The Curious Case of Charles Barkley, and NBA 2K12

[mreyes930]

I remember a few years ago Sony had exclusive rights to put TNT in their NBA game. I don't know if they even still make those games but that could potentially be why Miller and Barkley declined 2K's offer.

[HakeemDaDream]

Why this even needs an explanation from 2k is rather odd. I think a good number of consumers would assume it was all about money which seems the likely scenario. Making an announcement on Monday explaining this serves no purpose other than to publicly embarrass both sides: 2k for being too cheap to fork over the money and Barkley for being too greedy. This is why I'm expecting or rather hoping for 2k to either reveal that Barkley is actually in the game after all due to a last second deal or be available as a DLC.

[atlplayboy23]

I agree why else would you make an announcement that you cant get a player that is bad business and would make 2k look bad. I feel Barkley is in and this will be a major announcement come Monday.

[Control-X]

Quote: Originally Posted by atlplayboy23

I feel Barkley is in and this will be a major announcement come Monday.

hopefully.

[youvalss]

Just don't keep your hopes too high. You may keep waiting for this announcement for years...

Just saying.

[goh]

He clearly doesn't want his virtual hamstring to end up pulled like he did to D12.

[gfunkadelphia]

totally want both CB in sixers uni and Reggie

[eDotd]

Quote: Originally Posted by HakeemDaDream

Why this even needs an explanation from 2k is rather odd. I think a good number of consumers would assume it was all about money which seems the likely scenario.

So I'm guessing you weren't readnig these forums when the Legends were announced? There were a few too many people complaining about 2K not getting Barkley in the game, when in fact it's Barkley's fault. It's settled down a bit now but I highly doubt the average consumer is going to assume it's all about money when dudes on OS, guys who circle the sports gaming world like hawks and swoop down on anything new, didn't even assume it was Barkley's doing.