NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

[Goffs]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

ooo they have the towel waves and finger foams for the crowd...dont remember if that was in last year

[SageInfinite]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

Looks like a real NBA to me. Crowd doesn't sound as authentic as live's, but the crowd has alot of emotion which I like. Still don't have a problem with the commentary like most do. Also the crowd is waving foam fingers now . Also loved the end of the quarter high lites. This is my most anticipated game of the year as always .

[DC]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

Live sounds WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than 2K. I don't know why 2K can't get the sound right in their games man

[Goffs]

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i agree with the crowd sounds...its the same as last year

[23]

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Commentary gets bland man

They need some serious stuff that doesnt sound like a script scene

Just let the announcers do their thing

I hate that they dont get much height on the fadeaway shots... I wish they would change those animations

[23]

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LOL classic

KG dunks a lob at the end of the qtr and the crowd says nothing at all

[TMagic]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

The thing that impressed me most were the plays. Players were coming hard around the screens and really looking like they wanted the ball. The plays also have options. Two players would be coming hard around screens. On one play there was a pick set for the ball handler but another man was coming off a screen so a pass could be made there as well. I think I saw Ray Allen fake a down screen and pop back up to the top. Rondo made a pass to the corner and then cut to the hoop. The movement on plays looks really nice right now.

That's definitely the biggest thing that stood out to me.

[ThaGenecyst]

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looks like it plays good... commentary is still booty when compared to Live's lol Where's the commentary overhaul!!! Hearin Kellog repeat Kenny Smith almost made me fall out of my chair


it's lookin good though

[NumberOneRB]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

Looks like the overall player movement has been improved. One of the animations that always use to bother me in 2k8 was the running while dribbling animation (looked so stiff and unatural). Graphics were improved nicely so far, jerseys look a lot more life-like. Nice little emotional animation by KG after he hit the fadeaway and got the foul.

It appears that most of the improvements to the animations were very subtle, hopefully they put a lot more work into drastically improving the majority of the animations. Overall, I'd say its shaping up nicely, although I'm a little worried that all the praise and success this franchise has had over the years has maybe gotten to the heads of the 2K developers, and they may be resting on their laurels a bit. Vague comments from the producer suggesting they don't have to make very many improvements bothers me a bit.

[ThaGenecyst]

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btw... end of the quarter highlights = sickness


Presentation wise, the only place 2k is lacking is in the commentary department (as of this video) but I can deal


damn, I'm really digging that end of the quarter highlights... nice lil touch... it actually picked the good plays, i wonder if one or 2 of the highlights shown will be a celebration or players talkin amongst themselves... that would take it over the top

[23]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

Looks like the overall player movement has been improved. One of the animations that always use to bother me in 2k8 was the running while dribbling animation (looked so stiff and unatural). Graphics were improved nicely so far, jerseys look a lot more life-like. Nice little emotional animation by KG after he hit the fadeaway and got the foul.

It appears that most of the improvements to the animations were very subtle, hopefully they put a lot more work into drastically improving the majority of the animations. Overall, I'd say its shaping up nicely, although I'm a little worried that all the praise and success this franchise has had over the years has maybe gotten to the heads of the 2K developers, and they may be resting on their laurels a bit. Vague comments from the producer suggesting they don't have to make very many improvements bothers me a bit.

nice post

[myownsun]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

good find man

[rockchisler]

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disappointed I am

Me 2, but it is a early build, Live is killing it right now, no wonder 2k9 has been quiet with videos.

[Greene_Flash03]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

Looks really good as always. I like how the players running around the floor trying to get a good look. But I think I'll be picking up Live this year. Just because I want something fresh.

I agree, the oop to Garnett before the 1st Q ended -- CLassic ( no crowd reaction)

The thing i hate about 2k8 was some after-basket celebrations are out of place. Hopefully they fixed this on 2k9

I also see some players sliding...New animation they added, and it doesn't look appealing IMO.

[Behindshadows]

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Looks pretty good to me for a early build, commentary is horrendous! Game flows nicely, player models look better and more detail, stadium looks more alive. I like it a lot.

Definitely a purchase on day 1 along with Live. Fix the damn commentary already. 2k basketball hasn't been good since NBA 2k2 on DC.