#9 of 2010: NBA 2K10

by pastapadre
Posted December 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am

The ranking of games in the best of 2009 list is based primarily on the personal amount of enjoyment had with a particular title. Some other factors include whether advertised features were fully delivered on, post-release support, community interaction and communication, overall gameplay experience, feature set, and online play performance. Again this is a personal take on the games. The analysis is weighted largely towards those which I had the most fun with while considering them as a whole and compared relatively to the others.

NBA 2K10 is the most polarizing sports game released this year. It has its strong supporters but also those disappointed by detrimental bugs and a failure to deliver advertised features. For those familiar with the series it is a game that can be enjoyed but it is primarily dependent on what each individual wants to get out of it.

NBA 2K10 has received a great deal of backlash, much of that warranted. However it still provided a satisfying offline experience and the attempt to create a compelling career mode was a step in the right direction. Association mode remains a strength, though facing its own share of bugs. It still is the most well rounded franchise/dynasty mode amongst all the basketball games on the market. Sales have reflected a confidence in the series going into this release.

The time around the release of NBA 2K10 was a tumultuous. There were numerous issues such as framerate slowdown, clones in My Player mode, and non-functioning online modes. 2K did respond quickly and provide a comprehensive patch that at least did improve on many of the things they claimed it would. A second patch is now being worked on and should be out in January.

The posters at Neogaf gave NBA 2K10 the title of “video game scam of the year“. While the statement may be explosive the sentiment is understood. Online play once again was plagued by issues such as lag, server outages, and advertised modes that either were inconsistent or have yet to work. That first patch addressed an enormous list of problems many of which consumers should never have had to wait on. Reaction to the effectiveness of the patch has been mixed.

Online leagues, which has been one of the biggest selling points for the 2K franchise in recent years, hasn’t functioned since day one. The “Living Rosters” are inconsistently updated and seem to just concentrate on changes to a handful of players. Even worse was that default rosters were used for online play until early December. Team-Up mode, Crew games, and Pick-Up games all struggle with connection issues. Ranked games are at least playable (unless the server is down) but wins and losses are frequently not recorded.

I had really been looking forward to My Player mode. Over the past few years as career modes have expanded to different games it seemed that it would be perfectly suited for basketball. Despite this I found the mode to be primarily tedious with a grading system that oftentimes resulted in major frustration and changed the way you would naturally play the game. The framerate problems prior to the first patch really took me out of it for good, and needing to re-start the mode following that patch just sealed it. This mode has the potential to be much better if they continue to put a lot of effort into it in the coming years.

Despite all the problems many will feel comfortable with the game because of the single player experience or basic head-to-head play. That is certainly understandable and I wouldn’t fault anyone for that. At the same time many have felt that they deserved a better more polished product. That is a reasonable expectation for anyone to have had.

NBA 2K10 provides a familiar experience offline while attempting to expand with the career mode. However the problems with the game ended up overshadowing that. Its why so many can enjoy the game while others are completely frustrated by it. Ultimately I can’t put a game that is only half realized above any others this year. It was a struggle between recognizing what the game does well and being upset over the state of the game at release and online play that remains fatally flawed and unaddressed.

#9: NBA 2K10
#10: Fight Night Round 4
The Worst of 2009

Tags: top 10

the-tick

Really shouldn't have even made the top 10. 2K has really gone downhill fast.
the-tick

Really shouldn't have even made the top 10. 2K has really gone downhill fast.
meh

and this is better than fight night round 4? you lose all respect.
meh

and this is better than fight night round 4? you lose all respect.
alanOR

doubt anyone could argue with this. never seen so much animosity towards a game as the fans of nba 2k have had about this release.
alanOR

doubt anyone could argue with this. never seen so much animosity towards a game as the fans of nba 2k have had about this release.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

Pasta, you put NBA 2K in front of Fight Night Round 4? Looks like somebody jumped the shark just to start an argument. I was just online with a classic fight that I lost on a split decision and it was more entertaining than any basketball title that I have played in the last 5 years. If UFC is in the top 5 I'm done. Mo Diddley will officially retire
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

Pasta, you put NBA 2K in front of Fight Night Round 4? Looks like somebody jumped the shark just to start an argument. I was just online with a classic fight that I lost on a split decision and it was more entertaining than any basketball title that I have played in the last 5 years. If UFC is in the top 5 I'm done. Mo Diddley will officially retire
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdogg1026 rdogg1026

Wow Live over 2K? LOL
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdogg1026 rdogg1026

Wow Live over 2K? LOL
WHOAREYOU

pasta loves EA so he'll put live up there….even though 2k is still a better b-ball sim
WHOAREYOU

pasta loves EA so he'll put live up there….even though 2k is still a better b-ball sim
Lake Allen

That discussion on Neogaf is a perfect example of how fans of the game feel about NBA 2K10. Great read if anyone wants to know why people are upset.
Lake Allen

That discussion on Neogaf is a perfect example of how fans of the game feel about NBA 2K10. Great read if anyone wants to know why people are upset.
Lake Allen

Live has modes that actually all work. Whether or not you like the game better that has to be respected.
Texas Millionaire

So I'm guessing NBA Live is ranked better, even though everywhere else 2k is the clear cut winner of the two, the sells alone prove this. It might not belong above fight night round 4 but it definately don't belong behind NBA Live. I don't care where you look…ign,gamefly,THE SALES, 2k is rated higher. But anyways its pasta's site so that make it pastas opinion, although there's some of you that likes whatever he likes just to get your meaningless thumbs up. Xbox Live Gamertag: CANTSTOPNOWADE, MW2's is where its at, PEACE!
Lake Allen

Live has modes that actually all work. Whether or not you like the game better that has to be respected.
Texas Millionaire

So I'm guessing NBA Live is ranked better, even though everywhere else 2k is the clear cut winner of the two, the sells alone prove this. It might not belong above fight night round 4 but it definately don't belong behind NBA Live. I don't care where you look…ign,gamefly,THE SALES, 2k is rated higher. But anyways its pasta's site so that make it pastas opinion, although there's some of you that likes whatever he likes just to get your meaningless thumbs up. Xbox Live Gamertag: CANTSTOPNOWADE, MW2's is where its at, PEACE!
andy

2k isnt a better sim for me because i cant play it. i play online leagues. which we were lied to about as being included with the game.
andy

2k isnt a better sim for me because i cant play it. i play online leagues. which we were lied to about as being included with the game.
Dimmie

Good write up. I think you give 2K10 too much credit though. The game is broken in many areas.
OOO___OOO

lol yes because these rankings are clearly being done based on sales /sarcasm
Dimmie

Good write up. I think you give 2K10 too much credit though. The game is broken in many areas.
OOO___OOO

lol yes because these rankings are clearly being done based on sales /sarcasm
Lance

I see some of the 2K defense force has already arrived. Really the game is indefensible this year. Anytime you sell the game based on features that are broken (literally) there should be some heat for that.
Lance

I see some of the 2K defense force has already arrived. Really the game is indefensible this year. Anytime you sell the game based on features that are broken (literally) there should be some heat for that.
OOO___OOO

Exactly.
SteezyWonder

This means Live is over 2K…LOL. You bring great news to your site, Pasta, but if you ever want to have credibilty, you need to take EA's dick out of your fucking mouth.
OOO___OOO

Exactly.
SteezyWonder

This means Live is over 2K…LOL. You bring great news to your site, Pasta, but if you ever want to have credibilty, you need to take EA's dick out of your fucking mouth.
swizzy

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Yancy

Dumbass. Live was better than 2K this year. But I guess if you dont want to get called names by the 2K fanboys you can never state that.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

That's what I'm saying. I even heard people on here saying that the graphics on FNR4 are too cartoony LOL. I have a feeling that UFC will be undeserving in the top 5.
Yancy

Dumbass. Live was better than 2K this year. But I guess if you dont want to get called names by the 2K fanboys you can never state that.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

That's what I'm saying. I even heard people on here saying that the graphics on FNR4 are too cartoony LOL. I have a feeling that UFC will be undeserving in the top 5.
A19B26

you would think take two will keep nba 2k around even once 2k sports completely collapses. but never know the way things are going.
A19B26

you would think take two will keep nba 2k around even once 2k sports completely collapses. but never know the way things are going.
Oliver

Ive always appreciated that Pasta is willing to call out EA and 2K when they screw over consumers. NBA 2K10 got by based on reputation. That has been damaged severely now.
Oliver

Ive always appreciated that Pasta is willing to call out EA and 2K when they screw over consumers. NBA 2K10 got by based on reputation. That has been damaged severely now.
zandorf

even reviewers started to see that the 2k game has gotten worse. its only got a couple points over live in metacritic now. but live needs to catch up in sales next year or else it may never have a chance to
zandorf

even reviewers started to see that the 2k game has gotten worse. its only got a couple points over live in metacritic now. but live needs to catch up in sales next year or else it may never have a chance to
joe riddley

please do us all a favor and retire, thanks in advance.

joe_riddley the put-er in place-er of moe.
avatard

the more exposure to the problems the better for all of us. read a site like operation sports and youd think this game was perfect. they didnt even talk about the framerate problems or online problems in their review.
joe riddley

please do us all a favor and retire, thanks in advance.

joe_riddley the put-er in place-er of moe.
avatard

the more exposure to the problems the better for all of us. read a site like operation sports and youd think this game was perfect. they didnt even talk about the framerate problems or online problems in their review.
bigscreen

seems like reasonable placement. cant say it should be higher given all the problems
bigscreen

seems like reasonable placement. cant say it should be higher given all the problems
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Cant complain about this unless you rank ncaa football 10 ahead of this game, 2k was broken this year who know what they was doing in developement, if they needed more time to make the game they should have taken the time to do so cause they would have out sold nba suck ass live 10 anyway.
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Cant complain about this unless you rank ncaa football 10 ahead of this game, 2k was broken this year who know what they was doing in developement, if they needed more time to make the game they should have taken the time to do so cause they would have out sold nba suck ass live 10 anyway.
Jamez

Shouldnt be much of a surprise its this low. First it deserves to be low. But also Pasta has always based a lot on the online play and its terrible for 2K10.
Jamez

Shouldnt be much of a surprise its this low. First it deserves to be low. But also Pasta has always based a lot on the online play and its terrible for 2K10.
Keith.

You're a joke, Pasta. I understand you have to rank garbage like madden and NCAA over 2k so that you continue getting invited to ea headquarters, but Live too? I like your news but I'm done with your site. One less potential customer for EA to market it's games to — I'm out.
Keith.

You're a joke, Pasta. I understand you have to rank garbage like madden and NCAA over 2k so that you continue getting invited to ea headquarters, but Live too? I like your news but I'm done with your site. One less potential customer for EA to market it's games to — I'm out.
uraEAfanboypared!

WOW! No I'm sure you are just a fan boy of EA games. How is this one of the worst games on 2009? If Live 10/NCAA basketball 10 doesn’t make your list then you need all creditability taken away and need to go work for EA.
uraEAfanboypared!

WOW! No I'm sure you are just a fan boy of EA games. How is this one of the worst games on 2009? If Live 10/NCAA basketball 10 doesn’t make your list then you need all creditability taken away and need to go work for EA.
uraEAfanboypasta!!!

Sorry wrong name. It should be uraEAfanboypasta!!!
uraEAfanboypasta!!!

Sorry wrong name. It should be uraEAfanboypasta!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/dagamesta dagamesta

Mo_Diddley retire? Oh god please happen. Please. Please. Please happen.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dagamesta dagamesta

Mo_Diddley retire? Oh god please happen. Please. Please. Please happen.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dagamesta dagamesta

I have both and I can honestly say Live is getting to good of a write up. Live blows, and 2K still has a major patch to come out, so if we keep saying "let's wait until the patches are out until we make the final judgement" than let's do. Live has little to no post play, too predictible A.I., and a crappy franchise. 2K wins Live loses.
IT's Havoc

Fight NIght… Had Just as much Fan backlash for changing there controls many people stopped buying the game. I'd play Nba 2k10 over fighnight any day I've played EA boxing games since Knockout Kings and they really let me down with this one.
IT's Havoc

Fight NIght… Had Just as much Fan backlash for changing there controls many people stopped buying the game. I'd play Nba 2k10 over fighnight any day I've played EA boxing games since Knockout Kings and they really let me down with this one.
http://intensedebate.com/people/dagamesta dagamesta

I have both and I can honestly say Live is getting to good of a write up. Live blows, and 2K still has a major patch to come out, so if we keep saying "let's wait until the patches are out until we make the final judgement" than let's do. Live has little to no post play, too predictible A.I., and a crappy franchise. 2K wins Live loses.
…

live still sucks.. more like nbablitz its so arcadey
…

live still sucks.. more like nbablitz its so arcadey
….

online leagues is crap anyway, why waste time playing that garbage.. why do they think that fake league shit works? it didnt work in madden 09, NBA has a league already in place why change it, make in online franchise fucking idiots
….

online leagues is crap anyway, why waste time playing that garbage.. why do they think that fake league shit works? it didnt work in madden 09, NBA has a league already in place why change it, make in online franchise fucking idiots
http://twitter.com/Timmy458 @Timmy458

Since you talked about failure to deliver advertised features are you gonna mention that about Madden with their Co Op online cause I have tried to play about 20 Co op games with one of my friends and we have only been able to complete one game and every other one we lost connection even thought we both have good connections cause we can play fine on MW2 and other games.
http://twitter.com/Timmy458 @Timmy458

Since you talked about failure to deliver advertised features are you gonna mention that about Madden with their Co Op online cause I have tried to play about 20 Co op games with one of my friends and we have only been able to complete one game and every other one we lost connection even thought we both have good connections cause we can play fine on MW2 and other games.
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdogg1026 rdogg1026

Uh no he won't because it's an EA game.
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdogg1026 rdogg1026

Uh no he won't because it's an EA game.
sdot

WORD LIVE IS DEF CORNY RIGHT SWiZZY DAT ISH WEAK COMPARED 2 DA KING

NO WONDER IT AIN'T SEEIN #s
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

The controls didn't change they just wanted people to use the analog sticks just like in previous games. After all of the negative feedback they switched to a waterdown button configuration that the casual gamer wanted. So to give a game a bad rap on this issue is ludicrous. People always complain about button mashing even in Madden people complained about button mashing in the fight for the fumble. They finally delivered a sports game that requires more skills and now all of the haters come out of the woodwork to criticize a game that listened to the consumers. So say whatever negative comments you want to say because that's what anonymous people who get their rocks off of saying crazy things on the internet do but you don't affect me one bit because I'm too busy over here being real

Mo Diddley the voice of reason in this day and age of haterisms!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

The controls didn't change they just wanted people to use the analog sticks just like in previous games. After all of the negative feedback they switched to a waterdown button configuration that the casual gamer wanted. So to give a game a bad rap on this issue is ludicrous. People always complain about button mashing even in Madden people complained about button mashing in the fight for the fumble. They finally delivered a sports game that requires more skills and now all of the haters come out of the woodwork to criticize a game that listened to the consumers. So say whatever negative comments you want to say because that's what anonymous people who get their rocks off of saying crazy things on the internet do but you don't affect me one bit because I'm too busy over here being real

Mo Diddley the voice of reason in this day and age of haterisms!
sdot

WORD LIVE IS DEF CORNY RIGHT SWiZZY DAT ISH WEAK COMPARED 2 DA KING

NO WONDER IT AIN'T SEEIN #s
http://intensedebate.com/people/OptimusP76 OptimusP76

yall be messing with pasta man look 2k is good in some areas but its not better then live at least on live you can play online god and the gameplay is way better then 2k all 2k has to me is goodlooking arenas so 2k has its good points and a lot of bad folks
http://intensedebate.com/people/OptimusP76 OptimusP76

yall be messing with pasta man look 2k is good in some areas but its not better then live at least on live you can play online god and the gameplay is way better then 2k all 2k has to me is goodlooking arenas so 2k has its good points and a lot of bad folks
http://twitter.com/DaveDQ @DaveDQ

Pasta, I really enjoy your site, been visiting for as long as I can remember. I respect what you have here.

However, in this case, you are way off. If you are going to claim the online is part of why this game is #9 on your rating, there is no reason to see MLB The Show any higher.
http://twitter.com/DaveDQ @DaveDQ

Pasta, I really enjoy your site, been visiting for as long as I can remember. I respect what you have here.

However, in this case, you are way off. If you are going to claim the online is part of why this game is #9 on your rating, there is no reason to see MLB The Show any higher.
Hoss

Its his 9th best game of 2009. HOw is that one of the worst?
Hoss

I dont think NBA 2K10 should have even gotten into a top 10 list.
Hoss

I dont think NBA 2K10 should have even gotten into a top 10 list.
Hoss

Its his 9th best game of 2009. HOw is that one of the worst?
Isupport10

Great write up pasta,but i seriously hope you not gonna rank Live over 2k,because Live is not a very good game as far as gameplay.
Isupport10

Great write up pasta,but i seriously hope you not gonna rank Live over 2k,because Live is not a very good game as far as gameplay.
bob

There is a reason why this site is a blog and not a real gaming site. It's just one fanboys opinion and that is it.
bob

There is a reason why this site is a blog and not a real gaming site. It's just one fanboys opinion and that is it.
Iota

Its cute seeing the few remaining 2K fanboys appear every now and then.
Hoss

Right. Just like all the articles Pasta has written about problems with EA games. He does more of that then any website on the internet yet continues to take crap from 2K fanboys. Ridiculous.
Hoss

Right. Just like all the articles Pasta has written about problems with EA games. He does more of that then any website on the internet yet continues to take crap from 2K fanboys. Ridiculous.
Iota

Its cute seeing the few remaining 2K fanboys appear every now and then.
Lafayette

I can't believe that this is number 9. This game is much more enjoyable then Madden, Live, Tiger… see the theme here, EA. I have both Live and 2K and would love to see where he puts Live, I say #3. I know, thats high but Pasta loves EA as if they pay him, wait, hmmm, maybe? I can say that Madden makes the top 5 because it has no comp and MLB the show get top 5 because it's a good game. I think that UFC gets top 5 along with NHL and FIFA, that should be the top 5, in what order, don't know. I dont include racing games as sports, I think it's in it's own category.
1. FIFA
2. NHL
3. UFC
4. MLB THE SHOW
5. MADDEN
6. NBA 2K10
7. FNRD4
8. NBA LIVE 10
9. WWE SMKDN vs RW 2010
10. TIGER 10

Based on having played all those games and my enjoyment, thats my list.
Lafayette

I can't believe that this is number 9. This game is much more enjoyable then Madden, Live, Tiger… see the theme here, EA. I have both Live and 2K and would love to see where he puts Live, I say #3. I know, thats high but Pasta loves EA as if they pay him, wait, hmmm, maybe? I can say that Madden makes the top 5 because it has no comp and MLB the show get top 5 because it's a good game. I think that UFC gets top 5 along with NHL and FIFA, that should be the top 5, in what order, don't know. I dont include racing games as sports, I think it's in it's own category.
1. FIFA
2. NHL
3. UFC
4. MLB THE SHOW
5. MADDEN
6. NBA 2K10
7. FNRD4
8. NBA LIVE 10
9. WWE SMKDN vs RW 2010
10. TIGER 10

Based on having played all those games and my enjoyment, thats my list.
Lafayette

1. FIFA (Addicting game, can't put it down)
2. NHL (Not much into hockey games anymore but this is a winner)
3. UFC (Awesome game, the next will be better)
4. MLB THE SHOW (Can't beat it, MLB2K10 I did enjoy after the patch but still can't beat the SHOW)
5. MADDEN (Time to start from scratch)
6. NBA 2K10 (This is the game I play the most but to place it number 1 would hurt feelings, ha)
7. FNRD4 (Probably the last one but it's a great one)
8. NBA LIVE 10 (Still needs a lot of work)
9. WWE SMKDN vs RW 2010 (Improved over 2009)
10. TIGER 10 (The same game but it looks better and better every year)
Lafayette

1. FIFA (Addicting game, can't put it down)
2. NHL (Not much into hockey games anymore but this is a winner)
3. UFC (Awesome game, the next will be better)
4. MLB THE SHOW (Can't beat it, MLB2K10 I did enjoy after the patch but still can't beat the SHOW)
5. MADDEN (Time to start from scratch)
6. NBA 2K10 (This is the game I play the most but to place it number 1 would hurt feelings, ha)
7. FNRD4 (Probably the last one but it's a great one)
8. NBA LIVE 10 (Still needs a lot of work)
9. WWE SMKDN vs RW 2010 (Improved over 2009)
10. TIGER 10 (The same game but it looks better and better every year)
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

I guess I respect his opinion. I just feel Pasta is very wrong on this one. It's hard to defend 2K, but they've made efforts to fix their mistakes. Post patch, Live isn't even close. Still, multiple aspects are screwed. Both are good games, but I honestly think this list should be Top 5 games because Live and 2K don't deserve to be on this list.

1. The Show
2.FIFA 10
3.NHL 10
4. Madden
5. NBA 2K10
6. UFC
7. NBA Live 10
8. Tiger 10
9.FNR4
10. NCAA Football 10
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

I guess I respect his opinion. I just feel Pasta is very wrong on this one. It's hard to defend 2K, but they've made efforts to fix their mistakes. Post patch, Live isn't even close. Still, multiple aspects are screwed. Both are good games, but I honestly think this list should be Top 5 games because Live and 2K don't deserve to be on this list.

1. The Show
2.FIFA 10
3.NHL 10
4. Madden
5. NBA 2K10
6. UFC
7. NBA Live 10
8. Tiger 10
9.FNR4
10. NCAA Football 10
sportsgamer

No way madden should be even on the list, that game is fundamentally broken in every aspect. Only rating that is good in madden is speed. The rest mean absolutely nothing.

Then again, this is pasta padre, so i am expecting to see Madden high.
sportsgamer

No way madden should be even on the list, that game is fundamentally broken in every aspect. Only rating that is good in madden is speed. The rest mean absolutely nothing.

Then again, this is pasta padre, so i am expecting to see Madden high.
http://intensedebate.com/people/4YM3R1C 4YM3R1C

I love Nba 2k10, but there are two major recurrent flaws that they fail to fix.
a) decent sliders. It takes weeks to find the good ones. It's impossible to play with the default ones, the CPU can shoot up to 60% from the field. Insane…
b) NBA 2k10 is not online friendly. Why do I almost never play online? I can't freaking stand playing with guys who watch their replays on and on and on. Why do I have to put up with it ? This should be illegal… On top of that, the online sliders are awful…
http://intensedebate.com/people/4YM3R1C 4YM3R1C

I love Nba 2k10, but there are two major recurrent flaws that they fail to fix.
a) decent sliders. It takes weeks to find the good ones. It's impossible to play with the default ones, the CPU can shoot up to 60% from the field. Insane…
b) NBA 2k10 is not online friendly. Why do I almost never play online? I can't freaking stand playing with guys who watch their replays on and on and on. Why do I have to put up with it ? This should be illegal… On top of that, the online sliders are awful…
HEHATEME

YES NBA LIVE IS BETTER THAN THIS BULLSHIT>>>LOL…I JUST ENJOY PISSING OFF THE NO LIFE 2K FAN PUNKS LOL>>>>>
HEHATEME

YES NBA LIVE IS BETTER THAN THIS BULLSHIT>>>LOL…I JUST ENJOY PISSING OFF THE NO LIFE 2K FAN PUNKS LOL>>>>>
Thumbs Down

No whats cute is how some of you live fanboys come to pastas defense everytime someone disagrees with him. ITS NOTHING BUT OPINIONS, so we will say whatever THE FUCK we wanna say. Get off pastas nuts, he already has enough of you ride em. Oops, I said something about daddy boy, don't everyone defend at once. LOL, feel free to leave all the thumbs down you want, I love it!!!!!!
Thumbs Down

No whats cute is how some of you live fanboys come to pastas defense everytime someone disagrees with him. ITS NOTHING BUT OPINIONS, so we will say whatever THE FUCK we wanna say. Get off pastas nuts, he already has enough of you ride em. Oops, I said something about daddy boy, don't everyone defend at once. LOL, feel free to leave all the thumbs down you want, I love it!!!!!!
slacker77

I don't think Live or NCAA basketball even make the top ten…remaining games will most likely be these in some order… Fifa 10, NHL 10, MLB the Show, UFC, Madden, Tiger Woods (was honestly much better this year, and Wii version is excellent), Forza, and darkhorse games should be NHL 2k10, and pro evolution soccer, and Bigs 2 was fun too.
My 10:
1. Fifa 10
2. NHL 10
3. MLB the show
4. Madden 10
5. Tiger Woods 10
6. NBA 2k10
7. UFC
8. FNR 4
9. NCAA basketball 10
10.NHL 2k10

Overall, other than the Top 3. I think it was a down year for sports games.
slacker77

I don't think Live or NCAA basketball even make the top ten…remaining games will most likely be these in some order… Fifa 10, NHL 10, MLB the Show, UFC, Madden, Tiger Woods (was honestly much better this year, and Wii version is excellent), Forza, and darkhorse games should be NHL 2k10, and pro evolution soccer, and Bigs 2 was fun too.
My 10:
1. Fifa 10
2. NHL 10
3. MLB the show
4. Madden 10
5. Tiger Woods 10
6. NBA 2k10
7. UFC
8. FNR 4
9. NCAA basketball 10
10.NHL 2k10

Overall, other than the Top 3. I think it was a down year for sports games.
IHATEHIM

YES NBA 2K IS BETTER THAN (THIS) BULLSHIT>>>LOL…I JUST ENJOY PISSING OFF THE NO LIFE NBA LIVE FAN PUNKS LOL>>>>>
IHATEHIM

YES NBA 2K IS BETTER THAN (THIS) BULLSHIT>>>LOL…I JUST ENJOY PISSING OFF THE NO LIFE NBA LIVE FAN PUNKS LOL>>>>>
blondeviking64

there is no winner for basketball fans this year. I swear NBA jam was the last really entertaining basketball experience. Unfortunately im plagued by a desrire to play a good game and so I have ceased to to play live or 2k becuase neither one is good. Who cares which is better than the other? Its like having to choose between haning out with a pedafile and rapist. Why would you chosoe either. Wait till something better comes along
blondeviking64

there is no winner for basketball fans this year. I swear NBA jam was the last really entertaining basketball experience. Unfortunately im plagued by a desrire to play a good game and so I have ceased to to play live or 2k becuase neither one is good. Who cares which is better than the other? Its like having to choose between haning out with a pedafile and rapist. Why would you chosoe either. Wait till something better comes along
blondeviking64

How long have you owned this virtually unplayable game? Unless the patch makes me fart gold and sing like the three tenors then the game is a fail. You can "patch" as much as you want but it doesnt make broken game suddenly awsome. You have to account for ALL THE TIME SINCE RELEASE THAT THE GAME WAS A TOTAL FAIL.
blondeviking64

How long have you owned this virtually unplayable game? Unless the patch makes me fart gold and sing like the three tenors then the game is a fail. You can "patch" as much as you want but it doesnt make broken game suddenly awsome. You have to account for ALL THE TIME SINCE RELEASE THAT THE GAME WAS A TOTAL FAIL.
blondeviking64

and ranked WAY TOO HIGH unless all the other sports games this year also sucked.
swizzy

Nice list, I'm with slacker77 on this one.
blondeviking64

and ranked WAY TOO HIGH unless all the other sports games this year also sucked.
swizzy

Nice list, I'm with slacker77 on this one.
blondeviking64

Exscept that MKB the show had the single most realistic sports play experience ive ever seen. The ONLY THING wrong with MLB was online play. If it isnt the best sports game of the year than I think that in your mind all the sports titles must have been really awful this year.
blondeviking64

Exscept that MKB the show had the single most realistic sports play experience ive ever seen. The ONLY THING wrong with MLB was online play. If it isnt the best sports game of the year than I think that in your mind all the sports titles must have been really awful this year.
blondeviking64

yeah, NDA 2k should just be eliminated like NHL was. Its just a crappy game
blondeviking64

yeah, NDA 2k should just be eliminated like NHL was. Its just a crappy game
blondeviking64

and the two of you are here eating it all up and posting stuff. As if this site is any less accurate than any other site where the writer gives their OPINION, because that is all anyone can give when rating a video game. You act like there is a finite way to establish quality. LOL, if the gaming companies all knew it then no one would make crappy games.
blondeviking64

and the two of you are here eating it all up and posting stuff. As if this site is any less accurate than any other site where the writer gives their OPINION, because that is all anyone can give when rating a video game. You act like there is a finite way to establish quality. LOL, if the gaming companies all knew it then no one would make crappy games.
blondeviking64

I love how if someone dissagree with your OPINION suddenly they jock someone. But if they agree they are right? SO hypocritical. say whatever you want, and suck it up when someone disagrees with you.
blondeviking64

I love how if someone dissagree with your OPINION suddenly they jock someone. But if they agree they are right? SO hypocritical. say whatever you want, and suck it up when someone disagrees with you.
blondeviking64

You drop the two basketball games off the list and Im pretty much in agreement here
blondeviking64

I really dont see how either basketball game could mae the top ten. Well unless you are only ranking 10 games. I mean they were awful games that lacked any real elements of basketball and were hardly playable. Id much rather play just about anything. Also MLB the show is my number one becuase it is the best sports game Ive ever played, Its the only one I have played that is accurate to the game (mostly) and it was by far the most entertaining. UFC was boring ans so was fight night. FIFA was excellent -not the first time. madden was much better than many people are giving it credit for since it is a huge upgrade over the last several years of madden- but still needs work. Didnt play the golf crap cuase that isnt a sport
blondeviking64

I really dont see how either basketball game could mae the top ten. Well unless you are only ranking 10 games. I mean they were awful games that lacked any real elements of basketball and were hardly playable. Id much rather play just about anything. Also MLB the show is my number one becuase it is the best sports game Ive ever played, Its the only one I have played that is accurate to the game (mostly) and it was by far the most entertaining. UFC was boring ans so was fight night. FIFA was excellent -not the first time. madden was much better than many people are giving it credit for since it is a huge upgrade over the last several years of madden- but still needs work. Didnt play the golf crap cuase that isnt a sport
blondeviking64

You drop the two basketball games off the list and Im pretty much in agreement here
blondeviking64

LOL, its the most accurate football game ive seen so far. I wouldnt rank it as great but I also think anyone who claims a game is accurate is out of there minds or simply a fantasy football guy (meaning you dont know jack about the game and just listen to the crap the anouncers spew).
blondeviking64

LOL, its the most accurate football game ive seen so far. I wouldnt rank it as great but I also think anyone who claims a game is accurate is out of there minds or simply a fantasy football guy (meaning you dont know jack about the game and just listen to the crap the anouncers spew).
johnshaft23

First of all this list is one based on pasta's experience with the games. WF are you guys trying to change a guys mind for? Freedom of speech you idiots! Everyone enjoys a different aspect of these games. For me it's authenticity in gameplay like signatre animations and lookalike players along with a indepth dynastymode. nba 2k prvides me with the signatue moves and association mode that is better than lives, BUT the gameplay is not as responsive as lives yet so i tick with live this year. I played 2k for the past 2 years.
ALL xbox360 games should be active online!!!!!!!! All should work oline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If this does not work, you will lose 50% of your costumers maybe more!!!!!!!!!!! People will not buy 2k11 next year. they will wait to see if online works and then buy it or not. their sales will plummit next year if online doesn't work. They might go out of business because of it.
johnshaft23

First of all this list is one based on pasta's experience with the games. WF are you guys trying to change a guys mind for? Freedom of speech you idiots! Everyone enjoys a different aspect of these games. For me it's authenticity in gameplay like signatre animations and lookalike players along with a indepth dynastymode. nba 2k prvides me with the signatue moves and association mode that is better than lives, BUT the gameplay is not as responsive as lives yet so i tick with live this year. I played 2k for the past 2 years.
ALL xbox360 games should be active online!!!!!!!! All should work oline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If this does not work, you will lose 50% of your costumers maybe more!!!!!!!!!!! People will not buy 2k11 next year. they will wait to see if online works and then buy it or not. their sales will plummit next year if online doesn't work. They might go out of business because of it.
Enzo

Every other website seems to shield 2K from criticism. Doesnt surprise me that the 2K supporters attack this. But many others appreciate them being held accountable. Hopefully they have to recognize their shortfalls and release a better product.
Enzo

Every other website seems to shield 2K from criticism. Doesnt surprise me that the 2K supporters attack this. But many others appreciate them being held accountable. Hopefully they have to recognize their shortfalls and release a better product.
slacker77

First, I respect Pasta's opinion, as I do everyone else's on the site. I think we all will have a different list and different order. But I think we can all agree that somewhere on each other's list there is a few games that will show up… Fifa 10, NHL 10, and MLB the show come to mind. Personally, I Love Madden Arcade, but it needs a season mode. Great drinking game with buddies though.
1.) Fifa 10—best soccer game I have ever played, period. One of the most fleshed out sports games ever also. Well Done EA!!!
2) NHL 10— great game, but doesn't feel like a labor of love to me like NHL 09 did. Something seems to be missing, even though it is a better game than NHL 09.
3) MLB the Show — the best playing offline sports game this generation. Just needs to fix online and will be clear cut winner. Show's greatest strength, is it never reinvents the wheel, just keeps refining it.
4) Madden 10— first time this gen, i feel like EA made a huge effort. Great step in right direction. Biggest jump in terms of quality in one year. Online Dynasty!!! I hate madden. I am a ncaa football guy, and madden was WAY better this year.
5) Tiger Woods 10 — Very good game this year, and first time this gen (again) I can say I am impressed with PS3 version. Wii version may be best sports game of the last four years. The best drinking game for adults, and playing skins for money is a BLAST!!!
6) NBA 2k10 — tons of glitches, like pasta pointed out. But best offline playing bball game. Like the Show, just keeps refining the wheel. Now, please fix online, and iron out the bugs.
7) UFC — I am not a ufc person, but I know this debut was huge for a first time game. Bigger game than FNR4 and WWE. That is saying something for first attempt. I think we are also seeing the death of pro wrestling and boxing. MMA will replace both in time. FNR4 — no sports game had more hype than this one. Especially after how cool FNR3 was. Lots of problems and bugs plagued the game. But EA did put together a good game all the same. Great after launch support.
9) NCAA basketball 10— **moment of silence** we all know this is going to be canceled now. Damn shame. Great strides this year. Next year, if they would have included online dynasty and be a pro mode, this would rank much, much higher on the list. Canceled it, right on the brink of greatness.
10) NHL 2k10 —***moment of silence*** i was shocked when I played NHL 2k this year. HUGE strides. The game looks better than NHL 10 too. Great presentation, and online was well done. No company did more this year with the small budget they had to work with. Also assumed to be canceled. Sad, since having competition is always a good thing for games.
Biggest disappointment: NCAA Football 10… my favorite sports game of the last decade. Sucked A** this year. Back to the drawing board. Would not have imagined it was possible to fall this far this fast, especially after how great 09 was.
Biggest joke: MLB 2k9. So buggy, should not have even been released. It showed some promise too, wtf happened at 2k?

Pasta, keep up the good work. Sorry for the long post!!! Peace out everyone, Have a Happy and Safe Holiday. One more thing about Fifa 10. I honestly put it in a category for best game of the year, not just sports. It would not win, but should be considered with Uncharted 2, Batman AA, COD, Mario and the rest. Later gators!!
slacker77

First, I respect Pasta's opinion, as I do everyone else's on the site. I think we all will have a different list and different order. But I think we can all agree that somewhere on each other's list there is a few games that will show up… Fifa 10, NHL 10, and MLB the show come to mind. Personally, I Love Madden Arcade, but it needs a season mode. Great drinking game with buddies though.
1.) Fifa 10—best soccer game I have ever played, period. One of the most fleshed out sports games ever also. Well Done EA!!!
2) NHL 10— great game, but doesn't feel like a labor of love to me like NHL 09 did. Something seems to be missing, even though it is a better game than NHL 09.
3) MLB the Show — the best playing offline sports game this generation. Just needs to fix online and will be clear cut winner. Show's greatest strength, is it never reinvents the wheel, just keeps refining it.
4) Madden 10— first time this gen, i feel like EA made a huge effort. Great step in right direction. Biggest jump in terms of quality in one year. Online Dynasty!!! I hate madden. I am a ncaa football guy, and madden was WAY better this year.
5) Tiger Woods 10 — Very good game this year, and first time this gen (again) I can say I am impressed with PS3 version. Wii version may be best sports game of the last four years. The best drinking game for adults, and playing skins for money is a BLAST!!!
6) NBA 2k10 — tons of glitches, like pasta pointed out. But best offline playing bball game. Like the Show, just keeps refining the wheel. Now, please fix online, and iron out the bugs.
7) UFC — I am not a ufc person, but I know this debut was huge for a first time game. Bigger game than FNR4 and WWE. That is saying something for first attempt. I think we are also seeing the death of pro wrestling and boxing. MMA will replace both in time. FNR4 — no sports game had more hype than this one. Especially after how cool FNR3 was. Lots of problems and bugs plagued the game. But EA did put together a good game all the same. Great after launch support.
9) NCAA basketball 10— **moment of silence** we all know this is going to be canceled now. Damn shame. Great strides this year. Next year, if they would have included online dynasty and be a pro mode, this would rank much, much higher on the list. Canceled it, right on the brink of greatness.
10) NHL 2k10 —***moment of silence*** i was shocked when I played NHL 2k this year. HUGE strides. The game looks better than NHL 10 too. Great presentation, and online was well done. No company did more this year with the small budget they had to work with. Also assumed to be canceled. Sad, since having competition is always a good thing for games.
Biggest disappointment: NCAA Football 10… my favorite sports game of the last decade. Sucked A** this year. Back to the drawing board. Would not have imagined it was possible to fall this far this fast, especially after how great 09 was.
Biggest joke: MLB 2k9. So buggy, should not have even been released. It showed some promise too, wtf happened at 2k?

Pasta, keep up the good work. Sorry for the long post!!! Peace out everyone, Have a Happy and Safe Holiday. One more thing about Fifa 10. I honestly put it in a category for best game of the year, not just sports. It would not win, but should be considered with Uncharted 2, Batman AA, COD, Mario and the rest. Later gators!!
johnr79

Great post!!!

Don't agree with all your picks. Forza, The Bigs 2 should replace NHL 2k & FNR4.
I do agree Madden arcade is pretty good. It should only cost $10 without a season mode.
johnr79

Great post!!!

Don't agree with all your picks. Forza, The Bigs 2 should replace NHL 2k & FNR4.
I do agree Madden arcade is pretty good. It should only cost $10 without a season mode.
undertusk

its probably wishful thinking but maybe the game will be better next year with them having canceled nhl. maybe it will get more resources?
undertusk

its probably wishful thinking but maybe the game will be better next year with them having canceled nhl. maybe it will get more resources?
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Keith.

Ian was twittering pasta about this list yesterday. Betcha we see madden come in at # 1. What a joke.

If Pasta ranks Madden higher than The Show, we'll know there is some payola involved.
Keith.

Ian was twittering pasta about this list yesterday. Betcha we see madden come in at # 1. What a joke.

If Pasta ranks Madden higher than The Show, we'll know there is some payola involved.
OOO___OOO

How does NBA 2K10 even make the top 10 this year? It doesnt deserve to be anywhere near it.
OOO___OOO

How does NBA 2K10 even make the top 10 this year? It doesnt deserve to be anywhere near it.
chuckle up

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

this is a top 3 sports game.

pasta is going to put EA NBA Trash in front of NBA2K

pasta the EA clown is always good for a laugh
chuckle up

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

this is a top 3 sports game.

pasta is going to put EA NBA Trash in front of NBA2K

pasta the EA clown is always good for a laugh
J RUFF

2k is not there with live… no way no how.. keep playing that faulty game
J RUFF

2k is not there with live… no way no how.. keep playing that faulty game
J RUFF

2k is broke! you loser
J RUFF

2k is broke! you loser
J RUFF

2k was not better than fight night pasta…
J RUFF

2k was not better than fight night pasta…
J RUFF

really? MLB the show and this game are not even in the same league !!! you must only be a 360 user.
J RUFF

really? MLB the show and this game are not even in the same league !!! you must only be a 360 user.
J RUFF

look at ur top 10… u don't even know what the hell u talkin about haha
J RUFF

look at ur top 10… u don't even know what the hell u talkin about haha
J RUFF

1. FIFA
2. MLB THE SHOW
3. NHL 10
4. UFC
5. FNR4
6. LIVE 10
7. TIGER 10
8. NBA 2K10 (#2 biggest disappointment of the yr)
9. MADDEN 10 (#1 BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR) Ian Cummings should join FIFA crew and let someone who actually played football run the game. He has no sense for the game and you can tell that by the physics engine that clearly doesn't work. Not only that you can sub your punter in to play left tackle and have him shut down Demarcus Ware. So what's the meaning or point to these ratings?
10. WWE 10
J RUFF

1. FIFA
2. MLB THE SHOW
3. NHL 10
4. UFC
5. FNR4
6. LIVE 10
7. TIGER 10
8. NBA 2K10 (#2 biggest disappointment of the yr)
9. MADDEN 10 (#1 BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR) Ian Cummings should join FIFA crew and let someone who actually played football run the game. He has no sense for the game and you can tell that by the physics engine that clearly doesn't work. Not only that you can sub your punter in to play left tackle and have him shut down Demarcus Ware. So what's the meaning or point to these ratings?
10. WWE 10
swizzy

learn how to spell, its NBA. LOL gotta be a live fan.
swizzy

learn how to spell, its NBA. LOL gotta be a live fan.
swizzy

Oh wow, are you really blonde, cause you sound really smart(sarcasm).
swizzy

Oh wow, are you really blonde, cause you sound really smart(sarcasm).
HaHaHa

Maybe not, but live definately wouldn't make the top 20. LOL
HaHaHa

Maybe not, but live definately wouldn't make the top 20. LOL
Jim

Cosigned…………………………………………
Jim

Cosigned…………………………………………
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

That last part makes it seem like YOU have no life…LOL
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

That last part makes it seem like YOU have no life…LOL
Bryan

NBA Live 10 is gonna be 7
Bryan

NBA Live 10 is gonna be 7
blondeviking64

MLB is number one to me. NBA 2k10 is not a top ten anything unless you claim dissapointment. Id choose NHL arcade over that one in a heartbeat (cause at least its entertaining). other than that not bad. UFC and Fight night are pretty boring to me. and golf simply isnt a sport .
blondeviking64

MLB is number one to me. NBA 2k10 is not a top ten anything unless you claim dissapointment. Id choose NHL arcade over that one in a heartbeat (cause at least its entertaining). other than that not bad. UFC and Fight night are pretty boring to me. and golf simply isnt a sport .
toni the tiger

Great post man, agree with you on a lot of your picks. You also made some nice points. Need more post like this.
toni the tiger

Great post man, agree with you on a lot of your picks. You also made some nice points. Need more post like this.
gunner

If this is a "best of" list then why did you spend the whole entire article calling out all of 2k's faults?? If there are soooo many things wrong how is it in the top ten of BEST OF games?? I think you just wrote this article so you could bash 2k some more. I'm not surprised though.
gunner

If this is a "best of" list then why did you spend the whole entire article calling out all of 2k's faults?? If there are soooo many things wrong how is it in the top ten of BEST OF games?? I think you just wrote this article so you could bash 2k some more. I'm not surprised though.
lilrobda1

December 19 is my birthday
lilrobda1

December 19 is my birthday
HEHATEME

Yes!!!!! Mission accomplished…..LOL Clown!!!!!
HEHATEME

Yes!!!!! Mission accomplished…..LOL Clown!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

Damn fam, you need a hobby if pissing people off on a website makes you happy lmao
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

Damn fam, you need a hobby if pissing people off on a website makes you happy lmao
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

Lmao aight bro.
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

Lmao aight bro.
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

Live has like 10 true fans lol. And all 10 of then come on here starting shit. When they show Live in Pasta's countdown, Live fans will feel like it won game of the year.
http://intensedebate.com/people/JawnMurray JawnMurray

Live has like 10 true fans lol. And all 10 of then come on here starting shit. When they show Live in Pasta's countdown, Live fans will feel like it won game of the year.
SteezyWonder

This is a very shitty list. FNR4 was trash, you got Live and Tiger over 2k AND Madden lmao c'mon son
SteezyWonder

This is a very shitty list. FNR4 was trash, you got Live and Tiger over 2k AND Madden lmao c'mon son
jusmegamer

You guys are a bunch of jokes with Pasta being Head Joker. NBA 2K was and is the best sports game of the year IMO. To say that the gameplay is familiar is also a joke. I struggled for weeks to get some of the details of this one down. To each his or her own opinion but Pasta you have no credibility. For one, how do you ever really learn a game or get the feel of it if you play 40 to 50 or even 20 to 30 games a year? You just test the game for a minute put it down and on to the next one, and use your biases to write this B.S. I hope you make a nice living doing this because that's all you are doing.
jusmegamer

You guys are a bunch of jokes with Pasta being Head Joker. NBA 2K was and is the best sports game of the year IMO. To say that the gameplay is familiar is also a joke. I struggled for weeks to get some of the details of this one down. To each his or her own opinion but Pasta you have no credibility. For one, how do you ever really learn a game or get the feel of it if you play 40 to 50 or even 20 to 30 games a year? You just test the game for a minute put it down and on to the next one, and use your biases to write this B.S. I hope you make a nice living doing this because that's all you are doing.
IHATEHIM

Yes!!!!! Mission accomplished…..LOL Clown!!!!!
IHATEHIM

Yes!!!!! Mission accomplished…..LOL Clown!!!!!
John

That's your opinion and i can respect that but if Madden,Live or NCAA Basketball make it in your top 10 then you might want to rethink what you enjoy about games. This is mine.. #1 MLB the Show, #2 FN4, #3 NHL 10, #4 UFC, #5 NCAA 10, #6 NBA 2k10, #7 Tiger Wood 10 {WII}. 8,9 and 10 who cares really…
John

That's your opinion and i can respect that but if Madden,Live or NCAA Basketball make it in your top 10 then you might want to rethink what you enjoy about games. This is mine.. #1 MLB the Show, #2 FN4, #3 NHL 10, #4 UFC, #5 NCAA 10, #6 NBA 2k10, #7 Tiger Wood 10 {WII}. 8,9 and 10 who cares really…
Keith.

Pasta may not make a good living doing this, but he sure gets paid well by EA. Ever wonder how many free games, free airplane tickets, free hotel stays, free meals EA has given Pasta over the years, or how many celebrity athletes Pasta has met at EA functions? Let me tell you…you'd be shocked at how much Pasta has been greased by the EA machine over the years.

On the other hand, Pasta has never gotten any of that from 2k or the guys from Sony. Thus, they ALWAYS get the shaft on his pseudo-sports game blog.

It's really pretty sickening when you think about it.
Keith.

Pasta may not make a good living doing this, but he sure gets paid well by EA. Ever wonder how many free games, free airplane tickets, free hotel stays, free meals EA has given Pasta over the years, or how many celebrity athletes Pasta has met at EA functions? Let me tell you…you'd be shocked at how much Pasta has been greased by the EA machine over the years.

On the other hand, Pasta has never gotten any of that from 2k or the guys from Sony. Thus, they ALWAYS get the shaft on his pseudo-sports game blog.

It's really pretty sickening when you think about it.
Jumboshrimp

Seriously NBA 2K10 is 9?!
Ok I agree bugs and glitches galore but it doesn't deserve this. Post patch NBA2K10 is probably my fav (even 2nd to FIFA and this is coming from an international and soccer obsessed reader) game.

I dont see how anyone can rank Live above this.
Jumboshrimp

Seriously NBA 2K10 is 9?!
Ok I agree bugs and glitches galore but it doesn't deserve this. Post patch NBA2K10 is probably my fav (even 2nd to FIFA and this is coming from an international and soccer obsessed reader) game.

I dont see how anyone can rank Live above this.
Mr."Real Deal"

Honorable mention
1. FIFA
2. MLB THE SHOW-best game period only negative is online lagging
3. NHL 10-best team play game
4. FNR4-great post release support
5. TIGER 10-best golf game ever
6. MADDEN 10-not a bad game but as a flagship franchise needs to take that next step

Unhonorable mention
7. NCAA Football-didn't bring anything new
8. UFC-too many flash KO's, phantom punches & little variety would be a great downloadable game for $15-20 but well overpriced for $60
9. Tie. between NBA 2K10 & LIVE 10-both games got better but still are not good enough
Mr."Real Deal"

Honorable mention
1. FIFA
2. MLB THE SHOW-best game period only negative is online lagging
3. NHL 10-best team play game
4. FNR4-great post release support
5. TIGER 10-best golf game ever
6. MADDEN 10-not a bad game but as a flagship franchise needs to take that next step

Unhonorable mention
7. NCAA Football-didn't bring anything new
8. UFC-too many flash KO's, phantom punches & little variety would be a great downloadable game for $15-20 but well overpriced for $60
9. Tie. between NBA 2K10 & LIVE 10-both games got better but still are not good enough
WHOAREYOU

Obviously none of you play basketball. The tempo, feel, strategy, etc involved in 2K is more like what real basketball is. Live is just dunks, spins, and 3's. A bunch of EA lovers on this site….booooooooooooo
WHOAREYOU

Obviously none of you play basketball. The tempo, feel, strategy, etc involved in 2K is more like what real basketball is. Live is just dunks, spins, and 3's. A bunch of EA lovers on this site….booooooooooooo
Jcoop

NBA 2k shouldn't be on the list this year. The game hasn't taken a step forward in a few years. Live isn't perfect but at least its fun. The only reason all these 2k has going is reputation right now.
Jcoop

NBA 2k shouldn't be on the list this year. The game hasn't taken a step forward in a few years. Live isn't perfect but at least its fun. The only reason all these 2k has going is reputation right now.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1380793236 Craig Langston

If 2k10 is 9th then Live must not have made the list.

Hoss : He never mentions how Live is no where near a simulation of the NBA. That's the main bug wrong with the game. It's not the NBA. It's it's own brand of basketball but it never stops him from praising Live.

His been ripping 2k10 since it was released and it's still a better basketball game than live.

I'm upset with 2k myself. Mainly because I have seen perfection with 2k8 and they made changes which reduced the online experience of the game. That's the only place the game has failed. Far as online game play if you play someone who really knows how to play you will have a great game. Offline it's still 10 times better than Live.

I lost it with Padre after 2k8 was released. It was to me the greatest basketball game I have ever played and I go back to the Dr J vs Larry Bird on the C64 in 1983.

When you choose to play Live 08 over NBA 2k8 something is really wrong with you. It's not about playing the best game you can get your hand on.

Your spiting yourself to show loyalty to a corporation. .
For someone to deny themselves the best experience to show loyalty to a certain product maybe a mental issue. I could care less who makes the game. If Live was still the best game I would be playing it.

It's like someone at 2k took his lunch money in elementary school.

It's personal.

This ranking proves it. Despite it's flaws Live has never been a better game than 2k since it's inception.

And yes I have played them all.

Like I said. If 2k10 is 9th then Live must not have made the list.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1380793236 Craig Langston

If 2k10 is 9th then Live must not have made the list.

Hoss : He never mentions how Live is no where near a simulation of the NBA. That's the main bug wrong with the game. It's not the NBA. It's it's own brand of basketball but it never stops him from praising Live.

His been ripping 2k10 since it was released and it's still a better basketball game than live.

I'm upset with 2k myself. Mainly because I have seen perfection with 2k8 and they made changes which reduced the online experience of the game. That's the only place the game has failed. Far as online game play if you play someone who really knows how to play you will have a great game. Offline it's still 10 times better than Live.

I lost it with Padre after 2k8 was released. It was to me the greatest basketball game I have ever played and I go back to the Dr J vs Larry Bird on the C64 in 1983.

When you choose to play Live 08 over NBA 2k8 something is really wrong with you. It's not about playing the best game you can get your hand on.

Your spiting yourself to show loyalty to a corporation. .
For someone to deny themselves the best experience to show loyalty to a certain product maybe a mental issue. I could care less who makes the game. If Live was still the best game I would be playing it.

It's like someone at 2k took his lunch money in elementary school.

It's personal.

This ranking proves it. Despite it's flaws Live has never been a better game than 2k since it's inception.

And yes I have played them all.

Like I said. If 2k10 is 9th then Live must not have made the list.
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nhl is cancelled??
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nhl is cancelled??
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no one knows if live even made the top 10 dude
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no one knows if live even made the top 10 dude
J RUFF

MAdden and 2k were GARBAGE son! get wit the times…. u prolly like madden arcade too u square hahah
J RUFF

MAdden and 2k were GARBAGE son! get wit the times…. u prolly like madden arcade too u square hahah
J RUFF

ignore this dumbass…
J RUFF

ignore this dumbass…
jusmegamer

Eat shit and cease to exist
jusmegamer

Eat shit and cease to exist
J RUFF

LMAO… good u know
J RUFF

LMAO… good u know
ghost

nba 2k10 as the 9th best sports game this year is pretty rediculous. IMO there were not 8 sports games that were better than 2k10.
ghost

nba 2k10 as the 9th best sports game this year is pretty rediculous. IMO there were not 8 sports games that were better than 2k10.
jusmegamer

Even to someone with biases there are not 8 sports games better than 2K. This guy is beyond biases he is a down on his knees begging to blow.
jusmegamer

Even to someone with biases there are not 8 sports games better than 2K. This guy is beyond biases he is a down on his knees begging to blow.
GURU

If this joke of a list does not show that Pasta is a ea lacky then you guys are just dumb. To put 2k behind the joke that is Live is beyond me. 2k has issues but even with those issues it is still much better then 2k.

If you are going to talk about not working features then live has a horrible feature called dynamic roster update which does not even work right.

2 patches and the game is still garbage. I am glad that Pasta always finds away to show his true colors.

EA says the check is in the mail PastaEA Padre
GURU

If this joke of a list does not show that Pasta is a ea lacky then you guys are just dumb. To put 2k behind the joke that is Live is beyond me. 2k has issues but even with those issues it is still much better then 2k.

If you are going to talk about not working features then live has a horrible feature called dynamic roster update which does not even work right.

2 patches and the game is still garbage. I am glad that Pasta always finds away to show his true colors.

EA says the check is in the mail PastaEA Padre
you suck pasta

yes it will be hilarious when he puts NBAlive in front of NBA2k.

At that point he will have zero credibility left.
you suck pasta

yes it will be hilarious when he puts NBAlive in front of NBA2k.

At that point he will have zero credibility left.
pasta the EA clown

no one is surprised by how much EA pays pasta…
pasta the EA clown

no one is surprised by how much EA pays pasta…
Pssd off!

Anyone who says 2k10 is a good game must be on fuckin drugs! Worst, most frustrating game I have ever played. And I have been playin NBA video games since NBA Live 95! I have smashed 2 controllers and shattered multiple back-up discs playing this crap! If I could get my hands on the makers of this game I would murder the mother fuckers!

Signed, Angry and Frustrated gamer.
Pssd off!

Anyone who says 2k10 is a good game must be on fuckin drugs! Worst, most frustrating game I have ever played. And I have been playin NBA video games since NBA Live 95! I have smashed 2 controllers and shattered multiple back-up discs playing this crap! If I could get my hands on the makers of this game I would murder the mother fuckers!

Signed, Angry and Frustrated gamer.
smokez4dayz

dude every mode works in 2k, i do ALL the modes. online/offline. listening to anyone who would rate NBA 2K anything less than #2 behind Madden or No1 over Madden is just trying to hard. MLB SHOW was horrible. Slow garbage of a game. MLB 2K9 had real baseball, not washed out colors and boring gameplay with sluggish online delays (MLB Show).
Your end of the year lists are always backwards ass logic. Really? Cuz you suck at 2k10 you rate LIVE over it. you had more fun with the POS game? You must be a POS. thats Piece of Shit for you slow followers. Madden1 nba2k10 2 NHL10 3 Fifa 4 Tiger Woods 5. thats it
smokez4dayz

For all but a small few, basketball is just highlights on ESPN. Alot of NBA fans play NBA games and don't know what they're doing, but they want Lebron to Dunk and Mo Williams to hit threes. Thats it. No structure, no understanding and they think thats bball. Go play LIVE(not)for that rendition, when you want the real, visit 82games.com or HoopsWorld. and then play NBA2K10
smokez4dayz

and out of his ass. He's a double dicker. He hangs on their nuts like tighter than vice grips. I cant wait till he starts the EA MMA is better than UFC…right now he cant say anything. He has used UFC to showcase his website when Madden and 2KBBall isn't his strong suit. But when his idols at EA hand him his free copy of MMA, he'll be compeled to say it the best thing since sex. Watch it. it will happen. He's a dickriding turncoat.
smokez4dayz

I showed this list to some gamers at a gamestop in brooklyn. they laughed really hard. thank god everyone doesn't visit this POS game site. lmao.
smokez4dayz

dude every mode works in 2k, i do ALL the modes. online/offline. listening to anyone who would rate NBA 2K anything less than #2 behind Madden or No1 over Madden is just trying to hard. MLB SHOW was horrible. Slow garbage of a game. MLB 2K9 had real baseball, not washed out colors and boring gameplay with sluggish online delays (MLB Show).
Your end of the year lists are always backwards ass logic. Really? Cuz you suck at 2k10 you rate LIVE over it. you had more fun with the POS game? You must be a POS. thats Piece of Shit for you slow followers. Madden1 nba2k10 2 NHL10 3 Fifa 4 Tiger Woods 5. thats it
smokez4dayz

For all but a small few, basketball is just highlights on ESPN. Alot of NBA fans play NBA games and don't know what they're doing, but they want Lebron to Dunk and Mo Williams to hit threes. Thats it. No structure, no understanding and they think thats bball. Go play LIVE(not)for that rendition, when you want the real, visit 82games.com or HoopsWorld. and then play NBA2K10
smokez4dayz

and out of his ass. He's a double dicker. He hangs on their nuts like tighter than vice grips. I cant wait till he starts the EA MMA is better than UFC…right now he cant say anything. He has used UFC to showcase his website when Madden and 2KBBall isn't his strong suit. But when his idols at EA hand him his free copy of MMA, he'll be compeled to say it the best thing since sex. Watch it. it will happen. He's a dickriding turncoat.

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