Nice! I've played 2K since 2K6, and I've witnessed their growth and the subsequent (inevitable?) attraction of the casual (or noob). I definitely enjoy your impressions.
"Outstanding Presentation"
My recent rants
:
http://www.operationsports.com/mcdowell31/blog/33674-how-immersion-hurts-the-pacing-experience-in-myleague/
http://www.operationsports.com/mcdowell31/blog/34486-this-console-generation-and-face-zooms/
http://www.operationsports.com/mcdowell31/blog/34545-myleague-no-cut-scenes-doesnt-mean-a-fing-thing/
"I Love MyPark...But"
I can totally relate to you on this. I've played basketball of some sort since age 11 (I'm 51). I have more of an "every-man" basketball player interpretation as opposed to a basketball players as superheroes interpretation. I've barely touched MyPark; I prefer the "history" of MyLeague. Here's something I referenced that might improve MyPark:
http://www.operationsports.com/mcdowell31/blog/34553-nba-2k17-myplayer-taking-the-grind-out-of-grinding/
"a MyCareer story that isn't penned by Spike Lee"
agree definitely. Once more my blog references:
http://www.operationsports.com/mcdowell31/blog/34554-nba-2k17-immersion-storytelling-and-why-less-would-be-more/
I really appreciate your article.