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NBA 2K11 Demo Impressions, "Flick Flick" Controls and How to Run Plays

10:15 AM - September 15, 2010 by Steve_OS

I've played quite a bit of the NBA 2K11 demo and posted my impressions, as well as some "Flick Flick" control info, pulled from Mike Wang (Beluba).

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	"Anyone try the "flick flick" moves yet? They're some of my favorite shots. Hold LT, flick the Shot Stick and let it return to neutral (like a pumpfake), then flick and hold it again before the pumpfake ends. You get different shots depending on your movement, facing, distance, and direction of your flicks. If you're having trouble getting your passes picked, Total Control Passing will allow you to move your receivers around wherever you want. Unfortunately, it's disabled by default so you'll have to enable it when you pick up the full version. Personally, I can't play without it. Too bad you guys can't change the diff. and game style... it changes the experience pretty drastically."

Read the entire blog here.

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# 41 HotSauce2k3 @ 09/15/10 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eDotd


	Some more Black Mamba goodness..

Mannnnn you had me nostalgic busting out the NBA2k2 intro! Just... just...

# 42 SDJHood93 @ 09/15/10 07:43 PM

Great video! This game is awesome and almost exactly like an actual NBA game.

# 43 domidomdomz @ 09/15/10 08:19 PM

@eDotd

How do you do that consecutive between the legs of Kobe before shooting the 3 on 0:10 of Kobe doin more work?

# 44 eDotd @ 09/15/10 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by domidomdomz


	@eDotd How do you do that consecutive between the legs of Kobe before shooting the 3 on 0:10 of Kobe doin more work?

It's a sizeup moving away from the basket. Hold LT while pushing the left stick away from the hoop.

# 45 domidomdomz @ 09/15/10 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eDotd


	It's a sizeup moving away from the basket. Hold LT while pushing the left stick away from the hoop.

Thanks, man. I'm writing down the controls tips around the forum like crazy. lol

# 46 Jodaddy @ 09/15/10 08:24 PM

Sweet stuff. Can you provide a quick overview of the buttons you press for all the moves in those videos?

# 47 Moses Shuttlesworth @ 09/15/10 08:31 PM

That is a SEXY video man. I really want this game now. I didn't think I was sold until watching that. DAMN son.

# 48 Jballer81 @ 09/16/10 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HueyFreeman3000


	NBA2K11 FAQS and IMPRESSIONS: 1) The framerate, graphical detail, and animation transitions are the smoothest I have EVER seen in a sports video game. Absolutely sensational. 2) The new controls are spot on--after you work to figure out the timing and usage maneuvers. HINT: It is very sensitive using L2 trigger dribbling controls. Hammering away left and right and half-circles will get you nowhere. You will look jagged and sluggish. IF, you master timing and execution and move the Lstick deliberately you will get better results. 3) Shooting jumpers off the dribble using the shot stick is absolutely incredible this year. I have NEVER liked using Kobe Bryant in 2K (particularly 2k9 and 2k10..and not because Lebron James is my favorite player THOUGH i know Kobe is better-for now). His jumper didn't tickle the twine like it should and doing his signature moves didn't flow well. NOW?!?!? OH MY GOD. The Black Mamba is finally the MONSTER he should be. And will be and absolute nightmare to defend. 4) The animations are sensational. Wondrous to behold. Paul Pierce's jumpshot (PHOTOREALISTIC), Rando's one-handed ball fake, KG's shimmy pull up mid and PAU GASOL'S BIG ARSE HEAD! lol ...are all some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in a game. Everytime I saw these things or variations from different players I had a BIG SMILE on my face. 5) People saying it has an NBA LIVE feel to it need to realize the truth here: Mike Wang was the lead designer for 2KSports for years. He left 2k last year and went to EA Sports and helped them turn NBA Live from completely abysmal to oustandingly mediocre but fun. Now he's back at 2kSports were he "belongs". That's a quote from him. His heart is always with 2k. His own words. So anything you think feels like Live actually feels like Mike Wang because Live didn't feel that way before he got there last year. And won't feel that way ever again. Bet on it. 6) THE PRESENTATION IS AMAZING!!! This is only the demo and player introduction pics on the load screen are fantastic!!! The shot of the arena? Fabulous. The "galaxy stars" backgrounds on menus, photos, statlines, and in game subs are simply beautiful. The sound is spot on. AND THEY HAVE A HALFTIME SHOW IN THE FULL GAME. 7) We haven't even fell in love with the Jordan modes yet. OR Played with King James and Dewayne Wade in Miami. Or checked out the new robust My Player and signed endorsement deals. 8) Can you imagine how incredible the full game is going to be? Just.....WOW! lol It's going to be absurd. 9) NBA2K11 will be the best basketball videogame ever made. MARK MY WORDS. Every b-ball game will be judged on this bar 2K has just set. Bravo 2K Sports! Bravo! In the words of Jay-Z: "Clap for 'em, clap for 'em".... 10) 2k11 Demo > EA Sports as a Company. They should just can there basketball sim title now and just make NBA Jam each year. Seriously. I'D BUY THAT!!! lol

I agree 100%. It's not even funny what kind of potential this game has.

# 49 Kaanyr Vhok @ 09/16/10 05:27 AM

I know the big selling point is this being the first game in some time to feature Michael Jordan. But really is it a stretch to say this is the first game to feature Kobe Bryant?

# 50 str8artist @ 09/16/10 07:41 AM

O My jesus... We made it mamba!!!!!!! This is the real Kobe Jellybean Bryant. We did it 2K!!!!!!!!!!!!

# 51 Goffs @ 09/16/10 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryDickman

mo...in the 4 second mark how do you fake one way then go up for a jumper...is that the momentum spin jumper? for the life of me i cant pull it off......

# 52 BezO @ 09/16/10 11:10 AM

Man, man, man, this game looks smooth. And all those moves at our disposal.

# 53 Stumbleweed @ 09/16/10 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	mo...in the 4 second mark how do you fake one way then go up for a jumper...is that the momentum spin jumper? for the life of me i cant pull it off......

90% sure that's a signature gather... I pulled the move off a bunch of times last night and was popping fadeaways in Ray's face all night. Hit Y when in that area of the floor and see what happens, it worked most of the time -- it appears that the gathers change depending on the area of the court, as Kobe kept hopping back behind the arc when I did the gathers nearer to the perimeter.

I threw one in off the glass too as the quarter buzzer sounded... looked so much like Kobe. Also got his signature under-the-hoop ball fake one-handed spin dunk to trigger and mashed it all over poor JO.

# 54 Game4fun @ 09/16/10 01:11 PM

1. I'm not a person that gets impressed easily.

2. I just started playing madden like a addict after taking off the better part of the decade.

3. Havent bought a NBA game sense super nintedo days of NBA Jam.

4. I need this game lol. All I'm thinking is stop showing off Kobe, your a sick man with those moves.

5. Gotta rep my squad. How many of you all will be playing with the Knicks!

# 55 Goffs @ 09/16/10 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stumbleweed


	90% sure that's a signature gather... I pulled the move off a bunch of times last night and was popping fadeaways in Ray's face all night. Hit Y when in that area of the floor and see what happens, it worked most of the time -- it appears that the gathers change depending on the area of the court, as Kobe kept hopping back behind the arc when I did the gathers nearer to the perimeter. I threw one in off the glass too as the quarter buzzer sounded... looked so much like Kobe. Also got his signature under-the-hoop ball fake one-handed spin dunk to trigger and mashed it all over poor JO.

i forgot about the sig gather...im going to try that now..

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Originally Posted by Game4fun


	5. Gotta rep my squad. How many of you all will be playing with the Knicks!

i am but im not rolling with the current bums...i will be playing with Ewing, Starks and Oak

# 56 Game4fun @ 09/16/10 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kfreshFS


	Youve been missing out on alot of great basketball games over the years my friend.

I can tell. I was gonna start up this year and try to get real good at nba elite or whatever it's called these days. But 2k11 looks good, I just hope you, me and everybody shares the same opinion for the most part when it comes out.

I hope I can run with the Knicks like they do in real life and fell like theres a difference in using them as opposed to playing with a team like the Bobcats, a half court team. Obviously my team has to do there part and win some games and not be a basement team in real life for that to translate onto a video game. But I hope I can tell the difference with a Mike D'antoni ran offense, that will make me happy (EVEN IF THEY SUCK) if I can see that distinction in various teams.

# 57 Game4fun @ 09/16/10 01:45 PM

Goffs,

I bleed orange and blue, I didnt no you can use old school dudes like that on the game. ( I will check them out) But what i enjoy best is going online and playing against competion, although playing basketball has always been my favorite sport, I might enjoy playing against the computer for once. In madden I waste no time with the computer unless I'm working on money plays. Thats just me tho, I might try it out after reading on these forums and seeing how much fun guys are having with franchises and stuff

# 58 bonbonan @ 09/16/10 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kfreshFS


	Youve been missing out on alot of great basketball games over the years my friend.

Yea.. i agreed. The dynasty of Knicks is over. Kobe & James will be the next MVP and following the steps of MJ.

# 59 Game4fun @ 09/16/10 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbonan


	Yea.. i agreed. The dynasty of Knicks is over. Kobe & James will be the next MVP and following the steps of MJ.

Boooooooooooooooooooooo

# 60 Stumbleweed @ 09/16/10 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Set Shooter


	Isn't the Y button (triangle on PS3) the hop-step button? To make it become a signature gather, do you need to press the left stick a certain way at a certain area of the court and what's the timing of the shot stick after you press the Y/Triangle button?

I don't actually know how to hop step proper haha. But yeah, you just tap Y and you'll see the gather start -- when he spins back after the fake you can either pumpfake or release the shot as normal.

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