NBA 2K10 Preview and Screenshots

those screens look like crap lol. info on the game sounds decent but I dont know if any of it interests me much other then the better commentary (which they promise every year)

those screens look like crap lol. info on the game sounds decent but I dont know if any of it interests me much other then the better commentary (which they promise every year)

so will this game have a online fanchise

so will this game have a online fanchise

Thanks for the info 2k. I wonder if they are gonna include the new Lebrons in the game. They look pretty good, I didn't even know that they were coming out untill I saw this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp5K7nD9aOw

Thanks for the info 2k. I wonder if they are gonna include the new Lebrons in the game. They look pretty good, I didn't even know that they were coming out untill I saw this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp5K7nD9aOw

That seems unlikely given all the other things they've got going. And after last year I wouldn't trust anything online related to actually work anyway until I'm playing it and it does.

That seems unlikely given all the other things they've got going. And after last year I wouldn't trust anything online related to actually work anyway until I'm playing it and it does.

That seems unlikely given all the other things they've got going and how big of a project that would be.

That seems unlikely given all the other things they've got going and how big of a project that would be.

You will be able to tell the Live fanboys in here easily

You will be able to tell the Live fanboys in here easily

the addition of the d league sounds pretty good, the commentary meh, they should of gotten someone else other than kellogg, graphics still look the same with some minor weaks, draft combine doesnt really catch my ear, if they would of added the summer league id prolly be a little more content, either way im still gonna give this game a shot

They improved immensely. Theyve included

summer league ,d league ,draft class ,career mode ,player spacing , 82 games tendencies, holdiay trimmings on overlays

They improved immensely. Theyve included

summer league ,d league ,draft class ,career mode ,player spacing , 82 games tendencies, holdiay trimmings on overlays

the addition of the d league sounds pretty good, the commentary meh, they should of gotten someone else other than kellogg, graphics still look the same with some minor weaks, draft combine doesnt really catch my ear, if they would of added the summer league id prolly be a little more content, either way im still gonna give this game a shot

They have both summer and d-league licenses in this game

They have both summer and d-league licenses in this game

Graphics have always been good enough for me. 2K's gameplay is what keeps me coming back year after year. So if graphics didn't improve too much, it's not a big deal to me.

Graphics have always been good enough for me. 2K's gameplay is what keeps me coming back year after year. So if graphics didn't improve too much, it's not a big deal to me. Plus they've had all the little details in graphics, like the jerseys and shorts moving with the players.

Graphics have always been good enough for me. 2K's gameplay is what keeps me coming back year after year. So if graphics didn't improve too much, it's not a big deal to me.

Graphics have always been good enough for me. 2K's gameplay is what keeps me coming back year after year. So if graphics didn't improve too much, it's not a big deal to me. Plus they've had all the little details in graphics, like the jerseys and shorts moving with the players.

2K9 is the best game ever. I can't WAIT for this. If you guys prefer Live over 2K you really have no idea what you're talking about and I feel sorry for your taste in games. You're missing out. So sad. Tear.

2K >>>> all.

2K9 is the best game ever. I can't WAIT for this. If you guys prefer Live over 2K you really have no idea what you're talking about and I feel sorry for your taste in games. You're missing out. So sad. Tear.

2K >>>> all.

Graphics or not this game still kicks live ass

Fas carl is in your extended network

Graphics or not this game still kicks live ass

Fas carl is in your extended network

Come on really. I know a lot of you guys call this pastapadre cat a "EA fanboy", but with comments like prolikewhoa, you have to wonder who are the fanboys on this site.

Considering the news, 2K did step up with the features list this year. They knew EA slaughtered them last year with the Synergy connection (2K's insider sucked, no point in hiding that fact). 2K went out and got 82games.com to help them out. I like that competition breeds improvement. Hopefully 2K will use 82games.com properly.

Adding the D-League and the My Career mode does exactly what some fans have been asking for at the various forums. It's the first year of that mode in the game, so I don't think it will be that deep.

The images leave a lot to be desired though.. They have done great work with some of the player likenesses, but the skin models need a lot of work. They are too flat, almost clay-looking. The game also needs more definition with the players. I'm glad they shrunk the player models though, it really needed to be looked at. They took up too much room on the court.

There are some major issues that 2K still has to look at. 2K9 slid entirely too much, the game didn't control very well (sometimes the animations will just jolt players), and the defense wasn't programmed very well either (no help D, getting in the paint was like trying to break through a wet paper bag). If 2K fixes those issues, they can have a great game on their hands.

From what we've seen so far, it looks like there will be at least 2 good NBA games this year. Live looks to return to the Live of old (all the current gen games have been lacklustre), and 2K needs that push from a good Live game.

Come on really. I know a lot of you guys call this pastapadre cat a "EA fanboy", but with comments like prolikewhoa, you have to wonder who are the fanboys on this site.

Considering the news, 2K did step up with the features list this year. They knew EA slaughtered them last year with the Synergy connection (2K's insider sucked, no point in hiding that fact). 2K went out and got 82games.com to help them out. I like that competition breeds improvement. Hopefully 2K will use 82games.com properly.

Adding the D-League and the My Career mode does exactly what some fans have been asking for at the various forums. It's the first year of that mode in the game, so I don't think it will be that deep.

The images leave a lot to be desired though.. They have done great work with some of the player likenesses, but the skin models need a lot of work. They are too flat, almost clay-looking. The game also needs more definition with the players. I'm glad they shrunk the player models though, it really needed to be looked at. They took up too much room on the court.

There are some major issues that 2K still has to look at. 2K9 slid entirely too much, the game didn't control very well (sometimes the animations will just jolt players), and the defense wasn't programmed very well either (no help D, getting in the paint was like trying to break through a wet paper bag). If 2K fixes those issues, they can have a great game on their hands.

From what we've seen so far, it looks like there will be at least 2 good NBA games this year. Live looks to return to the Live of old (all the current gen games have been lacklustre), and 2K needs that push from a good Live game.

how about that all you LIVE LOVERS!!!!

i told you 2k will dominate once again!!! JUST LOOK AT THOS INCREDIBLE SCREENSHOTS!! 2k has leaped across the graphical barrier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLL YEAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK LIVE!!!!!1

how about that all you LIVE LOVERS!!!!

i told you 2k will dominate once again!!! JUST LOOK AT THOS INCREDIBLE SCREENSHOTS!! 2k has leaped across the graphical barrier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLL YEAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK LIVE!!!!!1

they even have the bench players in their warmups!! finally, so realistic!! can't wait til october!1

they even have the bench players in their warmups!! finally, so realistic!! can't wait til october!1

yea these live lovers are all idiots, they can't see the truth!! 2k is the real deal for hardcore nba fans like myself. IF YOU LOVE THE NBA!!, then 2k is for you!! if you like childish arcade like basketball then get Live and dig yourself a hole and keep playing it. but 2k10 is going to be the best basketball game ever once again just like the last 10 years!

yea these live lovers are all idiots, they can't see the truth!! 2k is the real deal for hardcore nba fans like myself. IF YOU LOVE THE NBA!!, then 2k is for you!! if you like childish arcade like basketball then get Live and dig yourself a hole and keep playing it. but 2k10 is going to be the best basketball game ever once again just like the last 10 years!

Pasta 2k needs to add CREATE A TEAM/FRANCHISE. They could make it just as deep a Madden's create a team. That would make the game more over the top!!!

Pasta 2k needs to add CREATE A TEAM/FRANCHISE. They could make it just as deep a Madden's create a team. That would make the game more over the top!!!

and that main menu is genius!!

i can now just check what teams are playing and just play it. i used to used to check my computer to find out who was playing just so i can pre-simulate the game in nba 2k. now i can do that all from the in-game interface!! nice idea 2k developers!!1 just genius.

and that main menu is genius!!

i can now just check what teams are playing and just play it. i used to used to check my computer to find out who was playing just so i can pre-simulate the game in nba 2k. now i can do that all from the in-game interface!! nice idea 2k developers!!1 just genius.

Who else thinks CREATE A TEAM/ FRANCHISE would be alsome?

Who else thinks CREATE A TEAM/ FRANCHISE would be alsome?

I can't lie. I'm impressed.

I can't lie. I'm impressed.

I didnt read anthing that really impressed me besides the point guards movin like point guards and the big men movin like big men. On the ratings it doesnt mean anything if you stll have average three point shooters hittin threes like reggie miller.

I didnt read anthing that really impressed me besides the point guards movin like point guards and the big men movin like big men. On the ratings it doesnt mean anything if you stll have average three point shooters hittin threes like reggie miller.

The picture with Dwayne Wade dunking, actually has a hot girl sitting next to court. Sweet

The picture with Dwayne Wade dunking, actually has a hot girl sitting next to court. Sweet

All I hope is that 2k10 Online plays better. 2k9 online was almost unplayable, the team up couldve been fun if it wasnt so delayed and laggy, not being able to play your friends ranked is stupid, and just the stupid DELAY in every game…if it runs close to how it runs offline it would be a perfect game. NBA Live is still a good game though and I will admit I think 2k is better but Live is still pretty fun. No reason for anyone to "hate" on either game, you can choose which one you like more but dont say one sucks both games have good parts to them

All I hope is that 2k10 Online plays better. 2k9 online was almost unplayable, the team up couldve been fun if it wasnt so delayed and laggy, not being able to play your friends ranked is stupid, and just the stupid DELAY in every game…if it runs close to how it runs offline it would be a perfect game. NBA Live is still a good game though and I will admit I think 2k is better but Live is still pretty fun. No reason for anyone to "hate" on either game, you can choose which one you like more but dont say one sucks both games have good parts to them

The players look to have a good bulk to them, only good thing I see

The players look to have a good bulk to them, only good thing I see

they had a created team thing last year and you could import it into the association mode.

they had a created team thing last year and you could import it into the association mode.

I think the graphics look good. The Players faces look like they really do. I used to be a Live fan but ever since playing 2k I will never go back to Live. 2k does have a lot of problems tho. Hopefully they have improved and make the online experience better.

I think the graphics look good. The Players faces look like they really do. I used to be a Live fan but ever since playing 2k I will never go back to Live. 2k does have a lot of problems tho. Hopefully they have improved and make the online experience better.

looks good!

looks good!

what r u lookin at, man go kill yourself

what r u lookin at, man go kill yourself

2k sports sux

2k sports sux

pastapadre@ian_cummings "2K just tends to provide knockoffs of other games innovations. When they do their own thing they tend to fail and abandon them" He Clearly is a EA Fanboy, lol seriously

pastapadre@ian_cummings "2K just tends to provide knockoffs of other games innovations. When they do their own thing they tend to fail and abandon them" He Clearly is a EA Fanboy, lol seriously

ur mom sucks

ur mom sucks

ok honestly your an idiot just cause you like 2k dont mean evryone else will

ok honestly your an idiot just cause you like 2k dont mean evryone else will

But even though LIVE came up with those innovation first for LIVE 09, 2K9 still was the better basketball game than LIVE09, sold more copies got better ratings from game critiques. Now with 2K10 adding the 82games.com to counter with Synergy, and "my player" mode with Summer league and D-league, how can 2K10 not be the better game? Personally if I were to judge a game, I will judge it by it's gameplay and so far 2K has dominated LIVE in that area too.

But even though LIVE came up with those innovation first for LIVE 09, 2K9 still was the better basketball game than LIVE09, sold more copies got better ratings from game critiques. Now with 2K10 adding the 82games.com to counter with Synergy, and "my player" mode with Summer league and D-league, how can 2K10 not be the better game? Personally if I were to judge a game, I will judge it by it's gameplay and so far 2K has dominated LIVE in that area too.

Pasta=No Knowlege of sports and videogames. Live might of came up with the ideas, but 2k implemented them better. 2k5 football > Madden 2005. APF2K8> Madden 08. 2k has sim style games madden is bs and bunch of fake stuff. I am done with this site since u r so bias. U just right good reviews since u get the game from them early. NCAA 10 sucked. Bought it returned it next day. Pasta Learn how to right an article. A 3rd grader has a better opinion than u. I assume u r trying to just get in the business and if u r good job kissing a$$

Pasta=No Knowlege of sports and videogames. Live might of came up with the ideas, but 2k implemented them better. 2k5 football > Madden 2005. APF2K8> Madden 08. 2k has sim style games madden is bs and bunch of fake stuff. I am done with this site since u r so bias. U just right good reviews since u get the game from them early. NCAA 10 sucked. Bought it returned it next day. Pasta Learn how to right an article. A 3rd grader has a better opinion than u. I assume u r trying to just get in the business and if u r good job kissing a$$

im a shit head

im a shit head

Ha, whatever. Just because I'm willing to hold 2K accountable, and not just EA, that is a problem for you. Fair enough.

Ha, whatever. Just because I'm willing to hold 2K accountable, and not just EA, that is a problem for you. Fair enough.

Ha Just because I'm willing to hold 2K accountable, and not just EA, that is a problem for you. Fair enough.

Ha Just because I'm willing to hold 2K accountable, and not just EA, that is a problem for you. Fair enough.

Ha Just because I'm willing to hold 2K accountable, and not just EA, that is a problem for you. Fair enough. Plus I dont write reviews nor have I been glowing about NCAA so not sure where you got that idea.

Ha Just because I'm willing to hold 2K accountable, and not just EA, that is a problem for you. Fair enough. Plus I dont write reviews nor have I been glowing about NCAA so not sure where you got that idea.

2k had Mike Wang and ESPN, so I guess Live gets a Pass for getting both and only using 1 of them?

2k had Mike Wang and ESPN, so I guess Live gets a Pass for getting both and only using 1 of them?

From reading what Pastapadre wrote I would assume that he thinks that NBA Live 09 is a better game than NBA 2K9…

"Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects)"
-Yes they were horrible at first but they fixed it and I played TONS 5 on 5 team ups with perfect lag with my league members which all have good connection. Of course if you have a bunch of guys with weak connection there will be lag but to say "never even worked" is not true.

"Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K."
-Team 2k and the Other Season may have not been anything great but to say they were a joke is a bit too much. Shows no respect for the 2k series and I can see why people say you are biased and SIDE with the EA games.

From reading what you wrote it seems as if you are COMPARING 2K way too much to Live instead of critiquing the game by itself. EA is doing things that NFL 2k5 did now with Madden. Its not who copies who but who does it better. I am sure EA has tried to mimic some of the 2K ideas.

Someone made a website all about sports games… and then someone decided they will do one also. Pasta you post things from other sites, you get ideas from other sites, anyone catch my drift…?

At the end of the day, EVERY game has its flaws you made it seem like 2K was not a good game because some failed features.
What really matters above all is GAMEPLAY and 2K delivers.

From reading what Pastapadre wrote I would assume that he thinks that NBA Live 09 is a better game than NBA 2K9…

"Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects)"
-Yes they were horrible at first but they fixed it and I played TONS 5 on 5 team ups with perfect lag with my league members which all have good connection. Of course if you have a bunch of guys with weak connection there will be lag but to say "never even worked" is not true.

"Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K."
-Team 2k and the Other Season may have not been anything great but to say they were a joke is a bit too much. Shows no respect for the 2k series and I can see why people say you are biased and SIDE with the EA games.

From reading what you wrote it seems as if you are COMPARING 2K way too much to Live instead of critiquing the game by itself. EA is doing things that NFL 2k5 did now with Madden. Its not who copies who but who does it better. I am sure EA has tried to mimic some of the 2K ideas.

Someone made a website all about sports games… and then someone decided they will do one also. Pasta you post things from other sites, you get ideas from other sites, anyone catch my drift…?

At the end of the day, EVERY game has its flaws you made it seem like 2K was not a good game because some failed features.
What really matters above all is GAMEPLAY and 2K delivers.

From reading what Pastapadre wrote I would assume that he thinks that NBA Live 09 is a better game than NBA 2K9…

"Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects)"
-Yes they were horrible at first but they fixed it and I played TONS 5 on 5 team ups with perfect lag with my league members which all have good connection. Of course if you have a bunch of guys with weak connection there will be lag but to say "never even worked" is not true.

"Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K."
-Team 2k and the Other Season may have not been anything great but to say they were a joke is a bit too much. Shows no respect for the 2k series and I can see why people say you are biased and SIDE with the EA games.

From reading what you wrote it seems as if you are COMPARING 2K way too much to Live instead of critiquing the game by itself. EA is doing things that NFL 2k5 did now with Madden. Its not who copies who but who does it better. I am sure EA has tried to mimic some of the 2K ideas…
Someone made a website all about sports games… and then someone decided they will do one also. Pasta you post things from other sites, you get ideas from other sites, anyone catch my drift…?

At the end of the day, EVERY game has its flaws you made it seem like 2K was not a good game because some failed features.
What really matters above all is GAMEPLAY and 2K delivers.

From reading what Pastapadre wrote I would assume that he thinks that NBA Live 09 is a better game than NBA 2K9…

"Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects)"
-Yes they were horrible at first but they fixed it and I played TONS 5 on 5 team ups with perfect lag with my league members which all have good connection. Of course if you have a bunch of guys with weak connection there will be lag but to say "never even worked" is not true.

"Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K."
-Team 2k and the Other Season may have not been anything great but to say they were a joke is a bit too much. Shows no respect for the 2k series and I can see why people say you are biased and SIDE with the EA games.

From reading what you wrote it seems as if you are COMPARING 2K way too much to Live instead of critiquing the game by itself. EA is doing things that NFL 2k5 did now with Madden. Its not who copies who but who does it better. I am sure EA has tried to mimic some of the 2K ideas…
Someone made a website all about sports games… and then someone decided they will do one also. Pasta you post things from other sites, you get ideas from other sites, anyone catch my drift…?

At the end of the day, EVERY game has its flaws you made it seem like 2K was not a good game because some failed features.
What really matters above all is GAMEPLAY and 2K delivers.

Ea not only had to get ESPN, but they had to hire a 2k employee(Mike Wang) , because their own incompetence to make a working basketball game was killing their sales. But hey I guess NBA Live needed outside help from a company thats outdoing them, and they get a pass for both ESPN and Mike Wang?

Ea not only had to get ESPN, but they had to hire a 2k employee(Mike Wang) , because their own incompetence to make a working basketball game was killing their sales. But hey I guess NBA Live needed outside help from a company thats outdoing them, and they get a pass for both ESPN and Mike Wang?

Employees change all the time. Did 2K get criticized for hiring Ben Brinkman to work on baseball? No. People (including myself) were encouraged by the move. It didn't work out, but it just goes to show that its a job and people will move around.

Employees change all the time. Did 2K get criticized for hiring Ben Brinkman to work on baseball? No. People (including myself) were encouraged by the move. It didn't work out, but it just goes to show that its a job and people will move around.

But Team 2K and The Other Season were jokes. Even the posters in the 2K forum would agree. Team 2K allowed for streetball to count into the standings, plus it was based on who played the most games. No one took it seriously plus it cost gamers their lobby rooms. The Other Season was never serious from the start, the NBA players were not actively involved and you never heard about the thing after it was initially promoted.

I'm not really comparing 2K9 to anything but itself. I never played a successful Team-Up game, after a month and the patch that was supposed to fix it I gave up for obvious reasons. If a feature doesnt work at the start or soon after as far as I'm concerned they didn't deliver on a promise. Had Team-Up worked well and been well thought out I would've enjoyed it and supported it.

But Team 2K and The Other Season were jokes. Even the posters in the 2K forum would agree. Team 2K allowed for streetball to count into the standings, plus it was based on who played the most games. No one took it seriously plus it cost gamers their lobby rooms. The Other Season was never serious from the start, the NBA players were not actively involved and you never heard about the thing after it was initially promoted.

I'm not really comparing 2K9 to anything but itself. I never played a successful Team-Up game, after a month and the patch that was supposed to fix it I gave up for obvious reasons. If a feature doesnt work at the start or soon after as far as I'm concerned they didn't deliver on a promise. Had Team-Up worked well and been well thought out I would've enjoyed it and supported it.

But Team 2K and The Other Season were jokes. Even the posters in the 2K forum would agree. Team 2K allowed for streetball to count into the standings, plus it was based on who played the most games. No one took it seriously plus it cost gamers their lobby rooms. The Other Season was never serious from the start, the NBA players were not actively involved and you never heard about the thing after it was initially promoted.

I'm not really comparing 2K9 to anything but itself. I never played a successful Team-Up game, after a month and the patch that was supposed to fix it I gave up for obvious reasons. At BEST it could be said it was hit and miss which still isn't good enough. If a feature doesnt work at the start or soon after as far as I'm concerned they didn't deliver on a promise. Had Team-Up worked well and been well thought out I would've enjoyed it and supported it.

But Team 2K and The Other Season were jokes. Even the posters in the 2K forum would agree. Team 2K allowed for streetball to count into the standings, plus it was based on who played the most games. No one took it seriously plus it cost gamers their lobby rooms. The Other Season was never serious from the start, the NBA players were not actively involved and you never heard about the thing after it was initially promoted.

I'm not really comparing 2K9 to anything but itself. I never played a successful Team-Up game, after a month and the patch that was supposed to fix it I gave up for obvious reasons. At BEST it could be said it was hit and miss which still isn't good enough. If a feature doesnt work at the start or soon after as far as I'm concerned they didn't deliver on a promise. Had Team-Up worked well and been well thought out I would've enjoyed it and supported it.

Lol I guess you are right to say that Team 2K and The Other Season were a joke. I personally played about 4 ranked games and never was into it because all you get are a bunch of cheesers and people who don't play the game right. So I never even took part in those features but a lot of people did so I figured it couldn't have been completely wack.

I just felt that 2K has a lot more to offer than the things you mentioned.

Lol I guess you are right to say that Team 2K and The Other Season were a joke. I personally played about 4 ranked games and never was into it because all you get are a bunch of cheesers and people who don't play the game right. So I never even took part in those features but a lot of people did so I figured it had some success.

I just felt that 2K has a lot more to offer than the things you mentioned.

Lol I guess you are right to say that Team 2K and The Other Season were a joke. I personally played about 4 ranked games and never was into it because all you get are a bunch of cheesers and people who don't play the game right. So I never even took part in those features but a lot of people did so I figured it couldn't have been completely wack.

I just felt that 2K has a lot more to offer than the things you mentioned.

Lol I guess you are right to say that Team 2K and The Other Season were a joke. I personally played about 4 ranked games and never was into it because all you get are a bunch of cheesers and people who don't play the game right. So I never even took part in those features but a lot of people did so I figured it had some success.

I just felt that 2K has a lot more to offer than the things you mentioned.

Lol I guess you are right to say that Team 2K and The Other Season were a joke. I personally played about 4 ranked games and never was into it because all you get are a bunch of cheesers and people who don't play the game right. So I never even took part in those features but a lot of people did so I figured it had some success.

I just feel that 2K has a lot more to offer than the things you mentioned.

Lol I guess you are right to say that Team 2K and The Other Season were a joke. I personally played about 4 ranked games and never was into it because all you get are a bunch of cheesers and people who don't play the game right. So I never even took part in those features but a lot of people did so I figured it had some success.

I just feel that 2K has a lot more to offer than the things you mentioned.

This is dumb for several reasons, the most obvious is that Gamespot noted the improvement of commentary, not 2k sports. lol use your head, Gamespot Doesn't promise NBA 2k will have better commentary every year

This is dumb for several reasons, the most obvious is that Gamespot noted the improvement of commentary, not 2k sports. lol use your head, Gamespot Doesn't promise NBA 2k will have better commentary every year

lol, Don't call other people idiots when u can't spell. (everyone not evryone) LMAO

lol, Don't call other people idiots when u can't spell. (everyone not evryone) LMAO

Game will be great, and it look really good.
And yea it seems like Pasta is an EA fanboy lol
"These new NBA 2K10 screenshots are ugly, their shoulders are so thick. Even the Shaq hook shot screen has his jersey going into his arm."
about 5 hours ago from web (from Twitter)

Game will be great, and it look really good.
And yea it seems like Pasta is an EA fanboy lol
"These new NBA 2K10 screenshots are ugly, their shoulders are so thick. Even the Shaq hook shot screen has his jersey going into his arm."
about 5 hours ago from web (from Twitter)

I am sure EA hooks him up some nice nice perks. So why wouldnt Pasta be a EA fan boy? He goes out of his way to not say anything bad about EA. He will question a few things, but he wont say anything bad about EA.

I am sure EA hooks him up some nice nice perks. So why wouldnt Pasta be a EA fan boy? He goes out of his way to not say anything bad about EA. He will question a few things, but he wont say anything bad about EA.

pastapadre, you sir are a douche.

pastapadre, you sir are a douche.

PP,
Seems my post are disappearing/reappearing. Both games have points, but I think 2k will still dominate sales: Live is only on 3 systems, compared to 2k. 2ks sales have been increasing while whiles is almost the same the past couple of years iirc. Should be interesting when vids and demos drop.

PP,
Seems my post are disappearing/reappearing. Both games have points, but I think 2k will still dominate sales: Live is only on 3 systems, compared to 2k. 2ks sales have been increasing while whiles is almost the same the past couple of years iirc. Should be interesting when vids and demos drop.

k thanx

k thanx

does ron artests' head look tiny or is it just me?

does ron artests' head look tiny or is it just me?

just as easy as you can spot a 2K fanboy!

just as easy as you can spot a 2K fanboy!

holiday trimming on overlays…..LOL!

holiday trimming on overlays…..LOL!

They seem the same. As last years.

They seem the same. As last years.

Calling someone a fanboy is little kids play… Grow up. I'm just looking for the best basketball game, it doesnt matter which one… I just want to enjoy my time while playing. Both don't satisfy me.

Calling someone a fanboy is little kids play… Grow up. I'm just looking for the best basketball game, it doesnt matter which one… I just want to enjoy my time while playing. Both don't satisfy me.

great point

great point

get the fuck outta here with that bullshit…..hell u probably sucked at ncaa 10 fuckin troll……..and who honestly gives a flying fuck if you are done with the site? pasta's site is more of a blog site anyway he can be slightly biased if he was ITS HIS DAMN SITE! fuckin dumb bastards flooding the internet I swear

idk what to choose this year……might have to pick up both titles and compare……and trade in the lesser of the two

get the fuck outta here with that bullshit…..hell u probably sucked at ncaa 10 fuckin troll……..and who honestly gives a flying fuck if you are done with the site? pasta's site is more of a blog site anyway he can be slightly biased if he was ITS HIS DAMN SITE! fuckin dumb bastards flooding the internet I swear

idk what to choose this year……might have to pick up both titles and compare……and trade in the lesser of the two

well for one you are asking how can Live10 be better than 2k10 but the you are going by past gameplay, makes no sense. 2K had the better gameplay but it remains to be seen what ether games will feel like as far as gameplay.

well for one you are asking how can Live10 be better than 2k10 but the you are going by past gameplay, makes no sense. 2K had the better gameplay but it remains to be seen what ether games will feel like as far as gameplay.

how old are you?

I'm sure you can find the old interview we're Mike Wang talks about leaving 2K and stating EA as being more innovative and that interested him. He also spoke about 2k's use of animation to hid flaws in the game. Mike Wang wasn't abducted by EA space ships he moved on to a company he felt was moving progressively, and I'm sure he felt he could bring something to the brand it has been lacking.

how old are you?

I'm sure you can find the old interview we're Mike Wang talks about leaving 2K and stating EA as being more innovative and that interested him. He also spoke about 2k's use of animation to hid flaws in the game. Mike Wang wasn't abducted by EA space ships he moved on to a company he felt was moving progressively, and I'm sure he felt he could bring something to the brand it has been lacking.

how old are you?

I'm sure you can find the old interview where Mike Wang talks about leaving 2K and stating EA as being more innovative and that interested him. He also spoke about 2k's use of animation to hide flaws in the game. Mike Wang wasn't abducted by EA space ships he moved on to a company he felt was moving progressively, and I'm sure he felt he could bring something to the brand it has been lacking.

how old are you?

I'm sure you can find the old interview where Mike Wang talks about leaving 2K and stating EA as being more innovative and that interested him. He also spoke about 2k's use of animation to hide flaws in the game. Mike Wang wasn't abducted by EA space ships he moved on to a company he felt was moving progressively, and I'm sure he felt he could bring something to the brand it has been lacking.

wow, cant wait for this game! My player sounds awesome, playing pick up games online with your friends is going to be the shit. I don't think live stands a chance this year.

wow, cant wait for this game! My player sounds awesome, playing pick up games online with your friends is going to be the shit. I don't think live stands a chance this year.

Have to be honest. I've always stated that I can see why many people have enjoyed the 2K series, cause of the gameplay. I don't fault anyone for preferring it certainly.

But lets look at 2K9. Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects). 2K Insider was done to try and undercut DNA and it was just the same roster guy doing updates more frequently. Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K.

Now this year you have My Player (which could be fun we'll see) but is a ripoff of Be a Pro. I don't mind that since a lot of people want it but it wasn't a fresh idea or anything. Theres 82games which is an attempt to have something that they can advertise as being their "Synergy".

You can prefer the 2K series like I said no fault in that. But they certainly haven't innovated outside of offering gameplay that many people have enjoyed.

Have to be honest. I've always stated that I can see why many people have enjoyed the 2K series, cause of the gameplay. I don't fault anyone for preferring it certainly.

But lets look at 2K9. Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects). 2K Insider was done to try and undercut DNA and it was just the same roster guy doing updates more frequently. Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K.

Now this year you have My Player (which could be fun we'll see) but is a ripoff of Be a Pro. I don't mind that since a lot of people want it but it wasn't a fresh idea or anything. Theres 82games which is an attempt to have something that they can advertise as being their "Synergy".

You can prefer the 2K series like I said no fault in that. But they certainly haven't innovated outside of offering gameplay that many people have enjoyed.

Pasta remember nba 2k5 or 2k6 where you can create your own person in this story mode and play pickup games etc. then when you finish u can put him on a nba team? It was sorta like be a pro. so to me it seems live be a pro is a ripoff from 2k’s story mode or whatever it was. Oh and btw EA took 2k’s football liscence so why not take ideas from EA Seems fair enough? Lol

Pasta remember nba 2k5 or 2k6 where you can create your own person in this story mode and play pickup games etc. then when you finish u can put him on a nba team? It was sorta like be a pro. so to me it seems live be a pro is a ripoff from 2k’s story mode or whatever it was. Oh and btw EA took 2k’s football liscence so why not take ideas from EA Seems fair enough? Lol

Q: What's with all the ghostly glow on the players and fans???

he's right though…

Q: What's with all the ghostly glow on the players and fans???

he's right though…

Wow, This was a very revelatory preview on what looks to be an awesome coming game. I disagree with the authors suggestion that 2k has been a victim of it's own success. While 2k has been head and shoulders above Live for the past few years, 2k7,8, and 9 had enough issues that limit it's replay value. Of the three, 2k7 was the better of them (IMO) and there has been too many gameplay issues that have just been carried over and not really "fixed". There is no doubt that competition (legitimate kind) begets progression and the reinvention of Live has galvanized the basketball video game genre. This is what we so desperately need in the football genre. Madden will never be truly great until they have a reason to be, as in legitimate competition.

As for the preview, the graphics improvement are very apparent. I like the fact that they are making a real effort to differentiate amongst teams and player attributes. I want to feel the difference between players and playing a good team vs a crappy team. The biggest dynamic lacking in any sport's game has been lack of AI. You just don't get a good enough sim experience playing any sports game offline because the AI is terrible. The only chance of playing a sim game is offline because online play will always be about turbo and button mashing (in any sports game).

Wow, This was a very revelatory preview on what looks to be an awesome coming game. I disagree with the authors suggestion that 2k has been a victim of it's own success. While 2k has been head and shoulders above Live for the past few years, 2k7,8, and 9 had enough issues that limit it's replay value. Of the three, 2k7 was the better of them (IMO) and there has been too many gameplay issues that have just been carried over and not really "fixed". There is no doubt that competition (legitimate kind) begets progression and the reinvention of Live has galvanized the basketball video game genre. This is what we so desperately need in the football genre. Madden will never be truly great until they have a reason to be, as in legitimate competition.

As for the preview, the graphics improvement are very apparent. I like the fact that they are making a real effort to differentiate amongst teams and player attributes. I want to feel the difference between players and playing a good team vs a crappy team. The biggest dynamic lacking in any sport's game has been lack of AI. You just don't get a good enough sim experience playing any sports game offline because the AI is terrible. The only chance of playing a sim game is offline because online play will always be about turbo and button mashing (in any sports game).

From reading what Pastapadre wrote I would assume that he thinks that NBA Live 09 is a better game than NBA 2K9…

"Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects)"
-Yes they were horrible at first but they fixed it and I played TONS 5 on 5 team ups with perfect lag with my league members which all have good connection. Of course if you have a bunch of guys with weak connection there will be lag but to say "never even worked" is not true.

"Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K."
-Team 2k and the Other Season may have not been anything great but to say they were a joke is a bit too much. Shows no respect for the 2k series and I can see why people say you are biased and SIDE with the EA games.

From reading what you wrote it seems as if you are COMPARING 2K way too much to Live instead of critiquing the game by itself. EA is doing things that NFL 2k5 did now with Madden. Its not who copies who but who does it better. I am sure EA has tried to mimic some of the 2K ideas…
Someone made a website all about sports games… and then someone else decided they will do one also. Pasta you post things from other sites, you GET ideas from other sites, anyone catch my drift…?

At the end of the day, EVERY game has its flaws you made it seem like 2K was not a good game because some failed features.
What really matters above all is GAMEPLAY and 2K delivers.

Pasta you run a dope site and I appreciate it and don't take to offense my opinion. But on the REAL show 2K some deserved respect!

From reading what Pastapadre wrote I would assume that he thinks that NBA Live 09 is a better game than NBA 2K9…

"Team Up mode was a rip-off of Online Team Play and never even worked (lag, disconnects)"
-Yes they were horrible at first but they fixed it and I played TONS 5 on 5 team ups with perfect lag with my league members which all have good connection. Of course if you have a bunch of guys with weak connection there will be lag but to say "never even worked" is not true.

"Then you have jokes like Team 2K and "The Other Season" that were pointless and never supported by 2K."
-Team 2k and the Other Season may have not been anything great but to say they were a joke is a bit too much. Shows no respect for the 2k series and I can see why people say you are biased and SIDE with the EA games.

From reading what you wrote it seems as if you are COMPARING 2K way too much to Live instead of critiquing the game by itself. EA is doing things that NFL 2k5 did now with Madden. Its not who copies who but who does it better. I am sure EA has tried to mimic some of the 2K ideas…
Someone made a website all about sports games… and then someone else decided they will do one also. Pasta you post things from other sites, you GET ideas from other sites, anyone catch my drift…?

At the end of the day, EVERY game has its flaws you made it seem like 2K was not a good game because some failed features.
What really matters above all is GAMEPLAY and 2K delivers.

Pasta you run a dope site and I appreciate it and don't take to offense my opinion. But on the REAL show 2K some deserved respect!

I like how they put a thanksgiving theme on the miami and trail blazers game. But still im going with nba live

I like how they put a thanksgiving theme on the miami and trail blazers game. But still im going with nba live

NBA 2K been the best for past 10yrs.

NBA 2K been the best for past 10yrs.

if u like the arcadish nba live fine wit that

if u like the arcadish nba live fine wit that

2K is the best. I play the hell out of it and I still see new stuff every game. 2K (more specifically Visual Concepts) sets the bar for all sports games.

2K is the best. I play the hell out of it and I still see new stuff every game. 2K (more specifically Visual Concepts) sets the bar for all sports games.

Very positive articles and some very nice screen shots. It's apparent that 2K has been hard at work.

Things that really impressed me with the article

The NBA Today Feature – Excellent. That was a nice addition!
82Games.com – Obviously a DNA counter-measure, but nonetheless a very good feature
D-League – This should be a must in any NBA game today.
Simplified post move execution is very welcomed

Very positive articles and some very nice screen shots. It's apparent that 2K has been hard at work.

Things that really impressed me with the article

The NBA Today Feature – Excellent. That was a nice addition!
82Games.com – Obviously a DNA counter-measure, but nonetheless a very good feature
D-League – This should be a must in any NBA game today.
Simplified post move execution is very welcomed

Yall dudes lack of since for basketball is mind blowing how is 2k a sim when players slide its a dunk fest people who cant shoot threes shot threes crazy. You can dribble all the way down the court with Shaq either im trippin or either game was good last year.Yall be on 2k so hard that you dont want to admit the flaws its not no one being a fanboy but be realistic.

Yall dudes lack of since for basketball is mind blowing how is 2k a sim when players slide its a dunk fest people who cant shoot threes shot threes crazy. You can dribble all the way down the court with Shaq either im trippin or either game was good last year.Yall be on 2k so hard that you dont want to admit the flaws its not no one being a fanboy but be realistic.

Wow that was the craziest statement i ever heard i hope you were playing no 2k game was touchin live 2005

Wow that was the craziest statement i ever heard i hope you were playing no 2k game was touchin live 2005

they already have one that sucks. that would be great and i wish the would.

they already have one that sucks. that would be great and i wish the would.

o… i didn't know. thanks

The screens do look pretty bad, I'm not going to post that on the site though cause I don't find that to be important at this stage. Just an observation.

o… i didn't know. thanks

The screens do look pretty bad, I'm not going to post that on the site though cause I don't find that to be important at this stage. Just an observation.

Nice! I like it. The addition of D-League and others are just the icing on what is already the best BBALL game out there. Graphics also took a nice little jump. Not big though but like Fred stated on page one the gameplay is what has people hooked and frankly it will be there still!

Nice! I like it. The addition of D-League and others are just the icing on what is already the best BBALL game out there. Graphics also took a nice little jump. Not big though but like Fred stated on page one the gameplay is what has people hooked and frankly it will be there still!

Wow thats original!!! Hater!!! what ea is better1 you jagged mouth bitch!!!!!

Wow thats original!!! Hater!!! what ea is better1 you jagged mouth bitch!!!!!

F!!!! YOU MIKE AGAIN AND AGAIN EA STINKS, LOOK AT YOU SWALLOWING IAN CUMMINGS!!!

F!!!! YOU MIKE AGAIN AND AGAIN EA STINKS, LOOK AT YOU SWALLOWING IAN CUMMINGS!!!

Hey Pastapadre, even though you earlier stated that LIVE came up with those innovation first for LIVE 09, 2K9 still was the better basketball game than LIVE09 (sold more copies got better ratings from game critiques). Now with 2K10 adding the 82games.com to counter with Synergy, and "my player" mode with Summer league and D-league, how can 2K10 not be the better game? Personally if I were to judge a game, I will judge it by it's gameplay and so far 2K has dominated LIVE in that area too.

Hey Pastapadre, even though you earlier stated that LIVE came up with those innovation first for LIVE 09, 2K9 still was the better basketball game than LIVE09 (sold more copies got better ratings from game critiques). Now with 2K10 adding the 82games.com to counter with Synergy, and "my player" mode with Summer league and D-league, how can 2K10 not be the better game? Personally if I were to judge a game, I will judge it by it's gameplay and so far 2K has dominated LIVE in that area too.

agreed. you are 100 percent right!!

agreed. you are 100 percent right!!

its the lighting effects. the stadium lights are reflecting off their bodies.

its the lighting effects. the stadium lights are reflecting off their bodies.

i agree. nba 2k has been the best for the past 10 years. and also the past 8 years according to sales and critics reviews.

i agree. nba 2k has been the best for the past 10 years. and also the past 8 years according to sales and critics reviews.

agreed.

agreed.

EA fanboys can say whatever everyone know who has the better basketball game

EA fanboys can say whatever everyone know who has the better basketball game

exactly. and how can he say 2k copied? its call competition buddy. (maybe a word you don't hear of at EAsports after they bought out the NFL license.)

Competition makes a better game. And as a person above said, EA copied 2k's story mode from nba 2k6 and 2k7 for their be a pro mode, so you can't say 2k copied them. And also, 2k may have copied some stuff like the living roster, but they implemented it much better. In the end, its not what features you advertise, its how you use them. 2k makes a great game every year without all the marketing bullshit that EA does. Its all about implementation not advertising, something that EA will never learn!

exactly. and how can he say 2k copied? its call competition buddy. (maybe a word you don't hear of at EAsports after they bought out the NFL license.)

Competition makes a better game. And as a person above said, EA copied 2k's story mode from nba 2k6 and 2k7 for their be a pro mode, so you can't say 2k copied them. And also, 2k may have copied some stuff like the living roster, but they implemented it much better. In the end, its not what features you advertise, its how you use them. 2k makes a great game every year without all the marketing bullshit that EA does. Its all about implementation not advertising, something that EA will never learn!

are you kidding me? compare these screens to picturs of actual NBA games, it looks spot-on. the textures and player models are amazing along with the on-court action. get your eyes checked man, go back to your EA sports hole and shut up. We know they pay you to not talk bad about their games. How else can your website run ad-free? EA pays you and endorses your website.

are you kidding me? compare these screens to picturs of actual NBA games, it looks spot-on. the textures and player models are amazing along with the on-court action. get your eyes checked man, go back to your EA sports hole and shut up. We know they pay you to not talk bad about their games. How else can your website run ad-free? EA pays you and endorses your website.

Nba 2k9 in (my opinion) is the best basketball game ever made period I expect nothing less from nba 2k10 nba live 10 looks to improve but you can't make that big of a jump from worst to first in one year. Once again nba 2k10 is a must buy and nba live10 is a must rent

Nba 2k9 in (my opinion) is the best basketball game ever made period I expect nothing less from nba 2k10 nba live 10 looks to improve but you can't make that big of a jump from worst to first in one year. Once again nba 2k10 is a must buy and nba live10 is a must rent

wow Kobe look's like sh!t, and Rose looks like a damn monkey I'm pretty upset with these screen shots; only cool thing is the addition of the D-League

wow Kobe look's like sh!t, and Rose looks like a damn monkey I'm pretty upset with these screen shots; only cool thing is the addition of the D-League

It remains up in the air. I certainly haven't made the claim that one game or the other is going to be better this year.

It remains up in the air. I certainly haven't made the claim that one game or the other is going to be better this year.

So because YOU prefer 2k over live the rest of US don't know what we are talking about???????

WOW! you are dumb!

So because YOU prefer 2k over live the rest of US don't know what we are talking about???????

WOW! you are dumb!

Hi, welcome to gamestop.____Me – Can i get a copy of NBA 2k10?____GS employee – Are you sure you don't want to check out NBA Live 10? We have a couple of used copies….____________

Hi, welcome to gamestop.____Me – Can i get a copy of NBA 2k10?____GS employee – Are you sure you don't want to check out NBA Live 10? We have a couple of used copies….____________

Hi, welcome to gamestop.____Me – Can i get a copy of NBA 2k10?____GS employee – Are you sure you don't want to check out NBA Live 10? We have a couple of used copies….____________

Hi, welcome to gamestop.____Me – Can i get a copy of NBA 2k10?____GS employee – Are you sure you don't want to check out NBA Live 10? We have a couple of used copies….____________

anyone know if we can change headband colours this year? also kobe looks cool with a bald head.

anyone know if we can change headband colours this year? also kobe looks cool with a bald head.

yea i hope we can change headband colors, i have wanted that for years in nba 2k

yea i hope we can change headband colors, i have wanted that for years in nba 2k

hahaha yeahh fuckk live

hahaha yeahh fuckk live

exactly, come october 6th, they will all shut up.

exactly, come october 6th, they will all shut up.

I'm impressed with 2k ….. most likely I'm gone get 2k but I'm not loyal to any game company whoever has the best product gets my money ….. just a damn shame that live hasn't provided any real comp ….. I hope they make me have to make a decision

I'm impressed with 2k ….. most likely I'm gone get 2k but I'm not loyal to any game company whoever has the best product gets my money ….. just a damn shame that live hasn't provided any real comp ….. I hope they make me have to make a decision

Im not big on the fantasy of playing in the NBA, but I think the graphics look good enough and more realistic than Lives. On the other hand, I must admit Live graphics do look good, but not so realistic. As someone stated earlier its gameplay that sticks out for 2K and has since the beginning of it's existince.

Im not big on the fantasy of playing in the NBA, but I think the graphics look good enough and more realistic than Lives. On the other hand, I must admit Live graphics do look good, but not so realistic. As someone stated earlier its gameplay that sticks out for 2K and has since the beginning of it's existince.

what's really funny is that D.HOWARD is depicted way better in 2k10 than live! Unlike KOBE which is strange as in 2k9 pc, a guy from CHINA made an amazing KOBE – GASOL mod-patch…Anyway, the animations is the KEY here.Kudos to 2ksports for bringing new moves.

http://www.msxbox-world.com/assets/xbox360/screen...
CHECK THIS OUT AND COMPARE IT TO PIC 10

what's really funny is that D.HOWARD is depicted way better in 2k10 than live! Unlike KOBE which is strange as in 2k9 pc, a guy from CHINA made an amazing KOBE – GASOL mod-patch…Anyway, the animations is the KEY here.Kudos to 2ksports for bringing new moves.

http://www.msxbox-world.com/assets/xbox360/screen...
CHECK THIS OUT AND COMPARE IT TO PIC 10

SORRY PIC 11

SORRY PIC 11

idk what GS you go to lol……aint nobody would just blatantly tell you that……and besides if you dont like the used copy you know you can return before 7 days for full refund right

idk what GS you go to lol……aint nobody would just blatantly tell you that……and besides if you dont like the used copy you know you can return before 7 days for full refund right

have to disagree…..up until 2k8 has live dominated in sales and gameplay

have to disagree…..up until 2k8 has live dominated in sales and gameplay

are you kidding me? ITS JUST A FUCKING BLOGSITE!!!!! ITS HIS DAMN WEBSITE!!!! make your own or get the fuck out if you dont like

are you kidding me? ITS JUST A FUCKING BLOGSITE!!!!! ITS HIS DAMN WEBSITE!!!! make your own or get the fuck out if you dont like

you must live under a rock. The boxes of all NBA 2k games have said "#1 Selling, #1 Rated" since NBA 2k5. And i also checked a bunch of sites like IGN and gamerankings, and 2k's ratings have killed live by atleast 1-2 pts more out of 10 since NBA 2k2.

you must live under a rock. The boxes of all NBA 2k games have said "#1 Selling, #1 Rated" since NBA 2k5. And i also checked a bunch of sites like IGN and gamerankings, and 2k's ratings have killed live by atleast 1-2 pts more out of 10 since NBA 2k2.

Really??

Really??

do you have a point my friend?

do you have a point my friend?

I love this series, I really do. Every year I buy both 2K, and Live and every year I end up playing 2K more. Im a simulation guy or a franchise guy. I yearn for realism in games. 2K has a frim grasp on that for sure. I just feel like when Im playing Live its an arcade game. I know people hate on 2k because the graphics are not as "top notch" as Live's but gameplay seems to be more important in my book. Anyone weary of which game to buy, really dig deep into both games and youll see which is a better buy for you. Graphics? Or Gameplay? What is more important to you? Thats the only question that matters to each and every one of us.

I love this series, I really do. Every year I buy both 2K, and Live and every year I end up playing 2K more. Im a simulation guy or a franchise guy. I yearn for realism in games. 2K has a frim grasp on that for sure. I just feel like when Im playing Live its an arcade game. I know people hate on 2k because the graphics are not as "top notch" as Live's but gameplay seems to be more important in my book. Anyone weary of which game to buy, really dig deep into both games and youll see which is a better buy for you. Graphics? Or Gameplay? What is more important to you? Thats the only question that matters to each and every one of us.

yeah, i see it too. but i also think his body is just really big.

yeah, i see it too. but i also think his body is just really big.

dnt change as much every year but kool features!

dnt change as much every year but kool features!