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One image, one voice...

I've talked to him over the phone, chatted with him on AOL Instant Messenger (yes we are both that old). Never saw the guy in my life, but I met him by surprise at 2K Sports headquarters 4 or 5 years ago. He didn't have to introduce himself. I heard his voice as he walked through and I shouted at him. BIG CZAR!

While most know him as Da_Czar, his real name is Nino Samuel.

I've worked with him in the background for years and watched all of his YouTube videos from start to finish. Posted many of them on OS for everyone to watch and learn from. We even host some of his videos here at OS.

Today, it was announced that he has joined the NBA 2K development team, full time. He will be working with the gameplay team and will focus on the offensive AI system.

Please show this man some love by congratulating him on his new job.

Hopefully, he has the time to chime in at OS, like he has done over the years. All the best Nino!

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# 1 thedream2k13 @ 08/22/14 04:03 PM
BOUT TIME!

Czar joins the NWO with ogsports
 
# 2 CavsNation @ 08/22/14 04:09 PM
yeaaa !!!
 
# 3 infam0us @ 08/22/14 04:09 PM
Well deserved.
 
# 4 WTF @ 08/22/14 04:11 PM
Well done Da Czar. sam40 himself, done made his way on up!

You've come a long way since 'Twas the night before 2k.
 
# 5 quehouston @ 08/22/14 04:15 PM
Czar, Scott OG, and Mike Wang on the same dev team is just BONKERS.

#SimNationReturns
 
# 6 supermati @ 08/22/14 04:17 PM
This can only mean a greater experience!
 
# 7 23 @ 08/22/14 04:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by quehouston
Czar, Scott OG, and Mike Wang on the same dev team is just BONKERS.

#SimNationReturns
Leftos don't forget and Rob Jones
 
# 8 23 @ 08/22/14 04:25 PM
Congrats big czar... you know Sim heads are hyped everywhere
 
# 9 BezO @ 08/22/14 04:33 PM
"WITH" the gameplay team? Seems like they would've used different wording.

Either way, sounds good.
 
# 10 RubenDouglas @ 08/22/14 04:44 PM
Congrats.. This is great news/ Im actually excited about next years game now
 
# 11 Steve_OS @ 08/22/14 04:45 PM
CONFIRMED. He's working their full time. Updating OP in a few. Congrats BIG CZAR!
 
# 12 Sublime12089 @ 08/22/14 04:45 PM
Congrats Czar! Long overdue!
 
# 13 silverskier @ 08/22/14 04:49 PM
But since when? anyway, this can only be good news . Can't wait to see the results - in 2k15 or 2k16 .
 
# 14 jeremym480 @ 08/22/14 04:53 PM
Maybe he will put out some more of those breakdown videos like a few years ago. Those were awesome!
 
# 15 Vni @ 08/22/14 04:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeremym480
Maybe he will put out some more of those breakdown videos like a few years ago. Those were awesome!
For real I was just watching some 2K11 Ten teams Ten days. That **** was special. I'd buy 2K11 again in october after watching thoses.

Congrats Czar. 2K's back on track it seems.
 
# 16 Haval93 @ 08/22/14 04:59 PM
Wow! Amazing hire. Congrats Da_Czar. This dude's basketball and simulation knowledge is top notch. Can't wait to see what he worked on. Best part is we hopefully get to hear the Czar breaking stuff down in dev dairies.
 
# 17 thedream2k13 @ 08/22/14 05:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 23
Congrats big czar... you know Sim heads are hyped everywhere
Some other company is sitting back saying "this isn't fair"
 
# 18 turty11 @ 08/22/14 05:00 PM
steve you used the wrong there.....:P

congrats tho for sure
 
# 19 Beluba @ 08/22/14 05:05 PM
Believe me... you guys are gonna love what Da Czar's built for 15. But this year is just the start. Couldn't be happier with our new and improved gameplay team. We got big plans for this thing.
 
# 20 tsbmolina @ 08/22/14 05:05 PM
Big ups to Da_Car of NBA 2K. So psyched to see how this series is molded by this ridiculously talented team into a 10 million seller. This is the true dream team!
 


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