ESPN NBA 2K10 Preview

by pastapadre
Posted August 31st, 2009 at 3:57 pm

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ESPN has posted up a full detailed preview for NBA 2K10. Elements of the game discussed include the new player ratings spread, partnership with 82games.com, CPU AI, and the change in how turbo is dealt with. There is also a lot about the Association and My Player modes. What really separates this preview from any others is the insight into the gameplay experience. Click here to read the full preview.

I recently had the chance to play the preview build on the set of the “NBA 2K10″ commercial shoot in Los Angeles. The build was dated Wednesday, Aug. 26, and I was amazed at how everything from the player spacing to the defensive rotations and the way inside shots are contested (virtual Dwight Howard, in particular, swatted virtual Pau Gasol back to Spain) was improved in the latest edition of the franchise.

As good as it all sounds it would still be comforting to get to see some actual gameplay footage, which unfortunately may still be a few weeks away. The Draft Combine offered a taste of the game but is not necessarily indicative of the final 2K10. Interestingly with only five weeks to go we have still not seen the full feature list for either NBA game as they both continue to hold things back to reveal leading up to release.

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Machines

I'm not too worried about not seeing gameplay footage of 2K yet. Everything I've read so far is very positive and I'm sure we'll see it soon. I think 2K is letting EA build up their hype train and will come in and derail it with one video. I like that Live is making strides, but even with the new improvements this year, they still look and feel behind what 2K has been offering for years. I want Live to be better. Live was THE game on the PS1 for me. It's been too long since it's been superb.

2K really needs to improve their online play however. Choppy, laggy play kills their game online. Get me the same experience I have playing Madden, NHL and FIFA online and you'll have a killer product.

http://intensedebate.com/people/deepen03 deepen03

"I'm not too worried about not seeing gameplay footage of 2K yet. Everything I've read so far is very positive and I'm sure we'll see it soon. I think 2K is letting EA build up their hype train and will come in and derail it with one video"

exactly! EA can keep advertising and marketing nba live bullshit as much as they want. but at the end of the day on october 6, the true winner will be exposed as NBA 2k10!

Live has been making strides, but the thing is they are just getting up to like NBA 2k5 levels of improvements. NBA Live 10 is basically the next-gen version of a 5 year old NBA 2k game. they are still so behind its not even funny. and EA doesn't know whats coming to them on oct. 6
http://intensedebate.com/people/deepen03 deepen03

exactly! nice post:

and btw, here is a gameplay video (sort-of) of nba 2k10.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nba2k10/vi…

Machines

I'm not too worried about not seeing gameplay footage of 2K yet. Everything I've read so far is very positive and I'm sure we'll see it soon. I think 2K is letting EA build up their hype train and will come in and derail it with one video. I like that Live is making strides, but even with the new improvements this year, they still look and feel behind what 2K has been offering for years. I want Live to be better. Live was THE game on the PS1 for me. It's been too long since it's been superb.

2K really needs to improve their online play however. Choppy, laggy play kills their game online. Get me the same experience I have playing Madden, NHL and FIFA online and you'll have a killer product.

Anonymous

"I'm not too worried about not seeing gameplay footage of 2K yet. Everything I've read so far is very positive and I'm sure we'll see it soon. I think 2K is letting EA build up their hype train and will come in and derail it with one video"

exactly! EA can keep advertising and marketing nba live bullshit as much as they want. but at the end of the day on october 6, the true winner will be exposed as NBA 2k10!

Live has been making strides, but the thing is they are just getting up to like NBA 2k5 levels of improvements. NBA Live 10 is basically the next-gen version of a 5 year old NBA 2k game. they are still so behind its not even funny. and EA doesn't know whats coming to them on oct. 6
Anonymous

exactly! nice post:

and btw, here is a gameplay video (sort-of) of nba 2k10.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nba2k10/vi…

Sever82

They never show gameplay footage until maybe the week of or the week before the release, so i wouldn't expect much. In the past i've been dissapointed but i'm not this year because its not like they have dissapointed in their product. Every year it has been the better of the two and every year the critics pick 2k over live, so there's no reason to think they wont this year unless 2k drops the ball. But i have to admit i'm excited about this year's version because in previous years, whenever a critic got a hold of an early build , they always complained about something or never said stuff that popped out. But this Year both the ESPN and OS critic both have said the game looks amazing. So to me it sounds like 2k again will beat out live but i still think live will be better than last years but just not as good as nba 2k.

Anonymous

yup exactly.

Sever82

They never show gameplay footage until maybe the week of or the week before the release, so i wouldn't expect much. In the past i've been dissapointed but i'm not this year because its not like they have dissapointed in their product. Every year it has been the better of the two and every year the critics pick 2k over live, so there's no reason to think they wont this year unless 2k drops the ball. But i have to admit i'm excited about this year's version because in previous years, whenever a critic got a hold of an early build , they always complained about something or never said stuff that popped out. But this Year both the ESPN and OS critic both have said the game looks amazing. So to me it sounds like 2k again will beat out live but i still think live will be better than last years but just not as good as nba 2k.

http://intensedebate.com/people/deepen03 deepen03

yup exactly.

sdot

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zaid

pasta you shouldnt be shock there no 2k10 footage of gameplay yet. 2k do this every year. I think 2k10 will be better than live10. Live isnt there yet.
zaid

pasta you shouldnt be shock there no 2k10 footage of gameplay yet. 2k do this every year. I think 2k10 will be better than live10. Live isnt there yet.
Werth

done with 2k until they get rid of the gameplay stiffness
Werth

done with 2k until they get rid of the gameplay stiffness
sdot

U think Live is MORE FLUID dan 2K

CAN'T B SERIOUSO
sdot

U think Live is MORE FLUID dan 2K

CAN'T B SERIOUSO
roger

2k sports needs to team up with espn again to have the whole presentation thing. that alone would put this game so much farther ahead of live
roger

2k sports needs to team up with espn again to have the whole presentation thing. that alone would put this game so much farther ahead of live
The MGA-CZAR

The only reason why EA even bought the ESPN license is so that 2k wouldn't be able to use it, truth be told EA has been eating of Madden for yrs and will continue to do so but NBA live will suffer and plus the mofo's who are programers producers and etc are lazy ; I know whats it's like to pledge allegiance to a game company and I would suggest no one do it cause at the end of the day we want the best product for or gwap just so happens 2k understands that … but don't get me wrong if live starts to understand that more than 2k than my money goes there ….. what I'm saying is may the best man win ….if I'm going off of track record 2k wins … 5 straight yrs and not to mention 00,01, and 02 but live had it from 03-05 so just chill young ones ….. and stay up and may peace be upon all who visit these forums especially to tha kid pasta ….. protons electrons always cause explosions
The MGA-CZAR

The only reason why EA even bought the ESPN license is so that 2k wouldn't be able to use it, truth be told EA has been eating of Madden for yrs and will continue to do so but NBA live will suffer and plus the mofo's who are programers producers and etc are lazy ; I know whats it's like to pledge allegiance to a game company and I would suggest no one do it cause at the end of the day we want the best product for or gwap just so happens 2k understands that … but don't get me wrong if live starts to understand that more than 2k than my money goes there ….. what I'm saying is may the best man win ….if I'm going off of track record 2k wins … 5 straight yrs and not to mention 00,01, and 02 but live had it from 03-05 so just chill young ones ….. and stay up and may peace be upon all who visit these forums especially to tha kid pasta ….. protons electrons always cause explosions
Bisett

"The person who said Live's commentary is better then 2k's. You meant 2k9 correct. " -sdot

At least I believe you were stating this. I have been studying Ebonics at UCLA so I hope that's right

LOL.Yes I meant in 2k9 I have not heard 2k10 commentary but I am happy that you stated that the

commentary sounds good in 2k10.

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sed= said

BETTA = better

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da= the

dey = they

2nd= Second

I KNO U AINT play = I know you have not played 2k10

Deer = There

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4 u 2 = For You Too

I hope those ebonics quotes are right I need an B+ to pass LoL
Bisett

"The person who said Live's commentary is better then 2k's. You meant 2k9 correct. " -sdot

At least I believe you were stating this. I have been studying Ebonics at UCLA so I hope that's right

LOL.Yes I meant in 2k9 I have not heard 2k10 commentary but I am happy that you stated that the

commentary sounds good in 2k10.

Spelling Help

sed= said

BETTA = better

Cuz = Because

da= the

dey = they

2nd= Second

I KNO U AINT play = I know you have not played 2k10

Deer = There

Aint No = There isn't

4 u 2 = For You Too

I hope those ebonics quotes are right I need an B+ to pass LoL
devin

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