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

[jd@os]

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

I think we're on just slightly differently wavelengths (but mostly on the same wavelength). Small deal, but according to reports, I'm saying there's going to be even distribution along with the first shipment. So initially, I believe, in your example, on first shipment, I interpreted it looking like this:

Jordan: 100
Magic: 100
Larry: 100

I could be wrong, but I read it on a couple of different sources. After that first shipment, it's all Jordan, as we're led to believe. You're right though, he'll have no problem securing an MJ one way or another.

Here is a quote from an article (Gamespot):

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/nba-2k12/news/6324592/nba-2k12-covers-magic-johnson-larry-bird

I was a little confused by that first paragraph though. It says they'll be distributed evenly, not region specific, but then says one region may be stuck with one cover and another region with another.

Very informative--thanks bro. Yeah, I think that guy can count on getting his Jordan cover. But can you imagine living in LA (for example) and not being able to secure a Magic cover if he was your favorite player? Man that would suck. So if what you posted is true about even numbers on initial shipment, that's probably good news for people wanting any of the two alternate covers.

Good find.

[mkharsh33]

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

Well, what are the odds that 2K's site will allow for a possible download of any cover you want??? I have to laugh...all this commotion over cover art, that many of us end up getting a different one made anyway.

I'm going to use this cover for my 2K11 game anyway (yeah, the year is wrong but who cares).

[DJ]

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

I think we're on just slightly differently wavelengths (but mostly on the same wavelength). Small deal, but according to reports, I'm saying there's going to be even distribution along with the first shipment. So initially, I believe, in your example, on first shipment, I interpreted it looking like this:

Jordan: 100
Magic: 100
Larry: 100

I could be wrong, but I read it on a couple of different sources. After that first shipment, it's all Jordan, as we're led to believe. You're right though, he'll have no problem securing an MJ one way or another.

Here is a quote from an article (Gamespot):

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/nba-2k12/news/6324592/nba-2k12-covers-magic-johnson-larry-bird

I was a little confused by that first paragraph though. It says they'll be distributed evenly, not region specific, but then says one region may be stuck with one cover and another region with another.

Edit: Nevermind. I was saying something about pre-ordering, but it appears that we cannot (as of yet) select which cover we want if we pre-order. Hopefully we'll get confirmation on this soon, as I want to make sure I wind up with a Magic cover.

[DJ]

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

Well, what are the odds that 2K's site will allow for a possible download of any cover you want??? I have to laugh...all this commotion over cover art, that many of us end up getting a different one made anyway.

I'm going to use this cover for my 2K11 game anyway (yeah, the year is wrong but who cares).

Almost looks like Bird is holding that cane, which would be fitting

So, MK, are you sticking with 2K11 this year?

[mkharsh33]

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

Almost looks like Bird is holding that cane, which would be fitting

So, MK, are you sticking with 2K11 this year?

...and Tragic sees a camera and is shoving Bird out of the way.

Not sure about 2k12. I'm not smart enough for the reditor (I think) so it may be possible that 2K11 gives me everything I need. I don't like today's NBA so all I care about are the classic files. But I'll see what happens as the date gets closer.

The bigger question right now is 1) will I buy madden and 2) NHL12?

[sportjames23]

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

LOL at the Bird and Magic fanboys going at it.

Just like the old days...

[VDusen04]

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

I have to laugh...all this commotion over cover art

True dat. I kind of got lost in it myself. The real reason I even cared about this cover in the first place was because I was worried about whether the classic teams were going to return this year. I had this idea that 2K signed MJ to a one-year deal and he'd be gone and out. But to me these covers signified the historic teams would be back, with possibly some new team options.

Also, it's kind of fun just to debate all this stuff with you guys.

[DJ]

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

...and Tragic sees a camera and is shoving Bird out of the way.

Not sure about 2k12. I'm not smart enough for the reditor (I think) so it may be possible that 2K11 gives me everything I need. I don't like today's NBA so all I care about are the classic files. But I'll see what happens as the date gets closer.

The bigger question right now is 1) will I buy madden and 2) NHL12?

Touche, my friend.

I'll send you a PM tomorrow about my thoughts on the upcoming games.

[SportsGamerShow]

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

Personally, I'm pretty excited about the news. Although it was an obvious move by 2k, it was a good decision to add Bird and Magic with the assumption that Bird and Magic Challenges will be a part of the game.

[Goffs]

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

I do understand that, and frankly, If we could just get a grand editing tool... the PC guys have it... we'd be all set

I think upgrading the CAP system should help...they still have that generic look to them no matter how much you mess with the sliders...

tiger woods 12' CaP
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[VDusen04]

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

I think upgrading the CAP system should help...they still have that generic look to them no matter how much you mess with the sliders...

tiger woods 12' CaP
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I agree with you there. Some more realistic (and/or varied) hair choices would go a long way. They keep taking steps in the right direction (as our hair choices were worse a few years ago) but it'd be nice to get over that hump. I thought I read a preview claiming white players may look more lifelike this year. That could be a good sign.

[Da_Czar]

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

...and Tragic sees a camera and is shoving Bird out of the way.

Not sure about 2k12. I'm not smart enough for the reditor (I think) so it may be possible that 2K11 gives me everything I need. I don't like today's NBA so all I care about are the classic files. But I'll see what happens as the date gets closer.

The bigger question right now is 1) will I buy madden and 2) NHL12?

I have no doubts you WILL be buying 2k12. LOL you guys crack me UP !!! Trust me you will purchase the game. The question is will you let US know your purchased it.

[jd@os]

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

::sigh:: we can't ever do anything basketball related without talking about Jordan huh......

Second time I've read this post and I still don't get it.

[aloncho11]

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

...and Tragic sees a camera and is shoving Bird out of the way.

Not sure about 2k12. I'm not smart enough for the reditor (I think) so it may be possible that 2K11 gives me everything I need. I don't like today's NBA so all I care about are the classic files. But I'll see what happens as the date gets closer.

The bigger question right now is 1) will I buy madden and 2) NHL12?

Reditor doesn't require brains at all. Although at first sight it seems like an Excel sheet, it is not difficult as one may think it is. This comes from me, a guy who isn't good and doesn't like mathematics. The only math you will need to know (and there are conversion tools for this on the web) are the conversion of the metric scale to feet and pounds when editing or creating players. The rest, yes it's numerical but stuff one knows like player ratings, date of birth, etc. Anyway, the future versions of it will include more friendly interfaces for editing players in a window mode.

[mkharsh33]

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

Might wait on the reditor...looks like the current build has limitations to it. I need to understand it better before blowing a few bucks on it. Thanks for the encouragement..."YES!!!!!!!"