Ask me anything about NBA 2k9

[bowdown2shadi]

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Sup Pared, Thanks for doing all this AGAIN like what you did for Live.

So how's the Post? Did you notice that its a little easier than before? How many of those "9 Pages of moves" in the manuel post moves?

Also, I would like to know if you can change your jumpshot in mid-air.

Thanks

[Kushmir]

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thanks again Pared...

1) full and comprehensive practice mode this year? (similar to madden where we can run a play over and over again against a set defense a la 2k3?)

2) animated playbooks back?

[Mholtz2323]

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Pared..

Graphically, how does it differ from last year?
Also, you said the 360 seems to look more fluid and colorful.
Does it really look like the videos on theotherseason.com or do you think those were taken from the 360 version of the game?

When you say Vince Carter looks so real? Can you describe what makes him )all players) look different from last year?

I only ask about the graphical side of things cause I know the gameplay will be good. Its 2k. Hopefully, this year, the graphics catch up.

[Kingofthecouch]

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1. Did they tone down the very effective lead pass from last year?

2. Do the refs call more fouls on reach ins?

3. Are the post moves (drop step dunks etc.) performed like 2k8, do these moves have descriptions in the manual?

4. Does 2K9 play like 2K6, 2K7 or 2K8?

5 I know u said no ratings but I just want to kno 1 player rating and thats Brandon Bass of Dallas. I just want to know overall, mid range, Dunk, rebound and speed.

Thanks

[AlexBrady]

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Pared might be reeling a tad after that Mets game.

[bowdown2shadi]

Re: Ask me anything about NBA 2k9

1. Did they tone down the very effective lead pass from last year?

2. Do the refs call more fouls on reach ins?

3. Are the post moves (drop step dunks etc.) performed like 2k8, do these moves have descriptions in the manual?

4. Does 2K9 play like 2K6, 2K7 or 2K8?

5 I know u said no ratings but I just want to kno 1 player rating and thats Brandon Bass of Dallas. I just want to know overall, mid range, Dunk, rebound and speed.

Thanks

Brandon Bass, his overall is 77. Lookin good, that dude is a beast in real-life.

[Pared]

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-Are last year's Hornets jersey's in the game?

-How is the Fastbreak Passing?

-Can you practice against other teams with them actually defending?

I've seen this... so yes.

-Can you pass the ball off a layup?

YES!

-Is the Isomotion still pulled up without pressing any trigger?

Not sure what you mean.

-Does the CPU play zone defense?

Haven't seen it yet.

Thanks a BUNCH!

1.Does it feel natural and responsive to adjust your shot in mid-air?

Somewhat... will need more practice.

3.How's the practice mode? Do the teams practice in their own arena?

Yes.

Thanks.

o yea can you wear your home jersey on the road and vice versa?

Doesn't seem that way.

what control options are there and can you customize your own controls?

There are 4 control styles.

Last year teams had specific PA announcers, will the announcers be on all the time?

Is there a create a shoe feature?

Not sure what you mean in the first question.

Haven't seen any create a shoe feature.

How does the foot planting and transition animations compare to last years game, as well as 2K7? Watching some videos, it seems like they've takin a step backwards in this area. I saw a few instances in the recent vids where a user would pumpfake and turbo out of the triple threat at full speed and basically blow right past the defender, which reminds me a lot of the 2K7 days when foot planting wasn't so great. Can you comment on this?

Also, can you fake passes?

1 more thing.

How has the lock on D changed from last year? Do you still lock on with the trigger, and does the CPU help you stay in front of your man? They brought back the ability to contest shots without jumping. Is this done automatically by the cpu when your in position or locked on, or is this something done manually?

No fake passes. Not sure on your other questions. Seems like you can move faster off the pump fake.

1. Can I borrow the game for the week jk

2. Regarding Match-ups, when you change your match-up on the fly with the d-pad, say you put your SF on the opposing teams PG, does the game automatically change back to your PG guarding the opposing PG after a play or two? That happened very often in 2k8.

3. When you get a nice basket, does you player and his teammate start showing off by say like slapping hands with each other, and in the process are you able to command the animation to stop so you can get back on D? In 2k8, you weren't able to do that at times which allowed opposing user to get a fastbreak.


Thanks

2. I'll keep an eye out.

3. Seems less extended and it won't effect you.

Can players run through things or is there some solidity in objects now?

Much more contact when it comes to players hitting each other.

Shouldnt you be changing your sig?


Pared, what if any are the consequences for constantly pushing this issue off driving to the paint?

Are there a good amount of reaching fouls? I heard something about after the third swipe its an automatic foul that would be cool, is that true?

First one... not sure what you mean.

Second... CPU usually doesn't allow me to get that third swipe in. By then they've done a move.

are there more retro jerseys

Haven't checked.

Thanks for the Impressions Pared I have 3 questions


2. Have the playbooks been updated this year or are they the same old ones from last year?

3. Can you run Inbound plays this year?


thanks bro

Playbooks look similar. Don't take my word though... just a quick glance through.

Thanks a ton for doing this. So lucky.

1. How does shooting off the dribble feel this year? Will the cpu catch up with you as easily and block the shot?

2. Have you played with/vs the lakers any? anything that resembles the triangle offense?

Gracias

Less hitching than last year off the dribble.

Pared,


Did the raptors new 3rd jersey (which is black) make it into 2k9 ??

Thanks

No. May be unlockable.

Pared, you touched on the statistical overlays before - but are there individual stat overlays? In the videos, when players are at the line, their information will pop up.. that's awesome, but are there graphics that show many points (or rebounds/assists) a player has at that point in the game, like old 2k's?

Thanks.

I'll keep an eye out.

Ok you said most of the passes went out of bound doing fullcourt passes. Now i want to know is this automatically 100% of the time went out of bound when you do fullcourt pass like last year...OR is there going to be some deflection or interception?? Because to me automatically went out of bound EVERY SINGLE TIME is just not realistic.

I told them that last year that they ought to make it so that CPUs intercept the passes rather than went out of bound every time to make it realistic. I understand they try to stop exploitation in 2K7 but c'mon automatically went out bound EVERY SINGLE time is just not true to life NBA.

No, they don't go out of bounds every single time. The defense is much smarter and picks them off.

Does the CPU feature it's star bigman? ie - feeding Duncan the ball constantly. Also, will it feed the hot man who may not necessarily be the star of the team?

They certainly get more touches.

Is the difference really big between the 360 and PS3? Like is it that one year when Madden 08 was garbage on the PS3, or is it very minor?

Haven't spent enough time with the 360 version. It was noticeable though, color-wise. The 360 is more vibrant.

[The 24th Letter]

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I didnt see this ? in the thread, but it was alot to read through so forgive me.....

Is the "easy iso" control scheme still in the game?

[BroMontana82]

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can you comment about some of the things from OS Steve's Quick Hitter impressions? The comment about him noticing players slapping the backboard on layup attempts and / or shot block attempts. have you noticed this? can you give some example or more information on what this is like?

[Pared]

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What is easy Iso? Is that the crossover button on a dedicated button? That's in the game.

I have not seen players slap the backboard or anything like that.

[Permatron]

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In practice mode is the entire team you choose playable or is it still just the starting 5?

[bowdown2shadi]

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Im not 100% sure, but I think you can Sub people in-n-out in practice this time. They change up the whole thing, you can run plays, do all that ****.

Anyway, you might want to get that info about subs confirmed from somebody else...

[Pared]

Re: Ask me anything about NBA 2k9

Sup Pared, Thanks for doing all this AGAIN like what you did for Live.

So how's the Post? Did you notice that its a little easier than before? How many of those "9 Pages of moves" in the manuel post moves?

Also, I would like to know if you can change your jumpshot in mid-air.

Thanks

The post is PHENOMENAL!

Can't change your jumpshot in midair, layups and dunks... yes.

thanks again Pared...

1) full and comprehensive practice mode this year? (similar to madden where we can run a play over and over again against a set defense a la 2k3?)

2) animated playbooks back?

Play running in practice.

Playbooks have pictures that show the play and how it develops... but it does not animate fully.

Pared..

Graphically, how does it differ from last year?
Also, you said the 360 seems to look more fluid and colorful.
Does it really look like the videos on theotherseason.com or do you think those were taken from the 360 version of the game?

When you say Vince Carter looks so real? Can you describe what makes him )all players) look different from last year?

I only ask about the graphical side of things cause I know the gameplay will be good. Its 2k. Hopefully, this year, the graphics catch up.

The graphics are pretty good. The PS3 version it just seems like the resolutions are a little lower than 360 version.

1. Did they tone down the very effective lead pass from last year?

2. Do the refs call more fouls on reach ins?

3. Are the post moves (drop step dunks etc.) performed like 2k8, do these moves have descriptions in the manual?

4. Does 2K9 play like 2K6, 2K7 or 2K8?

5 I know u said no ratings but I just want to kno 1 player rating and thats Brandon Bass of Dallas. I just want to know overall, mid range, Dunk, rebound and speed.

Thanks

Lead passing is not as easy to do at all. Your defenders put their hands up. You can still get some off here and there if the paint is empty.

Reach-ins are called but not as much as sim heads would like it. More than last year though. More fouls in the paint on close shots though.

More moves in the post than 2k8.

Plays like 2k8 with more (read: better) control.

[Tomba]

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Is the game generally as bright as it is in the OS videos?

[antoine79]

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Pared have you seen any game breaking glitches during your playtime? Thanks and great job on the thread.