NBA 2K9 Living Rosters and 2K Insider

by pastapadre
Posted September 17th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

The highly touted announcement for NBA 2K9 turns out in part to be Living Rosters which has been known for a few weeks now. The difference though is that it will not be predicated on changes to NBA.com as previously believed, but instead will be done manually whenever it is warranted. In essence it appears as though 2K has assigned the task of roster updates to an individual who will remain active throughout the season in providing them.

As with the competition, you can expect to see roster and attribute changes when you download a new 2K roster in NBA 2K9, all based around what’s happening in the real world. However, rather than update things on a daily basis, 2K devs told us that the plan was to change a roster when it was warranted. Naturally big-time injuries or huge trades will be reflected in the game on a timely basis. What seems to set 2K9 apart, however, is how those changes are made and how much they can add to the gameplay experience.

Given that quality frequent roster updates have been lacking from 2K titles in the past the dedication to doing them is certainly a welcome change. It will remain to be seen though how well this method will meet the desires of the community. The Living Rosters may not be revolutionary. However the ability for 2K to add in new animations may be a more exciting aspect to look forward to.

If Deron Williams continues his success of last season or O.J. Mayo begins to dominate during his maiden campaign in the NBA, you can expect to see not just attribute bonuses but actual new animations available to that player as the season progresses. These new animation packages will be mo-capped, produced, and added during the course of the season by 2K devs and added to deserving players who have excelled during the season (or perhaps even developed a new signature move). In other words, this is new content developed during and relevant to the 2008/09 NBA season, not merely unlockable animation packages that are already in the game.

You can check out the full hands-on preview at Gamespot here as well as some new screenshots including ones taken from Association mode here.

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sean

not sure if i should get this or live

DANIEL

GET 2K9 NBA LIVE ISNT AS GOOD AND ISNT AS REALISTIC
DANIEL

GET 2K9 NBA LIVE ISNT AS GOOD AND ISNT AS REALISTIC

Windoze_Free

yeah, what convinced me was a youtube video showing Shaq hitting three 3-pointers in a row, back to back as some kid was playing. 2K9 has it's crap too, but not even close to what I saw with Live. For me the choice was easy.
Windoze_Free

yeah, what convinced me was a youtube video showing Shaq hitting three 3-pointers in a row, back to back as some kid was playing. 2K9 has it's crap too, but not even close to what I saw with Live. For me the choice was easy.
Windoze_Free

yeah, what convinced me was a youtube video showing Shaq hitting three 3-pointers in a row, back to back as some kid was playing. 2K9 has it's crap too, but not even close to what I saw with Live. For me the choice was easy.
Windoze_Free

yeah, what convinced me was a youtube video showing Shaq hitting three 3-pointers in a row, back to back as some kid was playing. 2K9 has it's crap too, but not even close to what I saw with Live. For me the choice was easy.

DANIEL

GET 2K9 NBA LIVE ISNT AS GOOD AND ISNT AS REALISTIC
DANIEL

GET 2K9 NBA LIVE ISNT AS GOOD AND ISNT AS REALISTIC

Coug12

hmm well thats good to have roster updates more often but i dont like that once again we are relying on someone to do it. I like with Live 365 that it adjusts things like the starting lineups every day and it is all auto. Doesnt sound like 2K will be making changes that often.
sean

im thinking live cuz of the dna thing they have that updates hot and cold streaks, etc.
sean

not sure if i should get this or live

DANIEL

GET 2K9 NBA LIVE ISNT AS GOOD AND ISNT AS REALISTIC

Windoze_Free

yeah, what convinced me was a youtube video showing Shaq hitting three 3-pointers in a row, back to back as some kid was playing. 2K9 has it's crap too, but not even close to what I saw with Live. For me the choice was easy.

Coug12

hmm well thats good to have roster updates more often but i dont like that once again we are relying on someone to do it. I like with Live 365 that it adjusts things like the starting lineups every day and it is all auto. Doesnt sound like 2K will be making changes that often.
sean

im thinking live cuz of the dna thing they have that updates hot and cold streaks, etc.
aaron

ok id rather have the data reflected in the game the way live is doing it than some random guy deciding whos ratings should go up and down. this announcment=disappointing. at least its not that reverse league thing tho lol
aaron

ok id rather have the data reflected in the game the way live is doing it than some random guy deciding whos ratings should go up and down. this announcment=disappointing. at least its not that reverse league thing tho lol
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

i’m THINKING 2K b/c like Last yr how J CRAWFORD unveiled his NEW SIG dey will ACTUALLY ADD it 2 da game

as dey sed if playaz add new moves 2 deer game dey will add it to 2K9

nice
http://pastapadre.com sdot

i’m THINKING 2K b/c like Last yr how J CRAWFORD unveiled his NEW SIG dey will ACTUALLY ADD it 2 da game

as dey sed if playaz add new moves 2 deer game dey will add it to 2K9

nice
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

itz NOT 1 guy decidin whether or NOT a PLAYA goes UP or DOWN

itz da ENTIIRE 2K DEV TEAM

U kno da same guys dat DECIDE da rating from when U 1st PLAY da GAME
http://pastapadre.com sdot

itz NOT 1 guy decidin whether or NOT a PLAYA goes UP or DOWN

itz da ENTIIRE 2K DEV TEAM

U kno da same guys dat DECIDE da rating from when U 1st PLAY da GAME
aaron

[quote comment="36681"]itz NOT 1 guy decidin whether or NOT a PLAYA goes UP or DOWN

itz da ENTIIRE 2K DEV TEAM

U kno da same guys dat DECIDE da rating from when U 1st PLAY da GAME[/quote]

which worrys me just as much. 2ks player ratings and roster updates are usually horrible. so now we’ll just have those more often? better i guess but not exciting.
aaron

[quote comment="36681"]itz NOT 1 guy decidin whether or NOT a PLAYA goes UP or DOWN

itz da ENTIIRE 2K DEV TEAM

U kno da same guys dat DECIDE da rating from when U 1st PLAY da GAME[/quote]

which worrys me just as much. 2ks player ratings and roster updates are usually horrible. so now we’ll just have those more often? better i guess but not exciting.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

@ PASTA lookin 4 CLARIFICATION cuz in that preview they SPECIFICALLY state that

NBA 2K9 will have the OKC THUNDER wit their RIGHT JERSEY & COURT

so what’s the DEAL
http://pastapadre.com sdot

@ PASTA lookin 4 CLARIFICATION cuz in that preview they SPECIFICALLY state that

NBA 2K9 will have the OKC THUNDER wit their RIGHT JERSEY & COURT

so what’s the DEAL
http://pastapadre.com sdot

@ DUBLE A

itz NOT like U CAN’T change RATINGS how YOU see fit so I DON’T REALLY see da problem I edit playa ratings myself if I don’t agree wit dem N every SPORTS game

ie MADDEN 2K NCAA
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

@ DUBLE A

itz NOT like U CAN’T change RATINGS how YOU see fit so I DON’T REALLY see da problem I edit playa ratings myself if I don’t agree wit dem N every SPORTS game

ie MADDEN 2K NCAA
aaron

[quote comment="36684"]@ DUBLE A

itz NOT like U CAN’T change RATINGS how YOU see fit so I DON’T REALLY see da problem I edit playa ratings myself if I don’t agree wit dem N every SPORTS game

ie MADDEN 2K NCAA[/quote]

for online play you cant change ratings tho so they do matter
aaron

[quote comment="36684"]@ DUBLE A

itz NOT like U CAN’T change RATINGS how YOU see fit so I DON’T REALLY see da problem I edit playa ratings myself if I don’t agree wit dem N every SPORTS game

ie MADDEN 2K NCAA[/quote]

for online play you cant change ratings tho so they do matter
Mark

How is this a big announcement? Show us gameplay…this online stuff is so overrated….
Mark

How is this a big announcement? Show us gameplay…this online stuff is so overrated….
nba2k9

Adding animations as the year goes on sounds pretty cool.
nba2k9

Adding animations as the year goes on sounds pretty cool.
nba2k9

[quote comment="36683"]@ PASTA lookin 4 CLARIFICATION cuz in that preview they SPECIFICALLY state that

NBA 2K9 will have the OKC THUNDER wit their RIGHT JERSEY & COURT

so what’s the DEAL[/quote]

Yes OKC Thunder will be represented in NBA 2k9 not NBA Live.
nba2k9

[quote comment="36683"]@ PASTA lookin 4 CLARIFICATION cuz in that preview they SPECIFICALLY state that

NBA 2K9 will have the OKC THUNDER wit their RIGHT JERSEY & COURT

so what’s the DEAL[/quote]

Yes OKC Thunder will be represented in NBA 2k9 not NBA Live.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

i’m sayin U make it sound as if sum1 who should be 68 is gonna be rated an 84 or

sumthin like dey WON’T be dat FAR OFF 2 make a HUGE DIFF ON or OFF line
treyyy

Damn 2k keeps getn better, i might have 2 update my live subscription. Yesssss
http://pastapadre.com sdot

i’m sayin U make it sound as if sum1 who should be 68 is gonna be rated an 84 or

sumthin like dey WON’T be dat FAR OFF 2 make a HUGE DIFF ON or OFF line
treyyy

Damn 2k keeps getn better, i might have 2 update my live subscription. Yesssss
James

adding animations is amazing!!! im hoping they get the rookies animations in there after the first couple weeks
James

adding animations is amazing!!! im hoping they get the rookies animations in there after the first couple weeks
treyyy

2k comin 2 hard this year, they arent holdin ne thing back! i like that. The more the competition steps up, the more they step their game up. EA dnt like that lol DDDDDDD
treyyy

2k comin 2 hard this year, they arent holdin ne thing back! i like that. The more the competition steps up, the more they step their game up. EA dnt like that lol DDDDDDD
nba2k9

[quote comment="36692"]adding animations is amazing!!! im hoping they get the rookies animations in there after the first couple weeks[/quote]

Im really hoping for there shot animations to be in the game after they see them shot for a month.
nba2k9

[quote comment="36692"]adding animations is amazing!!! im hoping they get the rookies animations in there after the first couple weeks[/quote]

Im really hoping for there shot animations to be in the game after they see them shot for a month.
James

[quote comment="36695"][quote comment="36692"]adding animations is amazing!!! im hoping they get the rookies animations in there after the first couple weeks[/quote]

Im really hoping for there shot animations to be in the game after they see them shot for a month.[/quote]

yea im lovin this news… if 2k can keep the new animations comin and consistent this game is going to feel fresh everytime you play it, all they have to do is keep it consistent throughout the year
James

[quote comment="36695"][quote comment="36692"]adding animations is amazing!!! im hoping they get the rookies animations in there after the first couple weeks[/quote]

Im really hoping for there shot animations to be in the game after they see them shot for a month.[/quote]

yea im lovin this news… if 2k can keep the new animations comin and consistent this game is going to feel fresh everytime you play it, all they have to do is keep it consistent throughout the year
JR

New animations is cool, but is this all?
JR

New animations is cool, but is this all?
Ross

Did you even ready about the additions? Animations isn’t only what they said.
Ross

Did you even ready about the additions? Animations isn’t only what they said.
di

OK PASTA SERIOUS QUESTION HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM NBA LIVE 365 IM CONFUSED??????? (SERIOUS)
di

OK PASTA SERIOUS QUESTION HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM NBA LIVE 365 IM CONFUSED??????? (SERIOUS)
pastapadre

[quote comment="36699"]OK PASTA SERIOUS QUESTION HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM NBA LIVE 365 IM CONFUSED??????? (SERIOUS)[/quote]

Well you’ve got daily updates with Live 365 which will affect rosters, depth charts, hot streaks, tendencies, and even add in new players the day after they first appear. This all comes from a company named Synergy Sports that provides the data and streams it to the game the next morning.

Here you’ve got updates at an undetermined rate from an individual with outside input from the dev team and possibly commentors on their blog. There still isn’t the whole DNA tendencies at play here. But they’ll be adding in animations which has the potential to be pretty cool IMO (depending on how often and what they add).
pastapadre

[quote comment="36699"]OK PASTA SERIOUS QUESTION HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM NBA LIVE 365 IM CONFUSED??????? (SERIOUS)[/quote]

Well you’ve got daily updates with Live 365 which will affect rosters, depth charts, hot streaks, tendencies, and even add in new players the day after they first appear. This all comes from a company named Synergy Sports that provides the data and streams it to the game the next morning.

Here you’ve got updates at an undetermined rate from an individual with outside input from the dev team and possibly commentors on their blog. There still isn’t the whole DNA tendencies at play here. But they’ll be adding in animations which has the potential to be pretty cool IMO (depending on how often and what they add).
di

it seems like an attempt to copy with changes i like the cold and hot streaks a little better though i do like animations in the game it will be a tough choice this year!
di

it seems like an attempt to copy with changes i like the cold and hot streaks a little better though i do like animations in the game it will be a tough choice this year!
Josh

Adding animations throughout the year will be cool & will keep the game feeling new but other than that I don’t really care about all the other stuff. I love 2K basketball & it is the most detailed sports game out but I’ll be the 1st to say that they need to worry about other aspects of the game before trying to match what Live is doing. How about fixing players accessories & shoes? How about players accessories & socks not disappearing when sitting on the bench? How about players hands touching the rim when dunking? I know that sounds petty but my point is I wish company’s wouldn’t focus so much on the “secret features” until the perfect basic aspects of the game.
Josh

Adding animations throughout the year will be cool & will keep the game feeling new but other than that I don’t really care about all the other stuff. I love 2K basketball & it is the most detailed sports game out but I’ll be the 1st to say that they need to worry about other aspects of the game before trying to match what Live is doing. How about fixing players accessories & shoes? How about players accessories & socks not disappearing when sitting on the bench? How about players hands touching the rim when dunking? I know that sounds petty but my point is I wish company’s wouldn’t focus so much on the “secret features” until the perfect basic aspects of the game.