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ZoneBlitz · 07-08-2008, 03:42 PM

I really hope that NBA 2k9 captures crowd noise, reactions, and the sound effects that accompany an announcer and crowd drawing you into the game. Watching Messenjah's videos and actual replays on TV you can get excited (and even have goose bumps) when the crowd noise and commentary work properly.

I also think that a good implementation of crowd noise and good commentary can keep you addicted to the game. The sheer excitement it generates will get your blood pumping.

Finally, I remember how good the crowd noise was when 2k first came out on the dream cast. It, in my opinion, was really, really great. That just got you excited about the game.

I hope they get it right.

Boge · 07-08-2008, 03:44 PM

I bought FIFA soccer for the Sega CD. I wasn't a soccer fan, but I loved that game because of the crowd sounds. The chants and all was so awesome that it just pulled me into the game like no sports game before it. I think crowd noise is very underrated in sports games and needs more attention.

ZoneBlitz · 07-08-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Boge


	I bought FIFA soccer for the Sega CD. I wasn't a soccer fan, but I loved that game because of the crowd sounds. The chants and all was so awesome that it just pulled me into the game like no sports game before it. I think crowd noise is very underrated in sports games and needs more attention.

Agreed!

ZephyrSong · 07-09-2008, 02:24 AM

Nice post you got there Zone...

This year's game feels like the crowd is drowning the commentary. If you set the crowd too low, I couldn't understand their chants. (Is it just me, but the Detroit Basketball chant doesn't work for me! I'm now on my second TV and an HD Sammy Home Theater with Optical Cables. It's like the crowd's reply is barely audible...)

The crowd atmosphere will really add a lot in terms of the over all excitement. Rallying for a crowd deafening approval is something!

DC · 07-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Man the crowd isn't good at all in 2K. I'm sorry.

They still cheer when the home team gets called for an over the back call.
They still go crazy when the home team scores within the last min of the game and they are down by 15+ pts

The crowd is ********. I hope this is finally addressed.

kaydigi · 07-09-2008, 11:08 AM

The actual crowd sound quality in 2K8 is garbage. The crowd drops a few dbs sharply (while still cheering) instead of raising in the rear speakers.

NBA and CHoops 2K7 doesn't do this, why does 2K8???

BigO32 · 07-09-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kaydigi


	The actual crowd sound quality in 2K8 is garbage. The crowd drops a few dbs sharply (while still cheering) instead of raising in the rear speakers. NBA and CHoops 2K7 doesn't do this, why does 2K8???

hopefully they fix it for 2k9

kaydigi · 07-09-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigO32


	hopefully they fix it for 2k9

How'd it ship like that? It was the first thing I noticed on my first play.

07-08-2008, 03:42 PM	#1
ZoneBlitz MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jun 2003	The Importance Of Crowd Noise I really hope that NBA 2k9 captures crowd noise, reactions, and the sound effects that accompany an announcer and crowd drawing you into the game. Watching Messenjah's videos and actual replays on TV you can get excited (and even have goose bumps) when the crowd noise and commentary work properly. I also think that a good implementation of crowd noise and good commentary can keep you addicted to the game. The sheer excitement it generates will get your blood pumping. Finally, I remember how good the crowd noise was when 2k first came out on the dream cast. It, in my opinion, was really, really great. That just got you excited about the game. I hope they get it right. __________________ When the game is on the line, winners want the ball.

07-08-2008, 03:44 PM	#2
Boge MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Oct 2003	Re: The Importance Of Crowd Noise I bought FIFA soccer for the Sega CD. I wasn't a soccer fan, but I loved that game because of the crowd sounds. The chants and all was so awesome that it just pulled me into the game like no sports game before it. I think crowd noise is very underrated in sports games and needs more attention.

07-09-2008, 02:24 AM	#4
ZephyrSong Pro OVR: 9 Join Date: Sep 2004	Re: The Importance Of Crowd Noise Nice post you got there Zone... This year's game feels like the crowd is drowning the commentary. If you set the crowd too low, I couldn't understand their chants. (Is it just me, but the Detroit Basketball chant doesn't work for me! I'm now on my second TV and an HD Sammy Home Theater with Optical Cables. It's like the crowd's reply is barely audible...) The crowd atmosphere will really add a lot in terms of the over all excitement. Rallying for a crowd deafening approval is something!

07-09-2008, 09:18 AM	#5
DC Hall Of Fame OVR: 39 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: DC Posts: 17,961	Re: The Importance Of Crowd Noise Man the crowd isn't good at all in 2K. I'm sorry. They still cheer when the home team gets called for an over the back call. They still go crazy when the home team scores within the last min of the game and they are down by 15+ pts The crowd is ********. I hope this is finally addressed. __________________ Concrete evidence/videos please

07-09-2008, 11:08 AM	#6
kaydigi MVP OVR: 10 Join Date: Nov 2002	Re: The Importance Of Crowd Noise The actual crowd sound quality in 2K8 is garbage. The crowd drops a few dbs sharply (while still cheering) instead of raising in the rear speakers. NBA and CHoops 2K7 doesn't do this, why does 2K8???

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