NBA 2K14 Video - New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

[TreyIM2]

Haven't had in depth 2K13 gameplay since Oct when my PS3 YLOD'd but I've played here and there at Best Buys up to as late as early this year but the eye test in watching this vid seems to make me believe the game looks and plays much smoother. I could be wrong but it was very apparent early on from the animations to the defense. PS3 and my stuck in system 2K13 are coming back on Tues from repair/replacement so I'll be diggin in again til 2K14 and can't wait til the next gen version.

That being said, the only real thing I hate about this vid is the graphics package they continue to use for the scoreboard and overlays. I hope they dump it for next gen with something better and TV slickness comparable.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jrocc23

Love your optimism lol.

Well it's not life or death, it's a video game, so it's pretty easy to be optimistic about something like this. I wish more folks felt this way, then there would be less whining about something that they don't own yet.

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LD2K just confirmed on the simNation that the 1-3-1 received the nerfbat.

[Jrocc23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Well it's not life or death, it's a video game, so it's pretty easy to be optimistic about something like this. I wish more folks felt this way, then there would be less whining about something that they don't own yet.

Doubt anyone think its life or death. People just want better crowd reaction. We've been wanting this for the longest. Especially when we've seen NBA Live 10's atmosphere. It's about to be 2K14, so you would think the crowd would be going crazy and teammates interacting w/ each other on a game winner.

I'm glad more folks don't feel the same way as you. I think if everyone was optimistic like you, alot of stuff wouldn't get improved. They said this was close to final build, so I doubt they would fix the crowd before then or patch it in because its been bad for years. Don't have a problem w/ people complaining when it's their $60. As long as you're happy, should be good. I enjoyed what I saw, but the crowd still needs work based on this vid.

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jrocc23

Doubt anyone think its life or death. People just want better crowd reaction. We've been wanting this for the longest. Especially when we've seen NBA Live 10's atmosphere. It's about to be 2K14, so you would think the crowd would be going crazy and teammates interacting w/ each other on a game winner. I'm glad more folks don't feel the same way as you. I think if everyone was optimistic like you, alot of stuff wouldn't get improved. They said this was close to final build, so I doubt they would fix the crowd before then or patch it in because its been bad for years. Don't have a problem w/ people complaining when it's their $60. As long as you're happy, should be good. I enjoyed what I saw, but the crowd still needs work based on this vid.

Truth, and the buzzer beaters and crowd reactions (or lack thereof) are kind of a microcosm as to why I'm interested in seeing what the next generation games hold (though I will not be purchasing a next generation system any time in the near future).

I'm ready to get back to experiencing the little things. It seems 2K was knocking that portion of the game out of the park for a while but it has tapered off a little bit in recent years. By little things, I do not mean super minuscule additions in lieu of bigger overhauls (i.e. "Now more people might go to free agency in Association!").

I feel like we used to have a "Little Things" thread every year that'd hover around the top of the forum for the duration of the game's run. Recently, I still see that thread, but we seem to burn through most of the observed uniqueness much earlier than we used to. Since it's clear this won't be happening on the current generation, I'd love to see things like this on the next gen:

-Wild, spazzing reactions and celebrations from a player and his teammates after he hits a buzzer beating, game-winning shot.
-Realistic crowd noise
-EA NHL-like crowd response (graphic-wise) where they jump in near unison on an important play (big shot, buzzer beater, etc.)
-Violations for crossing the baseline when attempting to defend an inbound pass
-Displacing or knocking over people, chairs, equipment when diving out of bounds
-A coach giving last second instruction to a player on the verge of checking in
-The actual removal of warmup pants/shirt with re-application in certain instances when checking back out
-An occasional fan half court attempt during time-outs (to go with other possible time-out entertainment)
-Players returning from serious knee injuries wearing a brace, at least temporarily
-In-game injuries where the game camera doesn't zoom out and pan uncomfortably to the player writhing on the court by himself while teammates and opponents just stare blankly in other directions

It's small and medium things like those mentioned above that can often make one game feel new in comparison to its previous effort alongside, well, not keeping just about everything the same in terms of appearance aside from some detailed gameplay upgrades.

[MarvinOida]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eddie1967

Maybe the crowd reaction will make it into the retail version or can be patched somehow.

It's not. You're going to have to lower the volume of a lot of things again, just like WWE 13. But WWE 2K14 had improvements in Crowd Reaction, its funny how NBA 2K doesn't get something like that.

I still hope the colors of jerseys and accessories can be adjusted in the retail version.


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[Deck]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarvinOida

It's not. You're going to have to lower the volume of a lot of things again, just like WWE 13. But WWE 2K14 had improvements in Crowd Reaction, its funny how NBA 2K doesn't get something like that. I still hope the colors of jerseys and accessories can be adjusted in the retail version. Tap Tap Tapatalking away from my iPhone

My guess is we will have that on next gen. Current gen for me will be a skip for sure, even if I only get to play in mid March. I'll have to settle with GTA V

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jrocc23

I'm glad more folks don't feel the same way as you. I think if everyone was optimistic like you, alot of stuff wouldn't get improved. They said this was close to final build, so I doubt they would fix the crowd before then or patch it in because its been bad for years. Don't have a problem w/ people complaining when it's their $60. As long as you're happy, should be good. I enjoyed what I saw, but the crowd still needs work based on this vid.

You are glad more people aren't optimistic? What should we be angry? Should we raid visual concepts headquarters and demand better? Please take your childish argument to the rest of the folks that complain as if 2k basketball hasn't dramatically improved over the last couple of years and from the videos this year is no exception.

If everyone were as optimistic as me the game wouldn't improve? Ridiculous. you make absolutely no sense but carry on.