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NBA 2K14: Next-Gen Hands-On Impressions

10:18 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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# 181 SoundsLikeScone @ 10/24/13 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bamalam


	season mode only 1 team control-Is this confirmed or no? ill be sticking with cg on pc this year for association. im surprised at some responses from non association guys- never a good thing to remove features.

Its just the same as how everyone yelled at the Crew people for it being their only thing and talking about it in every thread. Even if it a real gripe, it still gets tiring to hear about.

# 182 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Big FN Deal


	A key difference is the timing, like I mentioned before, NBA2k is adding a new but limited mode with the launch of a completely rebuilt version of NBA2k for new consoles, whereas Madden introduced their mode right when most Franchise gamers where hoping that mode was hitting its' stride. To put it another way, imagine NBA2k adding MyGM and removing Association from current gen NBA2k14, now that would be tragic and an apt comparison to what happened with CCM in Madden 13. Another difference, in my bias opinion, is that given 2k's gaming quality and the fact that its' completely an offline mode, I expect MyGM to be a far better foundation than I found CCM to be in M13. I think taking a mode like MyGM and initially making it offline solo player, to work all the kinks out, then adding multi player, along with online capabilities later, is a better design choice than how CCM was implemented. I think once next-gen NBA2k14 is released and all the broadcasting for various MyGM modes are shared using the capabilities of the new consoles, we will be giddy with anticipation for a multi player MyGM mode with online capability, in NBA2k15 or 16. I keep picturing weekly SportsCenter from NFL2k5 on steriods, whenever a read about the video highlights in MyGM, coupled with the broadcast capabilities of the new consoles, can't wait.

Now this explanation is the best that I've gotten and it makes sense. If this was what was said (without the comparisons to EA) I think this would have flown over better with majority of offline Association buffs like myself.

# 183 aholbert32 @ 10/24/13 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundsLikeScone


	Its just the same as how everyone yelled at the Crew people for it being their only thing and talking about it in every thread. Even if it a real gripe, it still gets tiring to hear about.

Huh? The news about the removal of 30 team control has been out ONE DAY! People cant complain for a

# 184 Melbournelad @ 10/24/13 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thedc99


	Dude association, season mode, playoff mode, and all that other mess is boring anyway. There are too many things that can make or break a game but i can promise if these systems were pushed back at th last minute, there would be an uproar. People don't care if you're not getting the next gen systems for WHATEVER reason. I came in this forum to read posts about what people thought about the gameplay vid, graphics, and modes that are actually in the game, not to complain about what's not. Go tot he Live forum to bash 2K dude because 2k supporters are tired of hearing it. People somehow think they are hurting 2k by keeping the current gen version, who cares they still have your money anyway. Half the ones saying they are not getting the NG, did not get it in time to buy THE SYSTEM or can't afford it so they bash everything about it (sad to say). Having all features in an old game will NOT make me keep that OVER the newest version. I know it seems odd, me complaining ABOUT people complaining, but this is for people supporting the NG if i'm not mistaking

Hahaha banned, good riddance troll.

# 185 bushidobrown @ 10/25/13 01:52 AM

Hello community first time posting in here just wanted to express some thoughts on 2k and the awesome community that you all are building here. So I'll start with 2k from what I've seen so far visually the game looks gorgeous (as many of you have already stated). My expectations for this game graphically were exceeded kuddos to 2k sports for actually making IMO the best looking (quite easily I might add) of all the sports games. This is a significant jump from the current generation (obviously) and might have been enough to sell me on next gen on the strength. Which leads me to yesterday, we have been given a lot of information in the past two days to digest granted a lot of this information has given us just as many questions as answers which to some has caused great fustration and left others to speculate the execution and implantation of these new modes and features. I for one am excited by what I have heard so far player emotions having an effect on the game could be genius If done correctly, wing spans, foot planting etc. You can tell that 2k are really trying to innovate and blur the lines between gaming and reality. And for that we should applaud them they could of played it safe and they didn't. When the anger and dissapointment that some of you might have about certain features and game modes not making they're way to next gen subsides I think you will see this game for what it aims to be ambitious. From the list of features 2k is bringing a lot to the table this year when they could of been complacent which is something to respect. The omissions don't out weigh the additions that have been revealed nobody who is being honest could say that. Not to be overly critical but some of you are acting real girlish right about now with your comments. From the comments I've read so far OS has a really great passionate community that loves they're sports games and has high expections for them as you guys should but some of guys have unrealistic expectations and at first sign of those expectations not being met you turn into girls. From everything we know so far we are most likely looking at the best basketball of all time/one of the best sports games off all time. If you have already preordered a next gen system and are a die hard hoops fan like I am than this purchase is a no brainer. Now If you're not a die hard hoops fan or are on the fence about buying a next gen system just yet than maybe the reveal yesterday wasn't enough to sell you on the purchase or you need to hear more before making such an expensive investment I get it and makes total sense. All I can say is this basketball junkie has seen and heard enough already to be all in. Again great community some of you guys kill me with those gifs. Lol

# 186 bushidobrown @ 10/25/13 01:58 AM

Damn that was way longer than I thought. My bad just been reading everybody's comments on the game for the past week and had a lot to say. I would like to add this I hope guys in 2k14 next gen don't suddenly become ******** when there is a loose ball like in 2k14 current gen you know kicking the ball around and not grabbing it and ****.

# 187 birthday_massacre @ 10/25/13 02:37 AM

This is what happens when they build it from the ground up. Be happy its not just a port, I would rather they start over from scratch and make everything work on current gen than just porting the game over getting better graphics but have the same issues as the last game. As long as they add it back in next year its fine

# 188 basehead617 @ 10/25/13 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bushidobrown


	Hello community first time posting in here just wanted to express some thoughts on 2k and the awesome community that you all are building here. So I'll start with 2k from what I've seen so far visually the game looks gorgeous (as many of you have already stated). My expectations for this game graphically were exceeded kuddos to 2k sports for actually making IMO the best looking (quite easily I might add) of all the sports games. This is a significant jump from the current generation (obviously) and might have been enough to sell me on next gen on the strength. Which leads me to yesterday, we have been given a lot of information in the past two days to digest granted a lot of this information has given us just as many questions as answers which to some has caused great fustration and left others to speculate the execution and implantation of these new modes and features. I for one am excited by what I have heard so far player emotions having an effect on the game could be genius If done correctly, wing spans, foot planting etc. You can tell that 2k are really trying to innovate and blur the lines between gaming and reality. And for that we should applaud them they could of played it safe and they didn't. When the anger and dissapointment that some of you might have about certain features and game modes not making they're way to next gen subsides I think you will see this game for what it aims to be ambitious. From the list of features 2k is bringing a lot to the table this year when they could of been complacent which is something to respect. The omissions don't out weigh the additions that have been revealed nobody who is being honest could say that. Not to be overly critical but some of you are acting real girlish right about now with your comments. From the comments I've read so far OS has a really great passionate community that loves they're sports games and has high expections for them as you guys should but some of guys have unrealistic expectations and at first sign of those expectations not being met you turn into girls. From everything we know so far we are most likely looking at the best basketball of all time/one of the best sports games off all time. If you have already preordered a next gen system and are a die hard hoops fan like I am than this purchase is a no brainer. Now If you're not a die hard hoops fan or are on the fence about buying a next gen system just yet than maybe the reveal yesterday wasn't enough to sell you on the purchase or you need to hear more before making such an expensive investment I get it and makes total sense. All I can say is this basketball junkie has seen and heard enough already to be all in. Again great community some of you guys kill me with those gifs. Lol

# 189 jake_h_8 @ 10/25/13 03:20 PM

The Association hasn't changed in 5 years. If they are attempting to make a more immersive and online experience for the Franchise mode then I wholeheartedly support it.

# 190 bxphenom7 @ 10/25/13 04:30 PM

MyPlayer and Association are my fix. I really hope MyGM is actually an upgrade instead of them removing a mode...I remember when I loved 24/7, wish that came back. And I'm positive once MLB 14 The Show drops, that'll be the best looking next-gen sports game. I'm very hype for NBA 2k14 though. I breathed a a sigh of relief when I read the game looked exactly like the video!

# 191 HealyMonster @ 10/25/13 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofATL


	No more CUSTOM STADIUM MUSIC??? OMG!!!!.... This is very disappointing to me. I have hundreds of songs saved on my pc that I have downloaded to use in NBA 2k. I have done this for years. That is almost a deal breaker, but if the gameplay is what they say it is then I will get over it I guess..... :-(

I enjoyed custom music, i wish this game had it, but really it has nothing to do with the game. 2K has earned my trust, I know they will bring it back, and I know they have a plan for the game. They have never not had a plan for the basketball series, they end up always coming through in the long run so Ill enjoy whatever they give me.

# 192 Goffs @ 10/25/13 06:57 PM

Could be issues with the new tech which is why custom music didn't make it in. How does PS4 handle streaming from the PC? I would imagine that xbone has no issues when it comes to streaming so 2k probably went the safe route for now rather than have one feature available to one console. Just a guess....

# 193 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 10/25/13 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	Could be issues with the new tech which is why custom music didn't make it in. How does PS4 handle streaming from the PC? I would imagine that xbone has no issues when it comes to streaming so 2k probably went the safe route for now rather than have one feature available to one console. Just a guess....

ps4 has the capabilities to do it. PS3 could do it to an extent .

# 194 Agame @ 10/25/13 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mars5541


	Actually ps3 could stream from PC. I don't see why the ps5 wouldn't be improved.

PS5?

Now that's a quick upgrade on platforms Sony. Thank you.

# 195 Melbournelad @ 10/25/13 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by painless99


	dude what is a troll man. I have seen people use that on here when commening on someone's post. What does that mean???

Lol

10char

# 196 Goffs @ 10/25/13 11:15 PM

@mars5541 ah but don't forget PS3 didn't get custom arena music till....uhm...don't remember which 2k but Xbox had it long before PS3 did. This is why I think 2k took the safe route this time around.

# 197 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 10/25/13 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	@mars5541 ah but don't forget PS3 didn't get custom arena music till....uhm...don't remember which 2k but Xbox had it long before PS3 did. This is why I think 2k took the safe route this time around.

True true . Was it 2k8 or 2k9 I wanna say?

# 198 Kaanyr Vhok @ 10/25/13 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mars5541


	True true . Was it 2k8 or 2k9 I wanna say?

The original Xbox still had the best usage of custom soundtracks. NFL 2k5 on the big black Xbox was custom sounds done right.

# 199 Rasco11 @ 10/25/13 11:40 PM

I wish 2k would partner with spotify, pandora, or something to have team channels for authentic game sounds/music!!!!

# 200 bumpyface @ 10/26/13 05:10 AM

Will the momentum stuff still be a factor in next gen? Also, how will online line play. No lobbies? Will the online diff still be set at Superstar Sim? I'm trying my best to like 2k CG, but I'm sick of all the ******** turnovers, the bad passing and the excessive offensive rebounding. I hope we hear more about gameplay improvements because the pretty graphics are not enough for me.

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