NBA 2K12 Cover Athletes - Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

[rockchisler]

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Wow that was really mind blowing news Ronnie !!!
Should have add a feature list or game play with this
Looks like 2k is trying to sell us with these has beens
I sorry not trying to dog the legends but the NBA stars
Of today is unique as ever and this is a new era why
Focus on this with most of is are hard core my player
Fans I can care less about pass I'm looking ahead to the
Future come on 2k

because these 3 are better then the current 3

[Andarus]

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So whats up with the 3 different Covers? So where can I pre-order the PC-Version with the Bird Cover?

[jd@os]

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First off, these covers--especially the Jordan one--are just plain SICK.

Second, it looks like custom cover makers will need to work overtime on making one for NBA 2K12. This will truly separate veteran cover makers from the amateurs.

Third, the question was already answered but it seems like some people are still confused: I'm pretty sure that the Jordan cover will ship for every platform in big numbers; its just that the Magic & Larry covers will ship across all platforms in limited numbers.

And lastly, I just don't get some people's problem with historic teams. It doesn't take away from ANYTHING related to your game-playing experience. I don't play Road to Glory on NCAA Football, and I don't play My Player on NBA 2K; however I don't complain about them taking up "disc space" or whatever because the core game play is still there.

Sorry for the last rant but some of you really show your age when complaining about historic cover athletes. I can't stand Kobe Bryant, but I bought 2K10 nonetheless and had fun; I didn't sleep with the cover or look at it while I got dressed. These are three of the greatest ballers to ever play the game, and just because you don't really know them because you've ONLY seen them on a dvd or ESPN Classic shows that you don't have appreciation for the sport. If you don't like the cover, just get a custom one. I have 8 sports games and 6 of those have a custom cover so go that route.

[rockchisler]

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So who do you care about?
Magic and Bird were cold-blooded! Please don't say you gon put a scrub on your cover lol

This needs to be directed at the other guy not me..Bird Probably

[da ThRONe]

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I guess their going to ride this Jordan train til the wheels come off. Whatever if it's profitable for 2K. Personally I could care less who's on the cover it's all about what's on the disc.

[23]

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Wonder if they'll offer DLC... Id bite to get some more stuff in there myself

teams and shoes and jersey's.. retro stuff, but thats just me.

[cjallure24]

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For some people its never enough. It's a freaking cover release. If you don't want the cover that 2K has put out, create your own, or ask a fellow OSer to create one for you. Sheesh.

[VDusen04]

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I don't really mind about the covers they all look good to me...or rather 2 of them do, the magic one is really underwhelming to me for some reason, he just seems small in comparison to the others. Anyway i'm a bit apprehensive about the direction 2k is taking here; catering to an older demographic is fine, as it brings in new customers in greater numbers, but i'm one of those people who just isn't interested in classic teams/players (literally took part in my first jordan challenge game a few days ago), and to me adding even more classic games/teams is a waste of disc space...Still i'm interested to see what perks and touches have been added to the aforementioned classic team/player modes that might get me interested......sorry for long post.

I see both sides of the discussion. However, I think we can be thankful in knowing that we'll be able to count on gameplay being improved regardless of which teams are going to be included this year. The actual gaming aspect is going to be better (barring some weird ESPN NBA Basketball 2004 disaster). And I also believe there's no chance current teams and players won't also see large improvements (we've already heard about Dirk's rumored aesthetic and signature upgrades).

So therefore, I'd treat the classic teams as additions to product rather than a direction change. I don't think anything's going to happen where 2K is going to be like "Well, we didn't really touch the 2012 Pistons because we decided to focus on classic teams instead." I think it's rather going to be "We made our game awesomer (yes, awesomer) in more aspects than a lot of people were expecting. Instead of only making fans of the current league happy - or fans of the past - we decided to spread our wings as far as possible."

I think a change of direction would be Nike stopping their shoe production and focusing on basketball shorts. Instead, they just kind of branched out to appease more folk. 2K's not eliminating currents, they're just willing to appease more folk, and that's awesome to me. On top of everything else, it was likely a safe bet for these guys to go retro this year with the lockout looming about. It's a solid business maneuver.

[23]

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I guess their going to ride this Jordan train til the wheels come off. Whatever if it's profitable for 2K. Personally I could care less who's on the cover it's all about what's on the disc.

He's basically a compliment to their work because they make a great game already.

Why not add great marketing with it?

[ifriedrice]

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That 01' Kings team means nothing without the '01 Lakers to play against. Same with Run TMC not having all their great competition from their hay day.

Can't wait for more info.

[scottyp180]

the jordan cover looks best but since he was on 2k11 ill switch it up this year. Woulda been better if each player had an appropriate backdrop cover (magic johnson purple/yellow, larry bird green) it just doesnt look right to have red behind all 3 players. Regardless i gotta go with magic johnson, favorite player of all time.

[rspencer86]

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I love Jordan and the great players of the past as much as the next guy, but I really don't like these historic covers. It's just odd to me to see "2K12" and guys whose prime was 20-25 years ago on the same cover.

To me it sends the message that the current NBA product isn't good enough. Shouldn't the league want to promote current stars: Kevin Durant, LeBron, Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Dwight Howard, etc.? Isn't that good for the league?

Focusing so much on past legends will just feed into the idea that the NBA is past its glory years.

I do love the addition of more classic teams though. It's fun to revisit the great squads of the past. That's why you see so many historic rosters and mods.

[da ThRONe]

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He's basically a compliment to their work because they make a great game already.

Why not add great marketing with it?

If slaping his Airness on a box means more sells they have to do what they have to do. Hell why not just make him the cover athlete indefinitely?

[jd@os]

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the jordan cover looks best but since he was on 2k11 ill switch it up this year. Woulda been better if each player had an appropriate backdrop cover (magic johnson purple/yellow, larry bird green) it just doesnt look right to have red behind all 3 players. Regardless i gotta go with magic johnson, favorite player of all time.

They can still change the cover art. I know NCAA Football 11 had different covers for different platforms, but the cover art reveal for the PS3 version was a little different from the cover art of the released retail version.

[jeebs9]

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I'm not disappointed one bit lol... but it looks like a MJ cover again. He must be banking on this deal! Only reason he would do it lol. Hopefully they get Charles Barkley in this one. Will be very nice to have.