Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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NBA 2K12 To Have Legend-Based DLC; Historic Teams Online for a Price
When the news was first reported that historic teams would not be available to play online in NBA 2K12 that was a big disappointment. Considering that rosters are largely the same as last year due to the lockout they would have provided some much needed variety and been the incentive to play online. 2K Sports didn't really comment on the subject to explain why that was - but now it appears to be evident. The option will be available through paid downloadable content called "The Legends Showc...
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Your Purchase Plans for NBA 2K12
Now just one week out from release of NBA 2K12 the unique circumstances are about to be realized as there is no end in sight for the league lockout. 2K12 will arrive largely using last years rosters and without any rookies - with features such as NBA Today being negated. In exchange 2K Sports offers an increased focus on legends and historic teams though they will not be playable online. Despite the nearing release the company has yet to talk at all about Association mode or online play w...
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Details on Audio Improvements in NBA 2K12
With just over a week until NBA 2K12 releases 2K Sports has yet to discuss what has been done this year for Association mode (though we know it will have an online component) and anything to do online play. Instead of finally getting to those areas today the company released a new blog going over all the additions and improvements made to audio. 2K12 features a three man booth by bringing in Steve Kerr, revamped color commentary, and enhancements to the way big moments are called. The NBA...
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2011 Air Jordans Appear in NBA Jam
NBA Jam: On Fire Edition will include customized Air Jordan 2011 sneakers. Members of 'Team Jordan' such as Dwayne Wade, Ray Allen, Rip Hamilton, and Joe Johnson will be wearing the shoes in the game. The news was first announced on the official Jordan facebook page. Jordan Brand has been featured prominently in EA Sports products in the past such as NBA Live and NBA Street as well as others including the NBA 2K series. In some cases the games have actually provided the first look at upco...
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NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Online Details
Though NBA 2K12 is the premiere league-licensed title to release in less than two weeks another is on the way in the form of NBA Jam: On Fire Edition. Less affected by the NBA lockout it faces its own hurdles as it attempts to overcome a disappointing full-priced offering last year that has resulted largely in apathy towards On Fire Edition. By going digital download only on XBLA and PSN for $15 it becomes more reasonable to consider but it still has yet to generate much excitement or antici...
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Demo for NBA 2K12 Now Available
Out now for the Xbox 360 (will be able to queue up the download here) and having arrived this afternoon for the PS3 is the demo for NBA 2K12 which features a rematch of the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks. The demo is 1.11 GB and structured with a single four minute quarter with the user locked to the Mavs, lacks options to change difficulty or sliders or camera angles, and has had commentary stripped out. As always leave your thoughts and observations on the demo in the c...
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All About NBA 2K12’s Controls
Though much of the news as of late on NBA 2K12 has been discouraging, with the revelation that historic teams are not playable online and that no rookies will be included on the rosters essentially making them identical to last year's due to the lockout, the demo is about to arrive and that will at least temporarily demand the attention. The demo will be out tomorrow at approximately 5am ET on the Xbox 360 and 6pm ET on the PS3. In advance of the demo check out all the controls and mov...
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Historic Teams Will Not Be Playable Online in NBA 2K12
Another huge blow to the appeal of NBA 2K12 was confirmed today as Kotaku reports that historic teams will not be available for use in online play. There was disappointment last year when the teams were not allowed to be taken online even in unranked games but providing the opportunity this year was much more critical under the circumstances. Last year at least there was roster movement through free agency and in-season updates that added intrigue and variety at release and beyond. Intere...
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