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[Fist Of Kings]

Quote: Originally Posted by benefactor

That's such a silly opinion. The two games have gone around in circles. There was a time when 2K was a budget title, a year or two there where they removed the post game (I think it was 11 or 12 that had zero post moves) and then more recently where a few years in a row (the main game/gameplay) we were being charged full price for roster updates. Now the tables have simply turned and if EA get their S# together, they will again. Right now 2K have become what many of us disliked about EA. And thankfully (my personal opinion) there are still a few of us who prefer the free flowing feel of Live from a simple, fun perspective than the slow, chunky, press a button and put the controller down while a 5 second animation plays out type of gameplay.

I'll have to disagree with you about 2K becoming what ea is. People say that usually in defense of ____ ea game, but I think it's an exaggeration to suggest that the nba 2k series is anywhere near as bad/underwhelming as live and madden especially.

Each year the 2k games are great, even more impressive when it's competitor can't even give us the ability to edit player ratings for the 3rd year in a row.

It's frustrating how one company just shells out the same mediocre game each year(you figure it out), because they have no competition, yet the other company basically has no competition either, yet they somehow find a way to put out a high quality game every year.

[TheKnicks7Melo15]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fist Of Kings

I'll have to disagree with you about 2K becoming what ea is. People say that usually in defense of ____ ea game, but I think it's an exaggeration to suggest that the nba 2k series is anywhere near as bad/underwhelming as live and madden especially. Each year the 2k games are great, even more impressive when it's competitor can't even give us the ability to edit player ratings for the 3rd year in a row. It's frustrating how one company just shells out the same mediocre game each year(you figure it out), because they have no competition, yet the other company basically has no competition either, yet they somehow find a way to put out a high quality game every year.

Yeah plus it wasn't a silly opinion lol. He sounds kinda bitter and hurt, no one can say with a straight face that NBA Live 16 is more fun then 2K16 and I know 2k has many legacy issues but Live is just.......

[Philstat]

Quote: Originally Posted by CAMPBLACKMAMBA24

And then some wonder why sales are bad. Simple/basic features are still missing after 3 more years. I just don't understand this team over at EA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

HONESTLY, it's been the same thing year after year, they give away about 20 copies for dudes on youtube to HYPE the game, tell how great it is, what all is different and wait until you get to play the full version, it's much more updated, great, has all the updates as needed. Stick a fork in this franchise.

[benefactor]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheKnicks7Melo15

Yeah plus it wasn't a silly opinion lol. He sounds kinda bitter and hurt, no one can say with a straight face that NBA Live 16 is more fun then 2K16 and I know 2k has many legacy issues but Live is just.......

Why bitter? I own both games, have so every year since day 1 of each series. I buy them, play them and keep playing the more enjoyable one. Not rocket science dude.

I've seen the good and bad for both games.

Live 16 plays better, it's simple as that. Greater responsiveness for basics like passing and shooting. A more dynamic trip down the court every play, better collisions on drives, a much, much better atmosphere both with court and stadium audio and visuals and better player models.

2K is more consistent across the board in that Live's bads are real, real bad (their funky animations, lack of editing, lack of depth) but when it works it works great.

[The 24th Letter]

"Little thing" I noticed; if you select to play in a Latin night jerseys, it plays a Latin version of the ESPN theme when the game boots up...pretty cool.

Wish there were more "little things" to pull me in.

NBA LIVE 16 isn't a bad game....but it's just missing...."soul" maybe? Can't put my finger on a word.

There just isn't enough variety between players, teams to keep me engaged. I feel like I'm playing with the same teams, just different skins at times. Most possessions look the same and I never feel like I'm going to see something fresh each time down....either a 3, drive or hook shot....

Makes the great things that Live does do, like the crowd noise irrelevant for me....can't appreciate the crowd getting hype if what's happening on the court doesn't get you hype as a player.....

Not sure if a patch can do much to change that feeling...


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[Walt Frazier]

Have not played the game for a week and will not do so again until the opening day roster and patch drops...


Is there 'any' sign of a catch and shoot mid range game yet in any of the synergy updates?

[benefactor]

Quote: Originally Posted by Walt Frazier

Have not played the game for a week and will not do so again until the opening day roster and patch drops... Is there 'any' sign of a catch and shoot mid range game yet in any of the synergy updates?

Do you play proper NBA teams on Pro (and defending like a real team would, to allow the CPU to run plays)?

I just played against the Spurs and (I can only guess with a mixture of last year and this current preseason Synergy) Aldridge was in the high post shooting 18 footers and rotated from there to the low post with hook shots. It was very nice to see.

Durant also shoots mid range jumpers when you play him.

It's not perfect, but it exists. To me, it all comes down to your defense because there is some dodgy programming where if a guy sees an open lane (even if you quickly fill it) 9 times out of 10 he will charge like a bull and launch a shot.

Thats what they need to fix, they need to add in a much, much higher % of those drives kicking back out once stopped in the paint and also program guys to pull up mid range rather than kamikaze'ing to the hoop.

[Walt Frazier]

Quote: Originally Posted by benefactor

Do you play proper NBA teams on Pro (and defending like a real team would, to allow the CPU to run plays)? I just played against the Spurs and (I can only guess with a mixture of last year and this current preseason Synergy) Aldridge was in the high post shooting 18 footers and rotated from there to the low post with hook shots. It was very nice to see. Durant also shoots mid range jumpers when you play him. It's not perfect, but it exists. To me, it all comes down to your defense because there is some dodgy programming where if a guy sees an open lane (even if you quickly fill it) 9 times out of 10 he will charge like a bull and launch a shot. Thats what they need to fix, they need to add in a much, much higher % of those drives kicking back out once stopped in the paint and also program guys to pull up mid range rather than kamikaze'ing to the hoop.

Ageed they need to fix that 'head down charge the paint like a bull' stuff.

Apparently there is an opening night patch coming...let us hope it has notes

They also need to add plays...there are very few catch and shoot 15 foot plays at the moment.

I know for certain they promised pre release that playbooks would be constantly updated all season with real plays for each coach added....just hoping that was not more of their infamous pre release talk that never eventuates as that will be awesome.

Re play on PRO......no i do not play on pro

Pro is way too easy imo.