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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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# 161 NBASLAM2001 @ 10/24/13 06:56 PM

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	Another feature of the new system is called animation synthesis. In next gen, all animations are contextual. For example, if Durant is taking a jumper and he is wide open, he will use his typical gather, release and landing. If a defender pressures him, he will automatically adjust his release and may land differently depending on the position of the defender. These additions are very visible during gameplay and you will see a bunch of new animations.

# 162 Agame @ 10/24/13 06:58 PM

Money99 @ 10/24/13 12:07 PM
"I have no need to upgrade to next-gen.
Almost all the games are carbon copies of current gen but with stripped down options. The graphics aren't even that big of a jump up.

For years we've been hearing developers cry how the current hardware isn't enough to match their genius.
Well if the earliest games are any indication, the developers are the ones that have kept games from reaching the next level."

Disagree. But I do like that you were direct and honest statements without B.S>

How long did the developers have to work on Next Gen Games? 1 year , and learn new tools to work with.

Graphics and actual gameplay will be better than current gen. I hope and I believe that the Developers will improve gameplay throughout the year ( They made HUGE improvement on2k13 the last 4 months).

Anticipation

# 163 Bornindamecca @ 10/24/13 07:09 PM

Playing against the Clippers. PF/C in MyCareer. Shot clock winding down, guarding DeAndre Jordan 17 ft away in the post. My AI teammate sags about 7 ft off of Chris Paul, giving him the open jumper and a high % look out of a bad possession. If this kind of nonsense is still in next gen, they just put cut scenes on top of an annoying experience.

# 164 reptilexcq @ 10/24/13 07:12 PM

I just watched and compare the current gen and next gen of 2k14 and i notice there are way too much sliding in the current gen. It seems like the next gen doesn't have any of that...so i suspect THAT in itself might have improved the game play somewhat.

# 165 Agame @ 10/24/13 07:15 PM

SimBaller
"The takeaway you should have right now is MyGM is Association on steroids. Multi-user had to take a backseat for a minute while we rebuilt the entire foundation of how a franchise mode works. I assure you, this is all for the greater good. Leftos and I will make sure you're all happy at the end of the day."

Quit B.....itchen'. We will here more on MyGM and I for one am drinking the KOOLAIDE!

# 166 hesko @ 10/24/13 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by seanbarkley


	Knowing that Leftos is in da house, let me make these assertions to see if he can prove me wrong : - I'm affraid that we won't have the edit a player menu this year (this is the easy one) - I'm affraid that if a trade happens IRL I won't be able to reproduce it in my association unless I restart it. Now seriously, Leftos, make these videogame magicians (you included) know that the more customization options you give to the community, the happier they will be (you know this perfectly), and not the other way around!

interesting if these couldn't make it in this round. i wonder if the trade issues could be somehow integrated with the season/association/mycarrer mode without having to restart them over. quick thought. could these be handled like computer upgrades? i.e. when chrome updates, i have the new features, yet all my information is where i need it to be?

# 167 aholbert32 @ 10/24/13 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	Season modes and confirmation that you can still "customize league" have pretty much put me at ease..

I swear I need clarification from 2k on this. What does "customize league" mean? I take it as you can add classic teams to your league. I can see others take it as you can edit other teams accessories, numbers etc. I hope it means both and not just the first.

# 168 The 24th Letter @ 10/24/13 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	I swear I need clarification from 2k on this. What does "customize league" mean? I take it as you can add classic teams to your league. I can see others take it as you can edit other teams accessories, numbers etc. I hope it means both and not just the first.

If it is going by the same verbiage as current gen , then it would only confirm implementing classic teams...

I would like confirmation on the other stuff as well..

# 169 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	If it is going by the same verbiage as current gen , then it would only confirm implementing classic teams... I would like confirmation on the other stuff as well..

But isn't that assuming?

# 170 cthurt @ 10/24/13 07:59 PM

All I want to know before I buy this game is can custom rosters be played in Mygm....or better yet can we edit rosters at all in this game.

# 171 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 10/24/13 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftos


	Both are in MyGM. Multiple years, ability to customize league and bring classic teams in.

Yes we can still customize league as in put certain teams in different divisions and bring in classic teams!!

Now just say we can still edit players.

# 172 rjohns23 @ 10/24/13 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	All I want to know before I buy this game is can custom rosters be played in Mygm....or better yet can we edit rosters at all in this game.

^^^^This is all I want to know and if we can edit the draft classes.

# 173 The 24th Letter @ 10/24/13 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketTMac1


	But isn't that assuming?

Classic teams and the ability to put them into our MyGM season have been confirmed...

As I said, I would like confirmation as to what else is customizable as well...no assumptions

# 174 cthurt @ 10/24/13 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rjohns23


	^^^^This is all I want to know and if we can edit the draft classes.

I have seen this asked a lot today and the fact that 2k guys have been in the forums and avoided it makes me a little nervous, it seems like a simple enough question to answer unless they have a brand new edit system they want to talk about on there own terms.

# 175 reverend_heat @ 10/24/13 08:07 PM

This all really reminds me of Madden 13, hopefully not. Completely killed offline season mode, couldn't touch other teams rosters, he'll they didn't even let you change the jersey of the team you were playing against. Not really liking the way sports games are heading, many, many people still love season modes with the ability to edit other teams rosters. How tough is it to just leave in a season mode with editing and all team trade abilities?

# 176 bamalam @ 10/24/13 08:09 PM

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.

i dont give a crap about shoes, accessories, myplayer, etc but if those features were removed, i would expect a lot of guys to be pissed, and rightly so,

those features help the game sell, and hopefully keep the features that each of us likes, improving. taking them away and alienating solid fans of the game is wrong.

the removal was a conscious decision to take them out. they could have included 30 team control if they wanted it in.

hope to see it return for 2k15

with all the conversation being hyped in the NG game i would hope they put in a better voice(s) than myplayer in 2k14 cg-

i played that for the first time this year to see what it is, and the player voice post game/interviews/etc was whack-couldnt listen but once or twice-and the crap he said was whack too

# 177 Goffs @ 10/24/13 08:10 PM

Since classic teams are confirmed I know it's not possible to have head scans for them but I'm curious how 2k's modelers will make the classic players look more realistic minus the head scans.

Seeing the myplayer realistic faces got me excited since we can now add missing legends with realistic results. I still remain a bit skeptical and cautious since the CAP system might end up nothing more than pre-made heads and just add a beard or hair....much like Choops did back in the day....

If it does have deeper CAP system maan I'm excited to see what the talented CAP makers here on OS can do.

# 178 Eman5805 @ 10/24/13 08:25 PM

Not sure what anyone's issue with the "RPG" elements are. I've seen enough stale, spreadsheet PS2 era franchise modes where everything is text screens, and number coloumn, sort by most/least stuff. Gets boring fast. I like a more immersing, personal touch.

I won't play anything but MyCareer like always, but all the same.

I do hope there's at least some sort of nod to how young your avatar will look in the commentary.

Haven't heard much about presentation aside from lighting, which makes a huge difference mind you, but not much on audio. Dev diaries forthcoming?

# 179 NBASLAM2001 @ 10/24/13 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thedc99


	Dude association, season mode, playoff mode, and all that other mess is boring anyway.

# 180 rjohns23 @ 10/24/13 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	I have seen this asked a lot today and the fact that 2k guys have been in the forums and avoided it makes me a little nervous, it seems like a simple enough question to answer unless they have a brand new edit system they want to talk about on there own terms.

Yep!.. Haven't been answered yet and a lot of the guys that are hardcore roster makers love the fact that we can edit the players. Especially accessories and things of that nature as the real season goes on.

I bet that this MyGM has the same functionality as MyPlayer in where you cannot control (roster editing) what goes on with the other teams. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but with myplayer (CG), you could not edit other team's rosters. Heck, I don't even think you can edit your own team. I've never played a whole season of myplayer but I assume that the draft classes for each year were already predetermined.

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