NBA 2K11 Developer Insight: "Jordan Challenge" - Some Historic Teams Announced

[jd@os]

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I'll quote just for emphasis. Kinda - no, REALLY getting tired of the "Why aren't the '98 Grizzlies in w/ Big Country Bryant Reeves?" posts.

Tell me about it rangerrick!!

What about Harold Miner's Heat team?
Are the Bulls gonna have the black strap on their jersey from '92?
Is Pippen gonna have that zit on his lower left cheek?
Can we get the '84 76ers?
Is Tom Chambers going to have three beads of sweat on his nose?

No! No! No! No! No! C'mon guys...

[youvalss]

Re: NBA 2K11 Developer Insight: "Jordan Challenge" - Some Historic Teams Announced

2K should just add a little note on the PS3/360 cover, saying:

"To be continued...in the PC version".

[bearschicago]

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I believe MJ had no tattoo whatsoever in his Bulls days. Maybe he got it in recent years, but still don't think so.

watch from 5:26

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwrRc0yuyaE&feature=related

That locker room scene is from the 1998 season...no tatoo on the chest (have the vid on DVD too).

Yes he did. He probably got it in 1986.

In 1986 Jordan went through a six-week initiation period to join a national black fraternity, Omega Psi Phi. Omega is the third oldest black fraternity in the country and has 700 chapters nationwide that coordinate social, political and business activities. Among its 80,000 initiates, Omega counts such notables as Jesse Jackson, N.A.A.C.P. director Benjamin Hooks and Philadelphia's Mayor Wilson Goode. "It is another sort of community for me," says Jordan. "It is an organization made up of men who want to give something back to society." An omega tattoo on the left side of Jordan's chest symbolizes his commitment to the fraternity.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,956692-3,00.html

See the horseshoe tattoo?

[jd@os]

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It's an omega horseshoe tattoo.



http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jordan...ro_090821.html

I do believe it's a brand and not a tat. Don't believe that article. I've seen a pic of it.

We're discussing Jordan's body. It must be getting late because this is weird.

[bearschicago]

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I do believe it's a brand and not a tat. Don't believe that article. I've seen a pic of it.

We're discussing Jordan's body. It must be getting late because this is weird.

Read what I wrote above. I provided links. It's a real tattoo. As real as it gets.

[jd@os]

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Read what I wrote above. I provided links. It's a real tattoo. As real as it gets.

I read it. But I saw it on tv. It comes out from his skin like a brand. I could provide a link to that too, but I saw it on a tv screen bigger than that pic. And I guess he was pledging to Omega in '86 after he left UNC...

[VDusen04]

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Marketing Jordan will work on the casual fans, who are the large customer base for 2K, but it isn't working for me. Classic teams, different era Jordans just seem like one big marketing ploy that will make the game remain stagnant.

OS users have been creating classic teams, players and in the case of PC gamers, jerseys and stadiums as well. What 2K is doing all bull ****, in my opinion.

I totally respect the fact that you're not at all impressed by the Jordan implementation. However, I'd have to politely disagree that this new feature is just something that's going to snag casual fans. I'd count myself not just as a real-deal NBA2K gamer, but also a basketball lifer, and that's exactly why I love the additions being made. I feel it will add a ton to the game, particularly from a depth perspective. I feel additions of things like classic teams (in addition to gameplay improvements of course) is exactly what keeps the game from not getting stagnant.

I have been eating up the Classic Teams downloads that PortlandBlazer has been providing for 360 users over the past couple of years and I've loved the work he's put in. If he were to create more full rosters this year (2K11), I'd still download them. However, through no fault of his own, his creations are not in the same ballpark of having real authentic lineups, audio name recognition, retro signature styles, court art, some arenas, and professional nods to great moments in NBA history. In fact, I even love the fact they added short shorts, as it could legitimize a lot of user made rosters (alongside the game provided rosters).

As a non-casual fan, this Jordan/Classics news does a ton for me.

[jd@os]

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I'd much rather stay on topic (sorry mods), but...

"Many people watching this year's NCAA Final Four tournament caught sight of the big horseshoe-shaped scar on the left arm of University of North Carolina point guard Shammond Williams. Michael Jordan's brand, hidden on his chest, is more discreet. Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith sported a brand on his left arm for a 1993 cover of Sports Illustrated. Other folks have Greek letters melted into their calves or seared into their forearms."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/features/brand.htm

I could provide more but I want to keep this on topic. Many Q's get branded, and I don't care what the internet says: a brand isn't the same as a tat. I know plenty of people with tats who wouldn't dare get branded. Just sayin.

[aloncho11]

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2K should just add a little note on the PS3/360 cover, saying:

"To be continued...in the PC version".

That's right my man...and you know it

[aloncho11]

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I'd much rather stay on topic (sorry mods), but...

"Many people watching this year's NCAA Final Four tournament caught sight of the big horseshoe-shaped scar on the left arm of University of North Carolina point guard Shammond Williams. Michael Jordan's brand, hidden on his chest, is more discreet. Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith sported a brand on his left arm for a 1993 cover of Sports Illustrated. Other folks have Greek letters melted into their calves or seared into their forearms."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/features/brand.htm

I could provide more but I want to keep this on topic. Many Q's get branded, and I don't care what the internet says: a brand isn't the same as a tat. I know plenty of people with tats who wouldn't dare get branded. Just sayin.

That's why I never saw it...being a brand...and one made in the 80's, it looks like a minor scar on Jordan's chest in comparison to today's brands.

Now back on-topic

[jd@os]

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That's why I never saw it...being a brand...and one made in the 80's, it looks like a minor scar on Jordan's chest in comparison to today's brands.

Now back on-topic

Actually that's a good way to put it--it does look like a scar. But the article mentions Shammond Williams' brand, and if MJ's looks like a minor scar, then Shammond's is major. I saw some when I was in college that made me turn away. Eeeew. But like MJ's, some were minor and cool.

But yeah, back on topic:

I can't believe I'm sayin this, but in a weird way I DON'T want any of the classic Bulls teams to be on the demo. I want to wait to play with them on the finished product.

[what8590]

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anyone know if the 92-93 suns with my man sir charles are a unlockable team maybe? and why is it the 94-95 knicks instead of the 93-94 knicks who made it to the finals lol? Also anyone know if Marv Albert will be doing the commentary? Loved these 2 sayings, "YESSSSSS" and "A Facial Served UP BY ________" And how sick would it be if before the games Roundball rock was played!!!! This game could really be my favorite game of all time!!!

[Smokez4DAyz]

94 Knicks? ARE YOU OUT YA FREAKING MIND? THATS ME ALL DAY !!! BIG PAT, OAK TREE and STARKY!!!

Damn I feel 17 again....1994 Knicks...Riley's Knicks...Anthony Mason, Greg Anthony

NIcE

1990 Lakers...omg! Magic,Worthy and Kareem
1996 Sonics...geesh The Glove, Kemp, Coach Nate

Where's REGGIE's Pacers????
Where's ALONZO's HEAT???

Nice List so far, but I need '99 Spurs '96 Magic etc...

[Smokez4DAyz]

I hope the games are more hardcore...less calls like it used to be...only Jordan, Ewing, Malone and Bird would get calls...The refs used to wait for fights before calling fouls...

[Smokez4DAyz]

I'd also like to add that I think more than the casual gamer, the older sports fan can really connect with seeing video games of their childhood stars, remember we used to play with these stars on inferior systems, decades ago, now I can fire up some 3s with John Starks (who by the way better be very good) or catch a 360 slam with Shawn Kemp, run a Lakers Fast Break, or Pass the ball to the Chief!

Its nostalgia. Great move by 2K...

maybe I can take the CallofDuty out of my xbox for a little while this fall