NBA 2K9 E3 Presentation Video

by pastapadre
Posted August 5th, 2008 at 5:54 am

The first footage of NBA 2K9 gameplay has made its way out thanks to a site having recorded the presentation that was made at the E3 press conference a few weeks back. You can check out the three minute first quarter here.

I like the frenzy of the crowd in the 2K9 video though the non-reaction to the alley-oop at the end would need to be fixed (early build). The net animations are noticeably better than Live. Both games now have a somewhat intrusive crowd though which I’m not sure about. In Live it is how a few of the courtside fans at the bottom of the screen stand most of the time and the camera flashes, and here with 2K9 it is the foam fingers waving back and forth constantly from a couple fans at the bottom of the screen. Presentation wise 2K9 feels to be more like a TV broadcast but the commentary in Live is superior.

This amount of gameplay just about matches up with how much there has been seen of NBA Live 09. How do you think the two compare just from those videos?

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http://www.pas/ Taymoney

yo sdot i agree with you. Everybody in live dribble the same thats y isomotion is better. isomotion has its own signature crossovers.
http://www.pas Taymoney

yo sdot i agree with you. Everybody in live dribble the same thats y isomotion is better. isomotion has its own signature crossovers.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

EXACTLY ! ! !
http://pastapadre.com sdot

EXACTLY ! ! !
cabrillo24

Actually quick strike dribbling is based upon on a rating system on NBA Live. Until 2K can break out of animations I’ll prefer Live’s dribbling system. LOL@sdot saying “far superior”.
cabrillo24

Actually quick strike dribbling is based upon on a rating system on NBA Live. Until 2K can break out of animations I’ll prefer Live’s dribbling system. LOL@sdot saying “far superior”.
huddy187

the only thing i really liked was the facial expressions, but th gameplay look a little buggy, but i still looked good
huddy187

the only thing i really liked was the facial expressions, but th gameplay look a little buggy, but i still looked good
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

please fasten ur seat belts & turn off cell phones B4 tryin 2 ride my DICK

thank you
http://pastapadre.com sdot

please fasten ur seat belts & turn off cell phones B4 tryin 2 ride my DICK

thank you
http://www.pas/ Taymoney

lolsz niggaz is tryin they best 2 say that live is betta then 2k. players in live still dont have there signature shots like lebron.
http://www.pas Taymoney

lolsz niggaz is tryin they best 2 say that live is betta then 2k. players in live still dont have there signature shots like lebron.
huddy187

sdot pleaseyou started all this hating on these games
huddy187

sdot pleaseyou started all this hating on these games
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

fam I don’t believe I was talkin 2 U was I refresh my memory how did U get in dis play smart homie stay out of dis 1 ya self
http://pastapadre.com sdot

fam I don’t believe I was talkin 2 U was I refresh my memory how did U get in dis play smart homie stay out of dis 1 ya self
huddy187

speak correct english homie!
huddy187

speak correct english homie!
http://pastapadre.com sdot

do U really wanna take it there ?SERIOUSLY
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

do U really wanna take it there ?SERIOUSLY
cabrillo24

lol, becareful or sdot might invite you to NY, because he’s from the streets and does everything”face to face”. LMMFAO@this little kid.
cabrillo24

lol, becareful or sdot might invite you to NY, because he’s from the streets and does everything”face to face”. LMMFAO@this little kid.
JR

Has anyone read this? http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=54018
JR

Has anyone read this? http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=54018
ReignMan

I read that, nothing about the gameplay, only the explanation of the big fancy marketing words. Make the game deeper, but not more difficult. Make it fun, but realistic.
ReignMan

I read that, nothing about the gameplay, only the explanation of the big fancy marketing words. Make the game deeper, but not more difficult. Make it fun, but realistic.
JR

Actually he does go into the gameplay and the feel for the game.
JR

Actually he does go into the gameplay and the feel for the game.
JR

Granted its not extensive.
JR

Granted its not extensive.
ReignMan

I mean, I am getting bored listening every year, that “this year, live will be 100 times better, everything is improved, nothing is the same, brand new experience, youre gonna be on your knees, tones of new features.”

I see no changes an I do not believe.

2k is still the best, and with a NBA phrase: Do not underestimate the heart of a champion.
ReignMan

I mean, I am getting bored listening every year, that “this year, live will be 100 times better, everything is improved, nothing is the same, brand new experience, youre gonna be on your knees, tones of new features.”

I see no changes an I do not believe.

2k is still the best, and with a NBA phrase: Do not underestimate the heart of a champion.
cabrillo24

This is how I see it with NBA Live since next Gen:

2006: By far the worst NBA Live game ever made. No features whatsoever. Online play resorting to getting the ball and spinning until you got a dunk. Made online play boring and frustrating at the same time. EA hyped the graphics in this game.

2007: Seemed like EA was trying to push 3 things here. #1 ESPN integration….obviously that was the biggest news they had for this game. #2 foot planting technology and #3. Special moves (dunks, passes, post moves, shooting) and all start weekend, all of which could be found in previous gen.

2008: Finally a step in the right direction. Not perfect, but EA begins to deliver. First NBA Live in a long time with no “gimmicks” in my opinion. The game was very playable, especially with “playmaker’s” sliders. The addition of Online Team Play was a very welcomed addition. FIBA (which was included at the last minute, could have waited one year, as 8 teams weren’t enough and the rosters weren’t up to date). Granted this game was still bad, as well as 2K, but at least EA actually making an effort was very welcomed. 2K was the better game (before sdot has a tantrum on here), but it was still bad.

If EA can make good as they did last year, and based off what I’ve seen so far I can see EA being a good/average game. Same goes for 2K with their updated graphics and hopefully something innovative.
cabrillo24

This is how I see it with NBA Live since next Gen:

2006: By far the worst NBA Live game ever made. No features whatsoever. Online play resorting to getting the ball and spinning until you got a dunk. Made online play boring and frustrating at the same time. EA hyped the graphics in this game.

2007: Seemed like EA was trying to push 3 things here. #1 ESPN integration….obviously that was the biggest news they had for this game. #2 foot planting technology and #3. Special moves (dunks, passes, post moves, shooting) and all start weekend, all of which could be found in previous gen.

2008: Finally a step in the right direction. Not perfect, but EA begins to deliver. First NBA Live in a long time with no “gimmicks” in my opinion. The game was very playable, especially with “playmaker’s” sliders. The addition of Online Team Play was a very welcomed addition. FIBA (which was included at the last minute, could have waited one year, as 8 teams weren’t enough and the rosters weren’t up to date). Granted this game was still bad, as well as 2K, but at least EA actually making an effort was very welcomed. 2K was the better game (before sdot has a tantrum on here), but it was still bad.

If EA can make good as they did last year, and based off what I’ve seen so far I can see EA being a good/average game. Same goes for 2K with their updated graphics and hopefully something innovative.
Walliworld

Looks cool, what I expected. Problem is when you bring a game EVERY year, we expect something new and different. Nothing wrong with every 2 years bring a new game so they have more time. We could deal with roster updates until then. At least I could.
Walliworld

Looks cool, what I expected. Problem is when you bring a game EVERY year, we expect something new and different. Nothing wrong with every 2 years bring a new game so they have more time. We could deal with roster updates until then. At least I could.
Jerrod Jefferson

KG looks like he is on drugs! Live alwys looks better and plays better dont care what you 2k fans think. Realistic wise yes NBA LIVe in 2k SHaq can go to the top of th key and blow by a defender FAKE he does not do that. but you are doing a great job pasta keep it up
Jerrod Jefferson

KG looks like he is on drugs! Live alwys looks better and plays better dont care what you 2k fans think. Realistic wise yes NBA LIVe in 2k SHaq can go to the top of th key and blow by a defender FAKE he does not do that. but you are doing a great job pasta keep it up
rep

The only problem i have with 2k8 is the speed of the game. THey need to bump it up to the speed of 2k7 or else 2k9 is going to be another trash again!!~
rep

The only problem i have with 2k8 is the speed of the game. THey need to bump it up to the speed of 2k7 or else 2k9 is going to be another trash again!!~
BigDiC

[quote comment="30987"]2 andre watch watch MCELTIC’s vid 4 2K8 showin the bulls play the clips cpu vs cpu & then come back & edit ur post if it YOu do it promptky all will be4given[/quote]
yeah but you defend yourself over the internet which pretty much makes you a pussy. sorry banana juicer
BigDiC

[quote comment="30987"]2 andre watch watch MCELTIC’s vid 4 2K8 showin the bulls play the clips cpu vs cpu & then come back & edit ur post if it YOu do it promptky all will be4given[/quote]
yeah but you defend yourself over the internet which pretty much makes you a pussy. sorry banana juicer
Silencer

2k is garbage and it blows.
Silencer

2k is garbage and it blows.
Timothy Daley

Hate to tell you 2k fans but 2k sports is guilty of what EA used to do when making there sports games and that is Minimal improvements and a fresh roster period. If you want the best basketball game then just give new rosters to NBA 2k7. 2k8 was actually a minor step back from 2k7 and 2k9 will equal 2k7 at best.

2k sports has definitely felt the pressure from EA, both creatively and financially and I think they have finally hit the wall. There games aren’t as impressive as they once were and the franchises they used to PWN at are a complete let down now (ie MLB 2k8, NHL 2k8)

They have already dumped college basketball, and since buy out talks with EA failed there stock is plummeting right back to where it once was before all the buy out talks started. There have been rumors already that 2ksports might have to scale back another of their franchises with NHL 2k being the likely casulty.

EA on the other hand, since Peter Moores arrival, has really showed me something. True the games aren’t perfect, but no game ever is, but Moore has definitely raised the bar and EA sports is on the rise where 2k is not.
Timothy Daley

Hate to tell you 2k fans but 2k sports is guilty of what EA used to do when making there sports games and that is Minimal improvements and a fresh roster period. If you want the best basketball game then just give new rosters to NBA 2k7. 2k8 was actually a minor step back from 2k7 and 2k9 will equal 2k7 at best.

2k sports has definitely felt the pressure from EA, both creatively and financially and I think they have finally hit the wall. There games aren’t as impressive as they once were and the franchises they used to PWN at are a complete let down now (ie MLB 2k8, NHL 2k8)

They have already dumped college basketball, and since buy out talks with EA failed there stock is plummeting right back to where it once was before all the buy out talks started. There have been rumors already that 2ksports might have to scale back another of their franchises with NHL 2k being the likely casulty.

EA on the other hand, since Peter Moores arrival, has really showed me something. True the games aren’t perfect, but no game ever is, but Moore has definitely raised the bar and EA sports is on the rise where 2k is not.