06:39 PM - October 2, 2008 by 23
The NBA 2K9 demo is available for the Playstation 3. Download it and give us your impressions.
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06:39 PM - October 2, 2008 by 23NBA 2K9 Videos
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# 601
blackngoldfan @ 10/03/08 02:04 PM
I'm loving the no-calls this year. I was D Fish and got bowled over somethin' terrible trying to take a charge (in the key) by Pierce. He made the layup and no whistle blew for either side. All I could think was........Home Cookin', I'm gonna get they *** when they come to the Staples Center" Lol. It was so realistic.
I see some are saying that the game looks "bland". Based on the demo, they got it right this year IMO.
In the past, 2k games were always too saturated. Meaning, uniforms like the Cavs were "too red" instead of "brick red" or the paint in the Nets court was "too blue" instead of dark blue.
I see some are saying that the game looks "bland". Based on the demo, they got it right this year IMO.
In the past, 2k games were always too saturated. Meaning, uniforms like the Cavs were "too red" instead of "brick red" or the paint in the Nets court was "too blue" instead of dark blue.
# 602
Synchromesh @ 10/03/08 02:05 PM
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Even looking at the demo vids, it looks more realistic than Live.
# 604
fiedler2k3 @ 10/03/08 02:07 PM
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This game looks and plays amazing. A jump from last years 2k8.
Live doesn't even touch this game, aesthetically and gameplay wise.
Live doesn't even touch this game, aesthetically and gameplay wise.
PS3 Demo Impressions quick hitters...
Cons:
The improvements made from last year to this year go beyond graphics and sound. It's very noticeable that the AI tries to play more realistic this year.
Cons:
- Pump fake slide is still there after all these years.
- Noticeble lag when shooting the first free-throw of two. (Similar thing happened last year and they patched it.)
- Crowd animations seem too canned IMO.
- The player movement through screens seems hit or miss. They sometimes get stuck on their teamates when using screens.
- Some minor slow downs in animation transitions during steals and blocked shots. (May be by design.)
- Player movement is tremendously improved! The AI actually looks like they know how to play b-ball!!!
- Defense much improved because of the control modifications they made. (It's more enjoyable now.)
- Players are able to follow their own shot this year. Meaning, you can shoot a long/mid-range jump shot and attempt to rebound your miss.
- Ball physics seem to be more realistic this year.
- This year's PS3 version looks better than last year's!
The improvements made from last year to this year go beyond graphics and sound. It's very noticeable that the AI tries to play more realistic this year.
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# 610
uscpaperboy @ 10/03/08 02:32 PM
Im officially excited now. Anybody what level this demo is on bc its still kinda easy and kobe 3 ball is makin me think 81 could happen a few times. I forgot to check to see if u can actually grab an o reb instead of just tippin this yr
# 612
Ballatician @ 10/03/08 02:40 PM
The game is not perfect. Faces are cleaner but still look cartoony to me and there is some sliding and superhuman dunks now and then.
But player models, animations, cpu ai and overall atmosphere are second to none in 2k. Each player has personality the WHOLE GAME has personality and is really immersive. A must buy once again.
But player models, animations, cpu ai and overall atmosphere are second to none in 2k. Each player has personality the WHOLE GAME has personality and is really immersive. A must buy once again.
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# 614
Bornindamecca @ 10/03/08 02:47 PM
I love how the players back off of a dangerous ball handler. Ray took a step back on Kobe to avoid embarrassment and got J'ed. Caught a mismatch with Bynum guarding KG. The Ticket crossed him, lowered the shoulder, and banged it on him. Everyone really plays like themselves. Odom took Pierce to the hole in the post. Pau is clever and quick with the midrange jumper. Paul Pierce is trouble from every angle, and I saw his patented spin layup. Even with no features, no play calling, no off the ball control(I mean, damn, 2k) this demo is a blast.
Ya'll got my money again, which is an accomplishment, since I just found out I stumbled my way into free copy club.
Ya'll got my money again, which is an accomplishment, since I just found out I stumbled my way into free copy club.
I drew 2 quick fouls on Kobe so they subbed THE MACHINE in. First play, hits a runner to his right over Fisher. Lakers fans getting their wish this year?
Doesn't have the super bearded look, and his hair is still kind of short.
WOW, after I unpaused it cut to a scene of Kobe on the bench waving his fist in the hair and shouting and celebrating the shot.
LAMAR AIRBALL RUNNING THREE LOL
Doesn't have the super bearded look, and his hair is still kind of short.
WOW, after I unpaused it cut to a scene of Kobe on the bench waving his fist in the hair and shouting and celebrating the shot.
LAMAR AIRBALL RUNNING THREE LOL
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this is not a big screct nor fanboy wishful thinking... it's common knowledge if you frequent any forums where the developers talk about such things.
# 618
GoldenGlove @ 10/03/08 03:15 PM
Am I the only one who feels like 2k9 is like a patch to 2k8? It plays similiar but you notice a difference in certain things like the ISOmotion and player weight, but it doesn't feel nearly as different as 2k8 did compared to 2k7. Not knocking it because I'm going to buy it, just an observation.
# 619
Bornindamecca @ 10/03/08 03:23 PM
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I completely disagree. In addition to all of the animations and new features that'll be in the full game, the most important thing(to me) is that they removed major problems that have been plaguing 2k for YEARS.
NUMBER ONE
Irrational ball physics. In past years we had just ridiculous ball warping that practically ruined the game for me. Rebounding, steals, blocks, passing and loose balls were ruined by the ball either magnetizing to, or passing through players. Now I'm seeing the ball look more like it does in a soccer game. It bounces around and people react to it. If you touch it, it moves. FINALLY. I'll be honest, if this was the only thing changed, it'd be worth it for me.
Also-
2k finally has some of what I felt Live had, and if the masses find out about it, I think this war will shift in 2k's direction. 2k used to feel like it was resisting you. Once you found out the system it was great, but upon first play everything felt difficult. Shooting, blocking, stealing...it all had a "gooey" feel. Now it's all crisp and logical. When Paul Pierce goes up for a layup and I contest him, logic happens, not unique 2kisms.
This is the best Bball AI ever.
I'm not going to get into the crowd and the graphics and all that, but I think this is a huge step up, and will be not only a better game, but a more popular game. 2k has always been great at little things and keeping the door open for sim play, but now it has the solidity that I feel when I play Madden, in addition to the subtlety that the 2k series has been famous for.
# 620
ThaGenecyst @ 10/03/08 03:27 PM
Pau Gasol had a mismatch where Rondo was guarding him... as soon as I passed the ball to Gasol in the post, Garnett came immediately for the help defense and double team... SWEET
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