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Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2

02:18 AM - November 14, 2013 by DustinT

Let’s face it. We’ve all had a real lack of college basketball video games to play the last few years.

It’s been six years since 2K Sports released College Hoops; Four years have gone by since EA Sports’ last effort.

Well, Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2 gives us a choice, and fortunately for us, it’s a very good one. Wolverine Studios released DDS:CB2 in late 2011, and I finally got the chance to check it out recently

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# 1 Lukin4 @ 11/14/13 05:21 AM

Nice review. As someone that still plays CH2k8 regularly, I've definitely looked at giving this a try. And I'm a fan of any game that starts with a head job...

# 2 kdenson1283 @ 11/14/13 07:26 AM

This sounds very interesting. I think I will give this a go. Can't wait, finally a college basketball experience is back.

# 3 TheLetterZ @ 11/14/13 11:40 AM

Glad you guys enjoy. I can try to answer any additional questions you have.

# 4 Frythatchicken @ 11/14/13 12:41 PM

is it available now?

# 5 TheLetterZ @ 11/14/13 01:12 PM

Oh yes.

www.wolverinestudios.com

# 6 tril @ 11/14/13 01:21 PM

any plans for an IOS version

# 7 TheLetterZ @ 11/14/13 01:35 PM

I haven't heard anything about an iOS version. I hope so though.

# 8 truzoe @ 11/14/13 02:58 PM

Do you get to play actual 5v5 basketball or just the management side??

# 9 SkillzKillz719 @ 11/14/13 03:44 PM

$35 is steep. $15? Probably. $20? Maybe. $35? Too much... I might fold my tent later in the year when it gets really interesting, but with the next gen coming out I think I'm better off saving my money.... No real gameplay REALLY hurts this game... But I'll download the demo, and if I'm in love with it I might get it.

# 10 drewst18 @ 11/14/13 04:51 PM

$35 is not too much. I don't like Wolverine studios mostly cause of their crappy hockey sim but you will not find a better text based basketball sim. Text sims aren't for everyone but the depth of this game far exceeds any console game you will find.

Its a text based sim, you can't hold against it that you can't play the game.

# 11 cq.noble @ 11/14/13 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by truzoe


	Do you get to play actual 5v5 basketball or just the management side??

4th paragraph:
"DDS:CB2 is a text simulation, meaning that while you can view a 2D representation of your team’s games. Still, DDS:CB2 has a ton of value to offer college basketball fans, especially those who passionately follow the recruiting process."

# 12 tarek @ 11/14/13 06:48 PM

I've played a bunch of text sims, including DDS:PB and DDS:CB. I agree that they are outstanding games and experiences if you enjoy text sims and the strategic aspects they are built and tailored for.

I really like the comment about iOS, I think text based sports sims would really be suited to a tablet. I recall there have been some queries on the wolverine boards about mac or ios versions, however, due to the setup being quite small and the budget limited, I don't think they've explored or considered making the jump to either mac or ios.

If anyone associated with Wolverine reads this though, I'd be ecstatic with an ios version of your amazing games. I absolutely love recruiting with a smaller school. I recall my experience going from a tiny school out in LA to coaching St Johns.

# 13 Jukeman @ 11/15/13 12:11 PM

A new real world mod for this season is in the works. Hopefully it gets release. This would be a great time to get into this game as the mod will be updated for the first time since 2011-2012. There is also a chance that the mod could have real players in it this time. If not, at least the real life coaches will be in it.

Great game though. I've been playing it instead of CHoops 2k8 for the past couple of years and if anyone know me from here they would know how much I loved College Hoops 2k8!

I wish there was an updated version of the game but with that said, it's still Wolverine Studio's most polish basketball sim (It's more polished than their most recent basketball sim Pro Basketball 3 which was released last year) if not the most polish game they have to offer.

# 14 grismosw @ 11/19/13 06:33 AM

I actually prefer FBCB 2, which with all the updates is pretty much FBCB 3 at this point. The interface isn't as pretty but it is more effective and gameplay is more stable and streamlined. As well it is easier to customize the league, case in point there are mods for older year formats, D2, D3 and a mega mod combining D1, 2, and 3.

# 15 kisstopher5 @ 11/20/13 04:45 AM

Funny this was just posted as today they announced they are getting set to release a new version later this month!

# 16 Jukeman @ 11/20/13 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kisstopher5


	Funny this was just posted as today they announced they are getting set to release a new version later this month!

Yea I was just about to post about that.

"With college hoops season in full swing we're very excited to announce that we are releasing a brand new version of our hit series Draft Day Sports: College Basketball. DDS:CB3 will feature a host of new additions such as international recruits, new conference alignments, improvements and changes in recruiting tactics, improved game AI and a brand new, rebuilt from the ground up UI which now requires a minimum resolution of 1280x768 offering much more screen real estate."

"Also because this title was not announced while CB2 was still being sold for full price if you did buy DDS:CB2 on or after October 1, 2013 and you want in on the beta we will be happy to allow you to trade in your CB2 license for a CB3 one."

# 17 Kingfish @ 11/28/13 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grismosw


	I actually prefer FBCB 2, which with all the updates is pretty much FBCB 3 at this point. The interface isn't as pretty but it is more effective and gameplay is more stable and streamlined. As well it is easier to customize the league, case in point there are mods for older year formats, D2, D3 and a mega mod combining D1, 2, and 3.

Anyone else got any thoughts on this? Not wanting to derail the reason for this post but, it seemed to make more sense to ask here than start a new thread.

I am in the market to buy a college BB game. I played the wheels off the original FBCB back in 2003-04...but I like some of the features they talk about in DDS:CB2. With the new one coming out, I can get that with a 15% discount right now so, for $29, I am leaning towards DDS:CB3.

So I am wondering if anyone has played both series and could give some insight on them?

# 18 Jukeman @ 11/28/13 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingfish


	Anyone else got any thoughts on this? Not wanting to derail the reason for this post but, it seemed to make more sense to ask here than start a new thread. I am in the market to buy a college BB game. I played the wheels off the original FBCB back in 2003-04...but I like some of the features they talk about in DDS:CB2. With the new one coming out, I can get that with a 15% discount right now so, for $29, I am leaning towards DDS:CB3. So I am wondering if anyone has played both series and could give some insight on them?

FBCB2 Is easier to mod and a lil more stable but that's expected as CB2 is more in depth.

You can't go wrong with either but both games serves its purposes. If you want a simple quick sim, then go with FBCB2. If you want something more in depth and focus on a career then go with CB3. (I don't know how stable the new game will be compared to CB2)

As for company, Greydog is a lil more active in customer service than Wolverine Studios.

FBCB2 has been out for some years but have gotten a good amount of updates. The last update from CB2 was maybe last year and if it wasn't for the new upcoming release of CB3, I doubt DDS College Basketball would have gotten another update.

But to be fair, it seems the DDS College basketball series are getting released with a new version every 2 years. Vs FBCB which haven't had a new version since 2010.

# 19 Kingfish @ 11/28/13 06:47 PM

Thanks for the response! That was exactly what I was looking for...I am strongly leaning toward CB3.

EDIT: CB3 Beta is released and I pulled the trigger on it! So I get the frustration of early access testing...yeah!

# 20 Jukeman @ 11/28/13 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingfish


	Thanks for the response! That was exactly what I was looking for...I am strongly leaning toward CB3. I wonder how long it'll be until its "early access release"...the website said late November. But, you can't get much later in November than right now.

Actually I believe the beta just went live.

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