Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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New Trailer for NBA 2K13
2K Sports today released a new trailer for NBA 2K13. It's all flash and pure entertainment value, as these type of trailers generally are, but for those seeking substance there's been plenty of that in recent weeks. Continue on to check out the video! (more…)...
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Much Needed Online Association Improvements Coming in NBA 2K13
The debut of Online Association with NBA 2K12 was highly anticipated but turned out to be easily the biggest disappointment about the product. The mode was not in any way ready to be released. Promises about commissioner control were unfulfilled (they had absolutely none), advancement was automated, and the entire structure was so confusing that not even 2K Sports employees could decipher or explain how the mode actually worked. (more…)...
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A Look at Kinect Integration for NBA 2K13
Though the voice command functionality with Kinect for Xbox 360 proved mostly forgettable and in some cases acted as a nuisance for Madden NFL 13 it should pay dividends when it comes to those sports with more continuous action like FIFA 13 and NBA 2K13. A new video from 2K Sports highlights how Kinect has been implemented in 2K13 allowing for actions such as substitutions and play calling to be made through voice commands. (more…)...
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NBA 2K Expands With Mobile and Social Apps
2K Sports today announced plans for an NBA 2K13 mobile game, an extension of the console game's career mode with a companion app, and a new social game for Facebook - all of which will be available in October. (more…)...
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First Images from NBA 2K13 MyCareer Mode
2K Sports won't be discussing full details on MyCareer mode in NBA 2K13 until Friday but released a screenshot from the draft portion today. Along with the image - which features a unique suit suggesting there will be options to choose from and a higher base rating upon entrance into the league for those performing well in the "Rookie Showcase" - it has been noted that players can even be selected #1 in the NBA Draft which had not been possible in the past. What had been known as MyPlayer...
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Details on Signature Skills in NBA 2K13
2K Sports has gone into specifics on "Signature Skills" which acts as a new feature for NBA 2K13. The "Signature Skills" are very similar to the "Traits" introduced in Madden last year. They're implemented with the intention of differentiating player performance beyond their ratings and delve more into their individual personalities and unique skill sets. (more…)...
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EA Sports Appears To Be Throwing In The Towel With NBA Live 13
Though the news of NBA Live 13's impending release as a discount digital title doesn't come as a surprise given the events of recent months it does reaffirm general pessimistic assessments towards the product and explain the disappearance of promotion by EA Sports. The tactic being employed is not one of confidence nor is it an attempt to gain marketshare on a competitor. It's admission of defeat and could signal the end of basketball from EA. (more…)...
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Video Discussing New Animations in NBA 2K13
2K Sports today released a new developer video focusing on the work done with animations within NBA 2K13. 4000 animations were captured for the game with extra attention being paid to blending between each one, improvement to facial expressions, and other areas of improvement that will make the game look and feel more natural. (more…)...
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