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NBA 2K13 Gameplay Video Featuring Spurs vs. Thunder & All Star Weekend - 6/4 10PM EST

06:32 PM - May 31, 2012 by Steve_OS

On June 4th at 10:00 PM EST, make sure you tune into SpikeTV's E3 coverage.

According to the latest Ronnie2K tweets, they will showcase an NBA 2K13 gameplay video featuring the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. They will also show us the new downloadable NBA All-Star content package presented by Sprite.

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# 61 coolcras7 @ 06/01/12 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ksuttonjr76


	They had a chance with NBA 2K12 and blew it.

NO because you can't kill something that does not exist.

# 62 spankdatazz22 @ 06/01/12 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ksuttonjr76


	They had a chance with NBA 2K12 and blew it.

How so? If 2K had released the *perfect* game (an impossibility), would people be so close-minded as to say "If another basketball game comes out, I'm not even slightly willing to give it a look". Many of you act as if 2K12 is some huge disappointment and I'm not sure why. I look in other forums and I see people begging for developers to give them the privilege of paying for downloadable historic stadiums, legacy players, etc. 2K12 has complete historic teams, with team/player specific commentary (better than most full games), players have their own unique signature animations, along with historic arenas and presentation elements that are era-specific. Not DLC, included with the game. And what do we read many here say? "It's a gimmick/get rid of it" lol. Ridiculous. There's FAR more right about the game than those of you that complain incessantly are willing to give the game credit for. And that's okay. But stop it with the view that it's 2K's fault they "didn't put Live away". Because it was never going to happen regardless.

I'll be looking forward to seeing the gameplay preview on Monday, but really not expecting to see anything groundbreaking. My guess is it'll be similar to when they last did E3 with 2K10, and we get an idea to the improvements coming regarding the player interaction and maybe a new gameplay enhancement. It's not like the game requires some overhaul as some insinuate. Anything outside of that for me will be gravy

# 63 JerzeyReign @ 06/01/12 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jersez


	What was casual about 2k12 or 2k11? I can't speak for everyone but 2k12 was a solid game, was it a giant leap like 2k11; no. It was a very solid game, I'm not going to defend everything but if you download one of the many great rosters and sliders, and learn how the game works 2k12 can be fun. My biggest grip with 2k12 is the lack of post double teams. The devs are going to have to add some unrealistic things so the game is competitive and harder. I hate warping but I understand why its there, I hate the speed bursts but I know why they had to put it there, and I hate the psychic defense but its there for a reason.I had learned how to play with and around the previously mentioned things. I'm not arguing with you and your opinion just that 2k12 is a very sim game and my opinion on it has changed since it was released. Its a difficult game but that's where playing sim comes in, if you prefer a easier game then a arcade game will probably be better for you. That isn't a diss just that, I know most people that prefer easier games usually like the arcade version better. I know must of us or some of us still prefer 2k11 but imo 2k12 is a better game. This is completely off topic I'm sorry.

I'm not saying 2k12 was bad or that it was unsim but they certainly catered to the casual crowd with this one. If you compare 2k12 to 2k11 you can feel a noticeable difference when it comes to 'hardcore' basketball and 'casual' basketball.

For example, last year I wasn't really afraid of anyone -- not LA, not Miami, nor the NBA champion Mavericks. Why? Because I knew if I just ran a correct offense (this means plays), I could overcome 90% of the cheese out there. Playing basketball dictated the game. This year I constantly have to avoid the top teams due to players like Durant, Westbrook, and Harden dunking on you whenever they feel like it. Casual players can compete (and dominate in some cases) with cheap tactics that didn't really work in years past.

I mean, if I really compared them I could probably find a couple more things but this is just off the top of my head. 2k12 is a good game but I believe it needs to leave that casual approach alone and get back to the 'sim' foundation it was built on.

# 64 SpeedArena @ 06/01/12 05:38 PM

I hope the gameplay their showing is longer than a min.

# 65 Paul Pierce_OS @ 06/01/12 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JerzeyReign


	I'm not saying 2k12 was bad or that it was unsim but they certainly catered to the casual crowd with this one. If you compare 2k12 to 2k11 you can feel a noticeable difference when it comes to 'hardcore' basketball and 'casual' basketball. For example, last year I wasn't really afraid of anyone -- not LA, not Miami, nor the NBA champion Mavericks. Why? Because I knew if I just ran a correct offense (this means plays), I could overcome 90% of the cheese out there. Playing basketball dictated the game. This year I constantly have to avoid the top teams due to players like Durant, Westbrook, and Harden dunking on you whenever they feel like it. Casual players can compete (and dominate in some cases) with cheap tactics that didn't really work in years past. I mean, if I really compared them I could probably find a couple more things but this is just off the top of my head. 2k12 is a good game but I believe it needs to leave that casual approach alone and get back to the 'sim' foundation it was built on.

Please, half of that was going on with NBA 2K11. You can't stop people from cheesing, and you seriously not going to get 2K to make the game "all sim" because 75% of their buyers are the cheesier land. Last year when NBA 2K11 was out people were complaining about cheesing, so don't get your point. If you want a 100% sim authenic game the ONLY way to do it is to either A. Join a Sim League B. Play Only Sim Appoints or C. PLAY OFFLINE.

# 66 truintellectplaya @ 06/01/12 05:46 PM

Once again, LMAO at people buying into the oldest ploy in the book take something away give it back and see how much you love it. I honestly don't think EA will be any better. 2K has been the higher rated game for 12 years and best selling for I don't know how long. Let's be honest here 2K took the crown fair and square. You are a fanboy or tout if you keep coming on every 2K thread talking about how much faith you have in a product that has been inferior for 12 years in the majority of the populations minds. I love competition so I am happy to see Live coming back but I do not like there chances to do anything other than get the fanboy customers that they don't have to do a single thing to get anyway.

# 67 LD2k @ 06/01/12 06:39 PM

# 68 videobastard @ 06/01/12 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by coolcras7


	NO because you can't kill something that does not exist.

Its not literal. Not in the literal sense of no other games will be made but they would of been to the point where the 2k series would be becoming the madden of basketball to where it would start to gather a mass following.

The fact that ea canceled their game. More people where given 2k12 a shot that would normally go with the live series for whatever reason. Had 2k12 been a great installment following 2k11 the 2k series would of converted more users to the base and kept the strong following they had for 2k11.

2k12 was barebones, had issues with online and had disappointing gameplay mechanics which opened up the door which could of been tightened further to the point where it would of just became a juggernaut like the madden following. Instead you have the live base not impressed with the 2k12 product, some of the 2k11 base not impressed with 2k12 and are keeping their options open.

Ea has a great chance for a quicker turnaround and must have been saying to themselves we dodged a bullet. Instead of being on all pro football status they actually have a shot of gaining a lot of users back on board quicker then they anticipated.

# 69 mrmass413 @ 06/01/12 08:23 PM

2k sports never disappoint me... This will be good can't wait

# 70 Paul Pierce_OS @ 06/01/12 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chandlerbang


	nah bro we talking about online in 2k12 where everyone is domique wilkens dunking with easy or floating through paint defense becasue of the lack of contact. 2k11 online was alot better and every player in the game with a decent dunk rating didnt do highlights in all game with ease. The various clips of ghosting while starting spinlayup, hopsteps, etc etc are true and its step back from the various 2k11 paint contact animations we had.

Now I bought online for 3 months, complete waste of money.....It was terrible. Did not last two weeks too much cheese....Exactly why I play offline.

# 71 hesko @ 06/01/12 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	Oh goodie...can't wait to read it looks like 2k12.5 on the forums...always fun

I know right.

# 72 videobastard @ 06/01/12 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spankdatazz22


	How so? If 2K had released the perfect game (an impossibility), would people be so close-minded as to say "If another basketball game comes out, I'm not even slightly willing to give it a look". Many of you act as if 2K12 is some huge disappointment and I'm not sure why.

Its not about people being close minded. When you have a chance to add a substantial amount of user base to your following with no competition and you release a barebones, buggy, frustrating experience. You leave the lane for the competitor wider open to gather back a user base much quicker.

2k12 was barebones online. Not many options at all. The servers were horrible for an extensive amount of time. The gameplay mechanics were nothing home to write about. It was more frustrating then enjoyable. The passing, the cpu ai teamates dumbness, cpu going into god mode when they needed to, my player getting worse, crew being taken out, no lobbies, poor matchmaking, legends online being relased as dlc etc... I would say that it was a very disappointing especially being the follow up to 2k11.

But lets keep it about the topic of spurs vs thunder gameplay video coming 6/4.

# 73 jersez @ 06/01/12 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JerzeyReign


	I'm not saying 2k12 was bad or that it was unsim but they certainly catered to the casual crowd with this one. If you compare 2k12 to 2k11 you can feel a noticeable difference when it comes to 'hardcore' basketball and 'casual' basketball. For example, last year I wasn't really afraid of anyone -- not LA, not Miami, nor the NBA champion Mavericks. Why? Because I knew if I just ran a correct offense (this means plays), I could overcome 90% of the cheese out there. Playing basketball dictated the game. This year I constantly have to avoid the top teams due to players like Durant, Westbrook, and Harden dunking on you whenever they feel like it. Casual players can compete (and dominate in some cases) with cheap tactics that didn't really work in years past. I mean, if I really compared them I could probably find a couple more things but this is just off the top of my head. 2k12 is a good game but I believe it needs to leave that casual approach alone and get back to the 'sim' foundation it was built on.

Okay now, I see what your were saying. Just that when you say this "I just hope -- with all my heart -- that 2k gets back to sim and leave the casual stuff to the other game" Its interpreted as your saying the game is casual.

I can't defend online just as I said before I can't and won't defend everything 2k has done with 2k12. They really need to fix online because I know its a crowd that just plays online. Just like I online play quick play. Thank you for not making this a spectacle and having a quick conversation that isn't going to result in a ban.

# 74 Paul Pierce_OS @ 06/01/12 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chandlerbang


	exactly so how can you comment on someone who complains about how bad 2k12 online is and how easy cheesing is compared to 2k11? believe me , all i play is online mostly and when you can shoot three pointers with carl landry and excessive pullup jumpers in traffic over 3 defenders, theres a huge problem. Congrats for being deticated to making game good for older offline players but alot perfer human vs human.

Trust me, not all offline players are old.....I'm not old myself LOL.

# 75 jersez @ 06/01/12 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by videobastard


	Its not about people being close minded. When you have a chance to add a substantial amount of user base to your following with no competition and you release a barebones, buggy, frustrating experience. You leave the lane for the competitor wider open to gather back a user base much quicker. 2k12 was barebones online. Not many options at all. The servers were horrible for an extensive amount of time. The gameplay mechanics were nothing home to write about. It was more frustrating then enjoyable. The passing, the cpu ai teamates dumbness, cpu going into god mode when they needed to, my player getting worse, crew being taken out, no lobbies, poor matchmaking, legends online being relased as dlc etc... I would say that it was a very disappointing especially being the follow up to 2k11. But lets keep it about the topic of spurs vs thunder gameplay video coming 6/4.

2k11 with the exception of crew (which had the gigantic players) had those problems too lol. I have to defend 2k12 because I just played 2k11 a few weeks ago and to be honest its just a easier game. The cpu does the same thing in the second half that it does on 2k12. People act as if these problems are new, which is false warping, bumping, speed recovery are in 2k11 as well.

Online has been a problem for years, lets stop acting as if this year the servers started acting up. I probably wont change your mind and that's fine. I just don't want 2k to water their game down because its too "challenging". I really feel as if the only reason why people like 2k11 is because its easier. That's because I felt like that. Trying to play 2k12 like its 2k11 was the problem. I had to get better and step my game up, skill level really does makes a difference when it comes to enjoying a game. Its not a diss its true, if we aren't good at something we usually don't like it.

As far as the gameplay statement, 2k12 is better. Better post offense and defense, implementing escape dribbles, isomotion system is 10x better, on-ball defense speed, hot spots, hands up actually works, can strip jump shots,shot blocking. The mention gameplay features separates 2k11 imo.

Please lets stop acting like 2k11 is better when pre-patch it was worse than 2k12. Passes always were intercepted, warping was out of control and the cpu shot making was unstoppable. Like I said before the online was better argument is false since they both are equally terrible.

# 76 videobastard @ 06/01/12 10:53 PM

^^

We will just agree to disagree and let the thread keep moving about nba 2k13 video.

# 77 Vni @ 06/01/12 11:18 PM

Wow tired. Sorry.

# 78 btrapp @ 06/01/12 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by videobastard


	Its not literal. Not in the literal sense of no other games will be made but they would of been to the point where the 2k series would be becoming the madden of basketball to where it would start to gather a mass following. The fact that ea canceled their game. More people where given 2k12 a shot that would normally go with the live series for whatever reason. Had 2k12 been a great installment following 2k11 the 2k series would of converted more users to the base and kept the strong following they had for 2k11. 2k12 was barebones, had issues with online and had disappointing gameplay mechanics which opened up the door which could of been tightened further to the point where it would of just became a juggernaut like the madden following. Instead you have the live base not impressed with the 2k12 product, some of the 2k11 base not impressed with 2k12 and are keeping their options open. Ea has a great chance for a quicker turnaround and must have been saying to themselves we dodged a bullet. Instead of being on all pro football status they actually have a shot of gaining a lot of users back on board quicker then they anticipated.

The fact that you just called 2k12 barebones when it had more features and depth than just about any bball game ever made shows your post is full of unsubstantiated bias. 2k won the basketball war years ago. They're only competition (sales AND gameplay wise) is themselves and it's been that way for a while.

# 79 videobastard @ 06/01/12 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by btrapp


	The fact that you just called 2k12 barebones when it had more features and depth than just about any bball game ever made shows your post is full of unsubstantiated bias.

Game was stripped lol where should i begin... No lobbies, association had no real flex schedule, no slider adjustments, hardly any options, no lobbies for that mode either, no crew, etc, a quick matchmaking that took up to 4 minutes to get into a game. Just keep the topic on the 2k13 gameplay announcement. You obviously are not understanding the meaning of barebones.

# 80 btrapp @ 06/02/12 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by videobastard


	Game was stripped lol where should i begin... No lobbies, association had no real flex schedule, no slider adjustments, hardly any options, no lobbies for that mode either, no crew, etc, a quick matchmaking that took up to 4 minutes to get into a game. Just keep the topic on the 2k13 gameplay announcement. You obviously are not understanding the meaning of barebones.

Literally everything you mentioned was about the online which i could care less about. Even with all of the so called "missing" things the game had, it still wasn't barebones. You seriously don't know what that word means or you just like to exaggerate.

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