NBA 2K12 Cover Athletes - Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

[scatman]

I loge this idea, let the hype begin. Personally they could put a bottle of dasani on the cover and I wouldn't care. But I digress, having magic, bird and jordan on the cover is interesting. I won't mind them rehashing last years system but....you know what I'll just save that banter for another topic when it comes up. Great job 2K!!!

[cjallure24]

Quote: Originally Posted by jayman504

Why didnt they just put ALL 3 on the cover with them holding one BALL?

Its all about idividuality. I can see if they went the rivialry route. But if your a Celtics fan, you don't want Larry and Magic on a cover, or a Bulls fan with M.J. sharing it with Ewing( unless he is posterizing him). But it also plays the marketing game, and fans can choose. Not to mention, look what M.J. did for the cover last year, just imagine how many Celtics and Laker fans will pour cash for there own cover athlete.

[23]

Honestly I think those guys sell when it comes to basketball

I do think that there has been a very positive response to the classic teams

With Jordan on the cover they probably sold more than they ever have, and if they have those 3 guys backing up their marketing in some way it'll be great

Honestly, whoever says they'd rather have Dirk on the cover than these guys.... c'mon son!

Im pretty sure though that they will likely advertise these three along with guys like Rose and showing off some of the new Dirk stuff they mentioned

[Fitnessboy]

Is this the big break through for us covers we have to wait for so long for such stupid news covers? Instead of giving Three videos of how they would be represent the three athletes but no just covers and everyboddy is excited man man i cant believe this, that you all think this is nice i want to see the game in action all the wait for nothing for a cover that you only see when you open the box what the heck this really sucks. Not even a screenshot. I am really frustrated for waiting on this news. Really 2K verry disapointing news at all. And i am a big fan but this...

[Mbalmer]

I don't know how this is going to work with the different systems, but I would like to have the Bird one. However, I don't really care about covers so it really isn't that big of a deal to me. All I know is I will be getting this for XBOX instead of PS3 this year.

[slliMMills]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fitnessboy

Is this the big break through for us covers we have to wait for so long for such stupid news covers? Instead of giving Three videos of how they would be represent the three athletes but no just covers and everyboddy is excited man man i cant believe this, that you all think this is nice i want to see the game in action all the wait for nothing for a cover that you only see when you open the box what the heck this really sucks. Not even a screenshot. I am really frustrated for waiting on this news. Really 2K verry disapointing news at all. And i am a big fan but this...

I agree with fitnessboy...this is "cool", but more info is needed.

[Steve_OS]

Updated the OP w/ the press release. FYI

[King_B_Mack]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

I bet I'm going to get a new signature, courtesy of some kid, like the guy last year who called Mike a bum.

Wait, someone really said what you have in your signature? If he hasn't already, he should've been banned on principle alone.

Awesome covers though, I'll be snatching up Mr Jordan on day one once again. Nobody is getting **** from me this holiday. The gaming industry has decided they want all my money from October to at least December.

On another note as far as I remember the cover athletes going, Larry Bird has just made 2K history....I'm sure everyone can figure out how with a little light research.