VC Ads in Offline modes?

[RainZ]

So all the billboards/sideline banners being replaced with VC ads in offline MYGM/MYLeague modes..
What does everyone think about that?

For me it was quite jarring to see...and quite an immersion breaker. I know its a tiny little thing and they have probably reverted/the sale has ended by now im not sure i haven't checked. But still, is this something the devs should be doing?

I myself think it should probably be kept out of the offline stuff after all it is called "MYGM" etc, or at least allow us the option to turn them off/revert to normal playoff/season stuff..

[FixEverything2k]

Re: VC Ads in Offline modes?

I find it really annoying how hard they are pushing selling VC, but NOT fixing major gameplay issues. If I am Playing the game Offline I could not possibly ever care LESS, about Virtual Currency for Online game Modes. If MyPark was atleast a very enjoyable game mode, it would make sense to Push VC because people would want to buy VC and get back on the park.

[DreamTeam]

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They've gone overboard with pushing VC sales now in the game. Not only the billboards and banners in game, but also all those damn popups when you just start up the game too. Like can't we just enjoy the game we paid $60 for in peace and not be annoyed to death with ads to try to get us to spend another $60. It's gotten insane i don't care what modes you play offline/online.

Sadly I think its only gonna get worse until they start seeing push back from the consumer and they stop buying the game new and either start buying it used or skipping years. Better yet would be some real competition in the market place to give consumers two good choices for basketball gaming, where they start competing and focusing more on the gameplay side of things again. Right now all we have is a mediocre basketball game rushed to market with the sole focus on pushing VC sales.

[ILLSmak]

Re: VC Ads in Offline modes?

should not be anywhere. I'm cool with it being on the main page as a pop up, because that makes sense, but once you start a game, I don't wanna see any pop ups or VC SALE plastered over parts of the game.

Next they are gonna have justice w/ a big gold chain that says "VC."

It makes me wonder if they aren't selling VC as much as they thought anymore... or are they just pushing it anyway?

Edit: the reason ads suck is because they break immersion. The point of an ad is to steal your attention away from what you are doing, to catch your eye, so if you want people enjoying your game, you can't be pushing things like that once people get into something. It's like watching a movie on a channel that has ads, one of the worst experiences. The shameless part is wack, but just even having the idea of VC put in my head while I'm trying to have fun is bothersome.

Respect the minds of your gamers, let them play your game. If they like it *then* that should lead them to buying VC. It shouldn't be beat them into submission. I bought 20 bucks of VC a couple times, but not this year...


-Smak

[Hustle Westbrook]

Re: VC Ads in Offline modes?

What they're doing is clearly working, so I don't see them stoppjng anytime soon. Check the MyTeam forum. There's guys out there spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on VC. 2K is raking in cash by the millions and from a business perspective I can't blame them either.

[sudanmalkovich]

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just like bum *** korean mobile games. great.

[Junior Moe]

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I don't really mind it I just don't want that one ad plastered all game long. Have it rotate like the others. I do hate it being on the pregame show TV's. That should be the logo of the two teams playing. Ideally, VC sales or or 2K announcements should be played between quarters and be skippable. This is the new normal. It isn't going anywhere. Just don't make it be unbearable. As big a 2K fan as I am it's starting to feel forced.

[de5m0n]

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I wouldn't have a problem with this if the game was not with hundreds of flaws. Just yesterday I lost all of my hot spots because I decided to play 1 game on another player while grinding a 2nd player. They gave me hot zones from 2nd player on my first. Like really, I don't need hot zones by the rim on my sharpshooter!!!!!!!! Now I have to spend 3 hours just to get them back.

Not to mention pro am not working for months and walk on still doesn't work half the time with people being split up.

What about the game not starting every other time you try?????????????? This is completely unacceptable and never happens to any other games I own.

They need to fix fundamental flaws first before pushing VC down our throats.