More News on NCAA Basketball 09

by pastapadre
Posted October 23rd, 2008 at 9:18 am

Readers of the site were first to know that a potential release date change was coming for NCAA Basketball 09, and only a matter of hours later it was confirmed. The game is now set to release on Tuesday November 18th.

Along with that news came some information about the game itself. Real schedules in dynasty mode, something that had been missing from the March Madness series, was guaranteed to be in this year. However now we find out that the game will ship without them but they will be added via free downloadable update on or soon after the game releases.

Giving the timing of when we received the data, we were not able to get “real schedules” into the finished product. We know this is not what we promised during the community day, and we are sorry we let you guys down on that one. However, we know how important it is to have these schedules in the game, so we will be providing the real schedules as a free update shortly after launch. Given our accelerated ship date, we can’t guarantee it will be there week 1, but we’ll push to get it up asap.

The move up in release date wouldn’t have any affect on the final product, it’s done and ready to go so there would be no point in holding it back. They had all year to get the schedules in so that one doesn’t make much sense to me, though timing wise the change in release date would not be at fault for that.

I just can’t help but feel as though the game is going to be an empty experience. Granted it sounds like the gameplay is going to deliver (finally) but with the lack of an Online Team Play and Be a Pro modes, no names for online games, and now not even having real schedules included at ship I’m not sure how well the game will be received and if it will provide much if any longevity. The game doesn’t even have a page on EA Sports World which concerns me. A demo is expected however when it will arrive is unknown.

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nolesfan

[quote comment="43080"][quote comment="43068"]I agree with JR. IMO, people are way too critical of sports games. Even 2K isn’t perfect and in my opinion 2K hasn’t done a whole lot in terms of progress over the past few years.

EA gets a bad rap because Madden is the only NFL game. Is it perfect – no. Is 2K5 perfect – No. 2K5 has more exploits than you can shake a stick at.

If people just stop and look at the games that they are playing and appreciate the fact that this form of entertainment exists then they may appreciate how these games look and play.

I get tired of reading about glitches here, bugs there and get upset about patches. I played games during a time when patches didn’t exist and if you bought a game that had glitches and bugs you had to live with it. There were no forums to voice frustrations.

My point is appreciate these games for what they are. These are not actual players in these games, they aren’t actual stadiums or fans. They are number-generated visuals programmed to entertain us.

Say what you want about EA but I think the games are excellent. The same goes for 2K. Although I have lost faith in the stunting of innovation at 2K the games provide us an escape.

Bashing publishers solves nothing. If you don’t like a specific game, don’t buy it.[/quote]

The reason EA gets so much flack is because they are by far the wealthiest Sports gaming company out there but yet there games don’t reflect that. They do make some good sports games (NHL, Fight Night) but most of there games don’t seem to live up to the hype. Madden is a good game but it has so much more potential. EA needs to learn how to push these Next Gen consoles to the max. I know that they only have less than a year in most cases to work on a game but it’s about to be 2009 & they’re improving at a snails pace. This combined with EA being the biggest Sports Gaming Company out there is why people bang on them so much.[/quote]

How long has 2K used the same engine in their basketball game? Their game gets so much positive press and it has looked the same to me since the Xbox.

I have not purchased a 2K games since the 360 came out. if they would just change the models and graphics with their gameplay and presentation, the game would be awesome.
nolesfan

[quote comment="43080"][quote comment="43068"]I agree with JR. IMO, people are way too critical of sports games. Even 2K isn’t perfect and in my opinion 2K hasn’t done a whole lot in terms of progress over the past few years.

EA gets a bad rap because Madden is the only NFL game. Is it perfect – no. Is 2K5 perfect – No. 2K5 has more exploits than you can shake a stick at.

If people just stop and look at the games that they are playing and appreciate the fact that this form of entertainment exists then they may appreciate how these games look and play.

I get tired of reading about glitches here, bugs there and get upset about patches. I played games during a time when patches didn’t exist and if you bought a game that had glitches and bugs you had to live with it. There were no forums to voice frustrations.

My point is appreciate these games for what they are. These are not actual players in these games, they aren’t actual stadiums or fans. They are number-generated visuals programmed to entertain us.

Say what you want about EA but I think the games are excellent. The same goes for 2K. Although I have lost faith in the stunting of innovation at 2K the games provide us an escape.

Bashing publishers solves nothing. If you don’t like a specific game, don’t buy it.[/quote]

The reason EA gets so much flack is because they are by far the wealthiest Sports gaming company out there but yet there games don’t reflect that. They do make some good sports games (NHL, Fight Night) but most of there games don’t seem to live up to the hype. Madden is a good game but it has so much more potential. EA needs to learn how to push these Next Gen consoles to the max. I know that they only have less than a year in most cases to work on a game but it’s about to be 2009 & they’re improving at a snails pace. This combined with EA being the biggest Sports Gaming Company out there is why people bang on them so much.[/quote]

How long has 2K used the same engine in their basketball game? Their game gets so much positive press and it has looked the same to me since the Xbox.

I have not purchased a 2K games since the 360 came out. if they would just change the models and graphics with their gameplay and presentation, the game would be awesome.
Josh

[quote comment="43083"][quote comment="43080"][quote comment="43068"]I agree with JR. IMO, people are way too critical of sports games. Even 2K isn’t perfect and in my opinion 2K hasn’t done a whole lot in terms of progress over the past few years.

EA gets a bad rap because Madden is the only NFL game. Is it perfect – no. Is 2K5 perfect – No. 2K5 has more exploits than you can shake a stick at.

If people just stop and look at the games that they are playing and appreciate the fact that this form of entertainment exists then they may appreciate how these games look and play.

I get tired of reading about glitches here, bugs there and get upset about patches. I played games during a time when patches didn’t exist and if you bought a game that had glitches and bugs you had to live with it. There were no forums to voice frustrations.

My point is appreciate these games for what they are. These are not actual players in these games, they aren’t actual stadiums or fans. They are number-generated visuals programmed to entertain us.

Say what you want about EA but I think the games are excellent. The same goes for 2K. Although I have lost faith in the stunting of innovation at 2K the games provide us an escape.

Bashing publishers solves nothing. If you don’t like a specific game, don’t buy it.[/quote]

The reason EA gets so much flack is because they are by far the wealthiest Sports gaming company out there but yet there games don’t reflect that. They do make some good sports games (NHL, Fight Night) but most of there games don’t seem to live up to the hype. Madden is a good game but it has so much more potential. EA needs to learn how to push these Next Gen consoles to the max. I know that they only have less than a year in most cases to work on a game but it’s about to be 2009 & they’re improving at a snails pace. This combined with EA being the biggest Sports Gaming Company out there is why people bang on them so much.[/quote]

How long has 2K used the same engine in their basketball game? Their game gets so much positive press and it has looked the same to me since the Xbox.

I have not purchased a 2K games since the 360 came out. if they would just change the models and graphics with their gameplay and presentation, the game would be awesome.[/quote]

What are you talking about? 2K9 did improve graphics & player models this year.
Josh

[quote comment="43083"][quote comment="43080"][quote comment="43068"]I agree with JR. IMO, people are way too critical of sports games. Even 2K isn’t perfect and in my opinion 2K hasn’t done a whole lot in terms of progress over the past few years.

EA gets a bad rap because Madden is the only NFL game. Is it perfect – no. Is 2K5 perfect – No. 2K5 has more exploits than you can shake a stick at.

If people just stop and look at the games that they are playing and appreciate the fact that this form of entertainment exists then they may appreciate how these games look and play.

I get tired of reading about glitches here, bugs there and get upset about patches. I played games during a time when patches didn’t exist and if you bought a game that had glitches and bugs you had to live with it. There were no forums to voice frustrations.

My point is appreciate these games for what they are. These are not actual players in these games, they aren’t actual stadiums or fans. They are number-generated visuals programmed to entertain us.

Say what you want about EA but I think the games are excellent. The same goes for 2K. Although I have lost faith in the stunting of innovation at 2K the games provide us an escape.

Bashing publishers solves nothing. If you don’t like a specific game, don’t buy it.[/quote]

The reason EA gets so much flack is because they are by far the wealthiest Sports gaming company out there but yet there games don’t reflect that. They do make some good sports games (NHL, Fight Night) but most of there games don’t seem to live up to the hype. Madden is a good game but it has so much more potential. EA needs to learn how to push these Next Gen consoles to the max. I know that they only have less than a year in most cases to work on a game but it’s about to be 2009 & they’re improving at a snails pace. This combined with EA being the biggest Sports Gaming Company out there is why people bang on them so much.[/quote]

How long has 2K used the same engine in their basketball game? Their game gets so much positive press and it has looked the same to me since the Xbox.

I have not purchased a 2K games since the 360 came out. if they would just change the models and graphics with their gameplay and presentation, the game would be awesome.[/quote]

What are you talking about? 2K9 did improve graphics & player models this year.
Josh

[quote comment="43083"][quote comment="43080"][quote comment="43068"]I agree with JR. IMO, people are way too critical of sports games. Even 2K isn’t perfect and in my opinion 2K hasn’t done a whole lot in terms of progress over the past few years.

EA gets a bad rap because Madden is the only NFL game. Is it perfect – no. Is 2K5 perfect – No. 2K5 has more exploits than you can shake a stick at.

If people just stop and look at the games that they are playing and appreciate the fact that this form of entertainment exists then they may appreciate how these games look and play.

I get tired of reading about glitches here, bugs there and get upset about patches. I played games during a time when patches didn’t exist and if you bought a game that had glitches and bugs you had to live with it. There were no forums to voice frustrations.

My point is appreciate these games for what they are. These are not actual players in these games, they aren’t actual stadiums or fans. They are number-generated visuals programmed to entertain us.

Say what you want about EA but I think the games are excellent. The same goes for 2K. Although I have lost faith in the stunting of innovation at 2K the games provide us an escape.

Bashing publishers solves nothing. If you don’t like a specific game, don’t buy it.[/quote]

The reason EA gets so much flack is because they are by far the wealthiest Sports gaming company out there but yet there games don’t reflect that. They do make some good sports games (NHL, Fight Night) but most of there games don’t seem to live up to the hype. Madden is a good game but it has so much more potential. EA needs to learn how to push these Next Gen consoles to the max. I know that they only have less than a year in most cases to work on a game but it’s about to be 2009 & they’re improving at a snails pace. This combined with EA being the biggest Sports Gaming Company out there is why people bang on them so much.[/quote]

How long has 2K used the same engine in their basketball game? Their game gets so much positive press and it has looked the same to me since the Xbox.

I have not purchased a 2K games since the 360 came out. if they would just change the models and graphics with their gameplay and presentation, the game would be awesome.[/quote]

What are you talking about? 2K9 did improve graphics & player models this year.
scdb12

If 2k were to redo their engine for CH and NBA I wonder what everyone would be sayin
scdb12

If 2k were to redo their engine for CH and NBA I wonder what everyone would be sayin
scdb12

If 2k were to redo their engine for CH and NBA I wonder what everyone would be sayin
Badger Boy21

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Badger Boy21

pasta- i love your site, but believe it or not some people dont care about online play or what is has to offer, i just want a good game with good realism, i couldnt care less about online play, i care WAY more what it looks like when i turn it on and start playing.
Badger Boy21

pasta- i love your site, but believe it or not some people dont care about online play or what is has to offer, i just want a good game with good realism, i couldnt care less about online play, i care WAY more what it looks like when i turn it on and start playing.
JR (cabrillo24)

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JR (cabrillo24)

Taking a break from sports gaming. I bought Fifa but haven’t played it yet. I’m really getting into Fable 2. This is hands down Game of The Year.
JR (cabrillo24)

Taking a break from sports gaming. I bought Fifa but haven’t played it yet. I’m really getting into Fable 2. This is hands down Game of The Year.