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NBA 2K14 Video - Gameplay Developer Insight

06:05 PM - September 18, 2013 by Optik

2K Sports has released the first full details on this year's NBA 2K14 gameplay with a new Developer Diary video.

Mike Wang, Lead Gameplay Designer, addressed the skepticism that people might think the game will be a minor upgrade saying, "We really wanted to stomp that right away and make sure everyone understood that NBA 2K14 will be a fully upgraded game."

Rob Jones, Senior Producer, said the AI is much improved on both offense and defense.

"Spacing is much butter," Jones said. "I think this year is the first time we really got a feeling 'these guys know what I'm trying to do' (in regards to their floor spacing."

Wang said attacking the basket is "more gripping" and "you can't just go anywhere you want with the ball". Players attacking the rim should expect more contact in the paint, as it should be.

2K looked at the blocking system and made improvements and "even rewrote the system."

Producer Jerson Sapida said, "We're just ensuring the user can get the best possible block attempt that they can make."

2K, in the past, artificially dropped shooting percentages when players drove towards the rim. This year, says Mike Wang, the approach is different. This year the contact in the paint, the fouls, the blocks, etc. will all be much more natural and authentic to what you would expect to see.

"To me, it's one of the biggest upgrades the series has seen in a long time," Wang said.

We are expecting even more NBA 2K14 info soon, as the game is slated for release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on October 1.

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# 61 jayman504 @ 09/19/13 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thedream2k13


	found a microsoft store in my area! looks like it will be getting current gen version as well

Now my question is can you take any retail copy(Best buy,Gamestop etc.) to Microsoft to get the $10 dollar upgrade? or do you have to purchase the current-gen copy from there to be eligible for the upgrade.

# 62 JohnB512 @ 09/19/13 11:42 AM

Video looks good, and the upgrades sound promising. My biggest complaint in previous NBA 2k games has always been with the spacing, and it appears as though the devs have addressed that this year. Unfortunately I can't commit to buying the current gen version of 2k until I know what will be different between current gen and new gen. I am hoping to buy a PS4 before the end of the year but i dont want to have to pay $60 twice for the same game. There would have to be some substantial upgrades besides graphics.

# 63 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnB512


	Video looks good, and the upgrades sound promising. My biggest complaint in previous NBA 2k games has always been with the spacing, and it appears as though the devs have addressed that this year. Unfortunately I can't commit to buying the current gen version of 2k until I know what will be different between current gen and new gen. I am hoping to buy a PS4 before the end of the year but i dont want to have to pay $60 twice for the same game. There would have to be some substantial upgrades besides graphics.

I feel y'all on that, 2k has stated that CG and NG will have different aspects to them.

I dunno what it is but I have this gut feeling that NG is gonna be good... like stomp EA in the throat good.

# 64 8KB24 @ 09/19/13 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	I dunno what it is but I have this gut feeling that NG is gonna be good... like stomp EA in the throat good.

They gonna do it again? Damn, JWill..

# 65 JohnB512 @ 09/19/13 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	I feel y'all on that, 2k has stated that CG and NG will have different aspects to them. I dunno what it is but I have this gut feeling that NG is gonna be good... like stomp EA in the throat good.

I hope your gut is right on this one! It would be a dream come true for NG to include CREW mode with normal NBA rules! (I know they announced CREW is for CG ONLY but a guy can dream)

# 66 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 8KB24


	They gonna do it again? Damn, JWill..

Can't let them get back up or they will have to play ball again. Smartest option would be to crush now while they are weak.

EA released a NG teaser and 2K dropped a CG dev video, a CG dev video. I dunno, I just don't feel that they are worried otherwise imo we would have seen something else. Just me though... hopefully I am not wrong.

# 67 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnB512


	I hope your gut is right on this one! It would be a dream come true for NG to include CREW mode with normal NBA rules! (I know they announced CREW is for CG ONLY but a guy can dream)

Well I think this is inevitable, maybe not 14 but who knows...

# 68 DBMcGee3 @ 09/19/13 01:38 PM

The difference between 2k and EA is that when 2k tells you about things they're doing, they go into detail and you actually see the improvements in the game each year. If Mike Wang is telling me that the game is a huge upgrade to last year, I believe him because in my opinion the game has gotten progressively better each year since he came back to 2k. HUGE leap forward last year with the dribble controls, and now it appears they're really putting in work on the defensive end. Is it a brand new, completely innovative game? No, but when you have such a fine product to begin with, you can get away with a shorter list up upgrades and new features.

# 69 8KB24 @ 09/19/13 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	Can't let them get back up or they will have to play ball again. Smartest option would be to crush now while they are weak. EA released a NG teaser and 2K dropped a CG dev video, a CG dev video. I dunno, I just don't feel that they are worried otherwise imo we would have seen something else. Just me though... hopefully I am not wrong.

NO! We NEED LIVE to be decent at best because people could choose and 2K would then have to up their game..That happened with NBA 2K11 when ELITE 11 dropped.

# 70 ryantheplague @ 09/19/13 01:49 PM

i did not like that turn around pass block that Morris did vs Love. just spins and automatically knows where the ball is? ok.

anyways, i remember the difference in videos from 2k12 to 2k13 and you could physically see how the game was going to 'feel' different. i don't get that so much with the videos this year, but i'm willing to not judge until i play it. all i've read from jwilliams // da_czar has me more pumped than ANYTHING 2k has actually put out.

next year just hire those guys! lol.

# 71 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 8KB24


	NO! We NEED LIVE to be decent at best because people could choose and 2K would then have to up their game..That happened with NBA 2K11 when ELITE 11 dropped.

I don't disagree, just saying from 2Ks perspective, a crushing is needed.

From a consumer POV, Live needs to be decent even if only for a year.

From LIVEs POV... they just need to put out a game.

# 72 MrBigShot1 @ 09/19/13 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 8KB24


	NO! We NEED LIVE to be decent at best because people could choose and 2K would then have to up their game..That happened with NBA 2K11 when ELITE 11 dropped.

This 100%. Competition creates quality. Lack of competition is why 2k12 and 2k13 were less of a jump than 2k11. 2k11 they brought MJ after so many people called for it, they created the jordan challenge which is one of the most detailed modes to date, and they revamped the entire gameplay.

# 73 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ryantheplague


	anyways, i remember the difference in videos from 2k12 to 2k13 and you could physically see how the game was going to 'feel' different. i don't get that so much with the videos this year, but i'm willing to not judge until i play it.

I def. feel that the changes are more subtle to the eye when watching, but when playing you can feel/sense it. You just couldn't dribble around the court and get anywhere without the defense hounding you (pokes, loose balls, etc).

Layup in a tight area with multiple defenders... good chance that's getting tipped/poked or outright block/swatted.

I am hyped for 2K14 as well... cause I know the potential of the game itself... having been tweaking 13 since launch, I have a nice set that I play on now and when I picked up the controller w/ 14 that first time... I was like, yeah this feels good... after a few quarters, I found myself struggling to get into the paint. Wish I had some plays, but seriously the defense is there w/ the contact and I feel that as a community that is the #1 thing that we all really wanted. To be able to make plays on defense, which is also what I tried to do w/ my slider set, make the defense = to offense.

Cmon OCT 1

# 74 LD2k @ 09/19/13 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	I def. feel that the changes are more subtle to the eye when watching, but when playing you can feel/sense it. You just couldn't dribble around the court and get anywhere without the defense hounding you (pokes, loose balls, etc). Layup in a tight area with multiple defenders... good chance that's getting tipped/poked or outright block/swatted. I am hyped for 2K14 as well... cause I know the potential of the game itself... having been tweaking 13 since launch, I have a nice set that I play on now and when I picked up the controller w/ 14 that first time... I was like, yeah this feels good... after a few quarters, I found myself struggling to get into the paint. Wish I had some plays, but seriously the defense is there w/ the contact and I feel that as a community that is the #1 thing that we all really wanted. To be able to make plays on defense, which is also what I tried to do w/ my slider set, make the defense = to offense. Cmon OCT 1

This. x1 millz.

# 75 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 02:24 PM

FYI y'all: LD will be dropping some info today about shoes w/ 2k14... can't wait and I ain't even a big sneaker head.

Hopefully some info about nicekicks.com will be in there.

2k14 cant get here fast enough.. I know I feel like I am hyping this up beyond belief (even for myself)... but then I think back on my time w/ the game... and I always come back to, no, it definitely is step in the right direction (in the way that we as a community.. here at OS want).

# 76 DaWu @ 09/19/13 02:34 PM

I need to see next gen in a video. I dont care for current gen any longer

# 77 boltokPwnage04 @ 09/19/13 03:01 PM

I'm curious if 2k14 will have the ability to save plays, settings and situational lineups for online play. I'm also hoping for expanded camera options for regular online 1v1 games. That could open up whole new experiences. If not on current then I definitely expect to see that next gen.

# 78 svit @ 09/19/13 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	FYI y'all: LD will be dropping some info today about shoes w/ 2k14... can't wait and I ain't even a big sneaker head. Hopefully some info about nicekicks.com will be in there. 2k14 cant get here fast enough.. I know I feel like I am hyping this up beyond belief (even for myself)... but then I think back on my time w/ the game... and I always come back to, no, it definitely is step in the right direction (in the way that we as a community.. here at OS want).

You must be joking. Shoes!!??? Fu.... freaking shoe info instead of:
- playbooks and playcalling system
- association breakdown
- defensive strategies and defensive matchups (in 2k13 you can't assign certain player to defend opponent only position vs position...)
- online playbooks, settings, coach settings
- sounds
- offline/online association
- training camps and practice mode
- 2K Reelmaker
- ...

# 79 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/19/13 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by svit


	You must be joking. Shoes!!??? Fu.... freaking shoe info instead of: - playbooks and playcalling system - association breakdown - defensive strategies and defensive matchups (in 2k13 you can't assign certain player to defend opponent only position vs position...) - online playbooks, settings, coach settings - sounds - offline/online association - training camps and practice mode - 2K Reelmaker - ...

I hear ya on all of that... but we don't call the shots on what gets released... for the avg gamer this will be > all that (unfortunately).

I was hoping the insight would go into more detail about what they have w/ nicekicks.com (was hoping for auto update on shoes by them and maybe accessories).

You could have a certain player guard a certain player. It was not locked by position, for example: I could make Paul George (2 guard) always guard Lebron (3 spot), its under preferred matchup.

# 80 OkayC @ 09/19/13 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	I hear ya on all of that... but we don't call the shots on what gets released... for the avg gamer this will be > all that (unfortunately). I was hoping the insight would go into more detail about what they have w/ nicekicks.com (was hoping for auto update on shoes by them and maybe accessories). You could have a certain player guard a certain player. It was not locked by position, for example: I could make Paul George (2 guard) always guard Lebron (3 spot), its under preferred matchup.

Not trying to nit pick. But you did have to move pg over to the 3 spot in order to guard lebron. I played a game not that long ago where I put sefalosha on tony parker, and it moved sefalosha to 1guard. I had to bring the ball up and everything with him, which was kinda frustrating. I couldn't just keep thabo at the 2 or 3 and have him guard parker.

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