NBA 2K16 Digital Short - Stephen Curry: Beyond the Shadows

[24ct]

This video isn't impressive. The way 2k/take2 is marketing their games isn't impressive. It's actually really annoying. All we know is we have matchmaking and we can create jerseys and arenas for online play. Which isn't new stuff because they had this last gen lol...

This is getting out of control. 2k is going backwards from their $20 guerrilla marketing strategy. Now they're just like "eh...what else are they gonna buy"

Why can't they show us gameplay? No matter if it's an early build. Why can't they show us CAP? Why can't they show us something more than screenshots and trash trailers? Lol I'm going a little overboard but for the last 4 years they have literally not released ANY information until WEEKS before the game comes out.

No other games do that. Not even Madden and it's the only Football game to buy. 2K is getting pretty high on themselves.

Probably because it's gonna be the same game as 15 with new controls (every year) and a slight graphic tweak (body scans) but they didn't scan every player so some guys are gonna look wacky compared to guys with scans smh...

Who even asked for body scans? Can we get more CAP options?
Are the clothes for myPark gonna be the exact same again? Some of this stuff is just lazy tbh. Super lazy.

[bo.jangles344]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

I'm about to complete my bingo card just off this thread alone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Usually enjoy your posts. Don't get the bingo joke.

[MikeGSW]

Quote: Originally Posted by 24ct

This video isn't impressive. The way 2k/take2 is marketing their games isn't impressive. It's actually really annoying. All we know is we have matchmaking and we can create jerseys and arenas for online play. Which isn't new stuff because they had this last gen lol... This is getting out of control. 2k is going backwards from their $20 guerrilla marketing strategy. Now they're just like "eh...what else are they gonna buy" Why can't they show us gameplay? No matter if it's an early build. Why can't they show us CAP? Why can't they show us something more than screenshots and trash trailers? Lol I'm going a little overboard but for the last 4 years they have literally not released ANY information until WEEKS before the game comes out. No other games do that. Not even Madden and it's the only Football game to buy. 2K is getting pretty high on themselves. Probably because it's gonna be the same game as 15 with new controls (every year) and a slight graphic tweak (body scans) but they didn't scan every player so some guys are gonna look wacky compared to guys with scans smh... Who even asked for body scans? Can we get more CAP options? Are the clothes for myPark gonna be the exact same again? Some of this stuff is just lazy tbh. Super lazy.

You're on here talking about it. Their marketing strategy is working. People are talking. Wondering. Anticipating.

Every year people doubt them. Every year they crush it. Those same people buy it. And we do the whole dance all over again 9 months later.

[bo.jangles344]

Quote: Originally Posted by 24ct

This video isn't impressive. The way 2k/take2 is marketing their games isn't impressive. It's actually really annoying. All we know is we have matchmaking and we can create jerseys and arenas for online play. Which isn't new stuff because they had this last gen lol... This is getting out of control. 2k is going backwards from their $20 guerrilla marketing strategy. Now they're just like "eh...what else are they gonna buy" Why can't they show us gameplay? No matter if it's an early build. Why can't they show us CAP? Why can't they show us something more than screenshots and trash trailers? Lol I'm going a little overboard but for the last 4 years they have literally not released ANY information until WEEKS before the game comes out. No other games do that. Not even Madden and it's the only Football game to buy. 2K is getting pretty high on themselves. Probably because it's gonna be the same game as 15 with new controls (every year) and a slight graphic tweak (body scans) but they didn't scan every player so some guys are gonna look wacky compared to guys with scans smh... Who even asked for body scans? Can we get more CAP options? Are the clothes for myPark gonna be the exact same again? Some of this stuff is just lazy tbh. Super lazy.

To be fair, i probably over stated saying 2-3 months. But i remember the first year they put the stamina bar in the circle with the heat check into, was that 13? We saw SEVERAL builds of that game.

If ANYTHING it would help them get feedback from the community in how they're going BEFORE its released. Instead of going to the movies just because the new TOM CRUISE movie is out, I'd like to know about the story, a little bit about the other actors, is the plot interesting to me? Do i want to see in the theater or wait till dvd to dl for free?

It's our right to make educated purchases. Enough with the information hold out.

[MikeGSW]

Quote: Originally Posted by bo.jangles344

You obviously haven't played 2k for very long, or haven't been posting here very long. They did NOT used to be the company they are today. They gave us gameplay 2-3 months before it came out as of 12, 13, AND 14. They weren't full builds, but we had information at least about GAMEPLAY. This year, and most of last year leading into 15 was very hush hush. I can see why for 15. The leap from 14 to 15 was probably the LEAST differentiated between previous release I've EVER seen. And the funny thing is, 15 PLAYED BETTER OUT OF THE BOX THAN IT DOES RIGHT NOW. That's horrible to think about.

Sorry but I think it's you who hasn't been playing for long. They do this every damn year and people always complain. Then they buy the game anyway. They absolutely do NOT give gameplay footage 3 months before the game. Certainly not since 2k12.

And I disagree wholeheartedly about 15 playing better out the box than it does now.

[scottyp180]

I don't know how some of you are making conclusions off a grand total of 5 seconds of gameplay. Things like "still no defense", "net physics unchanged/changed", players look the same, etc.

Just because we got a little gameplay doesn't mean we need to over analyze it for any little evidence that something is changed or unchanged. I'm not saying anyone is wrong or right but with this tiny bit of footage (from a build that could be any where from a day old to weeks old) there is no way to for us to make definitive conclusions based on what we see. Yet I'm sure there will be people rewatching these 5 seconds for hours to report on every little thing they notice.

I'd rather 2k not release anything than to release this video because fans are just going to focus on the gameplay and not the fact that this is essentially a commercial for the Spike Lee oriented My Player mode.

[bo.jangles344]

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeGSW

Sorry but I think it's you who hasn't been playing for long. They do this every damn year and people always complain. Then they buy the game anyway. They absolutely do NOT give gameplay footage 3 months before the game. Certainly not since 2k12. And I disagree wholeheartedly about 15 playing better out the box than it does now.

I literally corrected myself a post after that. Exaggeration is fun.

[MikeGSW]

Quote: Originally Posted by bo.jangles344

Usually enjoy your posts. Don't get the bingo joke.

I'm guessing he has a bingo card with some key phrases that are heard every year... such as

"2k don't care about the fans"

"2k are hiding something. Why haven't they shown gameplay?"

"2k are liars. They should have shown gameplay by now"

And so on and so forth.


It's the same every year.

1. 2k hypes up the game with teasers and tid bits.

2. People complain 2k are hiding gameplay because they haven't changed anything or because they're lazy and have no competition blah blah blah.

3.Then they announce the modes, usually career mode last and the gameplay. They show a stream of Ronnie and Chris playing it while trying to simultaneously talk about it (and failing. Because they completely lose focus and it's hilarious).

4. At this point the hype train is a complete runaway. All on board. Steam shooting from people's butt holes, shivering with excitement.

5. More hype. Players and such endorsing it. Youtubers doing their thing.

6. Everyone buys the game. And I mean everyone. Even those who were complaining and doubting.

7. $$$$$$$$$$$

8. Exploits and issues are found.

9. People complain.

10. 2k patch it and inadvertently mess something else up.

11. $$$$$$ (tired of career mode, 60% of the fan base bitches out and buys vc)

12. More patches.

13. We start the dance all over again.



Copy and paste this every year just to remind yourself. Thanks.