It made major improvements upon its predecessor, and the only real problem I had with it was the fact that the Seattle SuperSonics were no longer a team. So of course 2K10 would be way better right? Well, not quite. While it was still a good game, some nagging problems and a slow patch process hampered my enjoyment with the game -- but that's not really the point here. Read more - The Future of Basketball Gaming

02-16-2010, 12:20 PM	#7
rspencer86 MIB Crew OVR: 49 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 8,814 Blog Entries: 15	Re: The Future of Basketball Gaming "How many more improvements can we really see in the two major titles?" Play an online ranked game in 2K10 and try telling me that were are close to reaching the full potential. We are still light-years away from where I want to be in this area. The game should reward those who understand basketball fundamentals and know their team's strengths and weaknesses, not those who turbo into the lane with LeBron and D-Wade every possession. Not to mention neither game has even attempted a true, fully-functioning online franchise mode yet. My Player mode still has a ton of potential. Gameplay wise, there is still a lot of work left to be done. Players and teams still don't play according to their tendencies, player movement is generally awful, and court spacing/defensive recovery time still leaves a lot to be desired. So to answer the question for 2K's part, there are still a LOT of improvements that are needed and should be expected. __________________ Ryan Spencer University of Missouri '09 Twitter: @RyanASpencer Royals / Chiefs / Kings / Mizzou / Sporting KC PSN: MizzouTigerrr XBox: MizzouRhino

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02-16-2010, 12:05 PM	#3
bigsmallwood MVP OVR: 37 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NYC/NJ/L.A. Blog Entries: 33	I think that there is plenty of room for growth in this generation of Basketball gaming. The problem is the companies have been able to keep giving us slop and we as consumers have accepted lowered expectations. WHo cares about the sweat on Kobes forehead if he does not play like him....I don't need Latin Night Jerseys if the teams donning the jerseys do not play within their individual styles. People want accuracy as Pared stated above.... And NBA Live and NBA 2K need to step their games up beyond NBA Jam level...we want a PROPER representation of the sport of Basketball. Xbox 720 and PS4 won't change that....graphics are only going to capture realism to a point...then we will still need Greatness within the gameplay to make it all work.

02-16-2010, 12:06 PM	#4
GrandMaster B Rookie OVR: 15 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Blog Entries: 2	Nba Jam is only on the Wii. That is what is terrible about it.

02-16-2010, 12:16 PM	#5
Smokez4DAyz Banned OVR: 11 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: brooklyn, nyc Blog Entries: 1	2k8 with improvments...at least you admit you dont waste your money on LIVE...this article is trash. stop trying to bash 2k. and stop trying to include it with the trash that Live is. please. article after article. 2K is by far the better game. everyone on operationsports gamertag has 2k as current game he playing, i never see LIVE...give this a rest

02-16-2010, 12:19 PM	#6
Boilerbuzz D* Brs! OVR: 28** Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5,155 Blog Entries: 1	LOL. You lost me at the beginning when you implied 2K9 is better than 2K10. I know 2k10 released with some issues, but even then it was far better than 2K9. But that's just my opinion.

02-16-2010, 12:24 PM	#8
Smokez4DAyz Banned OVR: 11 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: brooklyn, nyc Blog Entries: 1	you have written less than 10 articles and none of them are on your love of LIVE, because it doesnt' exist. so how did Live meet its lofty expectations...you make me laugh.But articles trying to fix 2k and madden...are you backwards..what expectations did live meet. and if the best ball game, 2k, made improvements, how funny is it that you try to say something negative, but you say, 2k8 was great, ad ncaa2k was great...sounds to me like you SELF admit that future of bball games are fine in the hands of 2K, you admit that in your writings...so you're telling your readers to continue buying 2k, because they know basketball...why dont you just say that...