NBA 2K13 Features Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, 3 Point Contest, Rising Stars Challenge

[elementz09]

This is a matter of opinion, but I feel strongly about this 1 out of 5 things that's killing the video game industry from PlanetPlaystation.com:

5. Downloadable Content: Like DRM, DLC started off innocently enough. It was a way for companies to expand their game without manufacturing an entirely different game. Fans loved it because they got new things at a low cost for their games. Companies liked it because it increased the profit available from a single game and encouraged users to keep their games. However, the problem arose when companies started to make games with DLC in mind. The infamous Mass Effect 3 ending is a prime example of this. It was ‘fixed’ with DLC—that probably would have been sold, if there wasn’t such a fuss about how crappy the ending was. Along with that, companies are increasingly including downloadable content…that gets unlocked from the disc. They aren’t just adding to a finished game. They’re leaving the game unfinished and forcing you to buy the ending. This is the ultimate disgrace of a developer—it’s their way of saying that not only do they care more about their money than their customers, they care more about their money than the actual games they’re making. This corporate view of gaming is unacceptable and is the prime culprit of a commercialized swing in gaming. Competition and variation is what drives progress—not spoon-feeding customers something they should have owned when they first bought the game.

[zizoux]

[kevin23]

Some of you sound like you work for 2k. I hope next year owner mode is for preorders and regular franchise mode is what everyone else gets. Will you still tell me it's my fault if I dont preorder? Don't you understand that whatever way they leverage you there is a certain sense of insincerity? What if there's news I don't approve of later on. Well I'll be stuck because of you people that encourage this stuff. Everyone always wants to be on the winning team. Seriously were all winning like Charlie Sheen. Maybe next year they let preorders get it a week early. Scratch that because we might let people read bad reviews before release. See how easy it is to pick your spots?

[MarvellousOne]

Quote: Originally Posted by kbmnm247

For me, blacktop mode was a fun mode to play every now and then. I'm not really sure why people were crying to get it removed. If you don't like it, just don't play it? I can't believe people would complain about EXTRA content in a game. As far as not giving them leeway, I can only speak for myself when I say that I think the reason people are loyal to 2k is because they weren't like that "other" developer. They wouldn't nickel and dime DLC, they wouldn't charge extra for uniforms, etc. Now that it seems they are heading in the same direction, especially removing content and trying to package it back in as a major announcement, it is disappointing. In all honesty, I'd rather just have blacktop mode back than ASW. At least then I can get some 2on2 and 3on3 action in if I want.

I honestly didn't play nor care for Blacktop mode, I tried it a couple of times and it just wasn't hitting for me, with that being said though I wonder why people are jumping the gun thinking Blacktop mode was removed? They didn't say it was removed and I believe with ASW mode being DLC those who don't buy it will be left with Blacktop mode still in tact, it is the only other mode where you can play street ball and if I am not mistaken they did reveal awhile ago about justin bieber being in 2K13 there was a thread on that announcement.

[UConcord11]

A smack in the vita's face?

[almostbobsaget]

I am really hopeful that this announcement is the start of a complete presentation overhaul that gives a true fan experience of the NBA. If they can create the atmospheres of the All-Star weekend, NBA playoffs, rivalry games and so on, I will be a happy camper.

[SwagDoc101]

Quote: Originally Posted by thaone08

On top of that, they saying its it own mode so do that mean we not going get it in my player or Association mode ?

probably not bc it says for use with current and past nba supperstars. no mention of myplayers

[BDM313]

Hope its implemented into association mode!

[TrapStar215]

Quote: Originally Posted by ps3veron

Many of you don't think of this (and many of you don't need to) but some of us don't have access to Amazon ( I for one spend 8 months outside the US where Amazon will not ship). I am all for dropping 5 bucks for a game that's already a guaranteed buy but I don't have access to Amazon and hence I will not be getting this extra mode. Not a game killer but would love it if it was a universal content so that we have a level playing field for all those who pre order regardless of store.

Didn't realize it said amazon only.

[LD2k]

Quote: Originally Posted by TrapStar215

Didn't realize it said amazon only.

It's NOT Amazon only.

Amazon, Best Buy & Gamestop all have it.