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NBA 2K9 Screenshots: Association 2.0 & More (Gamespot)

07:21 PM - September 17, 2008 by RubenDouglas

Gamespot has posted some NBA 2K9 screenshots that feature Association 2.0 & more.

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# 61 BattleTested20 @ 09/17/08 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice Malone


	Call me negative, but i dont trust 2k to manually update rosters, ratings, and tendencies. Not to mention that they will be juggling this with adding brand new animations. In theory the human touch may make it less rigid than Live (ex. Just because Dwight Howard is averaging less rpg than Dirk Nowitzki in the last 2 weeks doesnt make Dirk a better rebounder. In Live Dirk's rebounding attributes may be recieve a big boost in one of the weekly updates. The 2k insider would probably hold off for a while until it becomes obvious that Dirk is really rebounding the ball well.), but possibly at the cost of efficiency. Im also skeptical that the 2k insider is gonna drop Lebron's rating if he is having the worst season of his life. Hopefully, the fact that this guy is doing it everyday will allow him to keep up. I just hope he has a nice sized team helping him because the second he falls behind people are gonna get mad and say Live's 365 is better.

I know what you mean as far as the trust factor, because last year was not 2K's shining moment in trust as far as roster updates and things like that. But I am willing to start them out with a clean slate and forget the past, move on!

# 62 Starrtech @ 09/17/08 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BTB


	Are we going to need an Xbox Live Gold membership to keep with all of this though?

I hope not, although it is more than likely that we will need one =\

# 63 BattleTested20 @ 09/17/08 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikedeezy


	all this sounds nice but when can i play the demo to see if its as good as its sounding

Believe it or not I am actually hoping that we don't have a demo because I want to be so frickin excited for the game and not know a single thing, for example last year's demo when it came out I got so used to playing it that when the actual game came out I was not filled with the same joy or excitement as I was when the demo came out.

So as hard as it may be for some people, 2K I hope you don't release a demo. Instead a few gameplay videos would be even better.

# 64 J_Posse @ 09/17/08 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by trobinson97


	What do you mean? They have the correct stuff apparently.

I mean, that we're stuck playing with their ugly *** logo, (likely) jersey, and color scheme.

# 65 NumberOneRB @ 09/17/08 08:28 PM

I have to agree that the 2K Insider is going to have a lot on his plate, and I'm hoping he can handle it. Also, I'm hoping he keeps the animation and attribute suggestions separate, so 2K won't have to sort through loads of suggestions with all of it consisting of both attribute and animation suggestions. The inclusion of new downloadable animations has me incredibly excited.

This would basically mean that the game will almost NEVER be stale, you will constantly see new animations as the months go by as you're playing this game. I'm just curious to know how many and how often they will release (animation packages?) throughout the year, since this feature could obviously blow up in 2Ks face if they can't get them out in a timely fashion.

# 66 DC @ 09/17/08 08:33 PM

I like.......

# 67 XenoZograscope @ 09/17/08 08:37 PM

October 7 cant come fast enough, dang I need a time machine. LOL

# 68 i c u cant stop me @ 09/17/08 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleTested20


	Believe it or not I am actually hoping that we don't have a demo because I want to be so frickin excited for the game and not know a single thing, for example last year's demo when it came out I got so used to playing it that when the actual game came out I was not filled with the same joy or excitement as I was when the demo came out. So as hard as it may be for some people, 2K I hope you don't release a demo. Instead a few gameplay videos would be even better.

You know what...i agree with you. I do that with some games iam really excited for i mean if a demo comes out a week before the game i want i wont play the demo ill just wait for the full game.

# 69 SageInfinite @ 09/17/08 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bateman11


	Everythig looks great. Cant wait. Looks like Kobe's shot hasn't been touched...ugh

What's wrong with Kobe's shot?

# 70 Scoop 24 @ 09/17/08 08:40 PM

im sold...the trading still looks a bit whacky but overall im impressed .

# 71 -DaVe- @ 09/17/08 08:40 PM

KG model is almost jaw dropping

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_...view_full_size

# 72 BattleTested20 @ 09/17/08 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	What's wrong with Kobe's shot?

Its hard for some people like me, I mean I am a huge Lakers and Kobe fan but the last 3 or 4 years I have not been able to get Kobe's shot down to a science. I can get Lebron's and Kevin Martin's shot down, but not Kobe. Some game you have to hold down the x button other times its little quicker. Too inconsistant.

# 73 timotim19 @ 09/17/08 08:43 PM

The ONLY thing I heard/seen from today's info that I dont like is that the insider team seems to be a huge Laker/Kobe fan/s... I dont want my info Lakers heavy and cant stand Kobe (like most people from Philly). I hope this guy/s aren't going to just give us their biased opinions all year long on why Lakers should win and how great Kobe is.

Everything else looked great. Love what I see so far from the Association, it looks like I can actually stay connected to the rest of the league this year.

# 74 Scoop 24 @ 09/17/08 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleTested20


	Its hard for some people like me, I mean I am a huge Lakers and Kobe fan but the last 3 or 4 years I have not been able to get Kobe's shot down to a science. I can get Lebron's and Kevin Martin's shot down, but not Kobe. Some game you have to hold down the x button other times its little quicker. Too inconsistant.

i had no problem with it last year.

# 75 Jano @ 09/17/08 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by timotim19


	The ONLY thing I heard/seen from today's info is that the insider team seems to be a huge Laker/Kobe fan... I dont want my info Lakers heavy and cant stand Kobe (like most people from Philly). I hope this guy/s aren't going to just give us their biased opinions all year long on why Lakers should win and how great Kobe is. Everything else looked great. Love what I see so far from the Association, it looks like I can actually stay connected to the rest of the league this year.

What are you talking about the insider wasn't on the podcast. Kobe was just a player that was used as an example to explain some of the new features.

# 76 CelticBalla32 @ 09/17/08 08:50 PM

Breaking News: my jaw has just dropped all the way down to the floor, and my nervous system is now in a state of shock.

This is amazing... 20 days away, baby. I don't know how I'll hold up, now that I've seen all of this. Wow.

# 77 XenoZograscope @ 09/17/08 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleTested20


	Its hard for some people like me, I mean I am a huge Lakers and Kobe fan but the last 3 or 4 years I have not been able to get Kobe's shot down to a science. I can get Lebron's and Kevin Martin's shot down, but not Kobe. Some game you have to hold down the x button other times its little quicker. Too inconsistant.

I believed Kobe and Bron's shot were the easiest to used. How come u dont use the shotstick??

# 78 -DaVe- @ 09/17/08 08:52 PM

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	But while the 2K Insider can take away, he can also give. If Deron Williams continues his success of last season or O.J. Mayo begins to dominate during his maiden campaign in the NBA, you can expect to see not just attribute bonuses but actual new animations available to that player as the season progresses. These new animation packages will be mo-capped, produced, and added during the course of the season by 2K devs and added to deserving players who have excelled during the season (or perhaps even developed a new signature move). In other words, this is new content developed during and relevant to the 2008/09 NBA season, not merely unlockable animation packages that are already in the game.

OH...MY.....GOD!!!!!!!!!!

# 79 SageInfinite @ 09/17/08 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleTested20


	Its hard for some people like me, I mean I am a huge Lakers and Kobe fan but the last 3 or 4 years I have not been able to get Kobe's shot down to a science. I can get Lebron's and Kevin Martin's shot down, but not Kobe. Some game you have to hold down the x button other times its little quicker. Too inconsistant.

Oh I thought you meant you had a problem with the actual animation, its damn near spot on IMO.

# 80 Mintsa @ 09/17/08 08:53 PM

I just hope the "living" rosters are updated as often as they say and the actually ADD NEW PLAYERS. This is my biggest gripe with 2k basketball.

PS: I know you can make your own rosters/trades but NOT for online play.

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