NBA 2K12 Impressions, Q&A (From Hands-On Event in Washington, DC)

[Goffs]

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haha oh man 2k out did themselves! Did you like how smooth the shooting is now? From reading the previews it sounds like its going to be fun shooting with the new momentum.

[aholbert32]

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On the break did slashers attack the rim from the wing at proper angles?

In that same vein, were passes thrown correct angles to allow for easy, fluid, finishes at the rim?

Concerning defensive transition, did players make sound threat assessments, i.e. stopping the ball, protecting the paint first, cheating toward the most dangerous finishers?

- Yes but I feel that the slashers were a step slow.

- That was a little hit or miss. I felt there were a few breaks where the wrong pass was thrown. Could have been a control issue on my part.

- Yes. on the 3-1, the D would force me to make a decision by guarding the player with the ball. I forced a few shots by not passing at the right moment.

[ajknows]

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How does player control feel compared to last year.

[aholbert32]

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Did you get a chance to see any walk up animations

Yes, walk up anims are in the game. No more hunch back anime.

[DukeC]

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Can I do one more question lol?

How did the dribbling feel this year? Does it take up less space as they said? Did Westbrook feel like an actual force driving to the rim? How are the finishes at the rim (contact layups)? Do any of them seem Rose-esque?

[aholbert32]

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First of all, thank you for your preview/review. You didn't have to do so, but you did anyway. You get OVER 9000! respect points

Is the Combine and such still there? Or did the College Game replace it?

Secondly, how did the pull up J's feel? Did it feel sluggish/clunky?

No combine.

Felt better still not as quick as I want them but not as sluggish as last year.

[wizzleman]

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How much different is the post game besides it being changed to the Y button, like do you still hold LT to pull off the up and unders and the double shimmys ?

[aholbert32]

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haha oh man 2k out did themselves! Did you like how smooth the shooting is now? From reading the previews it sounds like its going to be fun shooting with the new momentum.

Shooting was fun. I loved playing with Durant and using his various anims from his shooting motion, layup anims and post game.

[Dwadefan]

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Did you create your player if so, have they improved the create a player options in terms of hair,tattoos,gear?

[DukeC]

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Shooting was fun. I loved playing with Durant and using his various anims from his shooting motion, layup anims and post game.

One last question lol. Are you telling me they have signature pull-ups!?

/2k already has my 60$

[RedSceptile]

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You said no Combine so the College All-Star game is the only time you get to display on court skills? Are playing in the College All-Star game and your GM interviews what decided you being drafted, or are there like drills and scrimmages to test your mettle?

[I Djm]

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You said no Combine so the College All-Star game is the only time you get to display on court skills? Are playing in the College All-Star game and your GM interviews what decided you being drafted, or are there like drills and scrimmages to test your mettle?

its probably something else we have to do to improve our chances

[tbone1]

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Thanks for sharing your impressions Aaron.
I've heard alot of great things regarding gameplay improvments,as well as presentation upgrades.
The one thing nobody's touched upon yet is audio improvments.
Would you care to elaborate on the audio side of things, such as better crowd responses, more arena specific sounds .ect.....

Once again thanks for doing this.

[aholbert32]

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How does player control feel compared to last year.

Much better but I'll be honest I didn't have a huge problem with last yr.'s game. The momentum does make you feel more in control of your player this yr.

[aholbert32]

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Can I do one more question lol?

How did the dribbling feel this year? Does it take up less space as they said? Did Westbrook feel like an actual force driving to the rim? How are the finishes at the rim (contact layups)? Do any of them seem Rose-esque?

Did not try enough dribble moves to actually test this out.