NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

[MarkWilliam]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

Remember guys, what we saw was the earlier build.

The build Ronnie and PG played may just have had any of the above mentioned issued ironed out perhaps?

Would LOVE to see something from that.....

[juicey79]

I was first thinking about just getting the next gen version but when 1 October gets here and I know there's a new 2K available, how can I continue to sit out another 2 months without playing it

I'm with you Bro...my wife don't understand the logic...I told her I don't understand a $2000 handbag either.
I'm getting both a 360 and PS4 version

[westfl87]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

great write up!

[Coach2K]

NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

I love the game already and so I'm sure ill enjoy this one. My only concern is these are the two best teams with good defensive skills already. Just hoping they rep my Pacers well as well as all the other teams. Once I get a feel for that, then I'll feel better.

It's prob to late to ask Jwill but I was wondering if they are finally satisfied with where all the controls are because as an older player I'm hoping I don't have to keep relearning that every year - arthritis and all lol.

[JasonWilliams55]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

I might be the only one but I ain't too blown away by theses vids. Some good things here and there but as a whole it doesn't flow that well to me.

I might need to play the game to get a good feel for it.

Anything that bothered you while playing the game Jwill? What's your overall impression now a day later?

By the way, how was moving around the permiter? Did you feel really free or where you fighting animations?

Not really much, contact was there, game speed was a bit slower overall but the explosions/quickness was still there. TP was definitely quick off his first step, as he blew by me a few times ... just that quick.

Some really nice layup animations happened, as well as some good looking post/up n under stuff.

Flashy passes was the only thing that made me raise an eyebrow... while looking nice... just too accurate, but when I brought it up I was assured that it was only due to the build.

movement felt fine, as said a bit slower, but that's good it (for me) felt normal cause my slider set has the speed lowered.

Never felt like I was fighting animations, wish I would've been able to edit difficulty tho.

Something that I picked up on whilst watching the longer video: there's a nice change of speed by LeBron around 7:15, where he's upright in transition, see's an opening and blows right by Duncan. That looked better than it has done before. In 2K13, you would probably need a wider angle to go around Duncan(If you weren't in the 2-player animation).

JWill, how did you feel about the audio?

the station's volumes were hella low and borderlands booth was right there doing multiplayer games. So I can't really say.

[Coach2K]

NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

Flashy passes was the only thing that made me raise an eyebrow... while looking nice... just too accurate, but when I brought it up I was assured that it was only due to the build.

As turnover prone as my team is I'm not expecting accuracy - only to get killed by it since a flashy pass prob adds to momentum a bit for my opponent lol.

[JasonWilliams55]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

I love the game already and so I'm sure ill enjoy this one. My only concern is these are the two best teams with good defensive skills already. Just hoping they rep my Pacers well as well as all the other teams. Once I get a feel for that, then I'll feel better.

It's prob to late to ask Jwill but I was wondering if they are finally satisfied with where all the controls are because as an older player I'm hoping I don't have to keep relearning that every year - arthritis and all lol.

I did ask about controls going forward but they said something to the effect of we have to keep idea paths open or something like that..

As turnover prone as my team is I'm not expecting accuracy - only to get killed by it since a flashy pass prob adds to momentum a bit for my opponent lol.

Yeah I'm sure it adds to the momentum system.

[Melbournelad]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

A new mode? You would of thought they could have paid attention to the existing modes glaring issues first before creating another one...

[MarvinOida]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

A new mode? You would of thought they could have paid attention to the existing modes glaring issues first before creating another one...

Maybe its all connected. You know like.....

Cause you never know for sure until you see it.

[poloelite]

A new mode? You would of thought they could have paid attention to the existing modes glaring issues first before creating another one...

The guys we talked to play the game as much as we do and they're more than aware of the issues we have with the current modes. Current gen is/was capped on memory so it didn't leave room for massive improvements and additions. I was assured by Chris/LD2K that next gen doesn't have such restrictions so a lot of legacy issues can be addressed, while not sacrificing additions that will take the title forward in exciting new ways.

[MarvinOida]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

The guys we talked to play the game as much as we do and they're more than aware of the issues we have with the current modes. Current gen is/was capped on memory so it didn't leave room for massive improvements and additions. I was assured by Chris/LD2K that next gen doesn't have such restrictions so a lot of legacy issues can be addressed, while not sacrificing additions that will take the title forward in exciting new ways.

When I read this, I always think RAM, when really I should assume disk space. Right? But I hope we see more improvements cause obviously its a jump from 9GB to 25GB (dual-layer to Blu-Ray)

[poloelite]

Great stuff. Can't wait for the demo. I think I've decided to get current gen. Maybe for Christmas though. I usually get it on launch day but I've got so many games I want to get and limited funds.

Yo, this is the one man. Playing it felt like the culmination of 3 great games (11, 12 and 13) all rolled in one, rather than a money grab before they move on to greener pastures. I think it's evident in the marketing strategy. They wouldn't spend dollars on this one if it was just throw away game that they could allocate to next gen. They are purposely putting off next gen info, because current gen is about to drop the final gem. I'm a defensive guy and the game finally felt tuned and balanced with what was at your disposal on both sides of the ball. I just wouldn't want you to miss out on what could be the defining game of this generation on day 1. Chris/LD2K did tell me that both games will be basketball sims that can stand on their own and bball heads would want to have both in their catalogs. I can't confirm next gen is a keeper myself yet, but everything is pointing in that direction for current gen.

[poloelite]

I love the game already and so I'm sure ill enjoy this one. My only concern is these are the two best teams with good defensive skills already. Just hoping they rep my Pacers well as well as all the other teams. Once I get a feel for that, then I'll feel better.

It's prob to late to ask Jwill but I was wondering if they are finally satisfied with where all the controls are because as an older player I'm hoping I don't have to keep relearning that every year - arthritis and all lol.

I don't think any of us asked if this was the end of the controls merry go round, but I got the feeling that it could be only minor tweaks from here. The way you can string dribbles together and then into shots is all done naturally with no modifier needed. That translates to no delay in motion (if you're good enough) from beating a guy off the dribble to finishing the play with the same initial advantage. They also finally balanced it with defensive moves, techniques, animations, blocking and crowding sequences that can disrupt an offense if you time it correctly, just like in real life.

[stizz]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

Is this new mode a playable mode? Maybe it could be something like spectator mode?


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[stillfeelme]

Re: NBA 2K14 Impressions, Videos and Q&A From the Vegas EXPO (JasonWilliams55)

I love the game already and so I'm sure ill enjoy this one. My only concern is these are the two best teams with good defensive skills already. Just hoping they rep my Pacers well as well as all the other teams. Once I get a feel for that, then I'll feel better.

It's prob to late to ask Jwill but I was wondering if they are finally satisfied with where all the controls are because as an older player I'm hoping I don't have to keep relearning that every year - arthritis and all lol.

I think they will get your team right. Some of these things will apply for all teams. With all the defensive improvements they made. Pacers have a rim protector, an elite perimeter defender in George. I think you may get playoff Hibbert. Your Pacer's will have problems on offense and bench but probably little problems on defense.