NBA 2K Is the Champ

[Sinner]

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People just don't realize that you would lose quality in those games. The major players would be stretched thin.

Maybe not by much, but you're getting the "holy grail" because those games aren't around.

Good point, I have thought about that and yeah that may be true....obviously we don't know for sure how far back NBA 2k would be if they had to spread their talents for a NFL football game and a College Hoops game along with NBA2k but lets go back to the last time they made all 3....2007. All-pro although fun was lacking a lot obviously because of not having the NFL license but many people liked the gameplay and said if it was NFL and had a franchise mode they would have liked it much better. College Hoops is still played till this day and called the game that set the basketball (gameplay) bar for most till NBA2k11 came out. NBA2k7 was also a pretty good game and i'm sure someone will correct me if im wrong and please do but the top rated game that year.

Now I am very happy to have NBA2k where it is right now and appreciate all the hard work they put into it...but if it would take a "not by much" hit to have the other 2 evolve over the years and have a really good NFL, a really good College Hoops, and a really good NBA2k game I may be the only one but personally could deal with that.

[sportjames23]

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Legends are a gift that keeps on giving Dre. Give those guys about 5-7 years and they will be in the same boat we are. Their favorite players will be out the league and THEN they will understand the value of having great past teams and players in the game.

This, this, this.

In a twisted way, I can't wait to see what kids 10-15 years from now say about Kobe, Lebron and other players from today. If they just dismiss them the way some of these kids today dismiss the likes of MJ, Magic and Bird, I'll laugh my arse off.

I've never disrespected the legends that came before my time, no matter the sport. Regardless of whether or not I felt the players of my time were better than those that came before, I respected those that inspired my favorite players and paved the way.

If there were no David Thompson or Dr. J., I would have never been blessed to witness MJ perform his art on the court.

[23]

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You know man, I was happy to see clips of Dr J and so on though, it wasnt like "ah man i dont want to see that old dude get that outta here"

I just think the image the league has created has gotten so far away from the game that it doesnt leave room for things like appreciating what others did for the game, or what was accomplished before hand.

I see guys in this forum debating across eras as if to dismiss the fact that no matter what they say, dominating your generation is just that, and thats what makes it special. If it was so easy to do what Bill Russell did, or what Big O did, or what MJ Magic and Bird did, or what Dr J did for the game, let alone win 72 out of 82 nba games... then why arent the local hero's doing it now and why not everyday?

Its just a bad understanding what having both sides (legends and current) means for a sports game. Its really unheard of. Something you think about but never think it could happen, and bam here it is.

[UnDefeatedEZ]

Too bad its online series for 2k hasnt upgraded sadly.. I agree wit everything else in this article.. Good write up.. Jus wished they cared about Online as well...

[Dalsanto0026]

Great write up.

The developers at 2K really get it when it comes to basketball.

This and The Show set the standard for next gen sports titles.

[volsfan74]

I've been playing 2k basketball since the commercial with Tracey Morgan and Ben Wallace. I've never plyed Live since and I'm waiting for the day when the 2k can get back to producing a real college or pro football game with all the naming rights. I love the commentary on 2K11. I felt like Clark Kellogg was watching the game over my shoulder. Kudos for the VC crew for trying new concepts and tweaking concepts that needed to be improved. Can't wait for 2k12!!!!!

[amedawg00]

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Nicely crafted piece on the downfall and subsequent rise of Visual Concepts as the premier sports developers over the last few years. Funny how all the past chatter on the boards relating to 2K needing a "new engine", or 2K still using "PS2 tech" on the next gen consoles, which would inevitably lead to the demise of this great franchise, has been rendered moot. Suffice to say, building on a solid foundation with an emphasis on continuity as well as innovation has vanquished the myth of needing to re-invent the wheel as alluded to in this write up as the "just because" syndrome.

RIP NFL 2K. Time will tell whether you and I will have a rendez-vous with destiny once again. Until then, the Madden boycott continues....

[TalenT]

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No disrespect to the official signature trailer but the moment that open my eyes to NBA2k was thanks to the trailers made by eDotd and DaCzar themselves. I never watched two trailers so many times before. Still today in my eyes the best fan made trailers I've seen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfW0u3IgCCE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MArZ1W-KHSE

Walk up anis......

[STLRams]

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Great write up, couldn't agree more. Man I remember the first time I saw that NBA2K7 momentous trailer, my mouth dropped, so excited. Then I remember I was in Best Buy and that had NBA2K7 playing on the XBOX360 in the store when it was released, I was amazed how that game looked, from that year on NBA2K has dominated.

[scottyp180]

I completely agree about what he said about the 2k7demo. I remember from the moment i downloaded the demo until the game came out that is all I would play. Like Chase said the game doesn't hold up today but at the time it was easily the best basketball game available. I find it amazing how much 2k has improved since 2k7 especially in the signature style department. I love seeing how much they can mimic the on court moves and looks of players. I also agree that 2k is one of, if not, the best sports game at catering to both casual and hardcore fans. I consider myself a hardcore basketball fan and I love the fact that I can play the game against my roommates and have fun games.

[scottyp180]

gotta add that this article is exactly why I love the 2k franchise. most of the yearly updates are to please the fans and not the "just because" changes Chase talks about. 2k actually listens to the fans on the 2k and OS forums. They take advice from people like DaCzar who knows basketball and knows what the game needs to become better. gameplay is refined to make a better game not to add a gimmick to say "hey look what we changed/added this year. Buy our game!" The Legends is the closest thing to a gimmick since the Shot Stick (which I think was a great innovation) and even the Legends is something that die hard basketball fans have wanted for years. After reading this I honestly feel like going and paying off my reserve for the game right now lol.

[Steven123]

I miss NFL 2k

[ChaseB]

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People just don't realize that you would lose quality in those games. The major players would be stretched thin.

Maybe not by much, but you're getting the "holy grail" because those games aren't around.

It's something worth considering. I know Mr. SimBaller was the lead tester on NFL 2K5 way back when. I can't remember when he moved over to NBA 2K, but it's an interesting nugget that I still remember reading in my NFL 2K5 game manual.

[JayMizzle]

Great article...now bring back football!!!

[Kanobi]

This is why I can not wait until the NFL License is back on the free market to all devs and publishers. NFL2k will make a huge return