Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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First Footage of NBA Live 13
There are just six weeks until NBA Live 13 should be releasing yet EA Sports remains quiet about their intentions for the game. The biggest question of course is whether it'll release at all or not - indications from EA certainly haven't been encouraging even in that basic regard and retailers remain in the dark. Is could also be planned as a digital release though the company has refused comment on all matters. Now though an extended gameplay video has leaked - the first opportunity to a...
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Your Thoughts on The Dream Team vs 2012 Olympic Team in NBA 2K13
2K Sports has rolled out news on NBA 2K13 in quicker fashion than in the past with the latest announcement being the addition of the 1992 Dream Team and 2012 Olympic Team. At this time it appears the two teams will be matched up against each other and there is no larger Olympic mode - however there is always the potential of more to do with them being revealed at a later date. The big get is Charles Barkely who had been absent from the series. He'll appear on the Dream Team only (not on a...
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More NBA 2K13 Gameplay Videos
With the Gamescom conference wrapping up some more off-screen videos of NBA 2K13 have emerged despite the attempts by 2K Sports to prohibit filming this year. Just a couple days ago the first three videos of the game in action were posted. Remember that the quality of the videos makes it difficult to really evaluate the game beyond just some simple observations - but continue on to check out seven more! (more…)...
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First NBA 2K13 Gameplay Videos
Unlike past years 2K Sports has decided to restrict filming of NBA 2K13 at the Gamescom conference. That hasn't prevented all video from getting out though with a handful - one real brief and the other two more substantial - still sneaking through. Keep in mind of course this is off-screen footage so the quality is not ideal to judge from but it does provide the first opportunity to see the game in action since a short display of a much earlier build back during E3. Continue on to check o...
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NBA 2K13 Features The 1992 Dream Team and 2012 Olympic Team
2K Sports has just announced that The Dream Team will be included in NBA 2K13 as will the recent gold medal winning 2012 team. The two will be pitted against each other in the game. Charles Barkley, who has remained a holdout of the 2K series, made it in (but only on the Dream Team and not with any classic teams) while Scottie Pippen for some reason has gone missing. Even though the prime opportunity to announce the inclusion of The Dream Team and 2012 team would have been about a month a...
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Your Thoughts on NBA 2K13’s First Gameplay-Related News
2K Sports hyped the Jay-Z news as the biggest announcement for NBA 2K13 but in reality what really matters in the end started to emerge late last week with the first actual gameplay and feature info. Reaction has been almost universally positive to the announced aspects such as the change in controls with dribble moves shifting to the right analog stick, improvements to passing, better contact physics, voice command functionality with Kinect for Xbox 360, and the addition of "signature skill...
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NBA 2K13 Changes Up Controls; First Gameplay Details, Screenshots, and Video
2K Sports today started to reveal details regarding gameplay improvements for NBA 2K13. Earlier discussion regarding long overdue changes to controls has held true as the right analog has now been turned into the control stick. Holding the left trigger will turn the right analog back into the shot stick for those who choose to shoot in that manner. The game also will have improved passing with crisper tosses and better accuracy to the player the user intended receive the ball - includi...
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Dwight Howard On Brink of Joining Lakers in Huge Four Team Deal
The Dwight Howard drama appears to finally be coming to an end as reports are that the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal which the league will be reviewing Friday morning. The trade will land Howard in LA, Andre Iguodala in Denver, and Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson in Philly. The Magic will receive Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Moe Harkless, and one future first round pick from each of the other three teams. Orlando also ge...
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