Solid NBA 2K9 Preview

by pastapadre
Posted September 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

While we are now three weeks out from release of NBA 2K9 and have not yet seen the game in action (outside of the early E3 footage) it is only a matter of time until the media finally arrives. That appears to be inching closer as Jon Robinson of ESPN has posted up a full preview of the game. There is also the big online feature still to be officially unveiled and one would think that would be happening within the next week or so.

Last year, gamers complained about 2K8 being a tad slower than 2K7, so the developers pushed the speed back to 2K7 levels while at the same time adding even more authenticity to the way the players on the court move and react.

Of interest from the preview are notes on the Association mode and NBA.com integration, the advanced shot stick, improvements to player personalities, and 2K Share options amongst other areas that are touched on. You can check out the full preview here.

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http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

FAm U WILDN KIDD SPOT on

he sed so himself
http://pastapadre.com sdot

FAm U WILDN KIDD SPOT on

he sed so himself
JR

Seriously, Pasta has posted vids and news on 2K whenever 2K releases information. Last year 2K was tight lipped as well until the final month. Prize Fighter, APF, TOPSPIN…Pasta has given coverage to 2K games. We don’t know where his biased lays, and it’s not evident on this forum. Yes EA has him part of their community day events, why doesn’t 2K?

Where are the 2K community events at? What about 2K news? Every time 2K has released something, Pasta has been there to release it. So once again, how is Pasta an EA guy?

And if Pasta is an EA guy in your books, what are you doing on this site if your a 2K guy? Shouldn’t you be in the 2K boards? Must mean your a EA guy right? See how dumb that sounds? Just a dumb as these accusations.
JR

Seriously, Pasta has posted vids and news on 2K whenever 2K releases information. Last year 2K was tight lipped as well until the final month. Prize Fighter, APF, TOPSPIN…Pasta has given coverage to 2K games. We don’t know where his biased lays, and it’s not evident on this forum. Yes EA has him part of their community day events, why doesn’t 2K?

Where are the 2K community events at? What about 2K news? Every time 2K has released something, Pasta has been there to release it. So once again, how is Pasta an EA guy?

And if Pasta is an EA guy in your books, what are you doing on this site if your a 2K guy? Shouldn’t you be in the 2K boards? Must mean your a EA guy right? See how dumb that sounds? Just a dumb as these accusations.
kwas676

You 2k fan boys are so dam ignorant how can pasta gave out info on a game that’s barely given out any info. Do you want him to make up stuff so you idiots can feel good. Blame 2k sports for horrible marketing and get a life. and plz don’t waste your time and come back calling me a EA fanboy I play games for there quality not for the company that makes it idiots.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

SERIOUSLY whether or NOT PP is PRO EA or NOT really DOESN’T factor N2
N e thing cuz from I’ve READ he seems 2 B unbiased when expressin his opinions his feelins on games both EA & others

itz NOT like he’s been sayin LIVE is way betta dan 2K or N e thing so I think 4 da MOST part he’s on da same pg as me so I respect wut he sez
kwas676

You 2k fan boys are so dam ignorant how can pasta gave out info on a game that’s barely given out any info. Do you want him to make up stuff so you idiots can feel good. Blame 2k sports for horrible marketing and get a life. and plz don’t waste your time and come back calling me a EA fanboy I play games for there quality not for the company that makes it idiots.
http://pastapadre.com sdot

SERIOUSLY whether or NOT PP is PRO EA or NOT really DOESN’T factor N2
N e thing cuz from I’ve READ he seems 2 B unbiased when expressin his opinions his feelins on games both EA & others

itz NOT like he’s been sayin LIVE is way betta dan 2K or N e thing so I think 4 da MOST part he’s on da same pg as me so I respect wut he sez
EaglezFan

Sdot shut the hell up seriously and go back to finish 1st grade because of the way you write.
EaglezFan

Sdot shut the hell up seriously and go back to finish 1st grade because of the way you write.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

YES YES F___ YOU 2
http://pastapadre.com sdot

YES YES F___ YOU 2
pat

ok i love how when i look at nba 2k9 posts people are talking madden and as far as 2k goes live might hve them beat this year
pat

ok i love how when i look at nba 2k9 posts people are talking madden and as far as 2k goes live might hve them beat this year
jman

wow ths sounds great
jman

wow ths sounds great
slamfan4life

damn you can have jordan in here???!!! I hope he actually looks like himself in here instead of those weird CAPS that people make….

and guys i played live yesterday and it was amazing as hell! i hope to god 2k will be betta cuz ill hate to admit that live was betta
slamfan4life

damn you can have jordan in here???!!! I hope he actually looks like himself in here instead of those weird CAPS that people make….

and guys i played live yesterday and it was amazing as hell! i hope to god 2k will be betta cuz ill hate to admit that live was betta
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

2K’s BIG ANNOUCEMENT is COMIN OUT 2MORROW at GSPOT 1ST
http://pastapadre.com sdot

2K’s BIG ANNOUCEMENT is COMIN OUT 2MORROW at GSPOT 1ST
JR

sdot and JR on the same page when it comes to Pasta? This is a first.
JR

sdot and JR on the same page when it comes to Pasta? This is a first.
slamfan4life

woa woa woa what big announcement are we talkin bout here guys
slamfan4life

woa woa woa what big announcement are we talkin bout here guys
nba2k

[quote comment="36595"]woa woa woa what big announcement are we talkin bout here guys[/quote]

We will see tomorrow tune in to gamespot to see first Pasta will proly have it here sometime tom too but gamespot has the announcment 1st.
nba2k

[quote comment="36595"]woa woa woa what big announcement are we talkin bout here guys[/quote]

We will see tomorrow tune in to gamespot to see first Pasta will proly have it here sometime tom too but gamespot has the announcment 1st.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

@ JR dat seems 2 B

1 thing we both hav N common we both call it how we see it

even wen we C it Diff
http://pastapadre.com sdot

@ JR dat seems 2 B

1 thing we both hav N common we both call it how we see it

even wen we C it Diff
James

[quote comment="36572"]You 2k fan boys are so dam ignorant how can pasta gave out info on a game that’s barely given out any info. Do you want him to make up stuff so you idiots can feel good. Blame 2k sports for horrible marketing and get a life. and plz don’t waste your time and come back calling me a EA fanboy I play games for there quality not for the company that makes it idiots.[/quote]
[quote comment="36547"][quote comment="36482"]lol yea waste ur money. pasta hasnt written anything cause he probably hasnt seen anything just wait when they start giving vids he’ll make a review[/quote]

lol you clearly are an EA fanboy because if you appreciated a game for its qualilty you would be hyped about 2k9 and wouldnt moan and bitch like a little girl about people gettin antsy about the game…
James

[quote comment="36572"]You 2k fan boys are so dam ignorant how can pasta gave out info on a game that’s barely given out any info. Do you want him to make up stuff so you idiots can feel good. Blame 2k sports for horrible marketing and get a life. and plz don’t waste your time and come back calling me a EA fanboy I play games for there quality not for the company that makes it idiots.[/quote]
[quote comment="36547"][quote comment="36482"]lol yea waste ur money. pasta hasnt written anything cause he probably hasnt seen anything just wait when they start giving vids he’ll make a review[/quote]

lol you clearly are an EA fanboy because if you appreciated a game for its qualilty you would be hyped about 2k9 and wouldnt moan and bitch like a little girl about people gettin antsy about the game…
James

[quote comment="36579"]ok i love how when i look at nba 2k9 posts people are talking madden and as far as 2k goes live might hve them beat this year[/quote]

its because after reading this post its clear that 2k pays attention to detail and presentation… unlike the hype machine EA which adds like 3 new features and hypes them up in a game… I’m not a 2k fanboy im just a disgruntled EA fan that is sick and tired of Madden, if 2k was allowed to make NFL games i gaurantee that they would have refs and a sideline crew along with every jersey combination and tatoos for players. Also 2k would have throwing (like in AP football) and running styles so brandon jacobs doesnt run EXACTLY like reggie bush. Its just 2ks attention to GAMEPLAY that upsets us when we hear that EA has the exclusive NFL license because madden hasnt stepped up since 2ks been out of the picture,
James

[quote comment="36579"]ok i love how when i look at nba 2k9 posts people are talking madden and as far as 2k goes live might hve them beat this year[/quote]

its because after reading this post its clear that 2k pays attention to detail and presentation… unlike the hype machine EA which adds like 3 new features and hypes them up in a game… I’m not a 2k fanboy im just a disgruntled EA fan that is sick and tired of Madden, if 2k was allowed to make NFL games i gaurantee that they would have refs and a sideline crew along with every jersey combination and tatoos for players. Also 2k would have throwing (like in AP football) and running styles so brandon jacobs doesnt run EXACTLY like reggie bush. Its just 2ks attention to GAMEPLAY that upsets us when we hear that EA has the exclusive NFL license because madden hasnt stepped up since 2ks been out of the picture,
Vin

Why all the mystery? Seems the commercial Garnett is shooting is for a secret new mode in NBA 2K9, the same game that also features KG on its cover.

“It’s a reverse fantasy league,” Garnett explains. Seems KG, Derrick Rose, Monta Ellis and a few other NBA stars are going to draft online gamers to see whose team can accumulate the best 2K9 stats and the commercial Garnett is shooting shows some of his real-life best friends from what he calls his Official Block Family begging to be on his squad.

Only thing is, if they are going to air the footage I saw, it’s going to sound like “Beep, beep, beep. No you can’t be on my beeping team you bleepity bleep.”

Let’s just say, Garnett and his friends had a great time filming the ad.

(Possible leak of 2K’s announement)
Vin

Why all the mystery? Seems the commercial Garnett is shooting is for a secret new mode in NBA 2K9, the same game that also features KG on its cover.

“It’s a reverse fantasy league,” Garnett explains. Seems KG, Derrick Rose, Monta Ellis and a few other NBA stars are going to draft online gamers to see whose team can accumulate the best 2K9 stats and the commercial Garnett is shooting shows some of his real-life best friends from what he calls his Official Block Family begging to be on his squad.

Only thing is, if they are going to air the footage I saw, it’s going to sound like “Beep, beep, beep. No you can’t be on my beeping team you bleepity bleep.”

Let’s just say, Garnett and his friends had a great time filming the ad.

(Possible leak of 2K’s announement)
Vin

announcement**
Vin

announcement**
CAE

hope the screens arent final. I want derons beard in the game. but on the plus side he doesnt look like a monkey.
CAE

hope the screens arent final. I want derons beard in the game. but on the plus side he doesnt look like a monkey.
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