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ChaseB · 08-29-2011, 02:28 PM

Steve Bartlett is checking in today with the first of two NBA 2K12 previews we will be running on the site this week. Steve's preview is more focused on the NBA 2K12 Greatest mode, some presentation touches and a couple random insights.

(Later in the week, I will be writing a more in-depth preview focusing more on gameplay and the current NBA -- I had a bit more time with the game than Steve.)

Read More - NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One)

jd@os · 08-29-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	Steve's preview is more focused on the NBA 2K12* Greatest mode, some presentation touches and a couple random insights.*

Thanks.

You better duck for cover from the "I want more details other than The Greatest Mode" crowd.

coachimclutch504 · 08-29-2011, 02:39 PM

This will be a Classic but i want more info on the current NBA......

Self313 · 08-29-2011, 02:40 PM

ok so at what point do you realize that people are waiting on the meat n potatoes... who cares about these old dudes.. its dope yeah but this is 2011... lets see gameplay, myplayer, association... Im 27 I loved those guys back then... Im a die hard pistons fan... but cmon...

I mean this year 2k is givin us the run around... last year we had these things moving... I just wanna see somethin that I'll actually play... Ive had 2k11 since the first minute of release lol and I still havent played with Jordan...

ProfessaPackMan · 08-29-2011, 02:42 PM

Dude...it's only August LOL.

Goffs · 08-29-2011, 02:42 PM

27 huh...thanks Chase looking forward to the rest

Self313 · 08-29-2011, 02:44 PM

yeah 27... its what my people do.. work, bet on 2k

sports head just like u

ChaseB · 08-29-2011, 02:47 PM

I think The Greatest Mode is fun to talk about beyond it being old timers. It speaks to certain focuses from an overall standpoint. The focus on signature style, the focus on honing in on era-specific gameplay (potentially), the work done on presentation -- it might just be me, but my favorite part of the mode is just seeing the old-school overlays and such.)

You can certainly extrapolate certain things from talk about Greatest Mode and assume what it means for the overall product. Also, I think we're WAY ahead of where we normally are in terms of seeing stuff for this game. Remember this is NBA 2K we're talking about. Usually we're lucky to get anything significant before like mid-September since they are the kings of "we'll show it when it's about finished."

ProfessaPackMan · 08-29-2011, 02:49 PM

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	Some other random things I noticed include subtle nuances that have been added for casual dribbles and mannerisms. The game also allows users to add up to 16 plays in a playbook to any particular player on the floor. If Kobe is your guy, he can truly be the focal point now. Another addition I loved was the tweaked in-game coaching strategy mapped to the directional pad. Players can instruct a basic offense to set screens for shooters or to space the floor rather than run specific plays. This allows the game to flow while running a core offensive system on the fly

Definitely loving this.

Self313 · 08-29-2011, 02:52 PM

I respect it...

maybe Im in the minority... as I said I just want some info on things I'll touch...

08-29-2011, 02:39 PM	#3
coachimclutch504 Banned OVR: 4 Join Date: Sep 2010	This will be a Classic but i want more info on the current NBA...... titans321 likes this. Last edited by coachimclutch504; 08-29-2011 at 02:41 PM.

08-29-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
Self313 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Detroit	Re: NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One) ok so at what point do you realize that people are waiting on the meat n potatoes... who cares about these old dudes.. its dope yeah but this is 2011... lets see gameplay, myplayer, association... Im 27 I loved those guys back then... Im a die hard pistons fan... but cmon... I mean this year 2k is givin us the run around... last year we had these things moving... I just wanna see somethin that I'll actually play... Ive had 2k11 since the first minute of release lol and I still havent played with Jordan... __________________ Xbox: got1coach313 All I play is 2k DETROIT!

08-29-2011, 02:42 PM	#5
ProfessaPackMan Hall Of Fame OVR: 36 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC/MD Posts: 35,623 Blog Entries: 3	Re: NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One) Dude...it's only August LOL. SageInfinite and Vast like this. __________________ I am an ***hole.

08-29-2011, 02:42 PM	#6
Goffs All Star OVR: 30 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,515	Re: NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One) 27 huh...thanks Chase looking forward to the rest

08-29-2011, 02:44 PM	#7
Self313 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Detroit	Re: NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One) yeah 27... its what my people do.. work, bet on 2k sports head just like u __________________ Xbox: got1coach313 All I play is 2k DETROIT!

08-29-2011, 02:47 PM	#8
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,640 Blog Entries: 18	I think The Greatest Mode is fun to talk about beyond it being old timers. It speaks to certain focuses from an overall standpoint. The focus on signature style, the focus on honing in on era-specific gameplay (potentially), the work done on presentation -- it might just be me, but my favorite part of the mode is just seeing the old-school overlays and such.) You can certainly extrapolate certain things from talk about Greatest Mode and assume what it means for the overall product. Also, I think we're WAY ahead of where we normally are in terms of seeing stuff for this game. Remember this is NBA 2K we're talking about. Usually we're lucky to get anything significant before like mid-September since they are the kings of "we'll show it when it's about finished." erickonasis, iLLmatic, spankdatazz22 and 6 others like this.

08-29-2011, 02:52 PM	#10
Self313 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Detroit	Re: NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One) I respect it... maybe Im in the minority... as I said I just want some info on things I'll touch... __________________ Xbox: got1coach313 All I play is 2k DETROIT!