NBA 2K16 Digital Short - Stephen Curry: Beyond the Shadows

[ClevelandinDistress]

NBA 2k just isn't bringing it anymore. Maybe I'm getting old but the games just don't have that charisma and passion inserted into the gameplay anymore. It's like they've taken all their heart and soul and stuffed it into all the Myplayer stuff. The last time I was impressed was with the announcement of NBA2k14 and the Phil Collins trailer. I have only been underwhelmed from that point on. The graphics fidelity, lighting, emotion, have taken steps backwards and once I got a taste of those graphics there was just no going back for me. If you think I'm making this up, search James Harden 2k14 and compare him to the recently released 2k16 screenshot.

The way they bring out info for this game is fine. But their focus is 90% on all the fluffy teenager stuff that makes them money. It's like this game is being made for 10 year old kids who purchase myteam coins and not the true sim heads. Oh but there's Da_Czar and Mike Wang and all the other guys who are in this for us! That's what you say, I feel their muzzle has been tightened and their interaction is way down. Instead of seeing more gameplay content because they're happy to show it off, it's like they do it now just to satisfy the few old heads still around making up the final 10% of their marketing campaign.

I cringe just thinking about the annoying 2k stream with Ronnie where they play exclusively in the park and talk about hair styles and clothing options. I loath the days when Gold pack this and Silver Pack that, Rare Edition here, rare edition there, are focal point in their discussions.

I just want my grassroots contender NBA 2K back. Fame has made my favorite game turn into a gold digger. No longer is she the cute innocent summer fling, now she's the used up, cakeface lady strutting her stuff all over Broadway.

[kolanji]

Quote: Originally Posted by lakers24

Should've known as soon as it wasn't much gameplay there'd be a lengthy discussion on marketing tactics lol. Anyways, let's get back to over analyzing small clips shall we? The number one thing I'm surprised no one here has mentioned is the first clip against the Clippers is an older build. You can tell because the Clippers don't have that nautical alternate anymore and the crowd has on last years Clippers jerseys. The next thing I'm surprised no one caught was the obvious new scans which include body scans. LeBron has been rescanned, along with Kevin Love, Draymond Green, and Timofey Mozgov. I don't think Kyrie, Shump and Bogut have been rescanned (though they don't really need it outside of a body scan).

Why are you surprised ppl didnt notice....we are only basketball gamers in here.....we are not OS CSI or detectives. ...u working with the bureau man....naw just kidding bro good obsevation..but when i look at Curry u can clearly see his hair style is not 2k15 cause i have checked loading up 2k15 and his hair is shorter.....but again i could be wrong cause am not with the bureau

In these pics what i do not like is why still players hands always have this spirit finger look with their fingers spread apart. ....look at Bogut or lebron hands to see what am talking about

[King_B_Mack]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ownal0t

didnt beyonce release a cd randomly and i think Dre as well recently and both are doing /did well?

9.99 music album and 59.99 video game is a wee bit different there man lol.

[BluFu]

Quote: Originally Posted by King_B_Mack

9.99 music album and 59.99 video game is a wee bit different there man lol.

We're talkin about Beyonce in a 2K thread.. how's that bingo card lookin 24th

[nova91]

These last few threads have been something else...

[24ct]

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeGSW

You're on here talking about it. Their marketing strategy is working. People are talking. Wondering. Anticipating. Every year people doubt them. Every year they crush it. Those same people buy it. And we do the whole dance all over again 9 months later.

Lol dog what do you even know about marketing? Really...

I'm only talking about it because it's the only thing(news) to talk about. Their is a such thing as bad marketing. This isn't free press we're talking about. They spent money to make this commercial.

Either way just because I'm 'talking about it' doesn't mean I'm anticipating anything. I know 2k16 is gonna be the same game as last year. I'm smart enough to realize the only way the game changes is if they really strip it from the ground up. It's gonna be the same animation heavy game with 1 on 1 mocap scenarios playing out in animations which doesn't look good to me anymore. Personally...

And the past 2 years 2K has been extremely lackluster dog. Especially considering these are current gen games on a new system. The graphics were cool but the game played exactly the same. You say they crushed it but I seriously beg to differ.

This isn't just me disappointed they don't release info. The game has regressed since 2K14. 2K15 is a terrible game IMO. The AI and story in myCareer is terrible. The online play is terrible.

I'm not just gonna say a game is good just because they drop it. I've been playing since Dreamcast. The 1st NBA 2K.

They're not showing the game because it's the same thing. If you like it cool but I'm not buying that they have broken any new ground. And that's cool, you can't please everybody. If you like it that's cool but I haven't really enjoyed the PS4 2Ks. 2k was the main reason I bought a PS4.

Ppl saying everyone buys the game knows the reason. It's the only competent basketball game. 2k is using that to their advantage. But when Live was out and actually worth buying 2K dropped news way earlier. I actually plan on getting Live this year because I anticipate 2k being lackluster again...

Thanks for your input tho...

[24ct]

Quote: Originally Posted by ClevelandinDistress

NBA 2k just isn't bringing it anymore. Maybe I'm getting old but the games just don't have that charisma and passion inserted into the gameplay anymore. It's like they've taken all their heart and soul and stuffed it into all the Myplayer stuff. The last time I was impressed was with the announcement of NBA2k14 and the Phil Collins trailer. I have only been underwhelmed from that point on. The graphics fidelity, lighting, emotion, have taken steps backwards and once I got a taste of those graphics there was just no going back for me. If you think I'm making this up, search James Harden 2k14 and compare him to the recently released 2k16 screenshot. The way they bring out info for this game is fine. But their focus is 90% on all the fluffy teenager stuff that makes them money. It's like this game is being made for 10 year old kids who purchase myteam coins and not the true sim heads. Oh but there's Da_Czar and Mike Wang and all the other guys who are in this for us! That's what you say, I feel their muzzle has been tightened and their interaction is way down. Instead of seeing more gameplay content because they're happy to show it off, it's like they do it now just to satisfy the few old heads still around making up the final 10% of their marketing campaign. I cringe just thinking about the annoying 2k stream with Ronnie where they play exclusively in the park and talk about hair styles and clothing options. I loath the days when Gold pack this and Silver Pack that, Rare Edition here, rare edition there, are focal point in their discussions. I just want my grassroots contender NBA 2K back. Fame has made my favorite game turn into a gold digger. No longer is she the cute innocent summer fling, now she's the used up, cakeface lady strutting her stuff all over Broadway.

Bruh. This is exactly what I'm talking about.

Especially the last part lol. Good post dude. Not everybody is impressed with what 2k is doing.

Every time I join a party ppl complain about the SAME stuff. Sliding. No control due to animations. Etc etc. Even tho they play it. It's because it's the only basketball game to play. Not because it's so good. It USED to be so good. Now it's the only option to try.

[MikeGSW]

Quote: Originally Posted by 24ct

Lol dog what do you even know about marketing? Really... I'm only talking about it because it's the only thing(news) to talk about. Their is a such thing as bad marketing. This isn't free press we're talking about. They spent money to make this commercial. Either way just because I'm 'talking about it' doesn't mean I'm anticipating anything. I know 2k16 is gonna be the same game as last year. I'm smart enough to realize the only way the game changes is if they really strip it from the ground up. It's gonna be the same animation heavy game with 1 on 1 mocap scenarios playing out in animations which doesn't look good to me anymore. Personally... And the past 2 years 2K has been extremely lackluster dog. Especially considering these are current gen games on a new system. The graphics were cool but the game played exactly the same. You say they crushed it but I seriously beg to differ. This isn't just me disappointed they don't release info. The game has regressed since 2K14. 2K15 is a terrible game IMO. The AI and story in myCareer is terrible. The online play is terrible. I'm not just gonna say a game is good just because they drop it. I've been playing since Dreamcast. The 1st NBA 2K. They're not showing the game because it's the same thing. If you like it cool but I'm not buying that they have broken any new ground. And that's cool, you can't please everybody. If you like it that's cool but I haven't really enjoyed the PS4 2Ks. 2k was the main reason I bought a PS4. Ppl saying everyone buys the game knows the reason. It's the only competent basketball game. 2k is using that to their advantage. But when Live was out and actually worth buying 2K dropped news way earlier. I actually plan on getting Live this year because I anticipate 2k being lackluster again... Thanks for your input tho...

Blah blah blah. People say this every year and every year they prove them wrong. Innovate and improve. Every damn year.

Don't like it? Don't buy it. But we all know you will. Because they all do. In the end.