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Rumor: 2K Sports Prepping NBA 2K10: Draft Combine For XBLA/PSN (Joystiq)

08:24 PM - July 7, 2009 by Kully

Joystiq has the scoop.

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	"2K Games is opening up a very dangerous door, apparently, as a source close to Joystiq has passed along info on the company's new game for PSN and XBLA, called NBA 2K10: Draft Combine. Set to release alongside NBA 2K10, the spinoff game will allow players to take potential draftees through a rigorous training routine, boosting their stats before being drafted into the retail game. We call it a "dangerous door," because, frankly, it is. Many criticize sports titles for offering little variety or improvements in each yearly iteration, and Draft Combine sounds like it could be a way to milk sports fans for even more dough. Of course, not knowing further details about the rumored game, this is just speculation, and should be taken as such."

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# 21 tabulaRasa @ 07/08/09 05:14 AM

If EA did this the media would Love it... If you don�t like the feature don�t buy it....
Morons

# 22 texbuk84 @ 07/08/09 05:31 AM

i think this is a great idea, Why? BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY IT SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As for me I will purchase it to support 2k because their NBA series is awesome. I know some of us over the years have payed for downloadable content for madden jersey and the game was HORRIBLE!!! Please 2k do your thing!!!

# 23 Guggy107 @ 07/08/09 06:06 AM

sounds like the developers are too lazy to fix the draft classes themselves, so theyre having us pay to do the work ourselves?

im also surprised that more people havent expressed concern over how this will just contribute to the problem of rookies being rated too high/players progressing too fast. a lot of people dont use development in 2k9 because they feel it causes players to cheaply progress. seems to me this would be exactly the same thing.

they need to just fix the draft classes. allowing us to micromanage the incoming players training really detracts from the realism. an NBA coach or GM has no control over an incoming players abilities. all they can do is scout what is given to them. they cant decide on what is given to them. personally, if this rumor IS true (which i kind of doubt), i would never consider using it, even if its free.

# 24 Goffs @ 07/08/09 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyRice


	Didn't they charge for reel maker a few years ago?

yes they did then the next year Reel Maker was free...lol

# 25 Kully @ 07/08/09 08:54 AM

I don't know really. If the only improvement we have gotten to the draft process in the past five years is through dlc, I wouldn't be too happy about it as a diehard Association guy.

I don't agree with comparing this dlc to 365 because if you got the game new, 365 came with it. If this rumour is true, the only way to get this mode is by paying extra.

At least 2K has some time to clear this up.

# 26 kenzil @ 07/08/09 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nodima


	this is pretty much what I thought. if it's anything, it's a rookie editor that allows you to customize and test out each rookie pool and then add them to the game. who knows how robust it is, but I'm positive it's not just a bunch of training drills.

hopefully it will not just be all drills...they can make it like a summer league.

# 27 videobastard @ 07/08/09 09:32 AM

Whats next NBA Bigs... Just make a quality NBA game before these other gimmicks.

# 28 Epiffani @ 07/08/09 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jai-O


	I don't agree with comparing this dlc to 365 because if you got the game new, 365 came with it. If this rumour is true, the only way to get this mode is by paying extra.

You missed the point, and I typed it in my first response. The point was, although DNA was a great feature, it wasn't essential to have, meaning that it didn't effect the functionality of the actual game, and neither will this; this is something (if true) for those who value the draft more than others. This would have absolutely no impact on you, if you decided that its best that you not get it. Its not as if this is a shooter where they've added new maps via DLC, and if you don't buy those maps, you can't join in on certain matches. This is the very definition of something extra when it comes to a video game. I don't agree with the source either who says this is opening up a "dangerous door" (I think that comment set the tone for this thread), I'm sorry but this isn't anything new; people have been paying for DLC, PSN/XBLA add-ons for quite some time now, and if it doesn't interest you, don't think twice about getting it, and just enjoy the game itself.

This situation is similar to the one where people complained about the limited edition NBA 2K10 as if they were being forced to get that version..... Well atleast when that story got out, it was factual; its obvious that this "source" is a little out of the loop when it comes to this story. I will say that I do think its something to it however, without delving any further into the inevitable spectulation that will ensue in this thread...

# 29 Kully @ 07/08/09 10:35 AM

I missed the point, thanks for clearing it up.

The main issue I have with this rumour is that if this is a new mode, or an addition to the Association's draft process, I would like for it be included with the game and not a separate DLC. The reason behind it is simple: the draft process in NBA 2K games is severely thin without this mode, and adding an improvement like this, but charging extra for it would hurt.

Of course it's speculating at this point because we don't know what the features in 2K10 will be, but another year of a weak drafting process would not be favourable.

# 30 Epiffani @ 07/08/09 11:02 AM

I'll be ****ting you if said that I didn't wish ALL DLC, add ons, and other extras for games were free of charge, but that just isn't the case. Most likely, (again if this is true) this will be around 5 to 10 dollars (which is the norm), and its up to you (the consumer) if it's worth it or not. Once details start to appear about this "mode"/"feature" (if true), its on you to decide rather or not its worth it. If its a bunch of mini games, or basketball drills to help boost up a rookie stats and nothing more, I think I'll past, but if it's a full fledged editor that will allow you to edit and customize rookies to your liken, to the point of making them look like the potential real life draftees, then importing them into the game 2K10, I'm interested.

The only reason I say this story has legs is because I remember a dev saying they were going to take care of the draft process for NBA 2K10.

# 31 MFazio23 @ 07/08/09 11:19 AM

They really should release this a week or two after the draft, so it tides people over until the full game comes out. Releasing it side-by-side is pointless because most people will just go with the actual game. If you release it when the draft craze is still high, then you have a better chance of making money.

# 32 yungflo @ 07/08/09 11:39 AM

lol, that's not gonna happen. Look at joystiq. They have a tipbox where anyone can write anything. (but if this is true, its a ******* move lol)

# 33 mobiuseinz @ 07/08/09 12:17 PM

I think this is actually a good... especially for us franchise freaks... also if the rumored Career Mode is implemented... this could be like a mini-game, where you take your created player and work out so that you can get drafted, and it all depends on how well you do in the workouts, and you can either be a top 5 pick, a lottery pick, a 1st round pick or a 2nd round pick and work your butt off to make it to the NBA or become a franchise player.

I think this has a lot of potential.

# 34 DC @ 07/08/09 12:24 PM

I don't think THAT feature is worth being an "attachment"

# 35 alsolidus @ 07/08/09 12:56 PM

How about this, they make a game where you play as the draft prospect through his college season, making his skills better by playing good in the season and getting drafted into the NBA.

Oh I'm sorry they already had this game College Hoops but cancelled it. I hate stupid CEO's that sign off on this crap.

# 36 JBH3 @ 07/08/09 01:02 PM

I've got no problem purchasing this if once details are out it's something that interests me.

I assume that given the precious amount of space on a 360 DVD disc that some stuff gets cut on the chopping block of what they can add etc.

Maybe adding this idea on disc wasn't manageable given space limitations.

# 37 Pared @ 07/08/09 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackJk


	im surprised u franchise freaks arent thrilled about this but whatever. some people are very closed minded and only look at the dollar sign just ask yourself one question. whats missing from 2k sports besides football? NCAA 2k basketball NCAA which is pretty a COMBINE for the NBA and i know most of u bought both NCAA 2k and NBA 2k games(whats the difference?). 2k is giving people a chance to draft rookies, train them, and whatever else. maybe they have something plan for 2k10 association. just open your thoughts and you may INNOVATION instead of $$$$

Great post. Spot on.

# 38 bluedevil259 @ 07/08/09 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Epiffani


	I'll be ****ting you if said that I didn't wish ALL DLC, add ons, and other extras for games were free of charge, but that just isn't the case. Most likely, (again if this is true) this will be around 5 to 10 dollars (which is the norm), and its up to you (the consumer) if it's worth it or not. Once details start to appear about this "mode"/"feature" (if true), its on you to decide rather or not its worth it. If its a bunch of mini games, or basketball drills to help boost up a rookie stats and nothing more, I think I'll past, but if it's a full fledged editor that will allow you to edit and customize rookies to your liken, to the point of making them look like the potential real life draftees, then importing them into the game 2K10, I'm interested.

I agree completely. While I'd rather not have to pay extra for the extra feature, I'm willing to shell out $5-$10 to have a chance to start on editing my association draft class before the game comes out. Even with the extremely limited options in 2k9, I spent most of the first month or so just editing prospects with a few games played here and there. If we can actually edit appearance this year, then it will take even more time, so it would definitely be worth the money for me to actually be able to play in association when I first get the game. Who knows, maybe they'll do some kind of promo to where you can get it free if you pre-order the game at Gamestop or something.

There's just not enough to go on yet.

# 39 BBkobe87 @ 07/08/09 02:28 PM

I honestly dont even understand what this feature is (if it does indeed exist). Is this a separate game mode? Is it an addition to dynasty that would make it easier to edit our classes?
If this is simply a standalone game mode i really dont see a point to it at all. The new rookies should already be in the game right? Why would we want to go through a scouting process and what not? The draft has already happened. Hopefully it is an addition to dynasty because then it may be worth it.

# 40 DC @ 07/08/09 05:02 PM

The franchise freaks don't appreciate it not already being part of the game that is being shipped. THAT is why the franchise freaks are bothered

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