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NBA 2K11 Developer Insights: The Sticks

03:36 PM - August 26, 2010 by eko718

2K Sports has just posted another NBA 2K11 Developer Insight, going over the controls in the game.

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	"The number of moves you can pull off in NBA 2K11 is pretty insane. When you get your hands on the game this fall, one of the first things I�d recommend to everyone is to navigate to the Main Menu and go to --> Options --> My Controller --> Advanced Controls. Here, we�ve detailed most of the major things that we�ve added to the on-court experience. Of course, in typical 2K fashion, we�ve left some of the moves off the list for you to discover on your own as you play the game. As a game designer, one of the ways I�ve always gone about my work is to study real NBA games and translate what I see into game mechanics. For me, if I can pull off everything I see on TV in our game, then I�m pretty happy with the controls. And with NBA 2K11, there�s very little (if anything) that you can�t do on the sticks to replicate your favorite real life moments. I remember being in motion capture with a few of the swingmen we brought in to do some new dribble moves and shots. Walking the guys through what we wanted them to do, on more than one occasion they would say, �that�s a great move, I�m gonna start using that� or �man, you guys got every move in the book in this game!� Coming from NBA-caliber talent, that�s a nice acknowledgement to how in-depth some of the moves in our game have become."

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# 121 Beluba @ 08/27/10 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	then I can finally lay down Inside Drive.

NEVER!!!!!!!

# 122 pdx_24 @ 08/27/10 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gameplayovergraphics


	sounds good on paper, but the vids don't show it. seems very easy to score in the paint like always. ill believe it when i see it.

I'm in the same boat.

# 123 23 @ 08/27/10 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beluba


	NEVER!!!!!!!

LOL well maybe not

I still have my original Xbox because of the game that started the whole tendency and AI craze!

Either way man, good lord that was a fantastic insight.. forget it Ill PM you on that one

# 124 23 @ 08/27/10 03:43 AM

Oh Yeah by the way

WHAT UP WITH THE 80'S DANCE FEVER MUSIC

# 125 domidomdomz @ 08/27/10 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	Oh Yeah by the way WHAT UP WITH THE 80'S DANCE FEVER MUSIC

That's Hollywood by Arts vs. Science!

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	Guitars and violent movies Street signs to your desire

Yeah they sound like 80's dance fever band. lol

# 126 jr2424 @ 08/27/10 04:37 AM

It shows how far ahead of the game they are this year when this time last year we barely got screeen shots (2K vets know what I mean). It just boggles my mind that they have put in all of this in year's time and are able to show off so much. I just hope for two things: The servers are legit and the defense has been tuned to the point where it's almost overpowering (I said almost).

I want to play online games (crew in general) where both teams are shooting in the 40s or how about maybe in the 30s. I want to grab eight or (gasp) 10 rebounds. I want to be able to stop all the cheese (spin move, baseline, pumpfake, hopstep, hesitation dribble, etc.) with good solid defense and show these non-basketball playing video game exploiters what it is to play true 5-on-5.

I want to contain my excitement because I've been so hyped in years past. I just want to play the demo (as badly as I've ever wanted to). But this insight was insane. If this is all true (PLEASE TELL ME IT IS), then finally my friends and I will have the tools to beat the 7-5, 99-speed, stepback three-point shooting morons who populate many of the crew games.

Sorry for the rant but this latest insight has me thinking this finally could be the year.

# 127 OGKing @ 08/27/10 07:10 AM

This looks absolutely unbelievable. I can't wait for 2k11.

# 128 ShindoHikaru @ 08/27/10 11:51 AM

Wow this is one sick blog by Mike Wang! I loved it because it also came in with a demo. I'm curious on how the defense pans out with these moves. With this much effort, I recommend it as GOTY! I just hope The Association has been upgraded as well.

# 129 JCEVO @ 08/27/10 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JSapida


	I can answer this one. Mike's recording some games right now for you guys The answer is Yes. Under Controller Settings you have the option for your Shot Stick command to be either Absolute or Camera Relative. Camera Relative is what we've always had, where stick input takes into account your player's facing, movement, and camera angle. Absolute gives you a one-to-one command for up/down/left/right stick movement. As an example, in Absolute Control, Up is always the Euro Layup and Down is always the Spin Layup - regardless of camera angle.

OH OH OH OH OH OH OH!!!!!

sorry yall i just came on myself to this quote

# 130 lv2bll @ 08/27/10 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 23


	...and if IF IF, the AI is as presented, then I can finally lay down Inside Drive.

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Originally Posted by Beluba


	NEVER!!!!!!!

I dont know why either but inside drive was fun as heck

# 131 DGMikeBarker @ 08/27/10 05:05 PM

Loving what I'm hearing on the defensive side of the ball. Aggresive blocks (especially catch blocks), LT for defensive stance, manual hard fouls, and the new mid-collisions are whats doing to make me a best on-line.

# 132 dannyr326 @ 08/27/10 05:07 PM

What song was in that vid? anybody know?

# 133 Po Pimp @ 08/27/10 06:46 PM

I want to know if a developer can explain something to me. In the Passing Insight, it was said that right stick passing is done by holding the right shoulder button in conjuction with the right stick for passing. By right shoulder button, is that the RB button or the R-Trigger? If it's the R-Trigger, how are dunks now performed? Does the Turbo still exist? Can u distinguish between dunks and layups now?

Thanks in advance.

# 134 mikenoob @ 08/27/10 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	I want to know if a developer can explain something to me. In the Passing Insight, it was said that right stick passing is done by holding the right shoulder button in conjuction with the right stick for passing. By right shoulder button, is that the RB button or the R-Trigger? If it's the R-Trigger, how are dunks now performed? Does the Turbo still exist? Can u distinguish between dunks and layups now? Thanks in advance.

The shoulder button is indeed the RB/R1 button. It's the button used to bring up the icons. Instead of pressing the icon to pass you can flick the right stick in their direction. I believe dunks are still performed by holding the turbo modifier and pressing the shoot button with a bit of momentum toward the basket. Layups will work without the turbo modifier. Of course, some players are unable to dunk so you will have to settle with a layup. There's also other layup moves that involve the turbo modifier I believe.

# 135 Po Pimp @ 08/27/10 06:57 PM

Ok, thanks man. So it shouldn't be TOO big an adjustment to 2K11

# 136 youvalss @ 08/27/10 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Teebone21


	2k11 will be a learning experience. TO PRACTICE MODE WE GO !!!!!

For sure, I'll have to practice a lot in order to get it right. And if the defense is as tight as they say it is, you must be able to master every weapon you have.

# 137 Mos1ted @ 08/27/10 07:38 PM

If I die before October 5th, can someone send a copy of this game to my wife so that my ghost can play it? LOL

# 138 JWiLL02 @ 08/27/10 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by youvalss


	For sure, I'll have to practice a lot in order to get it right. And if the defense is as tight as they say it is, you must be able to master every weapon you have.

One of the most promising things I saw in the video was the Rondo driving on Nash sequence. While he may be half a step behind, Nash is actually moving his feet properly and staying in front of Rondo, without any suction or sliding.

Being able to force a player to pick up their dribble will be huge. Last year people would just force the ball under the basket with anyone, bigs or guards, because they rarely picked up the dribble.

# 139 syncinatti @ 08/28/10 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Epiffani


	It sounds like they did WORK this year. The NBA 2K series has always been heralded and recognize for its depth in a lot different areas, but it sounds like they went into complete overdrive. Everything from new modes, to new gameplay and refine mechanics, all the way to continually adding to its strength, which is sigs and player differentiation. Quite honestly, it's staggering how much they've been able to do in one dev cycle, and I love this quote right here from the insight: I like it...... I like it A LOT.

That was my thought/concern. These are alot of improvments for one development cycle. Im being optimistic in that all the bugs and kinks will be worked out by Oct 5. If not its still a must buy ( thank heaven for patches ) and a great foundation for the next few years.... But if 2k11 is all they said it will be......then its Game of the Year and kudos to the 2k Dev team!

# 140 Vast @ 09/03/10 05:41 PM

OMG. I just saw this now. The absolute best insight and information released yet. Hard foul for the win!!!

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