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NBA 2K9 Preview (ESPN Videogames)

01:00 AM - September 16, 2008 by iamemmittsmith

ESPN has posted their preview of NBA 2K9.

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	"Oh yeah, did I mention the game? Last year, gamers complained about 2K8 being a tad slower than 2K7, so the developers pushed the speed back to 2K7 levels while at the same time adding even more authenticity to the way the players on the court move and react. In previous iterations of the series, there seemed to be a lot of standing around on offense due to the fact that when the user controlled the ball and didn't run the team's play correctly, the game always defaulted to running a quick isolation for the man dribbling. It was basically a robotic response to user stupidity. But these days, even if the gamer doesn't know how to run plays, the CPU teammates finally react intelligently, helping set screens (players like Rasheed will pick and pop), sending the right guy to the post, and running shooters like Ray Allen around picks, giving the game a much more organic feel as the action on the court is no longer scripted."

Game: NBA 2K9Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 41 Brooklynnets24 @ 09/16/08 02:10 AM

what is court spacing i hear complaints about it a lot

# 42 23 @ 09/16/08 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Shakedowncapo


	Dwight isn't gonna like the result when he lands!

Whats wrong with his foot?

He has Shaun Livingston-itis

# 43 kwas676 @ 09/16/08 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brolic


	I'm going to try to say this as eloquently as I can so I don't get a infraction, I'm going to ignore the first part of your post talking about look at your post history. Now first of all, before you proclaim anything to be a rip off of another game, please do your research first because other games have been including headlines for years in their franchise mode and that includes 2Ks own baseball game. Which seems to be very similar to this new association 2.0 mode, just a port to the basketball game.

Ok that's cool just plz don't claim that i been going around posting negative comments on this game when i dont even post on here you can even check my public post.

# 44 23 @ 09/16/08 02:18 AM

Enough you guys. Handle that via PM, last warning

# 45 HeavenlyTouch @ 09/16/08 02:19 AM

# 46 Behindshadows @ 09/16/08 02:22 AM

Here are the screenshots for you guys

Just click to enlarge...

# 47 stmark @ 09/16/08 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Behindshadows


	Here are the screenshots for you guys Just click to enlarge...

the lighting in these shots are amazing and so are the graphics of the players

# 48 XenoZograscope @ 09/16/08 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by akiracy


	court spacing looks pretty good

Not really, but hopefully it has been fixed.

# 49 RICH72601 @ 09/16/08 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyTouch

I'm liking the screens but why can't they get Lebron's face right? And he has that rookie look to him. Where's the beard? He's a grown "cuss word" man.

It looks like the graphics are really catching up with the gameplay. Of course we would all rather have some vids, but I'm not even going to stress myself over it. Can't wait to play this game. Good preview.

# 50 Shakedowncapo @ 09/16/08 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KDRE_OS


	Whats wrong with his foot? He has Shaun Livingston-itis

Damn, that was straight rude I say, sir!

SimBaller will not take kindly to that comment!

Spoiler

# 51 23 @ 09/16/08 02:58 AM

lol

# 52 SimBaller @ 09/16/08 03:04 AM

Life is hard being a Clippers fan.

For the franchise heads, NBA.com is much more than just headlines. Even in that respect, it dominates any game's previous attempt at even those. They are very intelligent. I love just simming a week at a time and reading what's going on.

# 53 RubenDouglas @ 09/16/08 03:06 AM

speaking of which: piston fans, did yall get a new court this year, color wise? I know last year they had the 50 years center court logo which shouldnt and isnt in this 2k9 edition, but the ft circle is painted diff.

-the paint should be the lighter blue color that surrounds the center court logo..

paint is too dark

unless its actually new. thats why im asking.

# 54 DJNOC @ 09/16/08 03:07 AM

I'll be brutally honest but I am not impressed by the screen shots but I know the gameplay is what is really going to get me. I wish they were making College Hoops because they typically get whats wrong right in that. I am ready for Oct 9th. Also that 2k Share and someone will make a dope MJ or Classic Teams.......

# 55 bucksfan07 @ 09/16/08 03:08 AM

paint is too dark and the circle should be all red by the freethrow line, not half and half

# 56 youvalss @ 09/16/08 03:09 AM

Isn't ESPN supposed to advertise NBA Live?

# 57 CelticBalla32 @ 09/16/08 03:09 AM

Outstanding article, and extremely promising. I'm salivating at the mouth at the parts about Bird Rights, the championship celebrations, jersey tugging, extended NBA.com integration discussion, and the fact that this is the most new content that they've added in a one-year span.

This game is going to blow our minds. Come on October 7... three weeks away.

# 58 23 @ 09/16/08 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SimBaller


	Life is hard being a Clippers fan. For the franchise heads, NBA.com is much more than just headlines. Even in that respect, it dominates any game's previous attempt at even those. They are very intelligent. I love just simming a week at a time and reading what's going on.

I like the Clips too Simballer

I enjoyed them most in the Ken Norman, Danny Manning, Loy Vaught Ron Harper days. People don't know what they were missing

# 59 Iadf @ 09/16/08 03:10 AM

I'm excited about association being fixed i cant wait to sign big names and have it all realistic.

# 60 ex carrabba fan @ 09/16/08 03:15 AM

I honestly can't believe ESPN.com gave such a legit preview. Really hit the true gamers in the chest.. good stuff.

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