Archive for the ‘NBA 2K’ Category
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NBA 2K16 patch addresses exploitative gameplay tactics
The fifth post-release patch for NBA 2K16 went out today on PS4 and is expected to follow soon on Xbox One. It does not appear this is the possible "Steph Curry Patch" first discussed back in March based on the provided notes, however instead it will heavily affect the sketchy ongoing "Road to the Finals" competition by addressing heavily utilized gameplay exploits. ♦Updated player portraits for a number of players. ♦Tuned the effectiveness of long outlet passes for players with th...
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Both the standard and special editions of NBA 2K17 are now available for pre-order
Yesterday 2K Sports announced the Kobe Bryant Legend Edition of NBA 2K17, and given the way he went out in his final game they couldn't have written a story better for promotion of the upcoming product. It's not just the special edition that has gone up for pre-order however. The standard edition of the game is also available, and both are 20% off for Amazon Prime members. That makes the Legend Edition $64 and the standard edition $48. While the Legend Edition will also be made available ...
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NBA 2K17 special edition features Kobe Bryant and lots of bonus content
2K Sports today announced the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition featuring Kobe Bryant on the cover. The game will retail for $80 but is available for pre-order already on PS4 and Xbox One with Amazon Prime members getting it for just $64. The package includes physical items of a limited edition poster, Black Mamba controller skin, and two Panini trading cards. In-game digital content will be 30,000 in Virtual Currency (that's close to $10 worth), MyTeam Bundle with three card packs and guaranteed K...
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NBA 2K community upset after company fails to live up to promise made on social media
NBA 2K's social media accounts have always toyed with the emotions of the community, whether ignoring legitimate concerns about the products, taking shots at competitors, or pushing promotions that cost them nothing but force engagement ending with only a select few being rewarded. The latest controversy though relates to the a failure to live up to a promise and many are expressing frustration with the treatment they've received on social media. (more…)...
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First two college jerseys added for MyPlayer characters to wear in NBA 2K16
With the licensing in place for 10 universities to appear in NBA 2K16 it's surprising that it took all the way until March for some official gear to show up in the game's 2K Sports Store. Today the first two college-licensed articles were added for purchase with in-game currency. Available now is a Steph Curry Davidson Wildcats jersey and a James Harden Sun Devils jersey. They both cost 5,000 VC. The jerseys can be worn by MyPlayers in MyPark and MyCourt. NBA 2K16 features Arizona,...
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NBA 2K16 may be getting a Steph Curry patch
Earlier this week on the Press Row Podcast two NBA 2K gameplay developers joined the show to discuss the development challenge that Stephen Curry has become for prestigious video game series. Curry hasn't relented since and on Wednesday night made another absurd shot from beyond half-court. He's now shooting 68% on shots from 28-50 feet out. The subject of getting his virtual self right isn't going away, and 2K Sports is working towards giving Curry the abilities that he has in real life i...
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Press Row Podcast: Legends of the Past and Present
The latest episode of the Press Row Podcast welcomes in some guests from two of the most prestigious sports video games franchises being made today. First up it's an interview with gameplay director Mike Wang and gameplay producer Scott O'Gallagher from NBA 2K to discuss the challenge of fitting Stephen Curry into the simulation basketball franchise. How does shooting system currently in place in NBA 2K16 work, what are its limitations, and are there plans being made to give him additio...
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Stephen Curry’s season now trails only peak Michael Jordan for best ever in NBA 2K16
It's been such a remarkable season for Steph Curry that developers are struggling to find a way to fit what he does into simulation video games and there are no simple solutions for how to deal with him. In NBA 2K16 he reached 99 ratings in both three-point shooting categories earlier this year but even that isn't close to doing him justice. Today Curry rose a point to 98 Overall in NBA 2K16. That establishes him to be playing, at this point in time, at a level only exceeded in history by...
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