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The NBA 2K12 patch 1.04 will arrive within the next 24 hours, for 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

Below are the full details for NBA 2K12 Patch v1.04 with NBA 2K12 iOS patch notes, at the bottom.

ONLINE
  • Fixed an issue that would cause large-user Team-Up games to hang at halftime if all users watched the halftime show in-full.
  • Addressed an issue that would lead to a disconnect in subsequent games when one or more users modified their playbook for the current game.
  • A number of Association: Online optimizations were made to greatly minimize disconnects.
  • Additionally, general optimization improvements were made in order to improve the overall online experience.
GENERAL
  • The ‘Back to Back to Back’ and ‘My All-Star’ trophies/achievements should now unlock under the proper conditions.
  • Previously unlocked NBA’s Greatest games and ‘Gift with Purchase’ Kings/Warriors teams will now remain unlocked after playing and exiting the Association/My Player game modes.
  • Fixed an issue where the roster would become corrupt when attempting to enter the ‘Legends Showcase’ with unsaved roster changes.
  • Fixed a rare issue that would cause the game to hang when attempting to skip the pre-game presentation in Season and Playoff modes.
  • Corrected an issue where players could become duplicated after editing a Created Team.
  • “PIPPEN” dunk package has been updated so that it can be re-assigned to Pippen when switched off of him.
  • Addressed issue where Created Players are assigned Cold Zones for all shot locations. This change applies for all generated players in Association/My Player modes as well.
  • The Adidas Zig Pro Future and ZigEncore shoes should now have the correct shoe image associated with them.
GAMEPLAY
  • Increased the velocity of lob passes into the post so they are less vulnerable to tips and steals.
  • Reduced steal success when the defender attempts a steal from behind the ballhandler.
  • Tuned player lunges on steal attempts such that they don’t cover an unrealistic amount of ground.
  • Tuned AI passes from the wing down into the post. The AI is now smarter during this situation, specifically where the perimeter defender is sagging off the ballhandler in anticipation of this pass.
  • Corrected an issue where during online gameplay, a shot ball would ‘re-launch’ even after it had been blocked.
  • Tuned AI playcalling during late-game situations so that they initiate plays faster.
  • Fixed an issue where the CPU ballhandler would take too long to pass (or in some cases, not pass the ball at all) when running a play in My Player.
  • Addressed an issue where the user would inadvertently commit an intentional foul with a defender when attempting to contest a shot with his hands up.
  • Tuned animation selection that would cause a player to lose forward momentum when attempting a Swat Block.
  • Addressed a specific case where attempting a pass fake would cause the pass to be thrown.
  • 8-second violations will no longer be called when the ball is poked loose and enters the backcourt.
  • Training Camp: Triple Threat drill score requirements lowered in order to make it a little easier to complete the drill.
  • Legends Showcase: Fixed a hang that would occur when the AI would recover a loose ball by diving for the ball and then sitting idle with it.
  • Legends Showcase: Addressed a case where players who did not meet the requirements were able to throw a flashy pass.
MY PLAYER
  • Corrected an issue where the game would hang after winning the NBA Finals in My Player mode.
  • Trading logic has been greatly improved in this mode. In particular, your team’s GM will no longer overhaul the roster once you join the team.
  • Your team’s GM will now do a better job of acquiring one of your recommended players when he comes to you asking for potential trade targets. Be careful what you ask for!
  • Fixed an issue where both teams in a game would be using the wrong playbooks on occasion.
  • A few select season-long milestones (e.g. Shoot 85% or better from the free throw line) should now properly unlock when the prerequisite conditions are met.
  • The camera should now properly follow the action in your Signature Shoe Commercial.
THE ASSOCIATION
  • A number of trade logic improvements have been made for this experience (these apply to Association: Online as well).
  • Addressed the CPU lineup building / player role allocation such that players no longer become unnecessarily upset with the direction of their respective teams.
  • New coaching staff is now generated when you get many years into the mode. This will result in sufficiently skilled coaches available to be hired.
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NBA2K12 iOS Patch Notes
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Graphics
  • Added dynamic lighting on players (iPhone 4S and iPad 2).
  • Improved lighting effects around the arena and on the crowd (iPhone 4S and iPad 2).
  • Improved player heads during replay and cut scenes.
  • Added more variety to the coach heads.
  • Increased number of bench players seen on the court during gameplay.
  • Fixed various graphical bugs throughout gameplay.
iCloud
  • Added iCloud support for saving Settings, Season, and Playoffs.
One-Finger Controls
  • Players on your team will begin to advance the ball automatically after a rebound
  • Players on your team will be more likely to drive, pump fake, post-up, and perform other actions.
  • Fast breaks are improved and will occur more frequently.
  • Better responsiveness in general.
Roster Updates
  • Added support for roster updates. A full roster update will be coming soon!
Other
  • Made lower Rookie and Pro difficulty levels slightly easier.
  • Fixed some commentary bugs.
  • Added a few player portraits that were missing.

Source - NBA 2K12 Game Update Patch v1.04 -- Patch Notes

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# 101 Mos1ted @ 12/13/11 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by coolcras7
WOW I thought this was the adult forum, what has happen to Operation Sports, why don't most of you wait to play the game post patch before overrating.
LOL, OS has always been this way. Just take a look at the archives LOL. It's comical how cyclical it is here. It's only going to get worse in the future as expectations for future games increase. "Back in the day," we more or less took what was given to us because patches didn't exist and technology wasn't at the point it is now to implement certain things. We knew that, so we adjusted our expectations accordingly. It wasn't until the PS3/Xbox 360 era that things really started to evolve and consumer expectations began growing. That's what I allude to in my signature.
 
# 102 blues rocker @ 12/13/11 09:08 PM
i seriously doubt there will be another gameplay patch - it's already late into the year and 2k will be turning their attention toward 2k13 at this point.
 
# 103 m1ke_nyc @ 12/13/11 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mos1ted
LOL, OS has always been this way. Just take a look at the archives LOL. It's comical how cyclical it is here. It's only going to get worse in the future as expectations for future games increase. "Back in the day," we more or less took what was given to us because patches didn't exist and technology wasn't at the point it is now to implement certain things. We knew that, so we adjusted our expectations accordingly. It wasn't until the PS3/Xbox 360 era that things really started to evolve and consumer expectations began growing. That's what I allude to in my signature.
Good point BUT its pretty evident gaming companies have gotten lazy knowing they can release a patch to fix issues. But im not calling 2K lazy, you dont dethrone one of the best sports franchises ever and make them irrelevant by being lazy.
 
# 104 GSWarriors9 @ 12/13/11 09:10 PM
So we still cant change jerseys online or use the shot timing indicator online. WHy take these things out!
 
# 105 m1ke_nyc @ 12/13/11 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cream and crimson
It's because you idiots vote for it....
relax, but besides maybe the show what sports title can you say is better than 2K12 even with its problems ?
 
# 106 Mos1ted @ 12/13/11 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundown
Maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised, but this doesn't look good at all. Not only did 2K11 play better overall out of the box and after the final patch, it got a better patch in half the time. I'm strongly suspecting a good portion of the team was working on the DLC instead of patching the game, hence the long wait and the pithy amount of fixes. It does seem really strange to be that the discussion Da_Czar started that dealt in depth with passing and hit heavily on fast break issues only resulted in a tweak to lob passes. I hope there's more than what's listed changed under the hood. Have any past fixes been left off the patch list before?
There have been minor extras here or there in previous patches, but nothing extraordinary in terms of game-changing that warranted inclusion in the patch notes. I remember with the last 2K11 patch, the devs mentioned that some of the changes wouldn't take effect until the next roster update (which came out a day later, I believe).
 
# 107 Goffs @ 12/13/11 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cream and crimson
It's because you idiots vote for it....
You will look good in pink
 
# 108 TorreyG @ 12/13/11 09:15 PM
So no addressing the fact when you
Are over the limit and a loose ball foul is committed you don't
Shoot free throws
 
# 109 blues rocker @ 12/13/11 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundown
Maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised, but this doesn't look good at all. Not only did 2K11 play better overall out of the box and after the final patch, it got a better patch in half the time. I'm strongly suspecting a good portion of the team was working on the DLC instead of patching the game, hence the long wait and the pithy amount of fixes. It does seem really strange to me that the discussion Da_Czar started that dealt in depth with passing and hit heavily on fast break issues only resulted in a tweak to lob passes. I hope there's more than what's listed changed under the hood. Have any past fixes been left off the patch list before?
i hope that's not the case, but i can see that happening...i'd rather have them devote all of their resources to the patch rather than working on some DLC that i'll never play.
 
# 110 MeloNYK7 @ 12/13/11 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TorreyG
So no addressing the fact when you
Are over the limit and a loose ball foul is committed you don't
Shoot free throws
i thought i was the only one who noticed that lol, how can you not shoot free throws when someone commits a loose ball and has lke 8 fouls??? THATS CRAZY
 
# 111 Mos1ted @ 12/13/11 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ratedmoney
Good point BUT its pretty evident gaming companies have gotten lazy knowing they can release a patch to fix issues. But im not calling 2K lazy, you dont dethrone one of the best sports franchises ever and make them irrelevant by being lazy.
I put the onus more on the publishers than I do the development teams. The publishers set the release dates and make the decision to put out their sports games annually. As a result, the devs have to deliver something by the annual deadline. Publishers have proved in some cases -- as evidenced by EA's decision to cancel NBA Elite that year -- that they are willing to flex if they feel the backlash will irreversibly hurt the brand. My feeling is that publishers just want to see a return as quick as possible, so they would rather release a game that's 80% than to release nothing at all. EA's decision not to release Elite was in large part due to its competition's product quality versus their own. Something tells me that Elite would have stayed on the shelves had it been the only game in town.
 
# 112 theenemy @ 12/13/11 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by blues rocker
i hope that's not the case, but i can see that happening...i'd rather have them devote all of their resources to the patch rather than working on some DLC that i'll never play.
yes, but they will make tons of money from DLC compared to they already made tons of money by selling the game.
 
# 113 blues rocker @ 12/13/11 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by theenemy
yes, but they will make tons of money from DLC compared to they already made tons of money by selling the game.
ha...i understand business principles...that doesn't mean i have to like it.
 
# 114 jersez @ 12/13/11 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mos1ted
That's the point I'm making: They have already released three patches. As my wife would say, I'm not being negative, I'm being realistic. I've been a member of OS for nine years. I've been active in the NBA 2K boards since this site's creation. I have never recalled a year when 2K released more than two patches for any given game. Now maybe they did so for their MLB or NHL games (back when they had one). I can't say because I don't play either of series, but I know for a fact they haven't released any patches for their basketball games following the "big" one.

For the record, I was asking an honest question because I thought maybe you knew something that I didn't.

LOL @ you calling me negative. I'm probably the most optimistic person I know
Okay so what were the patches for 2k11? If I'm wrong I'm wrong, it's not an issue to me. Like I said I feel as if your one of the few oser's that actually gives constructive criticism but I cannot recall you not saying anything positive about 2k or 2k12 not saying we have to suck up, but sometimes people here make the game sound like nba elite's brother. I haven't been on here regularly, so I cannot recall all your posts, just the ones I have seen. I'm glad that after 9 years here you can still find amusement here.
 
# 115 theenemy @ 12/13/11 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by blues rocker
ha...i understand business principles...that doesn't mean i have to like it.
for sure.
I hope EA comes back with a NBA title soon - that will put 2k in shape.
 
# 116 ClevelandinDistress @ 12/13/11 09:26 PM
It's really disappointing to see how this forum has reacted to this game. I blame it all on how good NBA 2k11 was. For one 2k12 is not a bad game. No where near as bad as people on this forum would make you believe. Sure the game has issues. What game doesn't? But these problems are being way over blown. Sure rebounding could be tweaked it's not perfect. They added in the fast break dribble but the CPU catches up when you don't use it. Little things that don't break the game, but I can understand how you guys could feel annoyed by it.

With the issues in mind, I think the games problems really stand out because of how polished other aspects are. It's a very heavy contract affect.

To let everyone know, I play the game on default pro. And I've been playing since NBA 2k4. I don't do that because I'm scared of the CPU or suck at the game, I do it because I find it enjoyable.

On default pro there's a certain organic affect applied to the CPU making them more human like. You beat the teams you should and sometimes lose to the better teams. I don't get it when people say "cheap AI". I sometimes wish I had a pvr so I could show you the beauty of the CPU on default pro. They make mistakes, don't hit every cutter and don't always end up taking the best shot. Many of the frustrations people feel with the CPU could be resolved if people simply played on pro.

The biggest frustration I have with 2k12 is the overall polish of the product. NBA 2k website still doesn't work. Still getting network errors online. Having freezing issues with association. I attribute this to the big undertaking the 2k staff took in developing this game. Trying to improve on NBA 2k11 is no easy task and they broke things in the process of trying to one up it.

Now, let me state a couple things. There's nothing wrong with the passing. Sure the velocity of the ball could be increased but other than that I have no problems. Alot of the problems other users are having is more related to player movement and holding seals or getting open. Some of the passes I've pulled off have been beautiful and 2k12 is the first year I can say I really shook the d, dished off and didn't have the CPU recover to contest the shot.

There's so much right with NBA 2k12 that people forget about. The shooting has never been better with the amount of moves at our dispursal and the smooth animations. Contact in the paint has been improved with what looks like a collision system at times. Go back and try to play NBA 2k9. Good luck.

To end off, I really appreciate the game the 2k development team gave me. It's the first year I have had fun playing against the CPU. Seeing all of the negative responses on this forum made me realize that these developers are tasked with walking a fine line. There's only so much they can do on a yearly cycle and with the software and tools they are provided. Remember folks, this Is a videogame and if you aren't having fun playing it then why put your self through the pain? You have choices and no one is making you play the game.

I understand the frustration. Y'all are a passionate bunch, but for once look back at the past and see where we've come from and you won't judge the game so harshly.

Cleve out.
 
# 117 BigBlue @ 12/13/11 09:27 PM
Big letdown. No custom sliders for unranked games online. No changing jerseys online. I'm still holding out hope, though.

BigBlue
 
# 118 ClevelandinDistress @ 12/13/11 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by theenemy
for sure.
I hope EA comes back with a NBA title soon - that will put 2k in shape.
Keep dreaming buddy and look at the big picture. EA not making a videogame had nothing to do with NBA 2k12. This game was a big undertaking trying to top 2k11 and they fumbled a bit. They know this and don't need people to act as if mike beluba needs to get scared by NBA live to get back on track. But nice try.
 
# 119 RumbleCard @ 12/13/11 09:29 PM
I was really hoping that they would address the stats in association. I guess the code work involved in correctly calculating statistics is too much to overcome in a patch. Didn't see any mention about the black arms on created players. I guess they concentrated on trade logic over anything else.

I know stats don't affect gameplay but its tough to track the league with stat lines so messed up and inaccurate.

Seems a bit bare for a patch I was expecting more tweeks here and there.
 
# 120 Mos1ted @ 12/13/11 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jersez
Okay so what were the patches for 2k11? If I'm wrong I'm wrong, it's not an issue to me. Like I said I feel as if your one of the few oser's that actually gives constructive criticism but I cannot recall you not saying anything positive about 2k or 2k12 not saying we have to suck up, but sometimes people here make the game sound like nba elite's brother. I haven't been on here regularly, so I cannot recall all your posts, just the ones I have seen. I'm glad that after 9 years here you can still find amusement here.
Don't get it twisted, I come here in spurts LOL. I'm usually active here around this time of year in anticipation for the basketball titles; then, I'm ghost until the summer when football games are about to come out. If I'm not feeling any of the football games, I usually just lurk. I may comment if I played the demo, but otherwise I'm quiet unless I bought a football game. But I've bought a basketball game every year, so I'm more vocal because I feel I have the right to express my opinions and concerns as a paying consumer.

As far as my negative comments go, I would also say don't get it twisted. I defend 2K just as often as I criticize their product. Like I've said repeatedly, I've owned 11 straight NBA 2K's and every College Hoops ever released, so if that's me being negative about the 2K brand, then I'd hate to see what your idea of being positive is. I've even defended 2K in this very thread.

I don't mind guys disagreeing with me. My beef is when guys make assumptions about my position based on a few posts. When I address a poster on here, I do two things: I glance at their join date, and I skim through their post history. This gives me an idea of their overall position; that way I'm not making generalizations about them like you did to me. I used to be a 2K fanboy, so much so that I nearly got banned a few years ago because I used to GO IN on EA in the Madden boards. Ironically, I was an EA fanboy during the 90's.

Nowadays, I call it like I see it. No game is immune to criticism or praise from me. I give credit where credit is due, but I also call out flaws when I see them. It's not like I'm nitpicking. I haven't pointed out a single flaw that the overwhelming majority hasn't pointed out either. At the very least, I tried to provide some thorough analysis on what 2K can do to improve that particular flaw.
 


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