NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

[Goffs]

re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

5 min

No.

No.

wait...Da_Czar said he was playing 12 minute quarters on legends mode...i take it that you didn't check out that option? I refuse to play 5 min games in legends mode...i want to earn those teams by winning in full 12 min quarter games...

[aholbert32]

re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Thanks for taking the time to answer us. One question, is the passing fixed whereas the person you intended to pass to (without icon) was the person you actually passed to. In 2k11 I had so many passes intercepted because of this.

I would say its improved but not perfect. I would say 90% of the time it went to the right person but I did have some issues on the break. I don't use icon passing so I was happy to see it was improved.

[aholbert32]

re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Sorry guys. I have to pull this down again.

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Embargo is over. Will newer more questions within the hour.

[groovycrazyjoe]

How effective the collision in this years game???

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

aholbert, what about the new free throw mechanics, how does it work, is it better? Thanks.

I didnt notice new FT mechanics. It worked as it did last year with the shot stick.

[aholbert32]

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Can you customize season length in MyPlayer mode? I love the mode but just don't have time to play 82 game seasons.

Not from what I saw.

[cingelsby]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Have they made any improvements to the rim physics and how do the graphics compare from last year? Also, how does the lighting look this year?

Thanks

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

How is the halftime show presentation in NBA2K12. Is it the same as last year or is it even more in depth. Also maybe a question that you maynot know about but, did you find out if the custom music feature of the PS3 has been fixed? In NBA 2K11 the music shuffle play list didn't work sometimes or the arena music you would assign wouldn't work at all.

This is another thing that scared me. It seemed much shorter and there were no highlights in the version I saw. Just a screen with the two best players of the half and their stats. Now I'm not saying that there arent halftime highlights in the retail version. Just not any in the game I played.

[LebronGarnett12]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Will centers/pfs randomly try to draw a charge when an opposing player attacks the paint?

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

When you drove to the basket did you see a different layup animation each time?

Any Derrick Rose-esque layups where he tucks the ball like a runningback?

Did any of your or the computer players change up their layups to avoid getting blocked?

Do big men change shots (not necessarily block) at the rim better?

No but I was typically driving to the rim with the same players (Westbrook and Harper) so I would expect to see drastically different layups.

No.

Not from what I remember.

Not from what I saw. Big Men protect the rim through contact more than length in this game. If you drive the lane against Perkins you are more likely to have your shot affected by his contact than him changing your shot.

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

wait...Da_Czar said he was playing 12 minute quarters on legends mode...i take it that you didn't check out that option? I refuse to play 5 min games in legends mode...i want to earn those teams by winning in full 12 min quarter games...

Did not check the option. Just played.

Keep in mind everyone that while 2 1/2 hrs seems like a long time, it flies when you are talking to a PR rep and playing 3 different modes. Didnt have the opportunity to check options.

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Have they made any improvements to the rim physics and how do the graphics compare from last year? Also, how does the lighting look this year?

Thanks

I would say its slightly improved from last year. Its not a huge graphical leap but it does look better.

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

Will centers/pfs randomly try to draw a charge when an opposing player attacks the paint?

Did not see any charges.

[coachimclutch504]

Re: NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

From your experience do you feel Fatigue will play a factor in 2k12 this year? cause 2k11 was a non factor when it came down to fatigue.... Also how effective was the Zone D if any was played?