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

[23]

Wonder if they'll offer DLC... Id bite to get some more stuff in there myself

teams and shoes and jersey's.. retro stuff, but thats just me.

[cjallure24]

For some people its never enough. It's a freaking cover release. If you don't want the cover that 2K has put out, create your own, or ask a fellow OSer to create one for you. Sheesh.

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Adzs K2

I don't really mind about the covers they all look good to me...or rather 2 of them do, the magic one is really underwhelming to me for some reason, he just seems small in comparison to the others. Anyway i'm a bit apprehensive about the direction 2k is taking here; catering to an older demographic is fine, as it brings in new customers in greater numbers, but i'm one of those people who just isn't interested in classic teams/players (literally took part in my first jordan challenge game a few days ago), and to me adding even more classic games/teams is a waste of disc space...Still i'm interested to see what perks and touches have been added to the aforementioned classic team/player modes that might get me interested......sorry for long post.

I see both sides of the discussion. However, I think we can be thankful in knowing that we'll be able to count on gameplay being improved regardless of which teams are going to be included this year. The actual gaming aspect is going to be better (barring some weird ESPN NBA Basketball 2004 disaster). And I also believe there's no chance current teams and players won't also see large improvements (we've already heard about Dirk's rumored aesthetic and signature upgrades).

So therefore, I'd treat the classic teams as additions to product rather than a direction change. I don't think anything's going to happen where 2K is going to be like "Well, we didn't really touch the 2012 Pistons because we decided to focus on classic teams instead." I think it's rather going to be "We made our game awesomer (yes, awesomer) in more aspects than a lot of people were expecting. Instead of only making fans of the current league happy - or fans of the past - we decided to spread our wings as far as possible."

I think a change of direction would be Nike stopping their shoe production and focusing on basketball shorts. Instead, they just kind of branched out to appease more folk. 2K's not eliminating currents, they're just willing to appease more folk, and that's awesome to me. On top of everything else, it was likely a safe bet for these guys to go retro this year with the lockout looming about. It's a solid business maneuver.

[23]

Quote: Originally Posted by da ThRONe

I guess their going to ride this Jordan train til the wheels come off. Whatever if it's profitable for 2K. Personally I could care less who's on the cover it's all about what's on the disc.

He's basically a compliment to their work because they make a great game already.

Why not add great marketing with it?

[ifriedrice]

That 01' Kings team means nothing without the '01 Lakers to play against. Same with Run TMC not having all their great competition from their hay day.

Can't wait for more info.

[scottyp180]

the jordan cover looks best but since he was on 2k11 ill switch it up this year. Woulda been better if each player had an appropriate backdrop cover (magic johnson purple/yellow, larry bird green) it just doesnt look right to have red behind all 3 players. Regardless i gotta go with magic johnson, favorite player of all time.

[rspencer86]

I love Jordan and the great players of the past as much as the next guy, but I really don't like these historic covers. It's just odd to me to see "2K12" and guys whose prime was 20-25 years ago on the same cover.

To me it sends the message that the current NBA product isn't good enough. Shouldn't the league want to promote current stars: Kevin Durant, LeBron, Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Dwight Howard, etc.? Isn't that good for the league?

Focusing so much on past legends will just feed into the idea that the NBA is past its glory years.

I do love the addition of more classic teams though. It's fun to revisit the great squads of the past. That's why you see so many historic rosters and mods.

[da ThRONe]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

He's basically a compliment to their work because they make a great game already. Why not add great marketing with it?

If slaping his Airness on a box means more sells they have to do what they have to do. Hell why not just make him the cover athlete indefinitely?