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OS Roundtable: Where does NBA 2K13 Stand?

07:29 PM - October 15, 2012 by RaychelSnr

NBA 2K13 has received some complaints in some areas, but generally it's clear the game is still quite good. If you are an online player, the server issues are probably driving you batty but if you play offline you might be enjoying one of the better playing games on the hardwood ever.

So simply put, to you at this point: where does NBA 2K13 stand?

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# 21 youvalss @ 10/15/12 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonMartin


	The thing is, 2K could have avoided a lot of these issues/bugs (seriously, do they test this game?) and it would have been a homerun.

Maybe they could, maybe they can't. I'm ok with that, as long as we receive a patch while the game is still new, that takes care of most of them or at least the worst of them (that's not too much to ask).

Still, the game just has it. Some games have it, some don't. 2K13 definitely has it.

# 22 VDusen04 @ 10/15/12 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	As long as a rap battle doesnt begin when I press start, I couldn't care less of Jay-Z (or anyone else for that matter) ex produced the game.

NBA 2K14 = Dynamic NBA Rap Battles?

# 23 nyj721 @ 10/15/12 10:06 PM

You would probably have to buy punch lines with VC.

# 24 The_Wise_One @ 10/15/12 10:30 PM

Post defense is my one and only complaint

# 25 BRxSKINSx @ 10/15/12 11:24 PM

2k13 is awesome.... But, I'm gonna say that regardless cuz I'm a 2k Fan... It's got a few flaws, it's not perfect... BUT, it's getting closer and closer to being that PERFECT NBA game... So long Live and any other future competition....

# 26 da ThRONe @ 10/15/12 11:43 PM

The game play is outstanding minus a few hiccups.

However I only play MC and the biggest change to the mode is the name change. There's some minor but well received changes that are improvements. However there are a few more changes and things taken out that are for the worse. Unfortunately the mode is just stale and with the addition of VC it has taken a huge step back from being a true simulation.

# 27 erickonasis @ 10/15/12 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BRxSKINSx


	So long Live and any other future competition....

u must not have played Live because its somewhat similar unfotunately

# 28 lavy23 @ 10/16/12 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonMartin


	Wait what, can we even play """"offline"""". We have to be connected to the servers at all time to even enjoy* this game.*

What are you talking about?

# 29 Superchunk @ 10/16/12 12:22 AM

Very good game overall, with a few rather glaring issues surrounding rebounding/player positioning.

# 30 Boilerbuzz @ 10/16/12 12:28 AM

I don't know why people expect sports games to come out without quirks. Every year, they have to pack a ton of crap in enough to warrant a purchase, but they don't get the 4 to 6 month QA like or genres do. Never can a sport game say it'll be out "when it's ready". So, the game isn't perfect, but it's clearly taken step forward.

# 31 23 @ 10/16/12 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	I don't know why people expect sports games to come out without quirks. Every year, they have to pack a ton of crap in enough to warrant a purchase, but they don't get the 4 to 6 month QA like or genres do. Never can a sport game say it'll be out "when it's ready". So, the game isn't perfect, but it's clearly taken step forward.

It really has taken a step forward in gameplay and 2k has to know this and keep plugging at it

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# 32 Jett_Set11 @ 10/16/12 12:47 AM

Anybody having any trouble stopping Carmelo anthony?? He makes literally everything!

# 33 TeeDogg @ 10/16/12 12:49 AM

the game is phenominal. Ive been playing since release and its getting better and better. the amount ou detail, variation, and depth of gameplay is outstanding. even for 2K/VC. presentation continues to be stellar. even with a few questionable asthetic choices, the implimentaion is top notch. its hard to imagine how they can wow us in next Gen (other than graphicaly ) we'll see

# 34 javnsixers @ 10/16/12 01:42 AM

It stands upright, on it's base; as any other Xbox 360 videogame does.

# 35 jmarcguy @ 10/16/12 05:50 AM

Well I only play offline association & I haven't even started yet! Still mastering plays & tweaking sliders. I've enjoyed it so far though. Love the controls! I've had some decent games. Using sliders posted here I've gotten rid of some of the glaring issues. I do wish they put more work into the classic arenas.

It's early but no big complaints. Last year I practically reprogrammed the game I tweaked so much!

# 36 Doomz92 @ 10/16/12 08:53 AM

NBA 2K13 stands as a basketball game that is fun and it's hard to stop playing but disappoints me as a customer and Fan for not receiving the full game(for the second straight year). All I play is MyCAREER & MyPLAYER Blacktop here's my input.

MyCAREER is Perfect I see no Changes to it only improvements, my only problem with it is How much VC you get from drills and you don't receive a + on an attribute. Honestly, the next big thing for MyCAREER to me is making it online(MyCAREER Online). This is very similar to Madden's Connected Careers but this would be the next big thing for MyCAREER in NBA 2K14(imo).

MyPLAYER Blacktop is not perfect, there needs to be more courts(only 2) you can't block dunks, anklebreaker doesn't exist, the player checking the ball shouldn't be able to shoot only pass and this mode clearly could of been 5v5 Fullcourt, although I play this more than any other mode It's the only MyPlayer Online Mode and that is a major problem we need more "MyPLAYER Online Modes". Let me be Clear "WE NEED MORE MY PLAYER ONLINE MODES" since MyCAREER is the cornerstone of NBA 2K why do we get limited with the using our MyPLAYERS online? Either way I feel these problems can be patched even the 5v5 Fullcourt that'll be so F'in great and make so many people happy. 2K say their listening to us but clearly they're not.
NBA 2K13 - 6/10 before the patch

# 37 STLRams @ 10/16/12 10:20 AM

Gameplay has taken a big step forward, I think some of the things that hold it back is the online aspect, the lack of stability,still with no lobbies and other options we need to have in this day in age. For example the game is greater than Madden13 but Madden 13 online interface, options, etc destroys NBA2k13. Also I think some of the annoying bugs and glitches in the game that we notice right away didnt get fixed. Also the option to turn off autosave not being present is just crazy, also I don't even think then NBA Today feature hasn't worked since release date. NBA2K13 took 3 big steps forward, but then it kind of stumbled back one step in a few things. I think what annoys people is the game is close to be perfection if it wasn't for a few things that 2K needs to address in a patch. So post patch, or patches, this should be brought up again.

# 38 F0rl3fclov3r @ 10/16/12 10:26 AM

The best basketball game ever and currently either 1 or 2 of all sports games either behind or ahead of Madden.

# 39 BezO @ 10/16/12 10:29 AM

I think it stands as the best sports game of all time. I can't think of a game that represents a sport better, though I can't help but wonder what they would've done with football. Though the offensive rebounding & points in the paint can get out of hand, my experience improves when I spend more time with the coaching settings. I don't play online & have made slider adjustments.

There's always something though. My understanding is that adjustments & additions during programming can affect unintended areas, but there always seems to be a glaring issue that we have to look forward to being fixed next year. I'm starting to wonder how unintentional the annual issue is. The effectiveness of boxing out seems like something that could be addressed in a patch. My suspicion grows if it's not.

# 40 demfl @ 10/16/12 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thetalkofanation


	Oh my god man. When did the internet become something for a bunch of whiners and babies. People hating on Jay-Z. Crying about VC please man. You have to play the game to get VC and as you do that.. HOLY CRAP YOU GET BETTER. This game is clearly the best sports game of all time. Yes is the rebounding ridiculous sometimes.. absolutely. If you watch real basketball and know how to play it then the game is top notch. STOP CRYING ABOUT JAY-Z PLEEASSEEE. I actually wish he had picked out more songs. The only problem with the game really is online but that's because of cheesers.. not 2k. STOP WAITING AND CRYING FOR PATCHES. Once again if you played real basketball you'd realize that you don't always just play your position.. Jesus. This forum is worse than the romney forums.

Man oh Man, It annoys me that some refuse to acknowledge many of the little things that 2k Basketball refuses to fix that make the game feel very annoying to sim players. Oh yeah, when did the internet become crowded with folks who don't understand what a quality product is? As long as the product cosmetically looks good, they're very satisfied with mediocrity. These people also complain about User's who simply expect a quality product when they spend $60 and scapegoat by calling knowledgeable consumers cry babies. They call a game great despite 101 bugs.

Is 2k13 a good basketball game...Yes but it also feels like like I'm playing a beta version.

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