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NBA 2K12 Hands-On Preview (Part Two)

12:13 PM - September 19, 2011 by RaychelSnr

NBA 2K11 was in my console for most of the sports gaming season. I’ve probably logged more hours with it than all other sports games combined. While it had its share of issues, the game was fun and for the most part, played a realistic game of basketball. I had high hopes, as I took flight to Novato, Calif., to take a look at NBA 2K12. Did I come away impressed? Read on and find out.

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# 1 VladCanada @ 09/19/11 12:16 PM

automatic passing =

# 2 Knickerbocker @ 09/19/11 12:23 PM

Thank you, great write up and tons of great stuff! Sadly the no legends online is confirmed.

# 3 Goffs @ 09/19/11 12:25 PM

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	The Hulk, Rob Jones was stroking the 3s and had some nice passes; he was also seen banging down low on occasion. Mike Wang was hitting some treys as well, with some good looks driving into the lane. We ran quite a few games and the competition was pretty good, but I can’t talk about the games we had, without mentioning Mike’s instant classic move. I called it the euro, hop-stepping-five-step-runner, which was without a doubt, the highlight of the day. Fortunately for all of us, we won't see that move captured or implemented in NBA 2K12.

Simballer didn't ball?

# 4 Bulls321974 @ 09/19/11 12:29 PM

The rookie issue really...well...sucks! But we all have to cope with that...

# 5 The Bad Man @ 09/19/11 12:32 PM

thanks mmchriss. good read.

# 6 Bulls321974 @ 09/19/11 12:33 PM

Quote: "On the downside, the crowd seems to be lost at times. I noticed on a few occasions, I’d hit a big 3 or just a big shot in general and the crowd didn’t react like you would think they would. Even “And 1” calls didn’t cause much of a stir from the fans. I did notice, late in close games, the crowd would go bananas." - Why, 2K? Why???

# 7 mreyes930 @ 09/19/11 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by coachimclutch504


	"The NBA logos can go all around the headband, including the back "(no upside down logos, NBA doesn't allow it) I Hope they finally fix Melo Headband, "LOGO towards the back"

If they didn't, we can do it manually. No big deal.

# 8 krakdol @ 09/19/11 12:36 PM

No D League anymore this year

I can't understand why they REMOVE features... I mean if it was there, why the hell do you want to take it out ? Same thing for Draft Combine...

# 9 elprez98 @ 09/19/11 12:37 PM

Hey Steve,

Do defenders do a better job of getting around screens when chasing shooters?

# 10 Bulls321974 @ 09/19/11 12:41 PM

Steve Kerr is a great addition! He is not overacting when commentating. That's why i think he sounds as realistic as a color commentator can sound in a video game. Great job, Steve and 2K!

# 11 DirtyJerz32 @ 09/19/11 12:44 PM

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	Can’t talk about shoes, there will be a Developer Insight covering it. Rob Jones is a big shoe head, so it should be filled with information.

Can't wait to hear this one!!!

# 12 blues rocker @ 09/19/11 12:50 PM

cool preview...but weren't we supposed to get the answers to the questions we wrote in that other thread?

# 13 illwill10 @ 09/19/11 12:50 PM

Really like these MP improvements.
"The NBA logos can go all around the headband, including the back (no upside down logos, NBA doesn't allow it)

Commentators talk about how your game was in school, how there are scouts looking at all the players at the game. Other players want to be that lotto pick, so you will see players want to get noticed by the scouts.

Some people don't understand what a small foward should do. This year, there is an option that can be turned on or off called, run plays. Players can view dotted lines on the court, instead of running around trying to get open, etc. They can now see where to set the pick, where to shoot and learn the strategy of the game, instead of just running around trying to get open.

Last year, you started at a 38 - 40 player rating and couldn’t hit the broadside of the barn. This year you start in the low 60’s, so players can feel a little more confident with their skill level. Skill points will cost more.

Halftime recap shows things you did good and things you can improve on.

Fans will remember what you say in pre-draft interviews and from the sounds of it, will boo you when you travel to their arenas, if you are not drafted by them.

There are nine drills. The only returning drill is the shooting drill, everything else is new. I didn’t get to see what the other eight drills were.

Over 500 press conference events, specific to what is going on. For example, why didn’t you take the last second shot? Why did u pass it off? This will affect your team chemistry, fan support, etc."

I cant wait to play MP.

# 14 infamyice @ 09/19/11 12:53 PM

Still no association mode review. Hope theirs an insight of it in the future.

# 15 kobe23323 @ 09/19/11 12:54 PM

Wait this game, amazing videos, i like everything about 2kSports and NBA, waiting for the lockout is lifted

# 16 xMoJox @ 09/19/11 12:58 PM

"The team decided to take out a few things, including the D-League, to get your player to the NBA quicker. They also give you an option, instead of playing all 82 games, players can play roughly 10 to 15 key matchups. This will keep things moving, for those that don’t have the time or patience to play all the games."

Sweet!! Now I won't have to worry about playing every game and can anyone say milestones!

# 17 I Djm @ 09/19/11 01:16 PM

chris you shouldve asked about alternate jerseys for my player other than good stuff

# 18 BigBlue @ 09/19/11 01:24 PM

Enjoyed the writeup and am looking forward to release day, although I am severely disappointed in not being able to play with Classic Teams online (unranked). Seriously? The only reason I can think of for purposely leaving this FEATURE out of this release is to include it as a new feature NEXT year. Again, some of the luster is lost in this title because of their decision.

BigBlue

# 19 XenoZograscope @ 09/19/11 01:24 PM

Cant wait for the demo tomorrow, its gonna hold me over just fine until Oct 4th.

# 20 Dachozen1 @ 09/19/11 01:34 PM

Previews keep talking about the same thing over and over and I don't care for online, or my player much, I just care about playing association with the legends

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