New screens (Gamekult)

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

LOL. They did until Behindshadows post. Its not a big deal. I'm just trying to understand the mentality. I have no doubt in my mind that 2k will drop another preview, pics and or videos this week. Its what they always do.

Don't try and understand it.

What you said is EXACTLY right on the money. People try and make it seem like it is for the greater good instead of the fact they just want to over-analyze, critique and complain and moan to pass the time until release date.

But what you wrote right there?

SPOT. ON.

[abuC]

The spacing still looks off, the players are too big and the court is too small.

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Don't try and understand it. What you said is EXACTLY right on the money. People try and make it seem like it is for the greater good instead of the fact they just want to over-analyze, critique and complain and moan to pass the time until release date. But what you wrote right there? SPOT. ON.

It's interesting how everyone who disagrees with you gets lumped into the same group. I'm learning a lot about you this week.


Let's drop the subject early and get back to talking about the pics.

[Behindshadows]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

LOL. They did until Behindshadows post. Its not a big deal. I'm just trying to understand the mentality. I have no doubt in my mind that 2k will drop another preview, pics and or videos this week. Its what they always do.

If you were able to understand my mentality, then my name wouldn't be Behindshadows.

My girl has been with me 6 years and she still confused.

I have friends since 5 grade that still hang with me and they don't understand and we are in our mid-30's.

All they know is I'm the coolest kat on the planet and we all get along.

Back on the subject of this, I just want the Mkt'ing team to get off their *** and help this franchise building some public popularity. We are just a minor edge to their income.

When you are in a state of competition you need to push just as hard to get your product known.

Just because you are the #1 selling basketball on 360 and PS3. Doesn't mean you just start half *** your game marketing and leaving the next season with a poor attempt to shine your next season's game.

[Jano]

I don't know if anyone here can answer this but what is the reason why 2K takes so long to release media for this game?

Is it some type of financial issue or is it just a decision that is made to not release a lot of media?

I know it doesn't really matter when they release something because it will have the same effect on people either way but, why wait this long?

I mean you have events like E3 and GC where you can show it off so why don't they? Its not like they don't already have an established fanbase so I'm sure people will be excited to see it in action.

Like at GC 2K could have brought a playable version to the show floor. People will probably check it out and they could potentially gain a buzz that could net them even more recognition with people that don't play bball games.

I'm just rambling now but you guys probably get the point.

[Shinyhubcaps]

Quote: Originally Posted by Behindshadows

Back on the subject of this, I just want the Mkt'ing team to get off their *** and help this franchise building some public popularity. We are just a minor edge to their income. When you are in a state of competition you need to push just as hard to get your product known. Just because you are the #1 selling basketball on 360 and PS3. Doesn't mean you just start half *** your game marketing and leaving the next season with a poor attempt to shine your next season's game.

I agree, and they shouldn't take their sales for granted or anything, but that's almost a reason to not hype the game so far in advance. The bulk of their sales are going to be people walking through electronics stores, toy stores, shopping malls, etc. who, a month prior, never gave a thought as to whether or not they'd purchase this title.

So I hope that they push their title eventually, but we're the only ones (this segment of the gaming community) who count the days, critique every piece of media, and implore the company to give us more news. Most of their sales are going to be turned still a few weeks from now, and while I feel slighted, I think it's unfair to criticize 2K for their effort while 97% of their sales (or "selling" people to the idea of buying the game) is still in the weeks to come.

In short, I hope they expose this game to a wider audience, but they still have plenty of time and resources to do so.

[mrnoobie]

uhm behind maybe you should just cut and paste and save your rant on notepad for next year because its going to be the same thing....srsly guy it was the same rant last year too...i mean damn man dont you get bored im sure there are other games out there o rant about...

hell i complained about it once then moved on since i know that 2k delivers an excellent product...i mean **** that alone should be enough, they can show the crappiest pic and i wouldnt care and im pretty sure that the average consumer who bought 2k8 feels the same way...plus not many scour the interbuttz for pics and vids....

hopefully theres still a next season of 2k...

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bornindamecca

It's interesting how everyone who disagrees with you gets lumped into the same group. I'm learning a lot about you this week. Let's drop the subject early and get back to talking about the pics.

Funny, as I wasn't even referring to you.

Don't know how you came about that.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jano

I don't know if anyone here can answer this but what is the reason why 2K takes so long to release media for this game? Is it some type of financial issue or is it just a decision that is made to not release a lot of media? I know it doesn't really matter when they release something because it will have the same effect on people either way but, why wait this long? I mean you have events like E3 and GC where you can show it off so why don't they? Its not like they don't already have an established fanbase so I'm sure people will be excited to see it in action. Like at GC 2K could have brought a playable version to the show floor. People will probably check it out and they could potentially gain a buzz that could net them even more recognition with people that don't play bball games. I'm just rambling now but you guys probably get the point.

That's a question for the higher ups. I'm sure the developers wonder the same thing.

Quote: Originally Posted by mrnoobie

uhm behind maybe you should just cut and paste and save your rant on notepad for next year because its going to be the same thing....srsly guy it was the same rant last year too...i mean damn man dont you get bored im sure there are other games out there o rant about... hell i complained about it once then moved on since i know that 2k delivers an excellent product...i mean **** that alone should be enough, they can show the crappiest pic and i wouldnt care and im pretty sure that the average consumer who bought 2k8 feels the same way...plus not many scour the interbuttz for pics and vids.... hopefully theres still a next season of 2k...

Absolutely. Same thing, every year.

[23]

same rehashed stuff

can we finish talking about the pics?

[HeavenlyTouch]

One thing that's extremely noticeable is the court spacing.

Also if you look carefully, you'll see for each team players are already going into their exact locations on the floor based on the pre-determined teams play style.

For example, you'll notice in most screenshots, Shaq, Erick Dampier, Chandler, and other big men are always the last ones trailing the PG as he's bringing the ball up court. You'll also notice Bruce Bowen is heading directly to the corner as Parker is bringing the ball up court. They said it was in the game last year, but it was rarely noticeable seeing players go to their favorite spots.