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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?



    We’ve crossed into an uncertain era of NBA 2K on the "last" generation systems.

    With the the PS4 and Xbox One set to receive their first full development cycle, it must leave current generation users wondering, “What’s left for us?” And because almost a decade has passed since we last found ourselves in this generational position, it’s difficult to look at history here as evidence for how 2K will approach the situation.

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  • junot19
    Just started!
    • Jan 2014
    • 7

    #2
    Great ideas but are more likely to happen in this new-gen than the last. The old systems simply don't have the memory to have AI that is that advanced.

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    • mvpd34
      Rookie
      • Feb 2008
      • 31

      #3
      Re: NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?

      this and most other basketball games have always missed the soul and essence of what makes a great basketball game. individual teams and players playing relentlessly to their strengths. stars performing like stars and authentic environments have always fell short in lieu of making more shoes, headband options and more stupid stuff like that. dont get me wrong, i like the fact that they do that. but to spend time revamping a system of control that while is better, wasnt broken in the first place, and to continuously ignore that the game wont give dirk or kevin love any pick and pop opportunities and refuses to give low post looks to dominant low post players, or let stars be stars when its their time is just crazy. 2k cant even get late game strategy right for AI teams. the heat should run and over play the passing lanes, the spurs should move the ball relentlessly and have crazy plays that they run to get wide open corner 3s etc. the last EA sports offering on previous generation finally got the stadium atmosphere right. 2k has yet to do that. looking fwd to all of that possibly and finally changing in the future.

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      • Gramps91
        MVP
        • Sep 2010
        • 2114

        #4
        I don't know. I hope that "last" gen gamers get some good stuff. I'm not sure when I'll update yet.
        NCAA: Kentucky Wildcats
        MLB: Atlanta Braves
        NBA: San Antonio Spurs

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        • tril
          MVP
          • Nov 2004
          • 2912

          #5
          I expect 2k to add a few features here and there for the next few title releases. anything after that will most likely be akin to roster updates

          personally the things mentioned are a few slider adds away. add a few more gaemeplay tendencies and you can have players play to there strength

          Id like to see the return of points of emphasis feature in timeouts, but also add counters to them. and simple things like create a coach will go a long way

          agree with what mvpd34 said about atmospheres.

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          • 8KB24
            MVP
            • Jun 2012
            • 2106

            #6
            Re: NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?

            PC will have more HD textures..already has btw...than X1 and PS4, we can edit animations. We can change a lot of 2K14 core stuff. More will follow with geniuses like vl@d, jaosming, gamez etc.

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            • TheBestEverCoB
              Just started!
              • Mar 2014
              • 1

              #7
              I think they should let us use the camera to create ourselves.. Now that would be hot!!!!!

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              • asu666
                Pro
                • Jul 2008
                • 700

                #8
                For last gen's offline single player modes to make the transition to the new generation.

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                • NINJAK2
                  *S *dd*ct
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 6185

                  #9
                  Re: NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?

                  I know there is not much CG 2k14 can do but the least they can do is upgrade the cyberfaces of those that need it (cp3, parsons,jimmy butler, vince carter, kd35, etc) When you look at the work 2k did on the europlayers and rookies it shows they are capable of doing better work on these faces!! I won't be buying 2k15 till I see screenshots of these guys. Also polish needs to be better (roger mason's photo used for Anthony mason of legend knicks squad, travis leslie for mugsy bogues--why not just use the cyberface as photo???). Comes off as a rush copy and paste job in the art department. They have to get RondoisGod, rashidi,vtcrb or someone in there to do player edits because I notice players play much more to their likeness in their rosters. Rosters are poorly edited by 2k. Last but not least, How hard is it for 2k to remove all the broken plays that vanwolfhawk(sp?) found from their game? These seem like things that could be accomplished by next release imo.
                  Last edited by NINJAK2; 03-20-2014, 09:06 PM.
                  EA and 2k have the unfortunate task of trying to balance on a tightrope of fun and sim while trying not to fall 10,000 feet to their death. Instead of a safety net waiting down below there will just be angry customers quick to move out of the way and talk of their failure.

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                  • NastySplitty
                    Rookie
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 15

                    #10
                    How about all sports games on PS3 and 360 are slimmed down bare-bones download only games for $20-30? A season or franchise mode and online play and some creating options? I would've bought NBA Live the past few years for that. That's what has me interested in RBI Baseball this year.

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                    • DBMcGee3
                      MVP
                      • Oct 2011
                      • 1166

                      #11
                      I'd say we maybe get one more year where they actually make a real effort, then they'll be phasing out the old and force feeding us the new consoles. I have no problem upgrading, but hopefully the cost will come down a little more by next fall. Currently I can't justify making the move, the first 'cycle' of games just isn't that impressive.

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                      • MarvinOida
                        MVP
                        • Feb 2012
                        • 4859

                        #12
                        Re: NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?

                        Originally posted by 8KB24
                        PC will have more HD textures..already has btw...than X1 and PS4, we can edit animations. We can change a lot of 2K14 core stuff. More will follow with geniuses like vl@d, jaosming, gamez etc.

                        Yeah, I know that. I wonder why in CG there's no HD textures, probably due to the limitations or something, but I wish they can go GTA route and have preinstalled all the high quality data. (Or recreate LA Noires faces)

                        Because I do notice low quality in a couple of areas.


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                        • vtcrb
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 10288

                          #13
                          Re: NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?

                          What's left for Current GEN? How about figuring out how to make a COMPLETE basketball game? Then using that as a MODEL for Next Gen. I mean lets be honest, they have focused all their time on "MY MODES" they have gotten away from TRUE Basketball. Here are My TOP 5 suggestions for Current Gen.

                          1. Implement NBA D League, so it works Properly in the game. Meaning make it so that USERs can EDIT DLeague teams in MAIN Roster MENU, so when they go into Association Mode, everything will be set.

                          2. Make an Improved CAP system NO Glitches

                          3. Make an Improved CAT system, NO Glitches

                          4. Make an effort to Get everything RIGHT upon release. If you advertise Rosters Accurate up to a Certain DATE, make SURE they are. Contracts, Faces, etc.

                          5. TEST OUT THE GAME. Try to release with as FEW glitches or ERRORS as possible. No game is PERFECT but to have the SAME issues every year is not acceptable.
                          NBA 2k18 Roster:
                          http://forums.operationsports.com/vt...okies-xboxone/




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                          Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKL...1uva35l4zFEofg

                          Roster Editing for Over a Decade

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                          • Rondo is GOD
                            MVP
                            • Oct 2011
                            • 2524

                            #14
                            Re: NBA 2K15: What's Left for Current Gen?

                            What's left? Superior roster files and incredible modding. I'll take that over a graphics upgrade any day of the week.

                            Not even bringing up how incredibly broken Next Gen is outside of quick play.
                            Originally posted by Balldude777
                            In this case the lasagna restaurant started selling candy to kids and that became the best revenue stream so they’ve let the lasagna get worse and focused on becoming a candy store. The problem is this restaurant bought the rights to make lasagna so if we want lasagna we can only go to this place.

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                            • supermanemblem
                              Rookie
                              • Jan 2010
                              • 53

                              #15
                              They need to fix:
                              1) all around AI - I stopped playing the game because my CPUs played like freaking zombies. They wouldn't jump for rebounds, bend over for loose balls, play passing lanes or guarded their men properly, while the sorriest player on my CPU opponent team plays like an all-star.
                              2) DNA/player tendencies - NBA players cannot shoot as a collective group, yet I can play against the 76ers and they will hit 12 jumpers in a row. Unacceptable.
                              3) ball physics/rebounding - the ball physics around the rim needs some work. Also, rebounding is broken. It's like the game does an eenie meanie miney mo to determine who get the rebound.

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