NBA 2K9 (Hands-Off) First Look

[J.R. Locke]

I am completely happy with 2k8. I hope they add create a play, create a team (with more team customization). Add more editable content on players (so players don't look so terrible once 10 years into a franchise).

Besides that I am really happy with the 2k basketball series at least I will get my moneys worth.

[warnerwlf98]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabric

Not much information to go on but thanks anyway, Chase. I think the highlight was probably that Clark Kellogg will be the new commentator. A HUGE update over the Jet IMHO

Kenny Smith will now be doing commentary for Sony's NBA 09.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/890/890339p1.html

[deepen03]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jano

hmm this must be early build so I guess we'll have to wait for the next preview to be able to tell where the game has been improved.

exactly, people need to just realize that you can't judge a game based on an early build. 2k9 is still going to beat Live again this year as it has for a while. It doesn't matter what features EA releases, 2k's gameplay is what drives its success.

[lovesnikes]

Quote: Originally Posted by deepen03

exactly, people need to just realize that you can't judge a game based on an early build. 2k9 is still going to beat Live again this year as it has for a while. It doesn't matter what features EA releases, 2k's gameplay is what drives its success.

die hard 2k fan thats wat i like to hear....funny thing is people in the 2k forums are starting to doubt 2k and get tricked by lives features aka gimmicks so stay firm 2k fans dont be fooled by live 365

[BDM313]

since the gameplay is pretty much nailed it could be possible that they added custom arena anouncers

[P-Dub]

I'm not sure the gameplay is "nailed" since the CPU can bullet backdoor bounce passes towards the basket with precision, but it is "lightyears ahead of Live's" gameplay. If EA can fix the responsiveness and offense/defense balance problem, 2k will have a problem.

I will be going to E for All and hopefully I will get a chance to play both games a few days before their release.

My opinion is that 2k never markets their game enough to beat Live's sales. A question comes to mind, though. If 2k spent money on the marketing, would they have the money and time to make the game as good as they do?

[ronyell]

Quote: Originally Posted by P-Dub

I'm not sure the gameplay is "nailed" since the CPU can bullet backdoor bounce passes towards the basket with precision, but it is "lightyears ahead of Live's" gameplay. If EA can fix the responsiveness and offense/defense balance problem, 2k will have a problem. I will be going to E for All and hopefully I will get a chance to play both games a few days before their release. My opinion is that 2k never markets their game enough to beat Live's sales. A question comes to mind, though. If 2k spent money on the marketing, would they have the money and time to make the game as good as they do?

EXCELLENT POINT...

[CarryTheWeight]

Any information about the rumored halftime show and "NFL 2K5" presentation elements? A few rumors about a presentation overhaul floated around the boards after 2K8 came out. I think this "cinematic replay" feature may be a hint.

[joetheshow159]

I just hope that i the presentation gives some sense of atmosphere like the presentation of college hoops and espn nfl 2k5 did.( playing through season tended to get boring in 2k8.) from the pics seems like their touching up player models which is a + guys like T-MAC&MELO Looked terrible last year Lol! still early, Waiting to see more....

[Muzyk23]

a new commentary guy! yeesss!