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OS Exclusive: NBA 2K15 Hands-On Impressions from Gamescom (Xbox One)

06:22 PM - August 14, 2014 by DustinT

OSer DaWolf had the opportunity to attend Gaescom, and was able to get his hands on the sticks with NBA 2K15 for a solid amount of time. With plenty of game time, and a chance to speak with Senior Prodcer Rob Jones, DaWolf put together an impressions piece for Operation Sports as we get closer to the October 7 release date of the next NBA 2K iteration.

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# 81 Jakeness23 @ 08/17/14 07:05 PM

After seeing the screenshot of Chris Anderson I think some work needs to be done on facial hair. It looks fuzzy and kind of weird, not like facial hair. Something like an updated version of The Show's would be good, with a lot more different length options.

# 82 Nodima @ 08/17/14 07:31 PM

Since no else has asked yet, I will: when you say Heat check, do you mean the team-wide points overlay that was in older 2Ks, or the most recent one that was replaced by signature skills and displayed whatever player you were controlling's points, rebounds, etc.? I miss the hell out of the latter and hope that's what's returned.

# 83 ojandpizza @ 08/17/14 07:35 PM

Idk why all sports games don't just make CAP, and hair/facial hair/facial features the same way games like Tiger Woods, UFC, Saints Row, etc does/did there's.. It all looked very realistic and much better customization options..

Idk how hard it is to implement something like that, or how much disk space it uses.. But 2K could completely eliminate my team and add a super realistic CAP system and I would be ecstatic.. Change the dimensions of the nose, brown, chin, jaw, eyes, mouth, eyes, etc.. Facial shading, hair length on the face and head, hair color shading, features like bumps, freckles, etc..

Plenty of games have had really amazing facial customization options, and I've never understood why 2K wouldn't just take a page from their book. Especially once they added "my player" and realistic caps became even more important. I just don't get it. Why have a system that makes created players look like aliens/cartoons in comparison to everyone else on the game.

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# 84 ojandpizza @ 08/17/14 07:36 PM

My post is extremely off topic lol.. But the post about Birdmans beard above mine just made me think about it all.

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# 85 LILSPAZ57 @ 08/17/14 10:33 PM

No Sliding is something that was said when they introduced ECO Motion in #NBA2K14 I bet when the game comes out most of the stuff we hate WILL still be in the Game this includes. #1.Suck in Animations on Dunks.. #2.Bump Animations #3.Server Connectivity Issues. The only thing I expect to change are the game Modes Thats is What I'm excited for especially My League!

# 86 strawberryshortcake @ 08/17/14 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockie_Fresh88


	Anybody know if the issue at 1:28 has been addressed ? Diaw slides into place http://youtu.be/wFOKF7m-zWI

I sent Beluba, LD2k, Leftos, OGSPORTS about these sliding concerns a few days ago. I received a thank you response from OGSPORTS for the feedback. At least, hopefully someone's looking at it.

Whenever I see new footage from NBA2k15 leaked footage, all I really care at this point is the defensive footplant -- it's lacking, and definitely needs improvement. There's still too much sliding on the defensive side of things.

# 87 Jakeness23 @ 08/18/14 11:05 AM

Another thing that worries me about the game is you have all of these dunks and dunk packages and even if you give your player a bunch of different ones, they still up doing the same 2 or 3 every time.

# 88 GudStuffzz @ 08/18/14 12:27 PM

they should add like an explosiveness/first step attribute. it would be nice to see some explosiveness when getting to the rim. I wanna see the unstoppable speed/strength that westbrook/rose/wall/etc uses when slashing their way to the rim

# 89 Rensational14 @ 08/18/14 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GudStuffzz


	they should add like an explosiveness/first step attribute. it would be nice to see some explosiveness when getting to the rim. I wanna see the unstoppable speed/strength that westbrook/rose/wall/etc uses when slashing their way to the rim

Thats the quickness attribute i guess

# 90 2_headedmonster @ 08/19/14 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake


	I sent Beluba, LD2k, Leftos, OGSPORTS about these sliding concerns a few days ago. I received a thank you response from OGSPORTS for the feedback. At least, hopefully someone's looking at it. Whenever I see new footage from NBA2k15 leaked footage, all I really care at this point is the defensive footplant -- it's lacking, and definitely needs improvement. There's still too much sliding on the defensive side of things.

not only does it need to be present, but it needs to be consistent and not compromised for the sake of rotations. this is what would differentiate speed, agility and elite rotations.

# 91 m-dogg @ 08/20/14 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GudStuffzz


	they should add like an explosiveness/first step attribute. it would be nice to see some explosiveness when getting to the rim. I wanna see the unstoppable speed/strength that westbrook/rose/wall/etc uses when slashing their way to the rim

this is a good idea, quick first step is definitely different than quickness. Paul Pierce had a deadly first step in his prime, but we was not quick by any means. just had some of the best footwork in the NBA and could readily beat his man off the dribble if they were overplaying his jumper. once his man was beat, his size and deceptive strength made it hard to stop him. Maybe these players should come out of the triple threat moves a little better than the regular animations. do not want it to be overpowered though of course.

This should also be tied to tendencies, as already there are too many non-driving NBA players (in real life) trying to constantly drive into the paint in 2k in the AI side. last thing we need is more of that.

# 92 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 08/20/14 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LILSPAZ57


	No Sliding is something that was said when they introduced ECO Motion in #NBA2K14 I bet when the game comes out most of the stuff we hate WILL still be in the Game this includes. #1.Suck in Animations on Dunks.. #2.Bump Animations #3.Server Connectivity Issues. The only thing I expect to change are the game Modes Thats is What I'm excited for especially My League!

These issues with online play. Abusing alleys , full court charges just by walking the ball , court spacing , take the fun out of the game for me. Hopefully they've been addressed.

# 93 reptilexcq @ 08/20/14 11:52 AM

They need to bring back effective at taking defensive charges; get rid of lame long football pass that resulted stepping out of bound purposely; get rid of arm reach animation that leave you frozen in time and have no way to control or break the animation giving the dribbler a huge advantage; allow more user control...when i shoot the ball, i want to be able to control a different player immediate to try to get offensive rebound. I can't do that in any of the previous 2k game. Either it's too slow or it's ineffective rendering being useless or your skills as a player is violated. If you say, oh that might be an exploit for people try to get offensive rebound after the shot...but wait a minute, the user who play defense can also control a player and box out and get their rebound as well...it's pretty fair to me. I mean if it's in the game, it should BE IN THE GAME!! All i am asking is....let the user dictate how they play the game based on their skills and not the game dictate how the user should play the game.

# 94 thedream2k13 @ 08/20/14 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by reptilexcq


	They need to bring back effective at taking defensive charges; get rid of lame long football pass that resulted stepping out of bound purposely; get rid of arm reach animation that leave you frozen in time and have no way to control or break the animation giving the dribbler a huge advantage; allow more user control...when i shoot the ball, i want to be able to control a different player immediate to try to get offensive rebound. I can't do that in any of the previous 2k game. Either it's too slow or it's ineffective rendering being useless or your skills as a player is violated. If you say, oh that might be an exploit for people try to get offensive rebound after the shot...but wait a minute, the user who play defense can also control a player and box out and get their rebound as well...it's pretty fair to me. I mean if it's in the game, it should BE IN THE GAME!! All i am asking is....let the user dictate how they play the game based on their skills and not the game dictate how the user should play the game.

But the game should dictate what's successful regardless of people's playing style.

# 95 stillfeelme @ 08/20/14 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by reptilexcq


	They need to bring back effective at taking defensive charges; get rid of lame long football pass that resulted stepping out of bound purposely; get rid of arm reach animation that leave you frozen in time and have no way to control or break the animation giving the dribbler a huge advantage; allow more user control...when i shoot the ball, i want to be able to control a different player immediate to try to get offensive rebound. I can't do that in any of the previous 2k game. Either it's too slow or it's ineffective rendering being useless or your skills as a player is violated. If you say, oh that might be an exploit for people try to get offensive rebound after the shot...but wait a minute, the user who play defense can also control a player and box out and get their rebound as well...it's pretty fair to me. I mean if it's in the game, it should BE IN THE GAME!! All i am asking is....let the user dictate how they play the game based on their skills and not the game dictate how the user should play the game.

Some things have to be in the game or it will be cheesed to death because it was in the past and would impact much more users in a bad way. Think about it like this you are playing the game from a 3rd person view controlling one person and knowing where the other person is as soon as you switch before you throw the pass. The long touchdown pass is a pass that happens so rarely because of that fact.

The rebound thing you may have a point. I hope that the CPU rebounds the same regardless boxes out the same whether you switch or not. I wanted the ability to quick jump after a shot some animations you can't do it.

# 96 reptilexcq @ 08/20/14 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thedream2k13


	But the game should dictate what's successful regardless of people's playing style.

lol..this is getting funny. Well then I might as well watch a real basketball game because no game dictate better than a real basketball game. Hey, no user input and style needed...regardless if they're the same or not...see?

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