2K Sports Announces Jay-Z as NBA 2K13 Executive Producer, 24 Song Soundtrack Included

[gausec]

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People keep saying man this is just music.. No read it, it says its also presentation, and other areas. Jay is a big basketball fan so do I feel disappointed? Yes slightly but there are worse moves to make.

[daytonanerd]

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I would hope 2K acknowledges OSers and says what impact Jay-Z has on the game besides music ASAP. Otherwise, I see some OSers producing gore in California.

[King_B_Mack]

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So getting off how big this announcement should be considered. I have to wonder. What do you guys think will be the intro song for the game this year? I'm sure it will be one of the Jay-Z tracks but which one? Maybe the HAM instrumental or the Pump It freestyle?

[JerseySuave4]

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I do wonder if this will have a negative effect on 2K's reputation. After this, will people trust 2K anymore? What happens if EA takes this opportunity to give them a huge scare?

Very interested in seeing what happens in the next few weeks...

you guys think the few people that go to OS to talk about 2k have a louder voice and bigger impact than you really do. Partnering with Jay Z will have a positive impact on their reputation not negative. There is nothing negative about this other than you didn't get some gameplay announcement.

BUt this isn't even trending on twitter, so it failed bottom line. My thing is this, the casual consumer doesn't check for the game till the demo is released. They don't watch E3 or search for 2k13 ish daily. Basically the only people that care about the game now are the hardcore fans. Which is guaranteed bread, if you announce a couple things. I bet madden 13 is going to sell like crazy because of rtp.

I never said I was disappointed. I like it, it's just not the biggest thing in 2k history. Michael Jordan being the cover athlete on 2k11 was the biggest announcement in sports video game history, so this can't even compare to that announcement. Bottom line this is 2k's on doing.

But AGAIN this isn't even buzzing, lol it's not trending. 2k is basically asking people to advertise their game right now, with <s>#</s>NBA2KJAYZ.

If you know anything of twitter, trending topics, just trend. You shouldn't have to request people use your hashtag, if it's buzzing it's buzzing. I agree that 2k13 will get some extra advertising just for having jay-z name on it. But that can go with any product that is endorsed by Jay.

you mean to tell me that a video game announcement isn't trending on twitter? I wonder what could be going on that is more newsworthy than that? Maybe the Olympics!

yea 2k is the only ones i've ever seen ask people to use a hashtag before.

The WWE puts up the hashtag #WWERAW a bunch of times during their Monday Night Shows. I guess i must be hearing things when i watch Sportscenter and they tell me to go to twitter and vote with the hashtag #SCtop10. American Idol, Big Brother, America's Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, ESPN all remind people to go to twitter and use a certain hashtag.

[Gman 18]

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Judging from this thread, alot of you are upset at the wrong person or in this case, company.

What do you mean?

[aholbert32]

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BUt this isn't even trending on twitter, so it failed bottom line. My thing is this, the casual consumer doesn't check for the game till the demo is released. They don't watch E3 or search for 2k13 ish daily. Basically the only people that care about the game now are the hardcore fans. Which is guaranteed bread, if you announce a couple things. I bet madden 13 is going to sell like crazy because of rtp.



I never said I was disappointed. I like it, it's just not the biggest thing in 2k history. Michael Jordan being the cover athlete on 2k11 was the biggest announcement in sports video game history, so this can't even compare to that announcement. Bottom line this is 2k's on doing.

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But AGAIN this isn't even buzzing, lol it's not trending. 2k is basically asking people to advertise their game right now, with <s>#</s>NBA2KJAYZ.

If you know anything of twitter, trending topics, just trend. You shouldn't have to request people use your hashtag, if it's buzzing it's buzzing. I agree that 2k13 will get some extra advertising just for having jay-z name on it. But that can go with any product that is endorsed by Jay.

LOL!!! Madden is gonna sell more with casual fans because of RTP!? Wow. You have no clue how video game sales work...especially to casual fans. RTP isnt even the feature that Madden is pushing the most. That would be CCM. Hardcore fans care about physics. Casual fans appreciate it but it isnt why they buy a game.

I'll drop it because it doesnt really matter. The Jay-Z announcement is getting coverage on non-video game sites and thats what 2k wanted. Its a success in their eyes.

[JerseySuave4]

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7 months until the game comes out??

haha i didn't realize i said 7 months, my bad, i was on the phone while i was typing and i got the Olympics on. Doing 3 things at once so i don't know what even made me type 7 months.

[TreyIM2]

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[aholbert32]

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I would hope 2K acknowledges OSers and says what impact Jay-Z has on the game besides music ASAP. Otherwise, I see some OSers producing gore in California.

If I was 2k I wouldnt even respond. Most of the people in here complaining will still buy the game. Alot will change their tune after the gameplay related announcement. This "backlash" wouldnt change my approach at all if I was 2k.

[jersez]

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Seriously though man, I'm honestly sick of hearing about real time physics. How many people that are casual gamers actually know what RTP do in order to make that a huge announcement?

I was using rtp as a example, Jesus Christ. How many people are making this a trending topic barely anyone. Please fully read my post before replying because obliviously I need to say this in simple terms.

1. I'm not arguing marketing, I'm stating the fact that jay-z does nothing for this game but sell it. At the end of the day, this means nothing.

2. Nobody is expecting gameplay announcements in august, I'm simply saying that huge gameplay additions are should be announced, I never said Advertised.

3. This is not a disappointment, but isn't worthy of such hype. That's all it is a worthy announcement just not the hype.

those are my points. Got damn

[youvalss]

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[J_Posse]

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I do wonder if this will have a negative effect on 2K's reputation. After this, will people trust 2K anymore? What happens if EA takes this opportunity to give them a huge scare?

Very interested in seeing what happens in the next few weeks...

Yeah, the game that doesn't have a cover athlete and had the last one (Durant) bail on them. They need to prove that they can even release a game first.................

[JSensui]

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you guys think the few people that go to OS to talk about 2k have a louder voice and bigger impact than you really do. Partnering with Jay Z will have a positive impact on their reputation not negative. There is nothing negative about this other than you didn't get some gameplay announcement.

Of course I'm not talking about some fan that really only checks up on the game in September. I'm talking about people on OS. What do I care about some casual fan?

And shoot, you never know. The Internet is a powerful tool. If people start hyping Live's gameplay over 2k's...How much would the soundtrack matter? :wink:

[stillfeelme]

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Again, what is going to generate more buzz and headlines... announcing real time physics or announcing one of the most famous rappers in the world/ part owner of an NBA franchise is helping? You guys are thinking from the mindset of a hardcore gamer. That's stuff they can announce later but won't generate many headlines outside of hardcore gamers.

As i type this a Jay Z Budweiser commercial is playing

2K is thinking outside the box with this one. I think this is part of the bait that can reel in more casual fans. What person in the entertainment field can bring credibility to entertainment and basketball at the same time without it looking forced. This list is very short and how many in that list are affilated with a NBA franchise. Jay-z is a combo of street cred, pop cred (casual approved, Ophrah,) and business approved. What people forget is although this is a sim basketball game it is still entertainment just like the NBA is a sport but it is entertainment from us the fans. Then you add that hip hop and basketball go hand in hand poof you get Jay-z.

I don't think 2K is leaving us hardcore gameplay Sim heads out to dry. LD2K already mentioned it. You don't market gameplay improvements as announcements because that is not going to draw a buzz. The gameplay is the backbone and will not be revealed until later on based off what 2K has done in the past. I don't see that changing. I am actually interested in what new game modes are brought in by having Jay-z

[JerseySuave4]

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I would hope 2K acknowledges OSers and says what impact Jay-Z has on the game besides music ASAP. Otherwise, I see some OSers producing gore in California.

3. True basketball fans don't care about the franchise name. 2k needs some competition. I'm sure you agree?:wink:

i don't care about the franchise name, i care about the quality of the game. EA hasn't made a quality NBA game in a long time so i have 0 faith that they are going to come back and make a killer game. Competition is nice, but i didn't enjoy the NBA 2k any less during EA's hiatus.