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NBA 2K14 Hands-On Impressions and Q&A (PS3)

08:04 AM - September 24, 2013 by Steve_OS

Check out our NBA 2K14 hands-on impressions from the retail PS3 version of the game. (Written by Aaron Holbert - aholbert32)

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	CPU AI: I swear every time I read one of these previews for a new NBA 2K game, the author is talking about how the CPU is so realistic and how each team plays like it does in real life. For the first time, I honestly feel like this year that statement is completely true. There are several examples I noticed: Rockets v. Lakers - The AI consistently looks for Howard in the post, Lin in the pick and roll and Harden on Isos and pick and rolls. Shooters like Parsons hang out on the perimeter waiting for kick outs by Harden and Lin off picks. Houston also shoots a ton of threes like in real life. Cavs v. Wizards � Irving absolutely destroyed me with the pick and roll(40 points and a game winning layup) but he didn�t ball hog. CPU ran several post plays for Bennett and Bynum. Waiters also got a few touches but he struggled in the game. Grizzlies v. Thunder � CPU looks for Randolph and Gasol consistently in the post. Randolph plays like he does in real life. For example, he went to work in the post on two straight possessions. One ended with a baby hook in the lane. The second was him pivoting to face up Ibaka and sinking a 17ft jumper in his face.

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# 181 Dice @ 09/27/13 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	I'm guessing it's been removed to frustrate VC farmers. Another victim of 2K's casuals/VC oriented design direction. No idea why CAL needs to be removed. To make Path to Greatness look more special?

Didn't they fix the coach mode/VC points in the patch? They didn't have to completely remove it.

# 182 Money99 @ 09/27/13 08:46 AM

I owned 2K12 and really enjoyed it. I skipped last year's though.
The one thing in 2K12 that had me frustrated is the slow animations.
If I was on a breakaway and went in for a layup, the animation would kick-in. But because of how slow it played out, a defensive player was able to speed-burst past me and block the shot.

Have the animations been sped up at all in 2K14?

Even though I'm not a huge fan of basketball (can you tell with my horrible terminology?), I really enjoyed 2k12 and all that it offered. I'm interested in picking up 2K14 and going through another My Career (best mode in the business IMO).

Thanks!

# 183 Clappington @ 09/27/13 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dice


	Didn't they fix the coach mode/VC points in the patch? They didn't have to completely remove it.

Nah I know people still doing it till this day lol. they patched the 1st one then another one came around but im sure there will be another VC glitch within no time.

# 184 rhein77 @ 09/27/13 09:33 AM

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions. Any new dunk or lay up packages that you notice while playing?

# 185 aholbert32 @ 09/27/13 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	You never know with the way 2k can remove things, so I'll ask: You can still change shot bases and forms right?, are there any additional options there?

Can still make those changes.

# 186 mustardnmayo @ 09/27/13 11:14 AM

If you dipped into Association mode can you check if the salary cap still jumps about 3mil every year under team budget projections the next three years with R1, making everyone with a ton of cap space after about 5 years in?

Thanks

# 187 Alex Hopkinson @ 09/27/13 12:47 PM

Are there still the same restrictions on My Career characters? (1 appearance has to be shared between the lot and only 3 online slots). I don't think I've seen that mentioned anywhere yet.

Thanks.

# 188 CaseIH @ 09/27/13 12:55 PM

I was wondering if they added back in a way to turn of auto save? Thanks

# 189 RustyBlue @ 09/27/13 01:37 PM

Any changes to association mode?

# 190 BluFu @ 09/27/13 03:49 PM

-are ankle breakers still random like 2k13? or is it like 2k11?

-is there still random falling after minimal contact on layups?

-how are in game injuries?

# 191 Peninc @ 09/27/13 08:36 PM

Did you get the sense that the game moved differently? did many animations seem recycled or is it very apparent that there are as many new ones as was announced earlier.

# 192 shegotgame @ 09/27/13 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Peninc


	Did you get the sense that the game moved differently? did many animations seem recycled or is it very apparent that there are as many new ones as was announced earlier.

Feels like a fresh game. I've seen several new layups. The spin jumper is different; there are 2 of them. Also, you can give your my player a quick release or a normal release.

# 193 aholbert32 @ 09/27/13 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jaosming


	Revising my earlier post, thanks for answering all these! Any new courts for Blacktop Mode (2K13 was Rooftop and Daytime Rucker)? Do players still wear their own uniforms in Blacktop? Can we upload/download sliders from 2KShare? And does 2KShare still do Rosters/Teams/CAPs? Thank you again!

No new courts.

You can still upload Rosters/Teams/CAP

# 194 aholbert32 @ 09/27/13 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	Aholbert, If you get a chance, could you take note of what happens when holding L1 before halfcourt... and also what happens when holding L1 starting after crossing the HC line.

Nothing. The pass icons come up.

# 195 shegotgame @ 09/27/13 10:05 PM

JWill,
Are you talking about activating the different spacing options? That is done by pressing left on the d-pad in the backcourt. LB still activates best play, which can be done in the backcourt and halfcourt.

# 196 La Verite @ 09/27/13 11:38 PM

They have reviews out now people, anyways,

How's the crowd?

# 197 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/28/13 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shegotgame


	JWill, Are you talking about activating the different spacing options? That is done by pressing left on the d-pad in the backcourt. LB still activates best play, which can be done in the backcourt and halfcourt.

So LB/L1 does plays or passing?

# 198 vannwolfhawk @ 09/28/13 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremym480


	When starting on Online Association do you have the option to use a Downloaded Roster or do you have to use 2K's?

I'd love to know this as well. Also once in online association can you edit your teams accessories? Or has any new commish controls been added?

# 199 Norris_Cole @ 09/28/13 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by toragzfrom


	I dont know if you got the question though. In mycareer playing as a big man playvision shows you need to set a pick. The moment you do set the pick, play is cancelled, as if the Button (B) on xbox is shortcut to cancel the play. Does this still exist? This kills the mode playing as a big, since we cant use any plays that involves me setting a pick. appreciate you taking your time to answer our questions.

could somebody answer this please? that was definitely a my player killer for me

also I dont see any mention to on ball defense , how is it? I keep reading from people who have the game that its even harder to stay in front of your man than 2k13

# 200 aholbert32 @ 09/28/13 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	So LB/L1 does plays or passing?

Plays. I misspoke. The spacing options are on the dpad.

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