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NBA 2K16 Gameplay Blog Wth Scott O'Gallagher

12:01 PM - September 4, 2015 by Steve_OS

SimNation! Scott O’Gallagher here, or as you know, “OG”. I have been waiting a LONG, LONG time to write this. Now, the time is here. You’ve read Erick & Mike’s outstanding blogs, you’ve seen the commercials, screenshots, etc. Now it’s time to dive deep into the nitty gritty of NBA 2K16.

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# 301 fadeawayj34 @ 09/05/15 02:31 AM

This is going to be the longest 3 weeks of my life!

# 302 cp32k16 @ 09/05/15 02:44 AM

So authentic, even the coaches have signature styles lol

# 303 MarkWilliam @ 09/05/15 03:26 AM

When LeBron dribbles up the court in the Bulls stadium, you see him breathe out and his cheeks fill with air. TINY detail that looks GREAT! Haha......wow man.

And the court shines......key and sideline reflections look SENSATIONAL. It's JUST right from looking at these. Gotta see it in HD of course but it has a "photo real" look about it which really adds to the immersion.

Players and courts now getting closer in terms of looks, add in the details from this and Czar's blogs and we have 365 days of addiction.

WOW.

# 304 MarkWilliam @ 09/05/15 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 23


	.......But this is stuff they could do on last gen

The only thing about my post that applies to last gen is Rose having 30! Oh snap..... haha. I kid guys, I am a BIG Rose fan. Just playin.

But seriously, that will be a monumental task in 2K16 now it seems....

# 305 OGSPORTS @ 09/05/15 04:29 AM

Any particular favorite from this blog?

# 306 HowDareI @ 09/05/15 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	Sorry, but this situation is TOTALLY different. One "took over" by default because of a deal with the NFL (**** the NFL) that locked out the other - some consider the better - game. This one would be "taken over" on merit. You know, the RIGHT way to do things. Toe to toe, man to man.

Oh no I totally understand what happened and I still don't fully get how the NFL thought it would be a smart thing to do...but that's another discussion.

I'm just saying I don't play Madden anymore because it's too much of the same to me and it's just not fun..2K took Live out because they couldn't keep up and they still found ways to progress without competition.

Now this year with Live (seemingly) making jabs at 2K, they've really done a lot between this and 15. Is it because of the "competition" or just because they've got all these new guys for a full cycle of development and a timing coincidence?

Either way 2K always puts out a great game but this year it's just on another level...that's why I like competition. Imagine if EA felt the pressure from anyone else for football games.

# 307 23 @ 09/05/15 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

For one those REAL defensive schemes that you have video to show side by side!!

The fact that the AI adjusts to what you're trying to do, and the gameplan will be different each time, even from moment to moment during a game.

I think the biggest thing we loved about Inside Drive beyond the sim aspect was the fact that the AI was NOT predictable, and they not only made adjustments in game but took advantage of your mistakes with good basketball.

Its just that the AI was too good and never messed up really but the challenge was a pleasure.

I can't say enough how HUGE this stuff is. This is literally taking things to another level. In the past VIP was the closest 2k had to something similar to this but it didn't even work the way it was intended.

This is just next level stuff here IMO. I'd also say being able to change things via roster updates... thats the kind of stuff that is the future!

# 308 HowDareI @ 09/05/15 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

Yea definitely how the AI will be reacting and adjusting play by play, game by game, etc.

I felt like too many times I could see a double coming in 15 after scoring a lot, and know how to trigger a certain animation and get a free look at the basket anyway...basically turning the double team into an advantage for me.

So knowing now that there will be switches and more aggressive d once I start catching fire, I can apply better knowledge of the game instead of knowledge of the (video)game.

I mean not to say everything else wasn't insane. Especially all the pick and roll control, not only from the offensive standpoint but also defensively. I'm gonna go crazy looking for free time to try and perfect playing 16 like I've tried in all the other games.

# 309 deetoman @ 09/05/15 04:56 AM

I'm so excited for this, I might be doing less simming during my Myleague/GM games. I wonder if all this translates well into MyPlayer.

# 310 strawberryshortcake @ 09/05/15 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

Literally everything. If I had to summarize everything in three words:

Adjustments, Behavior, Intelligence.

And if in two words:

Adaptive Intelligence.

9/25/15 12:00 AM needs to be yesterday.

# 311 MoultonHawk @ 09/05/15 06:51 AM

I wonder how this will effect the game. Very few of you can play effective on ball defense. 90 percent of you play off ball defense. So cup D will now help you more than ever. I like having that advantage on my opponent. I hope it mAkes the 10 presenters more formidable.

# 312 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/05/15 07:45 AM

I would like to know that controlling a bad on ball defender will feel completely different to a controlling a food on ball defender.

# 313 wccym @ 09/05/15 08:25 AM

I don't know whether work out legendary teams' clothes problem. In 2k15 the clothes is frozen(OMG this is BUG?)

# 314 kolanji @ 09/05/15 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

I mean if i had to pick one i would have to be honest and say i cant...honestly...these improvements collectively means so much to me that trying to pick one is very difficult
This Year's dev cycle is BULLYING

Those guys were on to something VC....they were on to something damn it....Like my grand dad used to say "Its not the horse that leaves the gate first always wins..."

As i read that blog over and over its like all am seeing is like OG keep swinging and swinging and swinging....i bet right now they were thinking they should have did a sign and trade instead of letting you go to the free agency....lol job well done guys what a great crew over at VC that keeps getting great additional talent......

WINNING IS NOT A SOMETIMES THING, ITS AN ALL THE TIME THING

# 315 Taer @ 09/05/15 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

My favorites are the following:

The Coach's defensive tendencies are anchored to themselves and will travel with the coach if (s)he goes to a new team.
The defensive use of ACE is more advanced than that of offense
The threat assessment is based on much more than just total point production.

Just as Da_Czar has taken offense under his wing, I felt for the first time someone on the 2K development team stepped up and has taken defense under their wing. I know there are a lot of people working on all aspects of both but in my mind's eye, you are the defense's champion and I've felt for years a need for someone to take this role.

Edit: guys, please put your GIFFS in spoiler tags. Thanks.

# 316 stillfeelme @ 09/05/15 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

If I had to say one thing it is ACE. The fact that the coaches are adapting to what you are doing and it varies from regular season than post season that is crazy. Really it is the combination of ACE and team specific defense because I felt that was really missing from 2K15 on how you and the CPU defend the pick and roll compared to what teams actually do.

# 317 LBJay89 @ 09/05/15 10:12 AM

In that Clippers Vids from Scott where Deandre comes First and then Blake is coming for that Pick i dont like how they Roll Up to the Basket.

I know this is an Offensive theme but i saw that here in Scotts Blog.
Everytime when a Big Men comes to set a Screen they run headless to the Basket, like they are on a 100m Sprint.

For example my Opponent hedges high on screens like Miami Heat does in big3era You have in real life no Chance and Give the Ball away like Curry does often in the Finals to Green (he Should create) but when my Player Runs to the Basket, without to wait 10 feet of the Basket...... its annoying

In this 2k15 everytime i get steal from the Help Defender 90% of the Time, because the Help Defender gets a Speed Burst on that Animation such is BS.

I Hope that the Rolling Big Men had IQ

SimNation from Germany

# 318 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 09/05/15 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by King_B_Mack


	This is what some of us were talking about to you non-believers about letting this group get a full cycle together. This is still just the beginning for this group man. Just imagine what you know they're already looking at trying to do for 2K17.....

I see man . I always knew the offense / my career/ my league would improve .I admit I really doubted the defense would ever get to this level .

# 319 MarkWilliam @ 09/05/15 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OGSPORTS


	Any particular favorite from this blog?

Love the "best defensive matchup" (Butler/LeBron) aspect coming in.

And then it's a CLOSE 2nd with how each player is pick and roll defended differently..... (Livingston/Curry examples).

Again, amazing job OG.

# 320 Boilerbuzz @ 09/05/15 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MoultonHawk


	I wonder how this will effect the game. Very few of you can play effective on ball defense. 90 percent of you play off ball defense. So cup D will now help you more than ever. I like having that advantage on my opponent. I hope it mAkes the 10 presenters more formidable.

I wonder where you get your numbers...

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