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NBA 2K10 Q&A: Retail Copy in Hand

02:29 AM - September 25, 2009 by Pared

I and a few others were lucky enough to attend the NBA 2K10 launch party here in NYC.

We were given full copies of the game and are willing to answer questions.

The only thing I'm going to tell you guys right now:

NO QUESTIONS ABOUT RATINGS. We already post them in the NBA 2K10 screenshots section.

Ok, let the madness begin.

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# 281 ehh @ 09/25/09 01:39 PM

I think he's ripping a huge fart, that's why all the Jazz players are walking away from him and AK47 doesn't look amused.

# 282 MrFreeze @ 09/25/09 01:40 PM

Can you please list all of the shoes that are in the game? Thanks.

# 283 nickkwoodd @ 09/25/09 01:42 PM

Pared how does the gameplay feel compared to 2k9, does it feel fresh?

Also are there stat overlays?

# 284 ChaseB @ 09/25/09 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MomentousCeltic


	Only thing that I'm seeing a bit too much of is alley oops. I'm still playing on pro so I can take note of the things I see so I can make a better comparison to the higher levels. Not sure if it's a problem once you bump up the difficulty.

This was something I noticed as well while playing the game in August. I believe the developers said they were going to turn them down a bit more, but I feel like it was an issue that seemed more tied to the fact that there was more spacing, and so I tended to go for the oop more often because -- with the extra space -- it seemed easier to pull off while on the break.

I'm not sure if it would be tied entirely to the difficulty level either. I mean I'm sure the CPU will play against it more effectively if you spam it, but my experiences were from head-to-head games.

# 285 malky @ 09/25/09 01:43 PM

I would also like to know more association information, the 2k guys have not been that detailed about association this year, even though they label it "the year of the fan" for that mode.

Also the framrate issues are a bit troublesome, especially with the camera views. Personally for myself, the default camera this year is too far away from the court, just wondering how the other camera angles play OFFLINE.

Thanks guys, any info on any of these topics would be great, as soon as you get the time.

# 286 franzis @ 09/25/09 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mikester8821


	What legends are in the game this year? Please tel me Jordan is in the game, and Barkley

and also, what legends have their own signature shoot (I'm especially interested in Magic and Kareem skyhook)?

# 287 ajbry @ 09/25/09 01:48 PM

Quick question (and thanks for doing this):

Have they fixed Stephen Jackson's shot? It seemed as if they altered it in Draft Combine but it still looked similar to 2K9's abomination.

# 288 Pared @ 09/25/09 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hoodkid205


	Thanks Alot Pared!!!!!!!!!!! in the options for custom sounds what does the Long option stand for? (forgive me if im illiterate) LOL P.S. i dunno if it has been asked but how does the new aggresive D feels to u does it work like they say (last year was spose to be focused on D and look what we got) LOL THNX MAN!!!!!!

I definitely didn't have time (or the music) to check what each description meant.

The new aggressive D is cool but it's not this insanely amazing addition. It allows you face up on your player and close space on the ball handler. That makes me think... I wonder how it works off the ball, if at all in that scenario.

Here's a tidbit: So far, it's essential to staying in front of your man. I don't feel I can stay in front of my man without it, but I may just need more time with the game.

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Originally Posted by Hard Oakley Foul


	can someone please confirm the dynamic attendance question? Does the crowd begin to leave if the home team is down big in the fourth with only a few minutes to go? Also, does the crowd EXPLODE like its the 4th quarter of the NBA Finals after the home team scores the first basket in a regular season game, or is it toned down this year? Also, if you have a ****ty record, is attendance down, or is the arena packed like you're 60-0? I really hope this was addressed. also do the Suns have the 92/93 season throwbacks like NBA Live has this year? Thanks.

Things like this I will look for and answer when I can. Not in front of the game right now.

BTW, I LOVE your user name. Go NY Go NY Go!

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Originally Posted by loncho11


	Hi Pared and MomentousCeltic! I have some simple questions (petitions): 1. Do Legend teams have short shorts? 2. Could please post some full body screenshots of Legends (Either in edit mode or ingame) 3. Can you edit short size for current players? Many thanks, and appreciate the time and effort you're both putting in this thread. Cheers

I haven't played with the Legends but I'll put it on my list for tonight.

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Originally Posted by Da-Man


	In your honest opinion is 2k10 better than live10?

In my honest opinion? Well in my honest opinion I haven't played Live '10.

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Originally Posted by riDIRKulous41


	Mavs new blue alternate in game?

I'll try and check tonight. Is it a home or away jersey? They did not have any alt's while away. In fact, I think the green away alt. is gone.

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Originally Posted by esdot404


	Pared, i guess one of my observations from playing the live demo for a little bit is the fall-away jump shots/fadeaways or step back shots that the game has in store for this year. My question being, and not sure if someone already asked it, but are animations like that in this years version of 2k? It seems like past series the animation for a step-back, fall-away, or fade away jump shot have been using the step-back button and then hitting the jump shot? It seemed like Live had it as one whole animation which seemed a bit more fluid rather than the past versions of 2k Having had a chance to play the game, are some of those animations more fluid in this years game? Thanks

No, it's still controllable. The fade-aways out of the post is how you describe... and they look INCREDIBLE. I played against the Lakers last night (BTW, blackout is there in the arena but it could definitely be darker in the crowd. Live does this better from what I saw in the demo) and Kobe to the ball on the low block, turned and hit a fadeaway for the first shot of the game. Just a thing of beauty.

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Originally Posted by ehh


	Thanks for all the info fellas. I see Durant got a new face, did they redo is sig shot as well cause it was way off in 2K9.

MC might be able to get this in an animated .gif.

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Originally Posted by swiftychampleone


	Are the players still sliding down the court as opposed to natural walking/player movement? 2K9 and the demo for 2K10 looks like players on skates. Second, this is for you Pared. I saw a demo of 2K10 and hear the arena sounds of the Staples Center. You said that you could close your eyes and feels like a true arena. I don't know what may have changed with the actual retail copy, but those are not the sounds of the Staples Center. May this is just a matter of opinion to you. If it is, we can't debate on opinions and I highly respect your feelings on game sounds.

There is some sliding, but it's better than last year. All those long animations that I know a lot of you guys hated from 2k9 seem to be gone. The game is seriously cleaned up.... but there are still a few oddities here and there.

In terms of sounds, I'm referring to the crowd and the general ambiance, oohs and ahhs. The commentary... it all comes together well.

Both games haven't been able to capture the authentic organ sounds. It really annoys me... I went off about this in the Live forum and it's warranted here. NYC does not chant "Go Knicks Go" and it's here. I'm still waiting for someone to get the ambiance of MSG correct.

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Originally Posted by greenegt


	How is player control, overall? Any problems with long canimations?

Player control is tighter and the Combine gives you a good idea about this. Long canimations have DEFINITELY NOT been an issue.

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Originally Posted by jr2424


	I can't keep up with this thread. Everytime I go through one page two more pages pop up for questions. I have one question: Can you play a franchise games with a friend against the computer online? Thank you.

I'll have to check, we only tried one as a vs. game. I would think you can, since the controller select screen comes up. Don't take that as confirmation though!

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Originally Posted by RSM007


	With the new ratings scale, can you really feel* the difference in great-good-average-terrible players on the court?*

Absolutely. The tendencies are spectacular as well. I think some guys might be off. Knicks fans know Duhon and Lee ran the PnR often and I didn't really see it out of them when I played against them. It was only one game, but that's what I saw.

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Originally Posted by Rebel_INS


	I don't mind answering questions but I only played like 3 quarters of one game b4 fatigue got the best of me (4got 2 pick up dem Red Bulls lol) and I bit the bullet 2day and just came in 2 work. I'll be able 2 give more indepth impressions when I get home and get a few more games under my belt... And yeah, ur face was priceless man Lol

Yeah, I felt like I just stepped into the twilight zone. I was floored anyone could think that it was a "EXACT" representation of Melo.

I felt like smacking the dude and telling him to stop drinking.

# 289 Rebel_INS @ 09/25/09 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pared


	Yeah, I felt like I just stepped into the twilight zone. I was floored anyone could think that it was a "EXACT" representation of Melo. I felt like smacking the dude and tell him to stop drinking.

The best part was the timing of it all LOL It felt scripted! It's funny cause even RJ was saying how he didn't care 4 Melo's face 2. But hey...different strokes 4 different folks. His mustache is pretty good tho Lol

# 290 Shinyhubcaps @ 09/25/09 02:05 PM

1.) Can you list the legends in the game?

2.) Do the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, and Oklahoma City Thunder have mascots? They were missing last year.

# 291 MarvellousOne @ 09/25/09 02:06 PM

There is quite a bit of pages, so I am not sure if this question has been addressed yet but, are catch and shoots finally done correct? In the past we all know that players really couldn't come off a screen, be passed the ball and instantly go up for a shot, the game would make the player catch setup then shoot a jumpshot, instead of being able to pull off the Ray Allen off ball screen catch and quickly go up with the shot.

Also, how does the cpu handle clutch time situations? Do they have a sense of urgency this year down in the final stretch of the game if there behind?

Game is looking nice, and thank you for taking the time out to answer questions.

# 292 Pared @ 09/25/09 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinyhubcaps


	1.) Can you list the legends in the game? 2.) Do the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, and Oklahoma City Thunder have mascots? They were missing last year.

1. Oh c'mon!

2. This I can check later tonight. I'll add it to the list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD2084


	There is quite a bit of pages, so I am not sure if this question has been addressed yet but, are catch and shoots finally done correct? In the past we all know that players really couldn't come off a screen, be passed the ball and instantly go up for a shot, the game would make the player catch setup then shoot a jumpshot, instead of being able to pull off the Ray Allen off ball screen catch and quickly go up with the shot. Also, how does the cpu handle clutch time situations? Do they have a sense of urgency this year down in the final stretch of the game if there behind? Game is looking nice, and thank you for taking the time out to answer questions.

Jump shooting is MUCH more responsive. I don't feel like I'm going to be blocked like last year. A lot of the long, drawn out jumpshots are history. That reminds me, I need to check Boozers jumper.

TD has a new jumper as well.

I still haven't been able to have a close game. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow will bring more time to check this out.

# 293 Ed21 @ 09/25/09 02:16 PM

Yo Pared, any chance you can check to see if we can edit what shoes the players wear?? Not just the colors but the actual shoes, those generics will get boring!

Good work and thanks in advance.

# 294 cmaff05 @ 09/25/09 02:16 PM

Hey Pared, I asked this before and you may have missed it, so here it goes:

Have you played association mode yet? Is there draft day trades? How's the restricted free agency portion of the association mode?

# 295 JkA3 @ 09/25/09 02:21 PM

Please provide some gameply. Not cuts/edits...just a straight game. Thanks.

# 296 teebee @ 09/25/09 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thmst30


	Thanks a lot, but umm they screwed the necks up. The away neck is just bad, and the home neck is correct but it seems that the players body ends before the jersey begins and you can see an empty hole on both players in that screen. Thanks again, but unfortunately I'm pretty disappointed with those. Of course I'm use to disappointment being a Bobcats fan.

man those are some of the worst unis i've seen sans the Barkley era in Houston, how do the bobcats know whether to play their normal bad hoops or sell fudgesicles in those things?

UGH!

# 297 riDIRKulous41 @ 09/25/09 02:22 PM

Pared,

The mavs replaced the green away alt with a light blue away one....same design diff color

# 298 Spartan901 @ 09/25/09 02:22 PM

Im starting to get worried. IS ALLEN IVERSON IN THE GAME as a GRIZZ or what?? lol (pic PLEASE

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# 299 borndivinelike @ 09/25/09 02:25 PM

Yea Pared can you post allen iverson screen and his rating he's not in screen shots. They might have had to redo him because they aint know he had cornrows again.

# 300 MarvellousOne @ 09/25/09 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	1. Oh c'mon! 2. This I can check later tonight. I'll add it to the list. Jump shooting is MUCH more responsive. I don't feel like I'm going to be blocked like last year. A lot of the long, drawn out jumpshots are history. That reminds me, I need to check Boozers jumper. TD has a new jumper as well. I still haven't been able to have a close game. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow will bring more time to check this out.

Sounds good on the jump shooting, glad to hear they put in work in that department good sign.

Will be checking back to see if you could get those close games, it's something I really hope they have fixed, the cpu has really been lackluster in most games not just 2K in close game situations and I am hoping someone gets it correct.

Thanks man for answering my questions, much appreciated

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