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NBA Playgrounds is scheduled to release on May 9 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC for $20. Polygon has posted quite a few new details about the game, some of them we've listed below. Be sure to read the full article here.
  • Over 300 different dunks
  • Lottery Pick meter gives the user a random special ability for a limited time
  • Can be played by four people in the same room
  • Online 2-player head to head will be available at launch, 4-player update coming soon after launch
  • Post-release roster updates
  • Progression mechanic unlocks the entire roster gradually
  • Packs unlock players, each pack contains 5 players, you start off with 3 packs. THERE ARE NO MICROTRANSACTIONS!
  • Dunk contest and a three-point contest are scheduled to release at a later date
  • Charles Barkley and Kobe Bryant will NOT be on the roster

Game: NBA PlaygroundsHype Score: 9.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 101 Tomba @ 05/12/17 12:00 PM
this game cheatsssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Urgh

Im at las vegas tourney and in the quarter cant beat past second round
 
# 102 Del_Liger @ 05/12/17 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Fiddy
Whatever the challenge for the game calls for, I try and match up players to complete the challenges.
Who do you play with on the 20 point with 2's challenge?
 
# 103 Del_Liger @ 05/12/17 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TreJayMMA
It's a very early release for layups and a pretty early release for jump shots

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Yes, you have to release a layup like a jump shot and not a dunk. Release as soon as your player goes up for a layup
 
# 104 Mintsa @ 05/12/17 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Del_Liger
Who do you play with on the 20 point with 2's challenge?

I used Magic. He's rated 10 on 2 pointers, he basically automatic. I just did 10 pull up 2 point jumpers, pretty easy actually.
 
# 105 Fiddy @ 05/12/17 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Del_Liger
Who do you play with on the 20 point with 2's challenge?
Hmmmm. I think I used my Curry. Just spun at half court with him and did a lay up.
 
# 106 ezio @ 05/12/17 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Murph
Can't believe they have Robert Parish as a Chicago Bull in this game. Not only did he win 3 of his 4 championships in Boston, but he went into the HOF as a Celtic.
He is one the Celtics too. I got him and he was on the Celtics. I didn't know there were two of them.
 
# 107 worstsportsgamer1977 @ 05/12/17 08:23 PM
been playing this game since launch day and overall its a solid game. just wich it was more like a fighting game in the sense that they would have unique move sets or how they played. mabey have every position a bit more unique. other then just adjusting how well they rebound and steal ect.

since the character basically all play the same it gives me little reason to switch characters. right now i use regular kyrie and kristaps even though i have legend players atm. i dont feel like its going to change much to put in magic or some of the other guys. their real life reputations dont have any bearing on the gameplay.

just something i hope they address in the next game. i think it would help the longevity and replay value of the game. right now its too close to nba jam/arch rivals.
 
# 108 Vgmastr @ 05/12/17 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ch46647
Has anyone played EPIC Durant and EPIC Harden in the finals of the Shanghai tourney?

I have gotten blown out 20-25 times in a row. They are like a CPU cheat code together. They literally hit 95% of their 3's, get an extra point on most of their shots, and steal everything on the fist swipe..

It almost seems impossible to beat them lol
I had the same issue with the Paul/Griffin match in the finals at Paris, kept getting blown out because they would constantly steal the ball from me the second I crossed half court. I finally figured out a decent strategy against the constant steals and managed to blow out Durant and Harden in Shanghai on my first try 57-39. Key is to wait back until your partner crosses half court then pass and shoot a quick three. I'm using Jason Kidd and Ty Lawson, two high 3 pt and high speed guys.
 
# 109 Fiddy @ 05/12/17 09:10 PM
My pack after winning Vegas. Epic Kyrie and Legend Westbrook.

I finished all the tournaments. I only have one challenge to finish and it's 15 steals in the 2nd game of the Vegas tournament. Grrrrr. Lol




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# 110 ch46647 @ 05/13/17 07:50 AM
FYI- There is a forum where the developers are interacting with the community and responding to suggestions. See below for a link... I have started a thread called "Defense- Balance and Improvements"

https://playgroundsgame.com/support/discussions

The developers have already release a patch. It sounds like they are focused on post-release support.
 
# 111 Mintsa @ 05/13/17 08:28 AM
I also finished all tourney's and all trophy's except for Vegas and 15 steals. Anyone that claims to have gotten that is a flat out liar !!!
 
# 112 Fiddy @ 05/13/17 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mintsa
I also finished all tourney's and all trophy's except for Vegas and 15 steals. Anyone that claims to have gotten that is a flat out liar !!!
A few guys I've seen on youtube have done it. Dribble to top right corner, stand still, let the cpu steal it, steal it back. Best I have done by doing that was only 7 or 8 steals. That was with a Rondo with 10 overall at stealing.

Now with the patch and stealing tied into stamina, woof. This will be even more challenging LOL.
 
# 113 33JAF @ 05/13/17 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by worstsportsgamer1977
been playing this game since launch day and overall its a solid game. just wich it was more like a fighting game in the sense that they would have unique move sets or how they played. mabey have every position a bit more unique. other then just adjusting how well they rebound and steal ect.

since the character basically all play the same it gives me little reason to switch characters. right now i use regular kyrie and kristaps even though i have legend players atm. i dont feel like its going to change much to put in magic or some of the other guys. their real life reputations dont have any bearing on the gameplay.

just something i hope they address in the next game. i think it would help the longevity and replay value of the game. right now its too close to nba jam/arch rivals.
Legend players have signature moves. You can tell what they are when you see "stars" around the player. So far I've only used Harden and Dirk, but Harden has a runner, and Dirk has a step back jumper. There are other signature animations, too. I've seen Dirk's one foot shot, and I think Harden has his own layup.

We should get a thread going for special moves, although it's kind of fun trying to figure them out with each new player. I think they're only for legends.
 
# 114 ch46647 @ 05/13/17 06:43 PM
Can you play couch co-op in the offline tourneys/exhibition?

I do not have a second controller but considering picking one up.
 
# 115 basefoot00 @ 05/13/17 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ch46647
Can you play couch co-op in the offline tourneys/exhibition?

I do not have a second controller but considering picking one up.
I just got it and yes for exhibition but haven't tried a tournament.
 
# 116 ch46647 @ 05/13/17 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by basefoot00
I just got it and yes for exhibition but haven't tried a tournament.
Thank you! (10 char)
 
# 117 RockinDaMike @ 05/13/17 08:35 PM
What's the secret for alley oops? I'm always missing them and I been using great point guards like Stockton but I'm getting the timing off.

I also haven't figured out jumping alleyoops like when I'm going for a dunk and having the guy trail and oop it to him.
 
# 118 lamoyou401 @ 05/14/17 03:10 AM
they need to change the 15 steals challenge to about 10 cause this is too stressful for me
 
# 119 Mintsa @ 05/14/17 04:10 AM
Anyone not finding any games online (ps4) ?

During the demo I'd find a game in seconds.......now that stop watch thing goes for 4-5, more minutes and nothing ?
 
# 120 bcruise @ 05/14/17 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mintsa
Anyone not finding any games online (ps4) ?

During the demo I'd find a game in seconds.......now that stop watch thing goes for 4-5, more minutes and nothing ?
I don't know if it'll help, but a few days ago I was having this happen. Then when I backed out to the main menu and went back in to try again I immediately got some kind of connection error. Closing the game and re-opening it got rid of that error, and also allowed me to find a match within a minute again. It's possible that error is why you can't find a game (even though it doesn't notify you until you try to search a second time).

It's also possible that no one is playing at this time of night, though I'd think that pretty unlikely since the game is so new.
 


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