NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

[DaWolf]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Say hello to the lead pass again

[Jano]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

This is why we don't release videos until we feel the game is ready. People see early footage and make up their mind. Things are looking incredibly better in the current build, trust me.

Regarding the commentary, Kellogg was in the game for maybe 3-4 days at the point when this build was made. Yes, we kept SOME of the same lines that Kenny had, but there is also a LOT of new content. At the time of this build, none, to very little, of that was implemented in the game. You guys are looking at footage that is 1/4+ of a year away from shipping.

We're not going to let you down; the level of yelling and excitement I hear from people playing around the office on a daily basis is more than I've heard in years. Top to bottom, this is easily the best game in the NBA 2k series. You don't have to take my word for it; you'll see for yourself in a couple months.

Well I can't wait to see a more current build sim. By the way can give us some info on when we may be receiving a vid of a more current build of the game?

[CFav]

This is why we don't release videos until we feel the game is ready. People see early footage and make up their mind. Things are looking incredibly better in the current build, trust me.

Regarding the commentary, Kellogg was in the game for maybe 3-4 days at the point when this build was made. Yes, we kept SOME of the same lines that Kenny had, but there is also a LOT of new content. At the time of this build, none, to very little, of that was implemented in the game. You guys are looking at footage that is 1/4+ of a year away from shipping.

We're not going to let you down; the level of yelling and excitement I hear from people playing around the office on a daily basis is more than I've heard in years. Top to bottom, this is easily the best game in the NBA 2k series. You don't have to take my word for it; you'll see for yourself in a couple months.

I'm not worried about what this game is going to be like. I have faith in SimBaller and the rest of the team. My only real concern is the salary cap and MLE/luxury tax this year. If that is reflected exactly how the NBA works, then I'll be happy. Anyway, good luck w/ the game SimBaller...

[DC]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Say hello to the lead pass again

What makes you say that. I pray to God that foolishness is fixed

[Behindshadows]

Re: Saw this on the 2k sports forums

That isn't the final build so don't expect to see everything the game has to offer.

As for the commentary... Don't expect it to be TOO MUCH better. It's just too difficult to get these "star" commentators in with enough time to make worthwhile recordings. Can you imagine asking this guy to say a line and he just reads it? What can you do, ask him to read it again at the risk of him walking out on you? I admit I was baffled by the fact that he read the same exact lines as Kenny. This game is DYING for new audio. It adds so much to the experience.

Gameplay-wise the game is tightened up though for sure. If you enjoyed 2k8, expect a better, less cheesy game. I still expect guys to end up giving Live a shot because it is "fresh" though. But if you compared the games head to head...

Agreed, either way I'm buying it on Day 1.

But yeah commentary is forever the downfall.

[DaWolf]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

What makes you say that. I pray to God that foolishness is fixed

well 3 minutes of gameplay, and already two easy passes to the hoop with defenders flying around trying to block looking really stupid...

[Peter_OS]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

This is why we don't release videos until we feel the game is ready. People see early footage and make up their mind. Things are looking incredibly better in the current build, trust me.

Regarding the commentary, Kellogg was in the game for maybe 3-4 days at the point when this build was made. Yes, we kept SOME of the same lines that Kenny had, but there is also a LOT of new content. At the time of this build, none, to very little, of that was implemented in the game. You guys are looking at footage that is 1/4+ of a year away from shipping.

We're not going to let you down; the level of yelling and excitement I hear from people playing around the office on a daily basis is more than I've heard in years. Top to bottom, this is easily the best game in the NBA 2k series. You don't have to take my word for it; you'll see for yourself in a couple months.

Thanks for clearing this up.

The wait is killing me!! lol.

You guys deserve a pat on the back, for what you have accomplished with 2K so far.

Continue success and thank for coming on these forums to answer our questions. It means a lot to us the community that we have people working on the game, giving us updates and answering and listening to our concerns and ideas to make the game better.

[Goffs]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

now i want to see vids with the newer build...i hope they transported all the alley-oop dunks from CH to NBA2k...

[Hassan Darkside]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Except for that reverse windmill dunk!

But yea, I hope alley oops are overhauled. And the friggin tip-slams too! Geez, we've had the same animations since NBA 2k1!!! Minus the 2 handed tip slam where he celebrates like he's riding a horse or something. That's from 2k4.

[23]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Sim, didn't you guys used to release early vids with "work in progress" circulating on the top of the screen?

[ZephyrSong]

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The cut scenes were nice and I really reserved my judgment because I know the build is not yet final. I remember seeing a leaked footage of 2k8 and everybody exclaimed how close it is to 2k7.

Same old same old.

Just like when the pretenders start posting threads about this and that and end up being kids who were tired of browsing porn sites already.

[Pared]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Sim, didn't you guys used to release early vids with "work in progress" circulating on the top of the screen?

Yes, but I'm pretty sure that is done by the marketing team. (Yes, they have one. )

This looks to be someone video-taping a presentation for that site. I'm pretty sure this wasn't supposed to be released.

[aholbert32]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Yes, but I'm pretty sure that is done by the marketing team. (Yes, they have one. )

This looks to be someone video-taping a presentation for that site. I'm pretty sure this wasn't supposed to be released.

It wasnt. Didnt they prohibit OS from taping or taking screenshots of this presentation?

Some things looked good and some things looked bad. I'll trust Simballer when he says that the commentary has been changed and out of the 3 lines i heard from Kellogg...one was new. I hope that at the very least they fix the crowd sounds so they cheer at the right times. The crowd was silent during the alley oop.

[eDotd]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Open your eyes, son!

[Stumbleweed]

Re: NBA 2K9 Video Footage (Multiplayer.it)

Yeah, the Italian press probably figured they were immune to that prohibition and rolled with it haha.. Hearing that same mid-range jumper line from Kellogg was really bad, but at least we have assurances that it'll be better in the final build. It makes sense that a lot of the dialog recording would come later in the process simply due to off-season moves (so they can talk about Baron/Camby to Clips, etc.) and stuff like that.

Looks solid enough -- nothing impressive really. It's an early build and I trust Simballer that we'll be in for a great game in October.