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NBA 2K14: Opening Scene Of Next-Gen MyCAREER

07:28 PM - November 11, 2013 by Gosens6

2K Sports posted up a new video of the opening scene of the revamped MyCAREER mode. If you can't see the video above, check it out on YouTube.

Video Description: MyCAREER in NBA 2K14 on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is a revolutionary new experience driven by hundreds of interactive scenes, both on and off the court. Watch the mode's opening scene right here. Where will MyCAREER take you this year? Only one way to find out.

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# 41 VDusen04 @ 11/11/13 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ERA


	In my opinion it looked like one of those really cheesy PG sports movies.

I had the same reaction and regrettably I admit I'm not feeling it. I understand I shall be in the minority and I'm certain I'd still give the mode a shot (and likely enjoy it) if I were to buy the game, but I've never been a fan of the recent fantasy-pre-determined storyline angle MyPlayer has morphed into the past few years.

Again, I understand the movie script feel is right in the wheelhouse of many folks here, but for me I've found a bit of ambiguity can go a long way toward immersing myself in the mode. As in, I think in many respects it was better to imagine what my player was thinking (things I'd be thinking in real life) instead of hearing scripted dialogue by a weird voice in a weird manner saying things I'd never say (ex: "This is my story and I ain't gonna let nobody write it but me").

I just kind of prefer the feel I had in the original MyPlayer modes, where it felt like it was the real NBA with one different variable (yourself). Now, it kind of gives off a soap opera vibe.

# 42 kiev123 @ 11/11/13 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	I had the same reaction and regrettably I admit I'm not feeling it. I understand I shall be in the minority and I'm certain I'd still give the mode a shot (and likely enjoy it) if I were to buy the game, but I've never been a fan of the recent fantasy-pre-determined storyline angle MyPlayer has morphed into the past few years. Again, I understand the movie script feel is right in the wheelhouse of many folks here, but for me I've found a bit of ambiguity can go a long way toward immersing myself in the mode. As in, I think in many respects it was better to imagine what my player was thinking (things I'd be thinking in real life) instead of hearing scripted dialogue by a weird voice in a weird manner saying things I'd never say (ex: "This is my story and I ain't gonna let nobody write it but me"). I just kind of prefer the feel I had in the original MyPlayer modes, where it felt like it was the real NBA with one different variable (yourself). Now, it kind of gives off a soap opera vibe.

Fully agree

# 43 Sundown @ 11/11/13 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	I had the same reaction and regrettably I admit I'm not feeling it. I understand I shall be in the minority and I'm certain I'd still give the mode a shot (and likely enjoy it) if I were to buy the game, but I've never been a fan of the recent fantasy-pre-determined storyline angle MyPlayer has morphed into the past few years. Again, I understand the movie script feel is right in the wheelhouse of many folks here, but for me I've found a bit of ambiguity can go a long way toward immersing myself in the mode. I just kind of prefer the feel I had in the original MyPlayer modes, where it felt like it was the real NBA with one different variable (yourself). Now, it kind of gives off a soap opera vibe.

I kind of feel you there.

I watched a bit of the video and... I'm not a fan of a MyPlayer where my own internal dialogue is dictated to me.

Half the fun is pretending that's YOU and creating your own story-- playing against guys you connected with in Summer League, demanding a trade because Darren Collison hates you and won't give you the ball, creating your own "rivals" because they had your number the last time you matched up. Now I can put up with press conferences where the player doesn't sound like you-- because at the very least I could pick the choice that matched the persona I wanted to portray. I can also accept some actual dialogue that's scripted, preferably where I have a choice in response.

But here I'm Generic Urban Guy who has his thoughts thought out for me. It might be a better "story" in some people's view, but I can't "own" it as much.

Anyway, not horrible, but kind of corny. And I'd prefer authentic or allowing my own imagination to fill in the gaps to corny in MyPlayer.

It's kind of funny-- Shepherd in Mass Effect obviously wasn't me, but I could own the character because I made choices and because I never heard their thoughts. If we're going for the RPG angle, there's plenty you can do with scripted dialogue without taking ownership of the character away from them. Scripted internal dialogue is a no-no.

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	As in, I think in many respects it was better to imagine what my player was thinking (things I'd be thinking in real life) instead of hearing scripted dialogue by a weird voice in a weird manner saying things I'd never say (ex: "This is my story and I ain't gonna let nobody write it but me").

The irony here is epic.

"Nobody writes my story but me... and some writer and some voiceover actor at 2K."

"Wait... actually, I'm not writing my story at all."

# 44 Optik @ 11/11/13 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jkid11


	So does this mean that there are other voices to choose from that goes along with the lines in the 40 hours of 1st season gameplay? Cause by the looks of what Ronnie said with people wondering about the voices that must mean that there are a couple more voices to choose from & the one Chris manning used on his was just to throw people off to make them think here is only one voice over like previous years.

No, he was saying that people asking for more than one voice were being ridiculous.

# 45 RangersCruz @ 11/11/13 10:38 PM

Wow so from this you can tell it's corny , generic ect really people? my god nitpick more

# 46 8and9 @ 11/11/13 10:39 PM

MyCareer/MyPlayer bored me in the past, hopefully I can get back into it.

# 47 s1xt6en @ 11/11/13 10:39 PM

LMAO at people saying they dont wanna sound like a black guy, when a white guy is the voice actor!

Sooo now my question is what do us black people sound like?

# 48 Sundown @ 11/11/13 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	Wow so from this you can tell it's corny , generic ect really people? my god nitpick more

Yeah, crazy that they might have opinions and impressions, right? They should just nitpick internet posts instead. :P

# 49 RangersCruz @ 11/11/13 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	Yeah, crazy that they might have opinions and impressions, right? They should just nitpick internet posts instead. :P

With all due respect Sundown did you play the mode on next gen? nobody but those at 2k has why bash something you have not even seen

# 50 Sundown @ 11/11/13 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	With all due respect Sundown did you play the mode on next gen? nobody but those at 2k has why bash something you have not even seen

We gave our impressions on the video that we all JUST SAW. That's it.

It doesn't mean I'm bashing the entirety of the mode-- just one apparent direction that I'm not a fan of. I'm going to enjoy the mode anyway.

Guys, you know it's possible to critique certain aspects of something without condemning the whole thing, right? It's not always all or nothing. Just because we point out issues with something doesn't mean we think the game is going to be terrible. I think it's going to be phenomenal.

# 51 Melbournelad @ 11/11/13 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	Ever heard of DJ Vlad? watch his interviews

So Vlad is white? I always assumed so but wasn't sure.

# 52 Melbournelad @ 11/11/13 10:57 PM

Never really got into the whole "me, me, me" of MyCareer but i'll give it a go on next gen once I can take myself away from MyGM.

# 53 RangersCruz @ 11/11/13 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbournelad


	So Vlad is white? I always assumed so but wasn't sure.

Yea there's a few vids where he did show his face

# 54 RangersCruz @ 11/11/13 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown


	We gave our impressions on the video that we all JUST SAW. That's it. It doesn't mean I'm bashing the entirety of the mode-- just one apparent direction that I'm not a fan of. I'm going to enjoy the mode anyway. Guys, you know it's possible to critique certain aspects of something without condemning the whole thing, right? It's not always all or nothing. Just because we point out issues with something doesn't mean we think the game is going to be terrible. I think it's going to be phenomenal.

what can you honestly take from this?

# 55 Boilerbuzz @ 11/11/13 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VDusen04


	I had the same reaction and regrettably I admit I'm not feeling it. I understand I shall be in the minority and I'm certain I'd still give the mode a shot (and likely enjoy it) if I were to buy the game, but I've never been a fan of the recent fantasy-pre-determined storyline angle MyPlayer has morphed into the past few years

Have to say I agree with you. But, these kinds of games are quite popular now. Many people like them. I'm not one of them, but maybe it's about finding the right one to get me into it. I don't expect this to be that game, but I'm hoping that will change one day. I WILL say that I loved Wing Commander! So, I guess I have already found that game. But it's been a while.

# 56 m1ke_nyc @ 11/11/13 11:05 PM

So we will have a rival named Jackson Ellis. He will play for the Suns. 2K created a twitter account for him. Probably controlled by Ronnie. Anyway Ellis tweeted the Suns will rise. I seriously hope its not scripted for the Suns to become a threat because of this character. Would post a link but I'm on my phone.

# 57 RangersCruz @ 11/11/13 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruff Ryder


	Looks like Chris Smoove is the voice of your MyPlayer. Also makes me wonder if he's the only voice, kinda sounds like it.

Na if anything more like Lebron at times

# 58 Sundown @ 11/11/13 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	what can you honestly take from this?

I can take away what appears to be the narrative direction, and what I liked and didn't like from what video.

Game companies release videos because they want us to praise their work. It's also fair for us to critique them.

Anyway, just my take-- but if folks spend more time on forums critiquing other posters than the game itself, I think they might be doing it wrong. ;P

# 59 Sundown @ 11/11/13 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by royounggoku


	According to this it sounds like there's plenty of chances for you to make your own decisions and seems really interactive.

Yeah I think so too. I just don't like the scripted internal dialogue bit. It's the one thing we really own of characters in an RPG.

# 60 RangersCruz @ 11/11/13 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Splash Brothers


	Does that storyline force us to create a backcourt player? if i create a center, the rival will be center too?

I highly doubt they would do that

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