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

[aloncho11]

Quote: Originally Posted by VDusen04

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.

Right on. Also most people don't realize that many of the new features, like the signature revamps of Dirk and other players are already in 2K11, so the dev team have only polished them for 2K12...meaning more time for improving other aspects of the game or including classic challenges. There's no such thing as wasted efforts or wasted time IMO.

If you guys don't believe me, try a little experiment ingame.

Go to manage rosters, look for the Mavs and edit Dirk Nowitzki's shots to:

Jumper: R.Rondo

Fadeaway: Snoop Dog

Free Throw: B.Roy

[laroche360]

anyone who doesn't want classic teams don't know anything about basketball,2k made a really Smart
move by going with those legends,look at the last sales worldwide they speak for themselves..I can understand the argument with Dirk ,cause he was the MVp,but other than him,who else should have they taken?lebron or Dwight Howard,why going with a bunch of underachievers,when u have the G.O.A.T still outta there?he's still appealing to the fans..so shut up and enjoy the game,I already feel more classic teams..damn I 'm excited!!!'

[cjallure24]

Quote: Originally Posted by Furq

Not that this is relevant, but Magic got the highest NBA contract in history at the time and demanded to be traded early in his career lol

I knew about him wanting to come out of college and play wit the Lakers, and him saying that he didn't want to play for Chicago. I think I did read somewhere about him wanting to be traded if a certain coach wasn't fired as well. Thanks for dropping some that info though.

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Furq

Like the covers, I'd be happy with either one and am not sure which one I'll pick Interesting about the classic team DLC, but I'm a bit unhappy wondering how much each team will cost in the future. I know it's optional content, but games are expensive enough before considering that almost every game has paid additional content now

I'm getting way ahead of myself, but I'm hopeful there will be a significant portion of classic teams already available on disk. I'd love for all of them to be on there, but if they needed to make some DLC to make ends meet (it's gotta cost money for these players rights, yes?) then this would be the one game I'd be willing to cave for.

[BOSsTOwN]

MJ cover .. and hes rocking the 13s

[Drosebpga1]

Kool covers, they really shouldnt of brought jordan back, I was thinking more dirk, drose,or lebron...but I guess thats because of the lockout?

[sportjames23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Drosebpga1

Kool covers, they really shouldnt of brought jordan back, I was thinking more dirk, drose,or lebron...but I guess thats because of the lockout?

Why not? When he played, Jordan put asses in seats. When he's on the cover of basketball games, he moves copies.

[jeebs9]

Which cover are you going to get?

I think I might get all 3.