NBA 2K14 Feature List Revealed

[Sundown]

Quote: Originally Posted by Taer

Don't jinx my Candyland visions so soon It can end up that the "improved" ai part is just a better selection of which animation plays out on drives etc. I am hoping awareness, player tacking and other such details are what they are improving. Something that definitely will happen on nextgen but may not be feasible on the current gen and pc release this year.

I really hope it doesn't involve rubberbanding and attribute boosts.

At the very least it should intelligently select Tight/Sag/Deny settings, Pick and Roll settings, and choose appropriate defensive formations or switch between them to give you different looks.

Oh, and the AI really needs to intelligently switch matchups. That would be brilliant. Better defenders/matchups should be brought in to counter the best/hottest player. Again, using Curry as an example (he's plays like a video game character), I want to see teams throw their Iguodalas, Corey Brewers, Danny Greens, and Kawhi Leonards at him after realizing Lawson/Miller/Parker can't stop him.

This would be huge! It gets a little silly hitting 6-9 3's every game without the CPU making adjustments that happen in the real world.

[daveberg]

Quite pleased with some of the list.

Dribbling enhancements and more moves is a welcome addition. More signature moves and better shot mechanics. More dunk packages. More options on D.

Yeah, I'm interested.

Now....about MJ and the legends teams.....

[Goffs]

Now that tendencies and ratings are going to be updated regularly what about accessory wise?

[TreyIM2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beluba

Just wanted to point out... This is by no means an exhaustive list of features. There are a number of other improvements, like contact in the paint, that we left off the list. So don't assume that if it's not listed, it's not in the game. That's all I wanted to say. Carry on.

U...mean...there's...more??? M-Dub, I just gotta say much love to u and the crew over there for all the effort and hard work. U guys roped me back in, hard, with 2K13. The game has literally been stuck in my PS3 since October - YLOD. Lol. Working on a fix, finally, but again, much love and appreciation to u guys.

[Gronk4M13]

All sounds great, now NBA 2K14 is a definite day one purchase for me.

[nip83]

Pretty happy that they announced gameplay info,instead of just crew and the buzz the #3R335 created.

experience improved spacing logic, and run updated team specific plays.
If this is implemented how i read,it's gonna be huge.Does this mean playbooks are gonna be updated much like player attributes and tendencies?At least they seem to aknowledge that spacing in 2k13 was a mess...

More realistic footwork on jump shots, improved awareness in shot selection
I can't visualize what improved awareness is gonna look like(let's hope it means when the cpu has an open shot in their real range they take it.No more abandoning open shots for driving or big men shooting threes).The footwork aspect looks intriguing as well.Hope it effects the up n under issues and less skilled players not being able to perform these moves.

and toss flashy no-look passes with deadly accuracy with Pro Stick control.new give and go mechanics, better handoffs, and an entire arsenal of new flashy passes.
I really like that passing is getting an overhaul and incorporated into stick mechanics.I'm all for flashy passes but with the right players.Does this mean pass packages as well?

All New Ball Denial,Expanded Defensive Commands
I'm praying that with the ball denial they have addressed boxing out issues too.No mention on rebounding mechanics otherwise.But seeing that defense is getting attention is good news.

More Signature Styles -dunk and layup packages, dribble moves
The question here is not only new packages but actually new packages that work(sig layups in 13 were not).I was also hoping for dribble styles too,those generic dribble moves ,universal for all players ,was getting old soon.

All in all ,they've hit all the right words for the sim crowd.If they deliver as promised it's gonna be a great game.

[DaWolf]

Improved spacing, improved jump shots... I like what I´m hearing. Lets see how it plays.

[Smirkin Dirk]

Pardon me for being cynical, but they say this list of things every year about this time.

Ill buy it one day because I always do, but Ill believe this styuff when I see it.

I saw massive improvement in 2k13, not so much in 2k12.