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NBA 2K14: Next-Gen Hands-On Impressions

11:18 AM - October 24, 2013 by RaychelSnr

NBA 2K14 on next-gen looks great, plays great. Features are missing though.

To port or not to port? That is the question.

In 2006, 2K took a different approach to their first game on the next gen consoles. 2K simply upgraded the graphics and ported over all of the features in the current gen version. That was the safe approach and most people were happy with it by and large.

This time around 2K wants OS'ers to know one thing: The next gen version of NBA 2K14 is not a port. But is that a good thing?

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# 1 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 10/24/13 11:21 AM

I like how u said game looks exactly like the trailer. The removal of features won't stop me from buying , it's really a new game.

# 2 Melbournelad @ 10/24/13 11:22 AM

Great article, you are spot on with 30 team control. The CPU logic better be much improved to justify taking it out.

# 3 xman2k @ 10/24/13 11:22 AM

The player emotions look great, something every sports games need and I think that will blow us away.

# 4 CaCHooKa Man @ 10/24/13 11:25 AM

I didn't know season and playoffs were removed too. Sometimes I just like simming a season or the playoffs for the hell of it to see who wins the championship. Sometimes I make hypothetical or impossible trades and do the same thing. Oh well, I can do without it.

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# 5 VDusen04 @ 10/24/13 11:27 AM

Of course, all feelings and thoughts are subject to change drastically as more information is released, but at this point I'm not sure I'm liking what I've heard about MyGM thus far. It still kind of sounds like a MyPlayer mode but from the perspective of a general manager. I don't really want to have my fictional MyPlayer running my Association. Typically, I like my Associations to have a realistic base and I feel as though a few of these additions (and subtractions) might threaten that.

Further, I bet there'll be a lot of cool aspects to MyPlayer/MyCareer but I'm also cautious about all the cut scenes. Again, before I liked kind of creating my own reality, largely based... in reality. The storylines with the trash talking between rivals and whatever else will likely be in store kind of feels like I'm being forced into playing an RPG game I might not actually have interest in. I'd still like to see a MyPlayer mode that slipped back toward reality (Summer League, D-League, less manufactured drama).

# 6 ahuffman @ 10/24/13 11:28 AM

Great impressions! Pretty much describes exactly how I feel about the game right now. I am still hyped, but the lack of 30 team control took it down several levels. It is so frustrating that we have to go through this again after Madden last year.

Edit: Crap, I did not realize playoff mode is out too. Man that is even more deflating. Really disappointed with the features right now.

# 7 STLRams @ 10/24/13 11:33 AM

Wow can't believe 2k removed custom music, season mode and association mode. I'm kind of torn right now, the new features are great but why remove/strip down features?? Hopefully the classic teams are still in and maybe 2k added lobbies back in for online play. Hope 2k will possibly patch back in custom music or season mode.

# 8 cthurt @ 10/24/13 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Of course, all feelings and thoughts are subject to change drastically as more information is released, but at this point I'm not sure I'm liking what I've heard about MyGM thus far. It still kind of sounds like a MyPlayer mode but from the perspective of a general manager. I don't really want to have my fictional MyPlayer running my Association. Typically, I like my Associations to have a realistic base and I feel as though a few of these additions (and subtractions) might threaten that.

Im kind of nervous about the info of mygm so far too. I just dont want it to focus to much on the gm side of the NBA and the actual playing the game side is just an after thought. Hearing that the GM has attributes I hope that doesnt mean as long as you have a high rated GM your team will win games automatically when simulating no matter the type of roster you have. Hopefully things like that wont be an issue.

# 9 RangersCruz @ 10/24/13 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Of course, all feelings and thoughts are subject to change drastically as more information is released, but at this point I'm not sure I'm liking what I've heard about MyGM thus far. It still kind of sounds like a MyPlayer mode but from the perspective of a general manager. I don't really want to have my fictional MyPlayer running my Association. Typically, I like my Associations to have a realistic base and I feel as though a few of these additions (and subtractions) might threaten that. Further, I bet there'll be a lot of cool aspects to MyPlayer/MyCareer but I'm also cautious about all the cut scenes. Again, before I liked kind of creating my own reality, largely based... in reality. The storylines with the trash talking between rivals and whatever else will likely be in store kind of feels like I'm being forced into playing an RPG game I might not actually have interest in. I'd still like to see a MyPlayer mode that slipped back toward reality (Summer League, D-League, less manufactured drama).

If i can talk some smack to lebron on my SF or to D12 on my C when i make them

Im going to have loads of fun especially this year the MyCareer mode looks great from what i heard im pumped

I hated the old one we have now you play your rookie season get every endorsement's , next win a championship...THEN WHAT? boring to keep playing on without anything new at all

# 10 24 @ 10/24/13 11:38 AM

While I'm a little upset that they took out season mode I'm really excited for MyGM. Can't wait to find out some of the core features of the mode in the upcoming days.

# 11 MarkWilliam @ 10/24/13 11:42 AM

I personally enjoyed quick games for a fun feel of different players/teams...... and SEASON MODE! Quite devastated this is gone..... I know how the offline Assoc. people feel now..... sucky!

# 12 Dazraz @ 10/24/13 11:42 AM

"Some of us just want to play or watch any game. "

Does this comment confirm that Gamepass is out & you can only play your teams games?

# 13 RangersCruz @ 10/24/13 11:46 AM

"There is no longer a huge difference between how a real NBA player looks and a created player/my player looks. I've played 3 next gen games at this point (NBA, FIFA and Knack) and 2k clearly has the best looking game on next gen."

"The first one is your agent informing you that you have been invited to the Draft Showcase. The second one is your rival approaches you before the DS and talks a little trash. After that conversation, you agent asks you how you felt about the trash talk and you are given the choice of getting emotional or letting it go. Finally, your DS coach approaches you in the locker room and attempts to motivate you before the game. MyPLAYER on next-gen is much more immersive and I'm excited about giving it a run."

Come on Nov 15th!!!

# 14 aholbert32 @ 10/24/13 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dazraz


	"Some of us just want to play or watch any game. " Does this comment confirm that Gamepass is out & you can only play your teams games?

Not confirmed but I don't think that it's in based on the tone of comments I received from devs.

# 15 Melbournelad @ 10/24/13 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rtkiii


	MYPLAYER is all I care about and it sounds great. Looking forward to more details on that!

***MyFantasy

# 16 MarkWilliam @ 10/24/13 11:52 AM

In My GM mode (this might be a silly question) but you can play the games also yes?

I wonder what happens if you get fired?

I want to play 82 games with a team and aim for a championship without worrying about having a "game over" moment..... and obviously Quick Games won't cater for that....

Season mode is a mode NBA games back in 1995 had. Quite disappointing....

# 17 cthurt @ 10/24/13 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Not confirmed but I don't think that it's in based on the tone of comments I received from devs.

So if we cant play other games in this mode is it safe to say that edititng other teams players is out of the question too??? .

# 18 VDusen04 @ 10/24/13 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkWilliam


	In My GM mode (this might be a silly question) but you can play the games also yes? I wonder what happens if you get fired? I want to play 82 games with a team and aim for a championship without worrying about having a "game over" moment..... and obviously Quick Games won't cater for that.... Season mode is a mode NBA games back in 1995 had. Quite disappointing....

Ha, you know, I'm embarrassed to admit I actually had the same thought for a second (whether we can play the games in GM mode). It was just everything mentioned about MyGM seemed to cover everything but playing the actual games. But quickly I concluded there's no possible way the mode would be GM only and not allow playing games.

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	So if we cant play other games in this mode is it safe to say that edititng other teams players is out of the question too??? .

Ouch, that one would hit me hard too. If nothing else, I liked being able to edit opposing player's jersey numbers, shoes, and accessories after big trades. Chris Paul wearing #17 and rocking red shoes while playing for the Magic really makes me feel unpleasant.

# 19 Primo585 @ 10/24/13 12:04 PM

Hyped!! MyGM sounds perfect for me!! And for not really ever touching MyPlayer before or any of those modes... I think I will be into it this year for sure.. not only does he run your franchise and it seems really deep and fun, more then just playing or simming games... but also mycareer sounds very cool, I like the RPG elements... all and all what ive seen and heard has me feeling like this is tailored right for me! But I know thats not everybody... As the years go on I hope they just add more and more modes and features and not take out too much... so there is just more content and options for everybody...

But this year should be a great one for me!

# 20 cthurt @ 10/24/13 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	Ouch, that one would hit me hard too. If nothing else, I liked being able to edit opposing player's jersey numbers, shoes, and accessories after big trades. Chris Paul wearing #17 and rocking red shoes while playing for the Magic really makes me feel unpleasant.

Yea I hate to use the word game killer, but those examples alone would ruin my experience, hopefully 2k thought this mode through and still gave us customizing options. "fingers crossed"

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