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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  • Nytecap

    HEY!!

  • Nytecap

    HEY!!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/King206 King206

    1st bitches

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/King206 King206

    1st bitches

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/King206 King206

    LOL @ Jerome James getting a 42 overall and Adam Morrison getting a 55. They deserve it. I feel no one should be a 99.

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/King206 King206

    LOL @ Jerome James getting a 42 overall and Adam Morrison getting a 55. They deserve it. I feel no one should be a 99.

  • r00tabaga

    Pasta what are you doing… don’t cave into the pressure of showing 2k content…if I had to guess, this game will be great, hopefully the 5v5 is improved

  • r00tabaga

    Pasta what are you doing… don’t cave into the pressure of showing 2k content…if I had to guess, this game will be great, hopefully the 5v5 is improved

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/King206 King206

    Anyone knows if ranked lobby games are back? I really don't like playing against some random guy. I like to play someone I can see their ratings, pings, DNF%. 2K Please bring back Ranked Lobbie Games!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/King206 King206

    Anyone knows if ranked lobby games are back? I really don't like playing against some random guy. I like to play someone I can see their ratings, pings, DNF%. 2K Please bring back Ranked Lobbie Games!

  • r00tabaga

    Judging from the pics, it appears as if neither company can get Vince Carter to look accurate & the Howard shot was weak… Jamir looked dead on though and the GTA crew is an exciting addition to the series!

  • r00tabaga

    Judging from the pics, it appears as if neither company can get Vince Carter to look accurate & the Howard shot was weak… Jamir looked dead on though and the GTA crew is an exciting addition to the series!

  • swizzy

    if UR not 1ST UR DED LASS

  • The Truth

    OMFG, a 2k post?! What!!!

    Kidding aside, I can't wait for 10/6. May even shell out the extra $60 and try Live again. Better take the day off of work…

  • swizzy

    if UR not 1ST UR DED LASS

  • The Truth

    OMFG, a 2k post?! What!!!

    Kidding aside, I can't wait for 10/6. May even shell out the extra $60 and try Live again. Better take the day off of work…

  • sdot

    DAMN FAM U JOCKIN MY FRESH

    D ORIGINAL is ALWAYS BEST

    "if ur NOT 1ST ur LAST"

    U CAN'T B ME LIL HOMIE

  • sdot

    DAMN FAM U JOCKIN MY FRESH

    D ORIGINAL is ALWAYS BEST

    "if ur NOT 1ST ur LAST"

    U CAN'T B ME LIL HOMIE

  • sdot

    roota

    4 WUT ITZ WORTH da guy who did da PREVIEW @ OS sed 2K's D-How looked FAR MORE LIFE LIKE den Live's version

    & he's da Live cover boy CHEA

  • sdot

    roota

    4 WUT ITZ WORTH da guy who did da PREVIEW @ OS sed 2K's D-How looked FAR MORE LIFE LIKE den Live's version

    & he's da Live cover boy CHEA

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

    gameplay video, anyone….. anyone?

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

    gameplay video, anyone….. anyone?

  • gbrown4

    Damn!! I might have to rent both then choose one to buy later still leaning towards buying 2k10

  • gbrown4

    Damn!! I might have to rent both then choose one to buy later still leaning towards buying 2k10

  • Anonymous

    thank you!! you finally gave 2k some love!!! now for that kobe gameplay video of gamespot! please post it!

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

    thank you!! you finally gave 2k some love!!! now for that kobe gameplay video of gamespot! please post it!

  • AI3

    that d-how doesn't look better than live's….probably just that angle tho

  • AI3

    that d-how doesn't look better than live's….probably just that angle tho

  • sdot

    yes dat angle DOESN'T

    but in da PREVIEW @ OS he had HANDS TIME wit da gm which means he seen it @ ALL angles 2 make his DECISION

    & he sed ADVANTAGE 2K

  • sdot

    yes dat angle DOESN'T

    but in da PREVIEW @ OS he had HANDS TIME wit da gm which means he seen it @ ALL angles 2 make his DECISION

    & he sed ADVANTAGE 2K

  • NELL86

    Wow now thats what im talking about if this game plays how it sounds i wil be in hoops heaven thats impressive the boy james puff his cheeks out wow spacing better d this will be a great hoop season now lets see them demos

  • NELL86

    Wow now thats what im talking about if this game plays how it sounds i wil be in hoops heaven thats impressive the boy james puff his cheeks out wow spacing better d this will be a great hoop season now lets see them demos

  • Joe

    2K10 is going to be my pick because of gameplay and "Association" mode. I have no knock against NBA Live 10, it will probably be a good game. I always liked 2K and from what I've been reading about the additions they have made this year the games sounds amazing. Can't wait until 10/6. Thanks Pasta.

  • Joe

    2K10 is going to be my pick because of gameplay and "Association" mode. I have no knock against NBA Live 10, it will probably be a good game. I always liked 2K and from what I've been reading about the additions they have made this year the games sounds amazing. Can't wait until 10/6. Thanks Pasta.

  • sdot is a fool

    learn to speak correctly. dont type your stupid nigger ebonics speek. You sound like the uneducated jackass that you are…

  • sdot is a fool

    learn to speak correctly. dont type your stupid nigger ebonics speek. You sound like the uneducated jackass that you are…

  • redsoxrox

    stfu and go back to school you monkey.

  • redsoxrox

    stfu and go back to school you monkey.

  • redsoxrox

    yeah dude hes annoying.

  • redsoxrox

    yeah dude hes annoying.

  • vick7eagles

    Whatever demo better between Live or 2k I am buying no matter what.

  • vick7eagles

    Whatever demo better between Live or 2k I am buying no matter what.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/DrLogic DrLogic

    "Pasta what are you doing… don't cave into the pressure of showing 2k content…"

    -r00tabaga

    Im not calling you a douch bag, but that was a douche bag comment.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/DrLogic DrLogic

    "Pasta what are you doing… don't cave into the pressure of showing 2k content…"

    -r00tabaga

    Im not calling you a douch bag, but that was a douche bag comment.

  • GSNY

    cant waitttt!!!

  • GSNY

    cant waitttt!!!

  • EAFBM

    looks like shit

  • EAFBM

    looks like shit

  • http://www.jd-shoes.com/ jordan 6 rings

    I really don't like playing against some random guy. I like to play someone I can see their ratings, pings.

  • http://www.jd-shoes.com jordan 6 rings

    I really don't like playing against some random guy. I like to play someone I can see their ratings, pings.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    It was a comical way of dealing with 2k-whiners always accusing "how come all we see is EA?!?!?!"

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    It was a comical way of dealing with 2k-whiners always accusing "how come all we see is EA?!?!?!"

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    you are an ignorant bastard…very sad

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    you are an ignorant bastard…very sad

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    redsoxsux: you are an ignorant bastard…very sad

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    redsoxsux: you are an ignorant bastard…very sad

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

    obviously that was just a sarcasm bro, chill.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

    obviously that was just a sarcasm bro, chill.

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    sdot is a fool: Why are you gonna bust on him for "learning to speak correctly" when your shit isn't even correct yourself?! You jackass! OK, learn to use capitals to start sentences. Use two spaces to seperate two sentences. Use punctuation when you abbreviate two words like don't. Fool-

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    Why are you gonna bust on him for "learning to speak correctly" when your shit isn't even correct yourself?! You jackass! OK, learn to use capitals to start sentences. Use two spaces to seperate two sentences. Use punctuation when you abbreviate two words like don't. Fool-

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    Why are you gonna bust on him for "learning to speak correctly" when your shit isn't even correct yourself?! You jackass! OK, learn to use capitals to start sentences. Use two spaces to seperate two sentences. Use punctuation when you abbreviate two words like don't. Fool-

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

    sdot is a fool: Why are you gonna bust on him for "learning to speak correctly" when your shit isn't even correct yourself?! You jackass! OK, learn to use capitals to start sentences. Use two spaces to seperate two sentences. Use punctuation when you abbreviate two words like don't. Fool-

  • fuck this game

    yeah it does

  • fuck this game

    yeah it does

  • Anonymous

    gameplay video if anyone wants it:

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

  • Anonymous

    here you go: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nba2k10/vi...

    i have been beggin pasta to post this for a week now, but he refuses! i even sent him two emails!!

  • Anonymous

    gameplay video if anyone wants to see it:

    ” target=”_blank”>http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nba2k10/vi…

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

    here you go: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nba2k10/vi...

    i have been beggin pasta to post this for a week now, but he refuses! i even sent him two emails!!

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

    gameplay video if anyone wants it:

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

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

    gameplay video if anyone wants to see it:

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

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

    Thats not really classified as a gameplay video though. I want to see an actual gameplay vid is what I mean, which would be provided by 2K to it's community, something they have yet to do.I wouldn't really get mad at Padre over this video since it's nothing really special (it's cool don't get me wrong) it's just that at this point with everything EA has posted 2K could stand to show it's fans a gameplay video.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

    Thats not really classified as a gameplay video though. I want to see an actual gameplay vid is what I mean, which would be provided by 2K to it's community, something they have yet to do.

    I wouldn't really get mad at Padre over this video since it's nothing really special (it's cool don't get me wrong) it's just that at this point with everything EA has posted 2K could stand to show it's fans a gameplay video.

  • swizzy

    i B gittin LIVE b-cuz 2K BANED me frum dey 4-rums

    aint NO-1 frum da HOOD gitting 2K now

    ADVANTAGE EA

  • swizzy

    i B gittin LIVE b-cuz 2K BANED me frum dey 4-rums

    aint NO-1 frum da HOOD gitting 2K now

    ADVANTAGE EA

  • 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.

  • 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/darkheath darkheath

    At least he's understandable. Two spaces to "seperate" [sic] sentences? What's that about?

    Anyway… sdot and morons like him are proof of the coming Idiocracy & he doesn't contribute anything worthwhile.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

    At least he's understandable. Two spaces to "seperate" [sic] sentences? What's that about?

    Anyway… sdot and morons like him are proof of the coming Idiocracy & he doesn't contribute anything worthwhile.

  • Anonymous

    yea but usually 2k doesn't release as much info gameplay video-wise as EA. They make a great game every year without all the marketing and showing off bullshit features.

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

    yea but usually 2k doesn't release as much info gameplay video-wise as EA. They make a great game every year without all the marketing and showing off bullshit features.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Anonymous

    exactly! nice post:

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

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

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    yup exactly.

  • sdot

    @ PRETEND SWiZZY

    U GOT MY NAME in ya MOUTH I HOPE it TASTE like D__

    BOUT da BAN U mentioned dat AIN'T even an issue we got work arounds lil mama

  • sdot

    @ PRETEND SWiZZY

    U GOT MY NAME in ya MOUTH I HOPE it TASTE like D__

    BOUT da BAN U mentioned dat AIN'T even an issue we got work arounds lil mama

  • 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.

    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

  • 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

    cant nobody beat me though

  • devin

    cant nobody beat me though

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