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NBA 2K9 Quick Hitter Impressions

01:02 PM - September 21, 2008 by Steve_OS

Check out the "Quick Hitter" impressions we've posted on NBA 2K9.

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	"I'm going to quickly run down a few things that I have noticed while playing the game. When players get tied up with the ball, there are a couple of things that can happen. You either get a jump ball or you rip it out and continue the play before a jump ball is called. Also, when doubles approach, players with a high skill level can split it, my jaw dropped on more than a few occasions when T.J. Ford was killing me. On driving layups, taking it strong to the hole, some players can cover the ball and it looks fantastic, sometimes they'll fall to the ground after a foul or non call, looks great."

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Game: NBA 2K9Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes for game: 72 - View All

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# 21 Po Pimp @ 09/21/08 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by slvicick


	In 2k7 if you put Bowen on Kobe and Kobe slid over the SF, Bowen would continue to guard whoever was at SG. It was by position, its sounds like now it goes by player.

I think its like that in 2k8 right now, but thats not the real issue. The problem was if Kobe went to the bench, it would reset when he came back (Bowen back to guarding Odom).

# 22 Brooklynnets24 @ 09/21/08 02:42 PM

damn that sucks that only the intro vids are for exhibition

# 23 blingballa333 @ 09/21/08 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	"Well, um, actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time."

Am I the only one that picked up on the Will Farrell, Old School refrence?

Good one chase, funny stuff!!!

# 24 Nodima @ 09/21/08 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	I think its like that in 2k8 right now, but thats not the real issue. The problem was if Kobe went to the bench, it would reset when he came back (Bowen back to guarding Odom).

For me it works by position (when I play as the Cavs against the Lakers online I put LeBron on Kobe, but some people are smart enough to move Kobe to SF then to guard LeBron and if I'm not paying attention get guarded by Boobie Gibson or something.

But sometimes the switching in-game doesn't make sense, I make the adjustments and hit X (PS3) then get out of it and they reset after that possession.

It would be nice if the assignments started being player based, for a week or two I would shuffle Gay all over the floor from the 2 to the 4 from quarter to quarter (2-3-4-2) just to take advantage of different matchups that would result from guys adjusting their matchups and having guys defending out of position. It'd be nice if that sort of strategy were replaced with more complex player specific matchups.

# 25 Kingofthecouch @ 09/21/08 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	I think its like that in 2k8 right now, but thats not the real issue. The problem was if Kobe went to the bench, it would reset when he came back (Bowen back to guarding Odom).

those that played choops you would know what they are talking. you can assign bowen to play kobe, no matter what position bowen would guard him, so no longer do u have to worry about cheesers trying to get a mismatch by keep swithing kobe to different positions, bowen will follow.

# 26 DakkoN @ 09/21/08 03:28 PM

Thanks Steve, you're the man.. Thanks for all the videos and such too.

# 27 emelki1968 @ 09/21/08 03:30 PM

GRACIAS Steve.
I liked to read your article. You talked about a lot of things that are important to us, as a gamer. Thanks again. I love the animations!!!

# 28 Moses Shuttlesworth @ 09/21/08 03:43 PM

I love how Sheed reacts to the refs

# 29 BrianFifaFan @ 09/21/08 03:46 PM

Loved hearing that game runs smoothly. I hadn't seen a gameplay video where the visuals looked smooth. My inner graphics ho is pleased!

# 30 J-Clutch1 @ 09/21/08 04:06 PM

Thanks Steve!

# 31 amedawg00 @ 09/21/08 04:13 PM

This is why I donate money to OS. Great write up Steve. The game running and playing smoothly is music to my hears. The only thing that we cannot definitely confirm as great for this game is the 5 on 5 OTP option. If its as frustrating as NHL 2K's 6v6, then I'm not optimistic. Then again, 2K's online services has been reliable over the years.

# 32 SageInfinite @ 09/21/08 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by amedawg00


	This is why I donate money to OS. Great write up Steve. The game running and playing smoothly is music to my hears. The only thing that we cannot definitely confirm as great for this game is the 5 on 5 OTP option. If its as frustrating as NHL 2K's 6v6, then I'm not optimistic. Then again, 2K's online services has been reliable over the years.

Why don't you have a blue name.

# 33 bigeastbumrush @ 09/21/08 04:35 PM

Thanks for the answers on the Stat overlays and the movie intros.

# 34 johnathan burroughs @ 09/21/08 04:53 PM

can we get more and do now when the demo is going to be released

# 35 trobinson97 @ 09/21/08 04:59 PM

Good looking out Steve.

# 36 HAILAS @ 09/21/08 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Why don't you have a blue name.

I thought it was your choice to have one or not.

# 37 HAILAS @ 09/21/08 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by amedawg00


	This is why I donate money to OS. Great write up Steve. The game running and playing smoothly is music to my hears. The only thing that we cannot definitely confirm as great for this game is the 5 on 5 OTP option. If its as frustrating as NHL 2K's 6v6, then I'm not optimistic. Then again, 2K's online services has been reliable over the years.

speaking of donating I'll definitely be hitting up Czar's OS challenge. I am one of the many greatly appreciative of Steve's dedication.
Thanks again steve

# 38 amedawg00 @ 09/21/08 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Why don't you have a blue name.

How do I go about getting the blue name.? I just donated some money on Czar's thread via paypal.

# 39 SageInfinite @ 09/21/08 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by amedawg00


	How do I go about getting the blue name.? I just donated some money on Czar's thread via paypal.

You might have to notify Steve that you donated.

# 40 RAZRr1275 @ 09/21/08 05:53 PM

Awesome. Can't wait for this. Do you think you can do a Q&A or try to get a dev one? That would be nice. Just an idea not a demand. Thanks for the impressions.

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