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NBA 2K13: How Signature Skills Have Changed the Game

02:55 PM - September 11, 2012 by RaychelSnr

Recently the guys at 2K revealed all 31 Signature Skills found in NBA 2K13 and their descriptions. There were some who were pessimistic about how these skills would affect gameplay, but after having learned the details, I for one am even more excited about their inclusion in 2K13 than I was prior.

The Signature Skills concept has been done before in other sports games such as All-Pro Football 2K8, but the idea lends itself so seamlessly to the basketball genre that it can be a huge evolutionary step in how we play basketball games going forward.

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# 61 YELLABOY5001 @ 09/13/12 04:18 PM

WHEN DOES THE DEMO COME OUT!!!!!!! IM GOING CRAZY

# 62 lostsoul @ 09/14/12 05:33 AM

96-98 dennis rodman

post playmaker (rodman was a damn good passer as a bull) - This is a player known for hitting open guys in a good position to score when passing the ball out of the post.

break starter - This player is known for initiating fast breaks with accurate outlet passes.

hustle points (only if tips count) - This player is known for his ability to score following an offensive rebound.

bruiser - The overall size, power and relentlessness of this player will drain energy from his match-up upon physical contact.

scrapper - A hustle guy known for his ability to dive for loose balls, win boxout battles and strip rebounds from opponents.

now you do a classic player.

# 63 Sportsflibs @ 09/14/12 05:01 PM

How does anyone know sig skills have changed the game when the game hasn't released?

# 64 AllStarDaDon @ 09/15/12 02:41 PM

Signature skills seem to be a plus for us sim heads. I like the sound of it so more, it truly replicates how much of a chess match basketball is/can be.

# 65 runNgun27 @ 09/16/12 05:45 PM

i see the same isomotion and crossovers need to watch more of this and all though kobe is an all star he still can get crossed perfect example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCxrhKOhdX4

# 66 runNgun27 @ 09/16/12 05:46 PM

i see the same isomotion and crossovers need to watch more of this and all though kobe is an all star he still can get crossed perfect example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCxrhKOhdX4

# 67 runNgun27 @ 09/16/12 05:46 PM

i see the same isomotion and crossovers need to watch more of this and all though kobe is an all star he still can get crossed perfect example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCxrhKOhdX4

# 68 Belly_of_a_Whale @ 09/16/12 07:07 PM

Anyone noticing the same isomotion and crossovers, or is it just me?

# 69 SongDog33 @ 09/17/12 10:50 AM

Signature Skills is gonna be LIVE. NBA2K13 is gonna be a 9.0 and above...

PSN: SongDog33

# 70 Po Pimp @ 09/17/12 01:59 PM

A lot of people were saying Derrick Rose shouldn't have the Floor General skill. If I had to replace one of his, I'd give him Finisher instead of Shot Creator. When I think of a shot creator, I think of players who like to isolate, create space and get a shot off. When Rose isolates, he's mainly trying to take it to the cup. Most of Rose's jumpers come in transition, off the pass, or when the shot clock is going down. Yes, Rose is an acrobat, but he's also one of the best finishers in the game (though he doesn't get to the line like the other guys).

# 71 Chairman7w @ 09/17/12 03:06 PM

Sig Skills sounds awesome, really looking forward to this.

There's gonna be a LOT of discussion about certain players and skills, but that's cool. I'm sure they'll miss a few out of the gate, but hopefully they'll set it straight during regular updates.

Can't wait till this game comes out.

# 72 agent_zero88 @ 09/19/12 12:57 PM

I can't wait to see these Sig. Skills... I hope this innovation could bring us a true basketball game where champions play like champions and specialists play like specialists.

For example, in 2k12 playing HoF difficulty obviusly, I could quite easily guard Paul Pierce with any player of my team (I use to play with Indiana) but it was almost impossible to me to stop Al Farouq Aminu and Alec Burks!!!!

This should not happen in a videogame that pretend to be the best in the world.
I hope that with signature skills introduction we can see matches the more realistic than the last year.

# 73 I Djm @ 09/20/12 01:39 AM

i just realized some of the defensive skills will be in vain if they haven't balanced the sim sliders to where they actually play a part but not go overboard.

# 74 chrome_305 @ 09/20/12 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chairman7w


	Sig Skills sounds awesome, really looking forward to this. There's gonna be a LOT of discussion about certain players and skills, but that's cool. I'm sure they'll miss a few out of the gate, but hopefully they'll set it straight during regular updates. Can't wait till this game comes out.

cant u edit players anyway? If u no like u can change correct? This is 2k we talking bout and not the other guy.

# 75 Lu35_20 @ 09/29/12 07:08 PM

i have yet to see or really feel the energy boost from a block from Serge Ibaka(eraser skill) but it felt like in 2k12 any pass CPU Lebron would make would result in a basket for the heat and with his dimer skill in 2k13 I can see and feel that a bit more in just the demo

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