Kenny Smith Joins Shaq & Ernie Johnson in NBA 2K16 Pre-Game, Halftime, Post-Game Show

[Gosens6]

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Dag.. its like every aspect of this game has been upgraded, what's wrong with 2k...are they pissed off.

They're coming out throwing punches this year. Setting the bar for what all games should be like, not even just basketball games.

I'm genuinely impressed by the effort of this team.


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[Mauer4MVP]

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I can't even imagine what the install size will be for this game if 2kTV is sticking around as well.

[MarkWilliam]

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I can't even imagine what the install size will be for this game if 2kTV is sticking around as well.

Even the last 2 have been around 50GB right? Which is bigger than any other game I know of....haha. Crazy!

[aholbert32]

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He's probably the reason 2k can't have TNT as they probably need the full cast to work out a contract, then again im not in business nor ever signed a contract soooo.

Thats not it at all. Sony's NBA game had the TNT license years ago without the whole cast.

[WaddupCouzin]

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2K is taking no prisoners this year, wow.

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[aholbert32]

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I also have this vague recollection about 2K's desire to develop the 2K brand itself, both in terms of the shelving situation (they've switched to only red covers over the past few years to establish continuity) and perhaps in terms of in-game content (so when people see the game, they can become familiar and know it's NBA 2K).

That said, I'd still prefer real-life television integration. NFL 2K5 may still be at the top of that mountain.

I'd prefer it but it really doesnt kill the immersion for me. It reminds me enough of TV (with the replays, camera angles and wipes) where I dont seem to care if it says 2k or ESPN or TNT. I'm very happy with the addition of Kenny though and the halftime and post game shows.

I didnt watch the video though. I know I'm buying the game so I'd rather until I play the game to see features like this.

[TreyIM2]

Wooooorrrd!! Just need Sir Charles to, uhh, round things out. Ha. Maybe in 2K17! At any rate, I'm amped for this game already. Haven't been this amped for a NBA 2K game since they went to analog dribbling.

[Eat_hits]

This is what happenings when 2k has a full dev cycle I guess.

[jayman504]

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IF they have Kenny Smith running to the "Replay wall" at half time with his signature run mannnnnnnnn!!! LOL..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjnNpWHz-4

[jeremym480]

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Man, this looks freaking fantastic! The game has got it all... from presentation to gameplay to deep modes. This dev team is on fleek!

[JKSportsGamer1984]

2K is just on another level. They are the Floyd Mayweather of sports gaming. They continue to set the bar. All other games need to take notice (yes I'm talking to you Madden). All I have to say is thank you 2K. You guys are the reason I haven't given up on gaming.

[nickthemajin]

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To be honest, if it costs a ton of money to slap the TNT logo on there I'd rather they not do it. Let 2k put their money to the rest of the game. I don't give two ****s what the logo and scoreboard look like. . If its a trivial amount by all means for authenticities sake but in the grand scheme of things it's just a logo. 2k doesn't need it.

[jmaj315]

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Mannnnnnnnnnn 2k is on some other ish right now, got so caught up in what they were saying and how good the chemistry was between them that I forgot it was a video game until those beautiful halftime highlights popped up.

I never seen 2k make great improvements in every inch of the game like they have this year, that 2k17 wishlist is getting smaller and smaller with each announcement.

Unlikely. I would say that the people of OS are very... imaginative.

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any chance of this being available for online? Last year we only saw Shaq and Ernie offline.

I doubt it. Most people that play online Head-to-Head aren't playing for the presentation experience.

What about MyLeague Online?
I would agree head to head would be a waste, but league play... one can hope

[eko718]

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I must say, while the halftime show, postgame show and inclusion of Kenny is a big step forward, the way the studio looks visually is a bit of a regression to me. It looks like these dudes are in some industrial warehouse...the color choice of nearly all black for that is odd as well.... the 2K15 studio color scheme looked better IMO. That might be hard on the eyes after a while...for me at least. I do however love the in-arena backdrop during the playoffs. Would be cool if they do that for the All-Star game as well.

[JKSportsGamer1984]

I don't understand this fixation on adding the TNT license. News flash guys....This basically is TNT presentation just without the TNT brand! The only thing they're missing is Barkley. I myself would prefer they keep it like it is. No need to invest all that $ just to have the TNT logo on their presentation. Seems like a waste to me especially when they could use those resources for other aspects of the game. Also like Aholbert32 said, it actually benefits them NOT to have the TNT license because it doesn't restrict them from having people in the game who don't work for TNT. Like I said the already have TNT presentation just without the logo lol.