NBA 2K16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-quarters.html Halftime and postgame player of the game highlights along with individual player highlights are working properly on the XB1 for any minutes played per quarter. They are also working on the PS4 if games are played on 8 minute quarters or less. There is one individual that made a post about neither highlight packages working on his XB1; he tried turning his game and system off as advised, but that didn't fix it. Post game (player of the game) highlights are not working on the PS4 if games are played at 9, 10, 11, 12 minutes (anything above 8 minutes). Something about the PS4 cache, not enough memory or something. Some people are also possibly saying the PS4 share function may be the culprit. The theory is if the PS4 allows one to turn off the share function feature completely, both halftime and postgame highlights would always work. Halftime and postgame highlights were intended to always work for both systems (XB1 and PS4). Some people are blaming Sony, others are blaming 2k. Highlights are not suppose to be random occurrences. It also comes down to the amount of games being played due to the cache. The more games are played without turning off the game completely, sooner or later, even the halftime highlights will also not show up. The workaround to "guarantee" postgame 12 minute quarter highlights is to 'save and exit' the game at the beginning of the third quarter (you must wait until the ball is inbounded). This workaround only works for MyLeague and MyGm and possibly other My-- modes, as long as you are able to save and exit at the start of the 3rd quarter. Close out the game completely, then fire the game back up and resume play from the save file beginning in the 3rd quarter. It will not work for Play Now quick games because these games do not have a "save" function. This unfortunately wipes out all first half highlights. Say, if you scored 35 points in the first half with Steph Curry and 2 points in the second half, and immediately bench him for the remainder of the game, and he is the player of the game. Following the workaround, the player of the game highlights will only show different camera angle of the 2 points Curry made in the second half (first half highlights are completely wiped). The same goes with the Boxed score individual highlights -- Curry would maybe get 2 seconds of highlight and then completely go blank.

Thanks for clarifying, Yea that's frustrating I'm sure, luckily I never play more then 8 minute quarters, and I rarely even do that.

[strawberryshortcake]

Quote: Originally Posted by DamnYanks2

Thanks for clarifying, Yea that's frustrating I'm sure, luckily I never play more then 8 minute quarters, and I rarely even do that.

No problem.

I also suspect 8 minute quarters and under will also have highlights not working for halftime and postgame ... if the user chooses to play multiple upon multiple consecutive games back to back (i.e. 8 to 20 games back to back to back as an example). Something about the PS4 cache system.

It's definitely a difficult pill to swallow considering the pre-game, halftime, post-game was my number one most desired wishlist item for NBA2k (I truly skipped 2k15 because there wasn't a legitimate halftime show). It was an absolute shock we got something magnificent for 2k16 when the trailer dropped.

And yes, I actually do sit down to watch the pregame, halftime and post game show for each and every 2k16 single game. I would love to see all segments expanded for 2k17. I would love to see 2k17 implement 2k14's halftime around the league score report along with notes about other games that are playing for that specific night.

Regardless, I'm enjoying the game. I'll just watch the first half highlights and watch a screen shot of the player of the game for the post game wrap up, or go ahead with the workaround if I wanted to get the full post game wrap up experience.

Bring on the PS5 with more memory/cache.

[drstriker15]

Quote: Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake

My experience differs. I will say that after a satisfying block, I get a large percentage of the ball back and am able to score on fast breaks or simply just start the transition. I love the loose balls this year given that I actually have success grabbing them. In my eyes, it's a win. Just my three cents.

I wish I had your experience. I just couldn't get passed the outright cheating. Same thing happened to my roommate, maybe I got a bad game IDK. It was so frustrating to watch my good defensive plays turn into cheap scores for the cpu. Almost every block shot went straight to the cpu. Even the player i actually blocked would some how get the ball back, It also happened on steals. I stripped Carmelo three times one game and recovered the ball all three times. I can see once in awhile but it literally was all the time. I just couldn't see passed it. It totally ruined the game for me. I hate when the cpu can do just whatever it wants like having Collison drive the lane with Okafor and Noel waiting to block his shot but Collison some how makes a miraculous 360 layup and scores. I do it, I get blocked and of course the cpu gets the ball. Ive played every 2k basketball game and Ive never seen such blatent cpu cheese...

[noshun]

Not too much change on the 360 version from 15. haven't opened the 4 version, and got it digital on the 1.. trying to find some time to try and play all 3 just to see how each handles, but I got quite a bit of other things to do atm. Yeah im late.. Quick ?, can we make custom sleeved jerseys, along with the regs in the editor?

[strawberryshortcake]

Quote: Originally Posted by drstriker15

I wish I had your experience. I just couldn't get passed the outright cheating. Same thing happened to my roommate, maybe I got a bad game IDK. It was so frustrating to watch my good defensive plays turn into cheap scores for the cpu. Almost every block shot went straight to the cpu. Even the player i actually blocked would some how get the ball back, It also happened on steals. I stripped Carmelo three times one game and recovered the ball all three times. I can see once in awhile but it literally was all the time. I just couldn't see passed it. It totally ruined the game for me. I hate when the cpu can do just whatever it wants like having Collison drive the lane with Okafor and Noel waiting to block his shot but Collison some how makes a miraculous 360 layup and scores. I do it, I get blocked and of course the cpu gets the ball. Ive played every 2k basketball game and Ive never seen such blatent cpu cheese...

What difficulty are you playing at? Because that might be a factor.

My previous 2k game was 14' and loose balls were simply frustrating. I managed to get to some, but for some reason, often the CPU would win those loose ball battles despite me having push the analog stick in that direction with the player literally standing over the ball unaware. With 2k16, loose balls are no longer frustrating. The loose ball physics feels much better, much more organic, and not suctioned to either the user or CPU. Loose balls are essentially up for grabs. Loose balls are no longer tattooed with either the CPU or players name on it.

PS4 digital version.

With regards to interior big man blocking. It's very satisfying this year especially if you time it correctly. The window of opportunity is just right. Point guards or little man and just about anyone driving the paint can keep their weak stuff out if you properly time your blocks. The force, the power, the yelling are very satisfying especially if it's a smaller guard trying to drive to the bucket. However, I also play man to man defense.

[drstriker15]

Quote: Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake

What difficulty are you playing at? Because that might be a factor. My previous 2k game was 14' and loose balls were simply frustrating. I managed to get to some, but for some reason, often the CPU would win those loose ball battles despite me having push the analog stick in that direction with the player literally standing over the ball unaware. With 2k16, loose balls are no longer frustrating. The loose ball physics feels much better, much more organic, and not suctioned to either the user or CPU. Loose balls are essentially up for grabs. Loose balls are no longer tattooed with either the CPU or players name on it. PS4 digital version. With regards to interior big man blocking. It's very satisfying this year especially if you time it correctly. The window of opportunity is just right. Point guards or little man and just about anyone driving the paint can keep their weak stuff out if you properly time your blocks. The force, the power, the yelling are very satisfying especially if it's a smaller guard trying to drive to the bucket. However, I also play man to man defense.

I was playing on pro with a few slider adjustments. I increase the short shot and layup slider. I feel there's too many missed shots and missed layups. I still see quite a bit of missed shots inside but I can live with that.. My friend has the game now, if he changes his mind on buying it, I might play it again..

[GudStuffzz]

Just got the game today and decided to do a fantasy league. Played a few games on all-star sim and my god, the game plays great. Points are hard to come by (THANK GOD FOR DEFENSE!) and excellent interior defenders ACTUALLY feel like defensive anchors. I drafted both Anthony Davis and Nerlens Noel and my goodness, the paint was on lock down in the few games I played. Love, love, love the fact that shot blockers actually feel like shot blockers. I'm still struggling with size up moves, however. Anyways, this is definitely the best 2k version I've played so far.

[strawberryshortcake]

Quote: Originally Posted by drstriker15

I was playing on pro with a few slider adjustments. I increase the short shot and layup slider. I feel there's too many missed shots and missed layups. I still see quite a bit of missed shots inside but I can live with that.. My friend has the game now, if he changes his mind on buying it, I might play it again..

I also play on pro simulation with default sliders. I am considering moving up to all star soon. What about defense? Do you play on ball defense? Wherever the ball goes I would switch to that defender. Could that be another factor? Personally, I think the shots are pretty on point. Another thing that might factor into loose balls might simply be the team used. Born and raised in Oakland, the Warriors are who I use. Could there player awareness play a factor. I don't know. My experience with loose balls are very fair to both the user and CPU.