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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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# 81 Leftos @ 10/24/13 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by midwestking100


	I think all of us who LOVE to play Association was excited for Association in next gen before this news broke out. And I'm a control freak. I LOVE to control my own team. Run a full scrimmages in practice with my team. Not role play as a GM. Real bummer.

Don't jump into conclusions. You still control your team. You can go into scrimmages. The new elements are IN ADDITION.

Who said that these features aren't there this year?

# 82 aholbert32 @ 10/24/13 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketTMac1


	Yeah I felt like I got kicked in the gut when I read this last night. I didn't want to believe it was true.

Lol. You? You should've seen me at the presentation! When I saw the stat screen and saw mygm instead of association, my face dropped. When they went into detail about the mode I knew instantly it was gone based on the way they described the mode.

What sucks is that the mode looks interesting just like ccm does. I just need the control.

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# 83 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Don't know yet but it doesn't look good for old fans of the association. I think the Madden comparison is a fair one. They like EA weren't satisfied with the franchise mode and decided to build a new foundation. Mygm is the new foundation. Like with madden and ccm many people will love it and many will hate it. This is just my opinion but many of the things that I heard during the presentation and during my short time talking to devs were similar to what Josh Looman said about ccm last year. The bottom line is without complete control....the mode isn't for me. I have madden and the show and I can ignore their flaws because the game gives me complete control over the entire league in franchise. That's not the case in mygm. I just have to accept that my type of player is becoming the minority. Ppl are more focused on online and single player modes now. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I completely agree with you!!!!

This feels a lot like Madden and yes having complete control makes up for the flaws of any game really. Just look at WWE 2K14. It's a flawed game but Universe give you control of what you want to see.

And yes we are becoming the minority but that still doesn't give them the right to possibly alienate people like you. Because a game like this should serve everyone's needs. I would have taken the old Association and would have had no complaints.

# 84 VDusen04 @ 10/24/13 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonWilliams55


	My biggest concern as of now is the functionality of editing players. We saw w/ Madden when CCM popped onto scene that they cut out editing, we can only hope 2K doesn't go as far.

Yup, that's a biggie for me as well. Even if I opted not to control all 30 teams, I still felt I needed the freedom to edit opposing players at will. Primary position (if a star PG for star PG trade took place), jersey number, shoes, dunks, accessories... that was all crucial and integral in my book.

# 85 aholbert32 @ 10/24/13 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ahuffman


	So true, I especially did not expect it from 2k. This team and the show devs are the only ones I trusted to keep the things I love in the game going forward. Now I feel crushed. I may have to do what I did with 2k5 and just run a season in exhibition with spreadsheets, sigh. It just depends whether I can handle playing the pc version after getting a taste of the ps4.

In my opinion, you will be fine with the PC version. Especially with the mods the PC version has. U will miss out on some new animations and the foot planting but I think u will be ok if that mode is so important to u.

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# 86 seanbarkley @ 10/24/13 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Ppl are more focused on online and single player modes now.

Less SIM and more SIMs. Sad.

# 87 aholbert32 @ 10/24/13 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftos


	Don't jump into conclusions. You still control your team. You can go into scrimmages. The new elements are IN ADDITION. Who said that these features aren't there this year?

With all due respect, I can't blame ppl for jumping to conclusions. There is confirmation that some options/features are gone and 2k hasn't released much info about this mode and won't for a few days. People shouldn't assume their favorite feature is gone but they can't assume that it's still in the game either at this point.

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# 88 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Lol. You? You should've seen me at the presentation! When I saw the stat screen and saw mygm instead of association, my face dropped. When they went into detail about the mode I knew instantly it was gone based on the way they described the mode. What sucks is that the mode looks interesting just like ccm does. I just need the control. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Lol. I had to stay up longer after I saw they took the 30 team control option out. I couldn't go to sleep on that.

I hope they give us that option back next year. Please tell them all of this stuff man. I know my voice can't be heard but yours can.

# 89 juicey79 @ 10/24/13 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mars5541


	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.

I agree this is really a new game...those features will be back. Heck I'm not sure if you can save music on the PS4

# 90 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftos


	Don't jump into conclusions. You still control your team. You can go into scrimmages. The new elements are IN ADDITION. Who said that these features aren't there this year?

I can understand his concern. If something as important as 30 team control and possibly editing players is out then why wouldn't those be out?

# 91 sniapeko @ 10/24/13 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftos


	Don't jump into conclusions. You still control your team. You can go into scrimmages. The new elements are IN ADDITION. Who said that these features aren't there this year?

it's not like 2K is dishing out any info, even after yesterday's event.
We can express opinions only through what guys like Aaron who were there tell us, so it's perfectly fine that we "jump to conclusions".
If 2K releases some official announcement/video/blog post, I can bet many doubts and complaints can be eliminated.

# 92 DJ @ 10/24/13 01:40 PM

I don't know anything about designing videogames, but have to admit I'm curious why so many current-gen features/modes were removed when these next-gen systems have more memory and disc space for the developers to work with?

You'd think that taking 2K14 current-gen features as a BASE and going forward would be the way to go. This doesn't look good for those of us that like to use Classic rosters.

# 93 SavoyPrime @ 10/24/13 02:17 PM

My main concern is can certain options be turned on/off in MyGM? I'm willing to give the MyGM mode a try if stuff like staff and player interviews, and that other crap can be turned off. I don't care about any of that stuff. I just want to make trades, scout, draft, try to build the best team I can, and play my season (or watch a few CPU vs CPU matchups in my season). If I wanted to bother with cutscenes, interviews, conversation trees, and whatnot, I would play MyPlayer. I don't need RPG elements in my sports games. That's why I have Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

Once full details release about MyGM, that will be what helps me decide on if I'm going to stick with current-gen 2K14 or purchase the next-gen version. So far, I think I will pass. Maybe 2K15 will be worth my time and money.

# 94 Gramps91 @ 10/24/13 02:24 PM

smh

I'm saddened that Association has been removed. Been a hobby of mine since I was 10. smh. Really disappointed 2k. I hate connected careers on Madden and this sounds exactly the same. sickens me.

# 95 Gramps91 @ 10/24/13 02:34 PM

I am also concerned that in MYGM I will be player-locked to MyPlayer and be forced to play just him. What if I want to be other guys and run the court and shoot with other guys? What if I want to play the whole game and not have to skip or just watch when my MyPlayer is subbed out?

I don't like the sound of this.

# 96 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eaterofworlds888


	I am also concerned that in MYGM I will be player-locked to MyPlayer and be forced to play just him. What if I want to be other guys and run the court and shoot with other guys? What if I want to play the whole game and not have to skip or just watch when my MyPlayer is subbed out? I don't like the sound of this.

We just don't have the actual GM's to choose from. If I'm correct it's your myplayer acting as GM? But nothing has been said that you will have a locked player during MyGM Mode.

# 97 DamnYanks2 @ 10/24/13 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by eaterofworlds888


	smh I'm saddened that Association has been removed. Been a hobby of mine since I was 10. smh. Really disappointed 2k. I hate connected careers on Madden and this sounds exactly the same. sickens me.

It has not been removed, you just can't play with every team this year.

So if you just played with one team, then your good to go.

Association mode is My Gm, it's an expanded version of Association.

Once again, Association is not dead, or gone, or scrapped etc.. they just changed the name.

# 98 DamnYanks2 @ 10/24/13 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	No custom music & no multi team association/season/etc is a disappointment. Hopefully its just a 1 year thing and they'll be back next year. Custom music should be standard on all next gen games.

I agree with that, Custom music should be in.

# 99 Primo585 @ 10/24/13 02:57 PM

Well I just saw season mode is confirmed so to all you kids who don't wanna manage everything there you go... Stop crying lol

Just cause they didn't show something yesterday doesn't mean it's not in the game... They didn't show online and we all know that's gonna be in... Relax people

# 100 Flightwhite24 @ 10/24/13 02:57 PM

So is it impossible to mimick a real NBA Season as far as team rosters are concerned?? Can I turn off CPU trades??

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