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NBA 2K12 Hands-On Preview

11:10 AM - September 16, 2011 by RaychelSnr

NBA 2K11 was a fantastic game. The classic teams (mainly the Sonics), the graphics, the gameplay; the game had it all. No chance 2K was going to be able to even match what 2K11 accomplished.

We were wrong.

After getting some quality time playing NBA 2K12 I can safely say that the crew has done it again. For the umpteenth time, NBA2K will almost certainly be better than its predecessor.

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**Editors Note -- This is the first of two hands-on previews coming from us. The second one, written by the man, the myth, and the ego Mr. Steve Noah will hit the site on Monday.

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# 21 LionsFanNJ @ 09/16/11 12:18 PM

Aaaaaargh I want to use the yellow and green Sonic unis not those damn ones they had for the finals. Aaaaarrrgh.

# 22 VDusen04 @ 09/16/11 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DustinT


	Did I see Kemp? I'm the biggest Sonic fan on the boards, of course I saw Kemp Player models are a lot better this year, especially for the classic guys. Kemp looks better, but Payton got a great overhaul. No alternate Sonic jerseys though, we're still stuck with the ugly maroon stlye.

Very glad to hear about the improved Kemp and Payton. It is unfortunate no Sonics alternates or retros made the cut. I wasn't really expecting them, but I was certainly hoping.

# 23 ApolloKids @ 09/16/11 12:20 PM

"I was slated to go No. 9 overall to the Bobcats, which was spot on. Steve’s point guard was projected No. 18, but fell to No. 21 after being pretty arrogant in interviews."

Does this mean you can now have two my players going at once??

# 24 SaC_KiNg09 @ 09/16/11 12:22 PM

Hey Dustin,

I know this is a long shot but..........................................

Did you get a chance to see either of the Sacramento teams in action(classic or present) and if so what did you think? Please tell me Reke got a new shot!!!

# 25 Goffs @ 09/16/11 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ApolloKids


	"I was slated to go No. 9 overall to the Bobcats, which was spot on. Steve�s point guard was projected No. 18, but fell to No. 21 after being pretty arrogant in interviews." Does this mean you can now have two my players going at once??

I think they played separately but it would be cool if they had an online part of this with other my players trying to get drafted

# 26 maclarry82 @ 09/16/11 12:32 PM

So is penny hardaway.... young & skinny on the game???

# 27 DustinT @ 09/16/11 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ApolloKids


	"I was slated to go No. 9 overall to the Bobcats, which was spot on. Steve�s point guard was projected No. 18, but fell to No. 21 after being pretty arrogant in interviews." Does this mean you can now have two my players going at once??

No, we did this separately.

# 28 DustinT @ 09/16/11 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by maclarry82


	So is penny hardaway.... young & skinny on the game???

Yes and yes.

# 29 DustinT @ 09/16/11 12:35 PM

Also, FYI, if I don't respond/answer to your questions in the thread, it's because I don't have an answer for you.

# 30 Sinner @ 09/16/11 12:39 PM

Thanks great write up, the game is sounding better and better. Cant wait till Oct 4.

# 31 CX1329 @ 09/16/11 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UnDefeatedEZ


	Everything sounds great.. Cant wait.. Only major problem i got in this preview is the spin dunkin. Sorry to say but jus cuz yall cant make the spin dunk cheesy doesnt mean real cheesers cant.. Believe me the real cheesers who can play this gm will use the spin dunk as an exploit again easily wit lebron or wade.. Thats the only problem....

There's nothing inherently bad about spin dunks, they happen in the NBA. From what I gathered, 2K has given us the tools to reliably stop spin dunks, so users will only be able to perform them in rare occasions, which means no more unrealistic spin dunking.

# 32 Giammajo @ 09/16/11 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	I think they played separately but it would be cool if they had an online part of this with other my players trying to get drafted

You know, this is an awesome idea. An online my-player league? I could see that having some promise if the servers could handle 10 players at once.

How fun would it be to play the Rookie Showcase with other my-players all vying for a high draft pick? When it comes to free agency, you'd have to balance your greed for $$ with other my players who might sign with a team for less. Key games vs other my-players of your position?

# 33 TomAH30 @ 09/16/11 12:50 PM

How easy/difficult was it to step out of bounds on 2K12? Also did you get sucked into the defending player when attempting to blow by them?

# 34 Goffs @ 09/16/11 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Giammajo


	You know, this is an awesome idea. An online my-player league? I could see that having some promise if the servers could handle 10 players at once. How fun would it be to play the Rookie Showcase with other my-players all vying for a high draft pick? When it comes to free agency, you'd have to balance your greed for $$ with other my players who might sign with a team for less. Key games vs other my-players of your position?

Yeah that's what I'm saying with everyone all mic'd up talking trash to who will get drafted first! I could get into this! FUND IT!

# 35 scottyp180 @ 09/16/11 01:05 PM

hopefully a demo will drop a week or 2 before the game. I think that will hold me off until release date...or maybe it will just make my anticipation level even higher lol.

# 36 cornille @ 09/16/11 01:13 PM

omg omg thats whats gotta happen in 2k13 .... im 26 n my bro is 21 and we go at it in 2k11 everyday ... n we both were thinking if 2k12 had my player co op or 2 player that would be nice as hell man that would nice i would nice trying to get rookie of the year on his *** n mvp lmao that would be nice

# 37 Dsmooth16 @ 09/16/11 01:16 PM

Do anybody know if the 86 Bulls will return?

# 38 cornille @ 09/16/11 01:18 PM

im so excited .... i almost had an organsim

# 39 DustinT @ 09/16/11 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CX1329


	There's nothing inherently bad about spin dunks, they happen in the NBA. From what I gathered, 2K has given us the tools to reliably stop spin dunks, so users will only be able to perform them in rare occasions, which means no more unrealistic spin dunking.

You sir, win.

# 40 Rasco11 @ 09/16/11 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DustinT


	No alternate Sonic jerseys though, we're still stuck with the ugly maroon stlye.

Sorry can you claify: Do you mean no green (alternate) jerseys for 96 Finals, or also that Ok City didnt have retro Sonic jerseys available either? Thx. Was wanting 80's through early 90's one's bad!

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