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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
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# 41 sofa_king @ 09/21/08 05:56 PM

Interesting stuff dude. You said that 45 for the game speed was perfect. I couldn't really tell much between the 40 and 45 gameplay vids, but for some reason the jump to 50 makes it really obvious. Hopefully there's a chance that they change the default setting online, but, if not, I guess maybe I should stop roaming the lobbies. =p

# 42 Mobster06 @ 09/21/08 07:11 PM

great writeup

# 43 nbaplaya @ 09/21/08 07:53 PM

Great feedback on the game. Overall, thus far, do you think it is better than NBA 2K8?

# 44 fatboy @ 09/21/08 09:07 PM

Im so hyped its giving me goosebumps already......

# 45 bowdown2shadi @ 09/21/08 09:15 PM

Thanks Steve! Once again, great job! Keep filling us in on new 2K videos/news please.
By the way Steve, im kinda new here to OS, and im very close to making a donation! Love what yall do here. Thanks

# 46 BattleTested20 @ 09/21/08 09:42 PM

Kobe getting the well deserved "MVP" chants, that's whats up.

# 47 juicey79 @ 09/22/08 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by edubbs


	Much appreciated Steve great stuff. In regards to not seeing any overlays, here is what a Dev. responded with during the 2ksports.com QA that was posted a few weeks ago. 10.) Where there be accumulated stats (like NFL 2K5) where your stats follow you and the presentation display current game stats, career stats, playoff stats...etc? A.) "Statistical overlays have returned to NBA 2K9 after a brief hiatus. These overlays will display at opportune times (free throws, dead balls, etc.) and will provide information such as game points, career average, etc." Hopefully, the TV style overlays are in the final build.

Yes hopefully, i love that type of stuff especially if your trying to portray a true tv style presentation

# 48 DubTrey1 @ 09/22/08 03:23 AM

Game looks and sounds awesome.

# 49 Salhus @ 09/22/08 03:54 AM

Great, informative read.

# 50 Mrcabone @ 09/22/08 05:08 AM

My interested to see how the 5 vs. 5 works,if it's too much of an hassle i'll stick to playing regular ranked games.

# 51 ausar72 @ 09/22/08 10:54 AM

Yay Steve...

...Booo Cowboys!

# 52 DC @ 09/22/08 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZephyrSong


	And I think 2k7 had that too, and 2k6, and I'm sure 2k5 and below. I'm kinda confused now lol. From what I understood, Bowen would be able to guard Kobe the whole game even if Kobe slides in the 3. That way, your second string SF won't guard LA's second string SF... At least that's what I understood from reading since Steve will not say that "this is something people will be happy about" if that said feature is already in the 2k's and belows.

This has never been in any 2K NBA game. If it is done right this would be the FIRST year

# 53 NBA2KGODZ @ 09/22/08 12:13 PM

I am glad all the new additions in the game will advance gameplay. I love that that brought back the feature where you can change your shot in midair.

# 54 NBA2KGODZ @ 09/22/08 12:14 PM

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# 55 SeaNNyT @ 09/22/08 04:10 PM

Sounds marvelous.

# 56 Gmoney2002 @ 09/22/08 04:50 PM

Man now that's what I call impressions. Great read Steve. That's really nice that they fixed mismatches. Those occured quite frequently in 2k8 when the A.I was in transition defense. At least now, it'll switch it up.

I can't wait...

# 57 NBA2KGODZ @ 09/23/08 12:06 PM

I hope they were able to fix the Goaltending and Basket Interference calls. They were off in nba2k8.

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