NBA 2K16 Gameplay Blog With Mike Wang

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Poppindom

I have a right to talk about it because as a consumer I want to be satisfied with the upcoming game. Past history says a lot and you know it.

You're on a private message board. Your consumer rights don't apply here if a moderator says to keep it on the topic at hand (plus you're not buying the game from us). We've set the rules to hopefully allow this place to be a bastion for talk that doesn't devolve into the petty at every turn. Please don't misunderstand this like so many others have because I'd like to see you stick around.

[Poppindom]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

You're on a private message board. Your consumer rights don't apply here if a moderator says to keep it on the topic at hand (plus you're not buying the game from us). We've set the rules to hopefully allow this place to be a bastion for talk that doesn't devolve into the petty at every turn. Please don't misunderstand this like so many others have because I'd like to see you stick around.

I understand and I apologize for any misunderstanding.

[scottyp180]

Quote: Originally Posted by Poppindom

Don't get me wrong, I have played both games this year and I gave this one to EA only because of the fun factor. It was refreshing to me as to 2K there were so many problems, it was difficult for me to enjoy it. Live 14 was incomplete, but Live 15 was a lot better despite the lack of modes. But throughout the year, the gameplay did improve and it was more fun for me. 2K has been at the top for a while and they're still there, but for some reason I feel like they are heading into a direction where they lose a lot of their fanbase.

I think part of the fanbase loss, if there is one, is because some people want something different. I don't think 2k's quality has dipped, there might be some 2k games that people prefer over ithers, but I'd say the gameplay has remained consistent over the years. This is where people start to lose their interest in the game. There are changes each year but they are typically more subtle than huge game changers.

Live offers gameplay that might not be as in depth but it is different from 2K and offers some fun on the gameplay side. I remember playing the demo last year and thinking "I'll just play a quarter." Which would then change to "okay one half...ehh might as well finish the game." It definitely wasn't the same quality as 2k but there was still fun there as it was easier to just pick up and play.

This gameplay blog just sounds promising and while we have heard 2K hype up their game with new features and upgrades I am not sure I have ever heard them mention their game being fun. More realistic, more reaponsive, more sim like yes, we have heard those things but hearing them say this game is fun has me optimistic that this game will be the best 2k we've had this generation.

[Poppindom]

Quote: Originally Posted by scottyp180

I think part of the fanbase loss, if there is one, is because some people want something different. I don't think 2k's quality has dipped, there might be some 2k games that people prefer over ithers, but I'd say the gameplay has remained consistent over the years. This is where people start to lose their interest in the game. There are changes each year but they are typically more subtle than huge game changers. Live offers gameplay that might not be as in depth but it is different from 2K and offers some fun on the gameplay side. I remember playing the demo last year and thinking "I'll just play a quarter." Which would then change to "okay one half...ehh might as well finish the game." It definitely wasn't the same quality as 2k but there was still fun there as it was easier to just pick up and play. This gameplay blog just sounds promising and while we have heard 2K hype up their game with new features and upgrades I am not sure I have ever heard them mention their game being fun. More realistic, more reaponsive, more sim like yes, we have heard those things but hearing them say this game is fun has me optimistic that this game will be the best 2k we've had this generation.

Well let's see what will happen in the next few weeks. It's a great year for gamers who love to play video game basketball. 2K and Live will most definitely be picked up by me this year.

[SkillzFromThe6]

"Pump fake, draw foul shots have returned"

This is my only concern... I'm hoping Pump Fake Cheese is not back

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I hope the " I think im better than what I really am so I complain about 2k when I lose because my ego can't take it cheese" is eliminated too

[lakers24]

Man I thought I was tripping the last year or so when i kept trying to pump fake and throw the shot up as I was fouled. In 2k15 they'd just fall over the top of you and I thought maybe I wasn't hitting the shot button quick enough. I remember having that back in 2k10 (along with momentum jumpers depending on the direction you were running with the left stick), I missed it badly.

[NINJAK2]

This blog was 100 times better than that video and I loved the video! Happy to read about all the enhancements that were made on the defensive end(crowding ball handler while dribbling, physicality off ball, etc). I hope this means the return of forced dribble pick-ups from 2k6...Can't wait..I'll be taking 2k15 in for trade towards 2k16 today..