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

[snocone]

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I hate when games release footage too soon. You're left wanting it for months.

I really hope one day a developer, preferably a big one like Rockstar, manages to keep a game quiet... and then just announces it all over social media and TV "Red Dead Redemption 2... out in 24 hours"

People would cream their pants. Lmao.

Sega did this with one of their consoles and it absolutely tanked.

As much as die hards think things don't need marketing, they really do

[scottyp180]

I hate when games release footage too soon. You're left wanting it for months.

I really hope one day a developer, preferably a big one like Rockstar, manages to keep a game quiet... and then just announces it all over social media and TV "Red Dead Redemption 2... out in 24 hours"

People would cream their pants. Lmao.

The closest thing to this would probably be PT. People had absolutely no idea what it was at first besides a "Playable Teaser" for a new horror game. Overnight it turned into "OMG scariest game ever AND they are making a new Silent Hills!" The demo amassed tins of downloads, don't know the exact number, pretty much based on word of mouth...or text.

I was a fan of Fallout 4's marketing as well. It was rumored to be in development for awhile but it's rare to see a AAA game (other than a yearly release title) announced the same year it releases and only several months before release at that. No pre rendered trailer, no alpha/ beta footage, just a straight up reveal and release date.

[JBulls]

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Must be some old footage because

That arena lighting

Sneak peek at NBA 2K17 @ the 2 second mark!

https://youtu.be/E1MIWtSUq_Q

[Jrocc23]

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

How does showing footage early necessarily help? People will see the footage, dissect the crap out of it, then after a week or two it's old news and people are ready for the next video.



It reminds me of a joke by, I believe, Katt Williams. He's talking about sex and how there are girls that won't put out easy. They make you wait and wait and by doing so they have you hooked. Your waiting for that moment and by the time it comes its great because you waited so long. If she gives it up quick and often you'll get bored of her quick. He also relates it to food, specifically crackers. If you eat the same crackers everything single day you'll get bored. Don't eat for a week and someone hands you a cracker your going to eat it and love every single Seco d "best damn cracker I ever had."

I was just listening to that joke a few days ago at work on Netflix lol and it was Eddie Murphy, but maybe Katt did the same joke much later.

But I see your point but I can understand both sides. Waiting also could build a lot of anticipation and hype and also speculation about things that's not true about the game. When they do finally release something, a lot of people are disappointed because of the hype built up.. Not saying 2K is anything like this but look how Joe Montana football turned out making people wait it turned into a lot of different things and people were very disappointed.

I wish 2K would release more information but most people do because we're all interested in the game. But, I don't even complain about it. When the news come, it comes. Because I know 9/10, I am going to buy 2K regardless and the only time I regretted it was 2K12.

I am sure we'll get most of the information before the game is released. And even if it's not the info you wanted, just rent it and see if it's worth your purchase. I know it's hard because we love 2K. Especially how excited I am for this years 2K with the return of Crew, MyCareer, online leagues, and hopefully an improved association mode. Will feel like 2K11 again where I am playing all types of modes.

I just hate when 2K make announcements for announcements lol.

[raidertiger]

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Currys jump shot is still slow. Not even surprised, this same company had him as a normal timed release a year ago.


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[BluFu]

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Well, I bet if 2K had 3-4 year dev cycles, you would see stuff a lot earlier

Don't see how the dev cycle changes that we're only a handful of weeks away from release. 1 year cycle or 8 year cycle, this close to release, many consumers expect more footage. But.. this is 2K, a highly established product, so I get there's no reason for 2K to release anything right now.

[SlyNumb3r1]

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Guys.. idk but i loved the Days when i didnt knew **** about the new games.. I remember the ISS Days (Pro Evolution Soccer Series).. i bought it every Year and i didnt have Internet to watch Videos or Reviews where every Mode is Played and every detail is told to u.. i just saw some Pics from magazines.. I honestly miss those Days.. U didnt even knew how the Menu looked so when u put the CD in ur Console it was just an all new Experience.. All the new Feautures where a suprise when i first saw them.. it was just so much more Fun..

I hate it but i cant ignore all those Videos that are on the internet before the Release.. i always watch some CAP Videos or some Gameplay Footage and when i have the Game i somehow know what to get.. Idk if its just me but i have absolutely no Problem seeing as few as possible until i have the Game ( im gonna buy it anyway.. even if the Cover says ''a terrible Joint'' and ''dont buy this ****!'') 2K is the one Game next to Fifa or GTA i will always Buy no matter what

the less i see the more suprised i am when i see it by myself.. (Y)

[lakers24]

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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).

[WaddupCouzin]

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JBtheGreat:

Are you still on the fence about the game? Like most on here, I am Dreamcast Era 2K player, so I plop my money down and wait for the goodies. I'm confident that I'm going to be getting a good product, if that confidence wanes for some reason then I'll revisit my decision, but 45 days isn't that long to wait, plus they'll be a slew of information within the next 6 weeks. As MIKEGSW has said repeatedly in this thread, this is about par for course. The only thing missing was the crazy German guys playing at Gamescom... Lol.

I pre-ordered my game last month, so I'm waiting for September 24th.

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[Ownal0t]

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Sega did this with one of their consoles and it absolutely tanked.

As much as die hards think things don't need marketing, they really do

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

[ClevelandinDistress]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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These last few threads have been something else...