NBA 2K15 Livestream Starting Now - Bulls vs. Lakers

[Sundown]

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Sorry, but that is an absolutely terrible reason to remove halftime highlights. Why punish the people that enjoyed the feature because "the majority" skip it? How about those of us that enjoy authenticity and the presentation package being closer to real life?

Instead we're stuck with no replays or voice over at halftime with a dull presentation package. Yay!!!!!!!

Aaaand the other shoe drops.

I loved the halftime show and have for years. I still watch them somewhat regularly if I want to relieve a moment earlier in the game.

People will page through the new pre game intros and what not too. Same with highlights. Does that mean they get removed until we just have bare bones basketball?

The halftime show was one of the most well done broadcast components of 2K. They could have at least left it in unaltered. And somehow Ernie and Shaq aren't in the halftime show when they're already in the game?

[STLRams]

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The livestream was meant to show off the gameplay (which looked great) but people are nagging about a halftime show? Come on man...

People like myself won't sweat it to much, but its ok to say we are surprised or disappointed by it. Over the years I've seen so many constant thread complaints about crew mode, myplayer, headbands, shoes, or jersey colors, I think it is ok if a few of use to say we are not happy about the halftime show presentation being reduced but are still excited about the game. Two things that 2Ksports has been the model for over the years is Gameplay and Presentation, so it will kind of throw a few of us kind of off when one of those has changed or reduced in a manner that is not appeasing to us. Overall 2K15 will probably be a great game still.

[Da-Man]

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That's not even what the conversation was about. I don't think folks will sweat it at all honestly

The thing I'm disappointed with is that since nfl2k5 we haven't had a game with that level of presentation which was really immersive in my opinion.

I honestly thought that this was the year we could get a halftime show like tha especially with the addition of Shaq and ernie.

If back in 2004 someone could transport me to the future and show me the presentation of sports games in 2014 I honestly wouldn't be impressed at all.

I will however enjoy the game for what it is.

[Turbojugend]

Re: NBA 2K15 Livestream Starting Now - Bulls vs. Lakers

Regarding the presentation, do they at least have the cheerleaders and mascots during timeouts like they had on last-gen? I know it seems like a silly thing to ask for when everyone is so focused on gameplay, but I'm a sucker for immersion.

[Sundown]

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So, with what we know about the inclusion of the TNT team, I think I'm on the side of these that feel if a barebones halftime this year means we get the NFL2k5 type halftime next year...

COUNT ME IN! Is there anyone that does NOT fall in that group?

Except it makes me wonder what mainstay will be removed next year. The core feature removal carousel is a bit of a tiring ride.

Crew took 4 years to come back. It was removed originally for cheat prevention. Which became a security effort against hacks. Which became a monetization effort that lead to VC and effecting the playability of multiple modes. Then came back, but not really. And finally came back when no one cared anymore.

My point is just that things do get removed for reasons that don't always turn out. I'd prefer they be left in instead of gutted until a replacement is ready. Especially in an age when disk space and bandwidth are hardly limiting factors anymore.

[23]

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Yeah I think the argument came from the fact that something was removed because of looking at analytics.

Just talk to people and learn why. I never played nfl2k5 but I've seen that half time show used as a staple model for so many years that is think it would've been noted at least but still. ... maybe they have something in the works for the future so I'm not worried.

I plan on making my own montages anyway

I just hope that this doesn't take out the individual highlights feature in the post game stats menu

[flyer1985]

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if we get signature highlights back and have them work properly I think this halftime show debate would be quieted. that being said, it's honestly not that big of a deal you'll all still buy the game

I just learned sig highlights are not in

[STLRams]

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Regarding the presentation, do they at least have the cheerleaders and mascots during timeouts like they had on last-gen? I know it seems like a silly thing to ask for when everyone is so focused on gameplay, but I'm a sucker for immersion.

Yes, cheerleaders and mascots are in this year, which is a good thing!

[The 24th Letter]

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I want to clarify with pete that he looked in the correct area before ruling out signature highlights.

If they really arent in though:

[STLRams]

Re: NBA 2K15 Livestream Starting Now - Bulls vs. Lakers

I just learned sig highlights are not in

Ahhhhhhhh 2K!lol. I'm just getting over halftime show not being in.....

[Rasco11]

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Seems every year i have my fingers crossed they bring back the post game "game reel" highlight montage that last appeared in 2k11. Those were the best!!! Loved reliving the games i had just played through those. Shame they don't let these graphics shine with something like this (beyond just Jordan POG).

Here's an example of what I'm talking about...

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/S6asFDn0Kgs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Sundown]

NBA 2K15 Livestream Starting Now - Bulls vs. Lakers

Yeah I think the argument came from the fact that something was removed because of looking at analytics.

Just talk to people and learn why. I never played nfl2k5 but I've seen that half time show used as a staple model for so many years that is think it would've been noted at least but still. ... maybe they have something in the works for the future so I'm not worried.

I plan on making my own montages anyway

I just hope that this doesn't take out the individual highlights feature in the post game stats menu

This analytic driven movement of feature removal is wrongheaded in my view. The analytics could just as easily mean it needs to be better-- or that people watch it early on which adds to their enjoyment of the authenticity of the product but page through it later when it gets repetitive.

I knew this was going to be bad when they mentioned that they were looking at usage for modes and features. It's why practice mode got axed last year. I never thought it would be one of their most central and best executed parts of their core game and presentation that would take the hit next.

Someone at 2K is playing Darrel Morey. No that's not a good thing. Heh.

[Sundown]

NBA 2K15 Livestream Starting Now - Bulls vs. Lakers

Also you got Ernie and Shaq.

And you don't even have them do the ONE thing they actually do. Hooow? I don't even...

[KyotoCarl]

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One thing I saw which I loved: replays on fouls even if it's not an and one! Finally!
Now, if they give us replays on dead ball situations instead of immediately after a highlight play I'll be absolutely thrilled! Maybe next year.

[The 24th Letter]

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We really don't even know if analytics was the reason...we just assumed that from LD2k's post.

besides, 2k has been doing these polls for years...as early as 2k8...they can be a good and bad thing.