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NBA 2K14: My GM Interview, Hands-On Impressions, More! (Next-Gen)

01:14 PM - October 24, 2013 by Steve_OS

If you are looking for more information on MyGM, FranchisePlay.me has posted a new 10 minute interview with Senior Producer Erick Boensich detailing the mode a bit in-depth. You can watch it above you here!

Also there is a new hands-on impressions article from Bleacher Report of NBA 2K14 next-gen. If you haven't yet, check out our hands-on impressions as well and be sure to read through our report on yesterday's press event for NBA 2K14 next-gen.

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# 101 cthurt @ 10/24/13 08:19 PM

I have one question for the guys that say this is a realistic game mode, what player do you know goes to the gm asking for more playing time isn't that a coaches job???

# 102 lakers24 @ 10/24/13 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake


	I sort feel the same way. Here's how I look at it. I am not an NBA player. I have never played collegiate basketball. I am still athletic enough to ball on the courts with my buddies. I will never ever ball on the same team with Lebron, Kobe, Durant, Curry, Kent Bazemore, and even NBA bench warmers. Creating a fictional me and pretend to go up against the leagues' elites, and I'm creating a fictional universe that will never happen. Simulation, is simulating what could happen in real life. Me, in the NBA is never going to happen. In association mode, multiple season mode, franchise mode, controlling a real team like the Golden State Warriors is "real."

I understand that, but for most people who play these games they always had this dream or idea to put a created character up against the best play out a scenario in there heads so it goes both ways. Me personally, I'm either way. I like that they have a career mode and I can make the next great one, and at the same time I want the sim and I'm the biggest "everything has to be right" person there is which is why to this point I've preferred Association. But, I wished 2k had SCEA basketball game's story elements with the gameplay it had an it seems I'm getting that.
The immersion will wear off if I see a bazillion idiotic trades an jersey numbers changing for no reason, but now I have a GM mode that incorporates some ideas that I've wanted for awhile to take the "old and bland" off association. I still need more info, but it seems like it's headed in the right direction to give all the modes a more well rounded feel to them instead of just screen, screen, screen, pop up, play basketball again.

# 103 lakers24 @ 10/24/13 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	I have one question for the guys that say this is a realistic game mode, what player do you know goes to the gm asking for more playing time isn't that a coaches job???

Two things:

1. GM's hire the coaches so they do have some pull when it comes to that sort of thing
2. The mode only makes sense as MyGM not MyCoach. Do coaches make all the trades, and do contract negotiations? Nope, it's a GM that does that and if I remember correctly most of what happens in association is modeled after being a GM so....

# 104 Rasco11 @ 10/24/13 08:29 PM

Everytime i hear MyGM now I'm picturing a dude sitting in his office with camo cargo pants, a cardigan, and stars shaved in his head interviewing potential assistant coaches and scouts. I can't be the only one struggling with this!

On the flip-side, maybe i'll just create Donald Trump, fire everyone, and conversly head to "the park" with my next gen comb over flowing in the breeze...

?!? I'm just ready for the dang game to come out. Some of these features are still way too ambiguous and vague, even after a press event?!? Still confused if my mind is supposed to be blown yet, or not?!?

# 105 Sundown @ 10/24/13 08:36 PM

Sheesh. People have asked for Association to get some love and finally when it gets some SERIOUS, SERIOUS love, they fly off the handle and assume the worst.

Sure, 2K hasn't talked about changes they've asked for. Yes, MyGM has story elements to it-- but it will likely make Association *more* popular, and if it becomes 2K's other main mode other than MyPlayer, it *will* draw attention to its bugs and flaws and it *will* receive attention under the hood. Hopefully.

Association guys got more love through MyGM than Crew this year.

Just think about that for a moment.

# 106 atc43 @ 10/24/13 08:38 PM

After watching that video....

This right here is what Connected Careers should have been in madden...2k is doing this the right way it seems.

Just please for the love of god keep XP type stuff out of this Visual Concepts. But if you must at least make sure the premise makes sense and is realistic.

# 107 cthurt @ 10/24/13 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lakers24


	Two things: 1. GM's hire the coaches so they do have some pull when it comes to that sort of thing 2. The mode only makes sense as MyGM not MyCoach. Do coaches make all the trades, and do contract negotiations? Nope, it's a GM that does that and if I remember correctly most of what happens in association is modeled after being a GM so....

1. GM hires the coach to make coaching decisions correct???...other then that why have a coach at all....And my point is let the gm handle the things you stated in your 2nd point instead of doing the job of every one on the staff.

# 108 Sundown @ 10/24/13 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lakers24


	Two things: 1. GM's hire the coaches so they do have some pull when it comes to that sort of thing 2. The mode only makes sense as MyGM not MyCoach. Do coaches make all the trades, and do contract negotiations? Nope, it's a GM that does that and if I remember correctly most of what happens in association is modeled after being a GM so....

He's right that GM's don't manage minutes though. They should have just called it MyAssociation, but they're really stuck on the MySomeone moniker, which I think is kind of corny really.

# 109 lakers24 @ 10/24/13 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cthurt


	1. GM hires the coach to make coaching decisions correct???...other then that why have a coach at all....And my point is let the gm handle the things you stated in your 2nd point instead of doing the job of every one on the staff.

Well that is why I said he has SOME say so. Do you play MyPlayer? If so, was it that big of a deal that your player went to talk to the gm about playing time and the GM would say he'd talk to the coach? It's as close as they should push it.
In old association you handle rotations, player roles, minutes etc. basically as GM anyway so what is the problem now?

# 110 lakers24 @ 10/24/13 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	He's right that GM's don't manage minutes though. They should have just called it MyAssociation, but they're really stuck on the MySomeone moniker, which I think is kind of corny really.

Even as MyAssociation it still has my in it so people would complain. I don't like the "My" agenda either but it is what it is. But as stated in my previous post, this is the position that is as close to what association already was.

# 111 RocketTMac1 @ 10/24/13 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	Sheesh. People have asked for Association to get some love and finally when it gets some SERIOUS, SERIOUS love, they fly off the handle and assume the worst. Sure, 2K hasn't talked about changes they've asked for. Yes, MyGM has story elements to it-- but it will likely make Association more popular, and if it becomes 2K's other main mode other than MyPlayer, it will draw attention to its bugs and flaws and it will receive attention under the hood. Hopefully. Association guys got more love through MyGM than Crew this year. Just think about that for a moment.

This statement to me is false. People don't seem to be upset with the direction. People seem upset with the lack of freedom and customization in MyGM. If this were the same thing with the guarantee you could manage all 30 teams then this would be just gravy. If that is put in next year then this topic will be dropped.

It's the same thing with people who wanted Crews back but wanted 5 on 5.

# 112 cthurt @ 10/24/13 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lakers24


	Well that is why I said he has SOME say so. Do you play MyPlayer? If so, was it that big of a deal that your player went to talk to the gm about playing time and the GM would say he'd talk to the coach? It's as close as they should push it. In old association you handle rotations, player roles, minutes etc. basically as GM anyway so what is the problem now?

Nope I haven't played myplayer since 2k10, the problem now is that the player is sitting across a desk talking to a created GM so I cant pretend its realistic. Other then that your right it wouldn't be a big deal to me.

# 113 convince @ 10/24/13 08:48 PM

I think Eric thought this through and once your my player character enters MyGm mode, the option to age and change hair styles makes sense. The only reason I believe he kept the same character with that "awesome" hairdo in that video was to clarify that it will be your actual "myplayer" taking that GM position. Because if they are willing to keep the same exact "myplayer" Why not just Primetime aka Deion it. Where you Gm for the Lakers during the week and on the weekends take the court with your myplayer Clippers team. Maybe next year!...(fingers crossed)

# 114 convince @ 10/24/13 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by atc43


	After watching that video.... This right here is what Connected Careers should have been in madden...2k is doing this the right way it seems. Just please for the love of god keep XP type stuff out of this Visual Concepts. But if you must at least make sure the premise makes sense and is realistic.

I don't see how that would be possible if they want to be somewhat fair or shall i say realistic. As a new GM you should not have the same pull as say Jerry West or Mitch Kupcheck when it comes to luring free agents, possible coaches and negotiating trades. Especially since fiscal responsibility is also a major player in the mode.

# 115 Retropyro @ 10/24/13 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SavoyPrime


	You ain't lying man. I guess at 36 years old, maybe sports game ain't being for my group anymore. That vid made me even less interested in next-gen 2K14 now. Damn.

Speak for yourselves, I'm 39 and this looks pretty damn awesome.

# 116 Sundown @ 10/24/13 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketTMac1


	This statement to me is false. People don't seem to be upset with the direction. People seem upset with the lack of freedom and customization in MyGM. If this were the same thing with the guarantee you could manage all 30 teams then this would be just gravy. If that is put in next year then this topic will be dropped. It's the same thing with people who wanted Crews back but wanted 5 on 5.

The only thing we know so far as we're losing 30 team control. I get that it's important to some. We have no idea what freedom and customization there is or isn't aside from that. But I think there are reasons to be concerned. Still there's also reason to be hopeful as MyGM now becomes the only main mode in 2K outside of MyPlayer. It should become a higher priority and get real love.

This is nothing like getting MyCrew guys getting "Crews". Blacktop 2.0 with fatigue and leaderboards is not "MyCrew". The equivalent would be getting "Association" back as MyAssociation but it's really just the old Season mode with trade logic enabled.

This is more like MyPlayer guys getting a whole, new, enhanced experience and finding out a few things were taken away.

# 117 Sundown @ 10/24/13 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by convince


	I don't see how that would be possible if they want to be somewhat fair or shall i say realistic. As a new GM you should not have the same pull as say Jerry West or Mitch Kupcheck when it comes to luring free agents, possible coaches and negotiating trades. Especially since fiscal responsibility is also a major player in the mode.

It'd be nice to be able to configure what type of GM you are and what stature you have, how likely/unlikely you are to get fired, or at least customize your organizational goals (preferably based on real life as default).

An "RPG" slant to difficulty level. Just like real life where Lakers play on easy mode.

# 118 Jrocc23 @ 10/24/13 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dukebeatsuncagain


	I find it hilarious that so many people complained about a stale Association Mode, then when it was changed and made more realistic...people want it back to the way it was. Hahahahahahahahaha.

I think a lot of people are misunderstanding a lot of people complaining. I don't think they want the exact same association, but options to turn some things off like owner firing, being able to override trades they don't think is realistic, edit players etc.

I mean they paid for the game, let them customize their association their liking. I think that's what's scaring a lot of people. I don't think most are mad because of the personalities you have to deal with, and all the other good stuff mentioned. I do agree we all need to check it out, but nothing wrong with addressing concerns based on the info we have now.

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# 119 Sundown @ 10/24/13 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrocc23


	I don't think most are mad because of the personalities you have to deal with, and all the other good stuff mentioned.

Actually some people are. Some are complaining that they dislike anything that feels like RPG or has "My" in it, and that they don't want to play a game with consequences outside of the actual basketball play.

For some reason, there really aren't many who say, "you know, this sounds really great, but I still need A, B, and C." The complaints are mostly formed like "I don't want 'My', I don't want 'Sims', and keep your RPG out of my basketball. Your new features are somehow destroying my game because in my mind they're completely incompatible to sim and customization for some reason. Give me back my stark spreadsheets."

There are varying shades to this, but that seems to be the thrust of many complaints.

# 120 Jrocc23 @ 10/24/13 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	Actually some people are. Some are complaining that they dislike anything that feels like RPG or has "My" in it, and that they don't want to play a game with consequences outside of the actual basketball play. For some reason, there really aren't many who say, "you know, this sounds really great, but I still need A, B, and C." The complaints are mostly formed like "I don't want 'My', I don't want 'Sims', and keep your RPG out of my basketball. Your new features are somehow destroying my game because in my mind they're completely incompatible to sim and customization for some reason. Give me back my stark spreadsheets." There are varying shades to this, but that seems to be the thrust of many complaints.

Well, some people do just want the basic ole association mode. For those people, I just believe I heard the season mode let's you play more than 1 year so that would be perfect for them.

I want to play MyGM, but I just hope we are able to edit things. Don't take too much control from us. Just give us options 2K. I already lost Crew, I am hoping I will be able to enjoy Association, is what I am going to call it lol.

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