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NBA 2K9 First Look (Gamespot)

12:43 AM - July 16, 2008 by Shakedowncapo

Gamespot has posted their first look at NBA 2K9.

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	"The first thing that was apparent from the clip (and, to a lesser extent, the gameplay demonstration) was that signature player motions don�t just stop at shooting this year. Player-specific celebrations and motions will also make their appearance in NBA 2K9. From Kevin Garnett�s chest pump following a 3-point opportunity to Ray Allen�s unique windmill teardrop, 2K9 does a good job of making the motions identifiable to the player. This even includes more subtle motions such as Derek Fisher�s movement coming off a low screen or Kobe Bryant�s no-look pass."

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# 101 DocHolliday @ 07/18/08 01:44 PM

EA can talk all they want about DNA. I will belive it when I actually see gameplay affected by this.

# 102 Furq @ 07/18/08 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bizcanos


	I will hold all opinions until I here some really in depth gameplay opinions. Not sure how it will apply to a franchise mode. Ea is known for making big promises and not delivering so I will wait and see. But I will 1 example ... lets say there is a big trade and now the team and player dyanmics change. DNA would adjust for that and player tendencies would not. Just going off what I have read. Not really forming any opinions at this time but from a marketing standpoint to us gamers here at OS somehting like DNA just sounds like something I have been waiting for.

True

I wouldn't be surprised if 2k incorporates something similar, not because they are "copying" but because it's a next step to take.

Similar to all pro football and madden, both had player "weapons" with different implementations but neither one really copied the other. Just a next step for the game with two different interpretations

# 103 ronyell @ 07/18/08 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NBA2k8 CHAMP


	I agree the DNA thing is sick and is the reason I'll get both games this year if Lives animations improve. Like when Gasol went from a pick n roll player to a post-up player and now w/ Bynum back it will switch to whatever he plays now. 2k9 will have it in the gameplay most likely but that 365 DNA is a helluva feature

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	not on ur jock or nuttin but i cant find a better way to put "sim" than what u 2 said but dont u think mentality icon/tendencies would help the "sim experience"? like a "spot-up shooter icon/ tendency", a "3 shot-taker", "drive & finish", "drive & pass", "perimiter passer", "high-post passer", "high-post scorer", "back-to-basket-strong finisher", "back-to-basket-finesse-finisher", "shoot-off-the-dribble", "shoots contested shots", "waits for open shot" and so on & so forth.... maybe even allow them to have multiple icon/tendencies based on star power kinda like 2k ALL PRO FOOTBALL

i put this in another thread.

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