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NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One)

04:28 PM - August 29, 2011 by ChaseB

Steve Bartlett is checking in today with the first of two NBA 2K12 previews we will be running on the site this week. Steve's preview is more focused on the NBA 2K12 Greatest mode, some presentation touches and a couple random insights.

(Later in the week, I will be writing a more in-depth preview focusing more on gameplay and the current NBA -- I had a bit more time with the game than Steve.)

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# 1 jd@os @ 08/29/11 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	Steve's preview is more focused on the NBA 2K12* Greatest mode, some presentation touches and a couple random insights.*

Thanks.

You better duck for cover from the "I want more details other than The Greatest Mode" crowd.

# 2 Self313 @ 08/29/11 04:40 PM

ok so at what point do you realize that people are waiting on the meat n potatoes... who cares about these old dudes.. its dope yeah but this is 2011... lets see gameplay, myplayer, association... Im 27 I loved those guys back then... Im a die hard pistons fan... but cmon...

I mean this year 2k is givin us the run around... last year we had these things moving... I just wanna see somethin that I'll actually play... Ive had 2k11 since the first minute of release lol and I still havent played with Jordan...

# 3 ProfessaPackMan @ 08/29/11 04:42 PM

Dude...it's only August LOL.

# 4 Goffs @ 08/29/11 04:42 PM

27 huh...thanks Chase looking forward to the rest

# 5 Self313 @ 08/29/11 04:44 PM

yeah 27... its what my people do.. work, bet on 2k

sports head just like u

# 6 ChaseB @ 08/29/11 04:47 PM

I think The Greatest Mode is fun to talk about beyond it being old timers. It speaks to certain focuses from an overall standpoint. The focus on signature style, the focus on honing in on era-specific gameplay (potentially), the work done on presentation -- it might just be me, but my favorite part of the mode is just seeing the old-school overlays and such.)

You can certainly extrapolate certain things from talk about Greatest Mode and assume what it means for the overall product. Also, I think we're WAY ahead of where we normally are in terms of seeing stuff for this game. Remember this is NBA 2K we're talking about. Usually we're lucky to get anything significant before like mid-September since they are the kings of "we'll show it when it's about finished."

# 7 ProfessaPackMan @ 08/29/11 04:49 PM

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	Some other random things I noticed include subtle nuances that have been added for casual dribbles and mannerisms. The game also allows users to add up to 16 plays in a playbook to any particular player on the floor. If Kobe is your guy, he can truly be the focal point now. Another addition I loved was the tweaked in-game coaching strategy mapped to the directional pad. Players can instruct a basic offense to set screens for shooters or to space the floor rather than run specific plays. This allows the game to flow while running a core offensive system on the fly

Definitely loving this.

# 8 Self313 @ 08/29/11 04:52 PM

I respect it...

maybe Im in the minority... as I said I just want some info on things I'll touch...

# 9 FBeaule04 @ 08/29/11 04:55 PM

I've picked up my NBA 2K11 lately and having a fun time with it. Reading this preview just makes me more hungry about the NBA 2K12 release.

# 10 infam0us @ 08/29/11 05:02 PM

Chase any input on the drop step and signature gather? Being you had more time than Steve and he wasn't able to determine the button for the gather.

# 11 ChaseB @ 08/29/11 05:10 PM

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	Chase any input on the drop step and signature gather? Being you had more time than Steve and he wasn't able to determine the button for the gather.

I'll talk about it with more depth, but I feel like the Y button thing is probably just personal preference, doesn't really mess with the functionality to me (except perhaps to enter and exit post post play in an easier fashion? -- I can't remember if you just press Y again to get out of post play). The post-game itself is the part worth talking about rather than the single button to initiate for me. I never really use signature gather, so I didn't even notice it wasn't on Y -- but it would make sense if post-up is there now.

# 12 aloncho11 @ 08/29/11 05:29 PM

I can't believe nobody isn't mentioning this:

"Julius Erving�s body frame appeared and felt unique to his game. His larger than life wingspan, and his maneuverability in the air allowed him to attack the rim at ease. "

Can someone please confirm if real wingspan has been effectively added to the game?

# 13 Eman5805 @ 08/29/11 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aloncho11


	I can't believe nobody isn't mentioning this: "Julius Erving�s body frame appeared and felt unique to his game. His larger than life wingspan, and his maneuverability in the air allowed him to attack the rim at ease. " Can someone please confirm if real wingspan has been effectively added to the game?

Lord in heaven, PLEASE let variable wingspans be in the game. Playing with a KevinDurant that isn't 90% arms and legs just don't feel right.

# 14 eko718 @ 08/29/11 05:58 PM

I like everything I heard in this review. Might have to play with different control schemes though... I don't imagine I'd like the Y button post up either.

# 15 NYdreams @ 08/29/11 06:00 PM

man.. i didnt even finish jordan mode yet... it got boring but this is gonna b fun cause im not just focusing on one player the whole time.. but im just dying to know if we can play online with the classic teams ?? i dont play 2k without going online .. so this is really irrelevant to me lol

# 16 SwagDoc101 @ 08/29/11 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eman5805


	Lord in heaven, PLEASE let variable wingspans be in the game. Playing with a KevinDurant that isn't 90% arms and legs just don't feel right.

im hoping this is so bc there needs to be more indidviduality amongst CAPs

# 17 The Senator @ 08/29/11 06:08 PM

Wait, which team is Bob Cousy on in here? I seem to remember that none of the Celtics teams announced for the Greatest Mode were old enough to have him on their roster. The article mentions him quite a bit, so perhaps there's either more teams than were announced before, or they also have Decade teams if he is in.

# 18 Goffs @ 08/29/11 06:17 PM

The y button I never used so the transition to use it as the post up button should be easy.
I really hope wingspan is in this! Variety in players is much needed!

# 19 stillfeelme @ 08/29/11 06:18 PM

Hmm wanted to hear more about gameplay... The post game will take some getting used to. I am interested in seeing where did the signature gathers button go to? B is my guess for xbox users

# 20 BDM313 @ 08/29/11 06:39 PM

yeah the greatest mode info is gettin tiresome but its cool that we are getting more info early compared to last year im kinda waitin on the meat and potatoes tho....GAMEPLAY!!!

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