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NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase DLC Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (New Trailer)

06:52 AM - November 29, 2011 by Steve_OS

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The NBA 2K12 Legends Showcase DLC is available now for 360 users. The DLC should be available for PS3, later this afternoon. For details about the DLC, click here.

Queue it up right here, if you're on 360 (800 Points)

Play a few games, test some things out and let us know what you are seeing.

2K Sports Announces NBA� 2K12 Legends Showcase Add-on Content Now Available

Adds hours of play with more than 300 basketball legends and all-new gameplay modes

New York, NY � November 29, 2011 � 2K Sports announced today that Legends Showcase, the downloadable add-on content for NBA� 2K12, is now available for $9.99 via PlayStation� Network for the PlayStation� 3 computer entertainment system and for 800 Microsoft Points via Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

�2K Sports is committed to supporting NBA 2K12 by providing fans with exciting and engaging downloadable content,� said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. �We�re proud to present Legends Showcase as the first add-on package for the franchise. The new modes and legends will provide NBA fans with even more content to satisfy their professional basketball hunger.�

Legends Showcase creates a truly unique basketball experience for all fans, featuring a new, cell-shaded art style set in New York City�s iconic Times Square. It will enhance NBA 2K12 by providing a never-seen-before gaming experience, giving fans an all-new way to end the debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time.

Legends Showcase allows gamers to select from more than 300 of the NBA�s all-time greatest players, including Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Dr. J, and compete in authentic pick-up games from 1-on-1 up to 5-on-5. Legends Showcase also features mini-games, such as 21 and H-O-R-S-E, along with other new features like the 2-on-2 Teammate Challenge and 3-on-3 Era Challenge. Gamers can also unlock current NBA players to create unique match-ups between legends and current stars. Finally, for the ultimate challenge, gamers can bring their My Player into the mix and battle the legends of the NBA to see how they stack up against the best ever.

Legends Showcase also includes Classic Quick Match, a new mode that allows gamers to play online with the �NBA�s Greatest� teams in a regular simulation setting.

NBA 2K12 is now available at leading video game retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation� 2 computer entertainment system, Wii, PSP� (PlayStation� Portable) system and Windows PC. Legends Showcase* is add-on content for NBA 2K12 and now available to be downloaded via PlayStation� Network or Xbox LIVE.

*Add-on content. Requires NBA 2K12 to play.

NBA 2K12 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com. For more information on NBA 2K12, visit http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K.

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# 181 mrclutch @ 12/01/11 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZB9


	playing online matches with classic teams = greatness!! am having some of the most fun ive ever had online gaming

This is what had made the DLC worth it to me.

"I don't always play online but when I do, I prefer legends." --The Most Interesting Man in the World.

# 182 McNulty @ 12/01/11 09:24 PM

Just a quick question for those that have DLC: does 2003 Kobe have an afro? Because if he does...

# 183 ZB9 @ 12/01/11 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrclutch


	This is what had made the DLC worth it to me. "I don't always play online but when I do, I prefer legends." --The Most Interesting Man in the World.

ha yes sir

and this is the first sports game that has allowed us to do so...it's one of 9698769876 reasons why its my fav sports game of all time

# 184 Sellaz32 @ 12/01/11 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Diddy139


	I have a question. I hear alot of folks saying its a glitch that allows you too incorporate the additional 45 players, but if all you have to do is turn off autosave & they automatically go to the free agent list? Is this really a glitch? Or somthin 2k added that they just chose 2 put as an unadvertised bonus?

I think the fact that your roster is destroyed, all free agents are gone, and you can't even scroll through the added teams in quick match without the game freezing. Not to mention the fact that 2K would have probably played that option up on the front end given how much we wanted it. My advice is that if you get the glitch, just save it and use it to pull players off. It can be very useful, but not as a roster set.

# 185 VDusen04 @ 12/02/11 12:56 AM

I decided to venture online for the first time this year so I could try out the Classic Quick Match thing. And man, there are a lot of things I'm looking for out of a video game, but playing against random opponents online is not one of them. I'm not nearly good enough at this game to compensate for people who attempt to take charges with every player over the entire length of the floor. It's like a minefield with the way they seem to randomly pop up on the screen as I'm merely jogging down court. Sometimes it feels like I'm not even hitting them and a charge is still being called.

Further, are steals easier online? Often I couldn't even set up my offense without having my pocket cleanly picked repeatedly. Even in a protected dribble, the opponent pressing the steal button would often initiate the "reach-around" steal animation. I felt like I had to be constantly moving like a cockroach in order to avoid an on-ball turnover.

Moreover, when playing the '98 Bulls, is there any way to stop a player who does the spin move to dunk, layup, or jumpshot? My opponent seemed to be able to parlay this move into a dunk or layup whenever they saw fit.

Online Classic Quick Play is a terribly frustrating experience for me. All I wanted to try to do was to meet some achievement goals then never play again. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I could stomach however long it'd take for me to win 5 consecutive ranked matches (one of the achievements).

Small additional setback for me: using the classic teams online isn't as neat due to all the generic shoes and plain accessories. That makes a difference to me. Everything feels a little more sterile.

# 186 Spanky @ 12/02/11 03:05 AM

I've read through this thread but I'm still unclear on a couple of things:

1. Can you use the additional legends in this DLC (the ones not previously in the game, like Bob Lanier, Wes Unseld, etc.) in a regular game mode, specifically incorporate them in a season (like putting them in the free agent list and assigning them to teams)?

2. Can the throwback unis in this DLC be somehow added into your selection for a regular exhibition or season mode with current teams?

3. I'm not interested in blacktop, horse and all that stuff, but I'd like to have those new legends to use in regular play, with or against current players. Can they simply be downloaded on 2k share instead of having to purchase the DLC?

# 187 sportjames23 @ 12/02/11 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Spanky


	I've read through this thread but I'm still unclear on a couple of things: 1. Can you use the additional legends in this DLC (the ones not previously in the game, like Bob Lanier, Wes Unseld, etc.) in a regular game mode, specifically incorporate them in a season (like putting them in the free agent list and assigning them to teams)? 2. Can the throwback unis in this DLC be somehow added into your selection for a regular exhibition or season mode with current teams? 3. I'm not interested in blacktop, horse and all that stuff, but I'd like to have those new legends to use in regular play, with or against current players. Can they simply be downloaded on 2k share instead of having to purchase the DLC?

1. Yes.

2. I'm still trying to figure that one out. I have the DLC Legends with their throwback unis, but can't play a game with them because it freezes when I try to play even a Quick Game. I'm trying to combine the two early 90s Suns teams (90 Suns w/ KJ and Chambers, and the 93 Suns w/ Majerle and Ceballos) from a file I downloaded from 2K Share, but it won't let me combine them into one team. The file I dl'd has all the Legends from the DLC on their respective teams, but the rest of the roster on each team is not filled out, i.e. KJ and Chambers are the only two players on the 90 Suns team. I'm trying to put Majerle and Ceballos, along with Jeff Hornacek from the 98 Jazz, on the 90 Suns, but I keep getting an error that says "You must have 12 players on this team".

Um, ya think? That's what I'm trying to do.

So, I'm trying to see if there's a way around this along with the freezing problem.

3. You have to purchase the DLC or the DLC Legends will be headless. Once you purchase the DLC, you can download the DLC Legends off of 2K Share without beating the new modes and the players will look normal.

# 188 NicoS2411 @ 12/02/11 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PennyHard


	i understand why nobody answer me back on my problem. North American 2K12 + European DLC = so i have to buy a second time the DLC!!! thanks you 2k!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this for sure for I have exactly the same problem (US 2k12 + i live in Switzerland)?

Anyone has a solution ?

# 189 Sellaz32 @ 12/02/11 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spanky


	I've read through this thread but I'm still unclear on a couple of things: 1. Can you use the additional legends in this DLC (the ones not previously in the game, like Bob Lanier, Wes Unseld, etc.) in a regular game mode, specifically incorporate them in a season (like putting them in the free agent list and assigning them to teams)? 2. Can the throwback unis in this DLC be somehow added into your selection for a regular exhibition or season mode with current teams? 3. I'm not interested in blacktop, horse and all that stuff, but I'd like to have those new legends to use in regular play, with or against current players. Can they simply be downloaded on 2k share instead of having to purchase the DLC?

There are threads on this in the roster forum if you are interested. For BOTH systems btw.

# 190 wpdougie2180 @ 12/02/11 02:42 PM

My Warriors (Run TMC) and 01 Kings have disappeared when I got the DLC.

# 191 LingeringRegime @ 12/02/11 04:20 PM

I am going to set up an all random 3 on 3 legend tournament.

Can't wait for the crazy teams that will be assembled.

# 192 ezio @ 12/02/11 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFTFUNDAMENTALZ


	I am going to set up an all random 3 on 3 legend tournament. Can't wait for the crazy teams that will be assembled.

How are you going to do that?

# 193 AgentQ16 @ 12/02/11 08:21 PM

Ok, I'm thoroughly confused by this DLC. I hear/read u can do this and do that... can anyone clarify some things for me.

I do NOT have 2k12 yet, I have 2k11... but might get 2k12 if I can figure these answers out....

1) Can I play friends online with FULL LEGEND Historical teams in regular single game mode and/or Online Association mode? (i.e. the 94 Knicks vs . the 92 Bulls or the 86 Celtics vs the 87 Lakers, etc. with FULL teams?) On REAL courts and NO cell shade crap?

2) Can I create a team that isn't included (like the 77 Sixers) by creating my own legends and then trade DLC legends onto that team?

3) Is there a full fantasy draft online association with Legend/Current players? ( me and my friends want to create a online league and do a fantasy draft of legends mixed with current players.)

Thanks! Playing my buddies with the legends online (we all live in different cities now) is THE primary mode we wanted in 2k11. Hopefully it is now possible in 2k12?

# 194 mrclutch @ 12/02/11 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentQ16


	Ok, I'm thoroughly confused by this DLC. I hear/read u can do this and do that... can anyone clarify some things for me. I do NOT have 2k12 yet, I have 2k11... but might get 2k12 if I can figure these answers out.... 1) Can I play friends online with FULL LEGEND Historical teams in regular single game mode and/or Online Association mode? (i.e. the 94 Knicks vs . the 92 Bulls or the 86 Celtics vs the 87 Lakers, etc. with FULL teams?) On REAL courts and NO cell shade crap? 2) Can I create a team that isn't included (like the 77 Sixers) by creating my own legends and then trade DLC legends onto that team? 3) Is there a full fantasy draft online association with Legend/Current players? ( me and my friends want to create a online league and do a fantasy draft of legends mixed with current players.) Thanks! Playing my buddies with the legends online (we all live in different cities now) is THE primary mode we wanted in 2k11. Hopefully it is now possible in 2k12?

1. No. Quick matches only.
2. Yes if you downoad some rosters from 2k share.
3. No. Not even close on that one. That would be cool though.

# 195 LingeringRegime @ 12/02/11 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ezio


	How are you going to do that?

A lot of painstaking effort.

1) There are 165 legends total. (Before Unlocking the Modern Era Players)

2) Random.com allows me to pick a number between 1-165

3) Randomize three numbers and allocate those numbers to the players. (For example, player #1 on the list is Michael Jordan.)

EDIT: Here is a helpful list.

http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/11/23...oster-revealed

Ugh. I just realized I need to beat the Era Challenge First before I unlock everyone.

# 196 fatleg3 @ 12/02/11 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mrclutch


	1. No. Quick matches only. 2. Yes if you downoad some rosters from 2k share. 3. No. Not even close on that one. That would be cool though.

Can you clarify the first answer. Can we play in a regular sim setting in an arena without the cell-shading as long as it is a quick match?

I have only watched my friend play the 3v3 and didnt have time to stay and watch him go through anything else.

# 197 Kingofthecouch @ 12/02/11 10:07 PM

I just want someone from 2K to answer this 1 question.... Will you guys include the option for friends to play each other with the legend teams online in the upcoming patch?

# 198 Sellaz32 @ 12/02/11 11:05 PM

Realized that despite all the classic team editing options we have from purchasing the DLC we still can't edit playbooks....unless they are in association. Sux.

# 199 StankonYa @ 12/03/11 12:31 AM

Call me crazy, but I happen to like this dlc... It's a challenge, and I like Challenges... which is also one of the reasons I still Play NBA 2k games.

The 2v2 I used Kareem & Magic and it was not as easy as i thought it was going to be.
The 3v3 I used Dirk ,Kobe & Timmy... and these three together are no joke.

# 200 LingeringRegime @ 12/03/11 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by StankonYa


	Call me crazy, but I happen to like this dlc... It's a challenge, and I like Challenges... which is also one of the reasons I still Play NBA 2k games. The 2v2 I used Kareem & Magic and it was not as easy as i thought it was going to be. The 3v3 I used Dirk ,Kobe & Timmy... and these three together are no joke.

I ****ing love the DLC. If you are a fan of the game, I don't see how you couldn't. People like to nitpick just for the sake of nitpicking.

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