Ronnie 2K has Tweeted out some great news for PC gamers: NBA 2K15 will be available to pre-load on Steam, so the game will be ready to play as soon as October 7th (or 9th, or 10th, depending on where you are in the world) rolls around.

#NBA2K15 available to preload on Steam tomorrow, next-gen experience, so play it the second game is available Tuesday http://t.co/oXpW494ri5

— Ronnie 2K 2K18 (@Ronnie2K) October 2, 2014

With NBA 2K15 being a large download – the game will require 50 GB of hard drive space, for those who are unaware – this is certainly a welcome development. Thanks to TBM for the heads up in the Forum!

Tune in to Episode #97 of the NLSC Podcast, hosted by Arcane and myself! With a new gameplay video for NBA Live 15, the impending release of NBA 2K15, and plenty of news on both games, we have plenty to talk about this week.

• A new video and developer blog has given us further insight into the improvements to offensive gameplay in NBA Live 15. Are we impressed?
• The daily ratings reveals continue, and NBA Live 15 associate producer Fernando Rodriguez has provided some additional information in the Forum.
• All player overall ratings have now been revealed in NBA 2K15. Naturally, there was controversy!
• What did we think of the Momentus Trailer for NBA 2K15?
• We loved Da_Czar’s insight into the evolution of freelance offense in this year’s game, but which part made us geek out the most?
• MyPARK and The Stage have finally been unveiled. We only wish JaoSming were here to gush over it!
• Knowing our luck with predictions, are we even going to bother speculating on the unannounced feature?
• Moving on to the real NBA, we discuss the addition of more sleeved jerseys, a potential change to free throws, Paul George’s eventual comeback, and Tim Duncan.
• We close this week’s episode by getting a bit technical with DeMarcus Cousins.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week’s show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Have your say in the comments below, or here in the Forum! Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

EA Sports has revealed new information on gameplay in NBA Live 15 by way of a developer blog and video, both of which focus on offensive improvements in this year’s game. The blog mentions improvements to AI with regards to fast breaks, pick and rolls, and playcalling, as well as the addition of on-screen feedback informing the user whether their teammate is going to slip, roll, or pop. Additionally, playcalling controls have been simplified in NBA Live 15, and the blog explains the new Shot Feedback and Shot Quality system.

The video shows off the gameplay improvements in action, including crisper passing animations, smoother dribbling controls, and the Shot Feedback indicators at work. It also features comparisons to similar scenarios in NBA Live 15, with the difference certainly being noticeable.

Check out the blog for the full scoop and watch the video below, or catch it on YouTube if you can’t see it embedded here. What do you think? Have your say in the comments below, and join in the discussion taking place here in the NBA Live 15 section of the Forum.

The Top 5 shot blockers in NBA Live 15 have been revealed in today’s ratings drop. The players and their blocking ratings are as follows:

• Serge Ibaka (96)
• Anthony Davis (95)
• Larry Sanders (95)
• DeAndre Jordan (95)
• Dwight Howard (90)

Screenshots of all five players can be found below, as well as over in our NBA Live 15 Screenshots gallery.

Tomorrow’s ratings drop will also focus on defense, as we’ll find out which players are the Top 5 overall defenders in NBA Live 15. For the full ratings release schedule, please see below. In the meantime, add your thoughts on the latest ratings and screenshots in the comments section, and feel free to join in the conversation here in the Forum.

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2K Sports has finally unveiled MyPARK, an expanded and evolved version of The Park that will be featured in NBA 2K15. Gamers will now pledge their allegiance to one of three teams – the Old Town Flyers, Sunset Beach Ballers, and Rivet City Rough Riders – all of which have their own home court and specific player boosts. Your performance will earn you MyPARK Rep, which will unlock various MyPARK-specific upgrades.

You can also join squads, and choose to play in the Jordan Rec Center if streetball isn’t your thing. NBA 2K15 is also introducing The Stage, in which you can wager Virtual Currency on the games you play. The Stage will be exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version of the game for 30 days.

Check out a couple of videos of MyPARK and The Stage below, and sound off with your thoughts in the comments, as well as join in the discussion here in the NBA 2K15 section of the Forum.

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With the release of the game now just a week away, all player overall ratings in NBA 2K15 have been revealed. You can check out the complete list below, as well as here in the NBA 2K15 section of the Forum. Thanks again to mantazzo for keeping the list in the thread updated as each batch of ratings was revealed!

Only four players are rated 90 or above: Tim Duncan (90), Chris Paul (91), cover player Kevin Durant (94), and NBA 2K14 cover player LeBron James (98). Once again, please note that these are the overall ratings for the players that will be available out of the box; new players will be added in the official roster updates, and of course, the overalls will change as player ratings are adjusted through the course of the 2014/2015 NBA season.

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Today’s NBA Live 15 ratings drop reveals the Top 5 ballhandlers in this year’s game. The players and their ballhandling ratings are as follows:

• Kyrie Irving (95)
• Chris Paul (94)
• Jamal Crawford (93)
• John Wall (92)
• Kemba Walker (92)

Screenshots of all five players can be found below, as well as over in our NBA Live 15 Screenshots gallery.

Tomorrow’s ratings drop will take a break from offense and focus on defense, as the Top 5 shot blockers will be revealed; please see below for the full ratings release schedule. As always, feel free to have your say on the ratings and the screenshots in the comments section, as well as join in the discussion here in our NBA Live 15 Forum.

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NBA 2K15 developer Da_Czar is back with part two of his breakdown of the evolution of freelance offense in this year’s game. The video spotlights the Pace and Space freelance offense, once again making comparisons to NBA 2K14 to demonstrate the improvements that have been made in player movement and AI.

As in the first video, it’s apparent that NBA 2K15 has made huge strides in this area, as you’ll see your CPU teammates reacting to passes and pauses, settings screens, and on the whole, spending much less time standing around. Da_Czar’s demonstration includes footage from practice mode, as well as a game between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs.

Watch the demonstration below, or check it out here on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded video. Have your say in the comments below, as well as in this thread in the NBA 2K15 section of the Forum.

Waiting for more NBA 2K15 news? In the meantime, why not check out the latest file additions for NBA 2K14 PC? Today’s releases include the newly unveiled alternate jersey for the Golden State Warriors, and a face update for Josh McRoberts.

Harv97/Sealteam97
Golden State Warriors 2014/2015 Slate Alternate

walkerg24
Golden Warriors Slate Alternate Uniforms

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Josh McRoberts Face

Today’s NBA Live 15 ratings drop has revealed the Top 5 dunkers in this year’s game. The players and their dunking rating are as follows:

• Blake Griffin (98)
• DeAndre Jordan (97)
• Dwight Howard (96)
• LeBron James (95)
• Gerald Green (93)

You can check out screens of all five of those high-flyers below, as well as in our NBA Live 15 Screenshots gallery.

Tomorrow’s ratings drop will reveal the Top 5 ball-handlers; see below for the full ratings release schedule. Any thoughts on the latest ratings and screenshots? Feel free to have your say in the comments below, as well as join in the discussion in this thread in our NBA Live 15 Forum.

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We have a couple of new files for NBA 2K14 PC today, namely a pack of converted faces, and the latest version of Albys’ Realistic Roster. Check them out at the link below.

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Converted Faces Pack 2

Albys
Albys Realistic Roster and Gameplay (Updated to v6.0)

The top three-point shooters in NBA Live 15 have been revealed in today’s ratings drop. The players and their three point ratings are as follows:

• Kyle Korver (95)
• Stephen Curry (94)
• Klay Thompson (92)
• Kevin Durant (91)
• Jose Calderon (91)

You can check out screenshots of all five players below, as well as in our NBA Live 15 Screenshots gallery.

Tomorrow we go from the perimeter to the paint, as the Top 5 dunkers will be revealed; see below for the full ratings release schedule. In the meantime, have your say on the Top 5 three-point shooters in the comments section, as well as in this thread in the NBA Live 15 section of the Forum.

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Here are a few more file additions for NBA 2K14 PC to close out the weekend. Check out the latest courts, jerseys, and more at the links below!

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Bob McAdoo Face

KevinParker13
Boston Celtics Court
Miami Heat Court

FIBA Baller, dwadeflash03, Makis, Wendoo
FIBA 2K14 Current MC Roster and Association Roster Without Free Agents (Updated to v1.4)

FIBA Baller
FIBA 2K14 New Portrait File

pinoy21
Atlanta Hawks Jersey Update (Updated to v2.0)

Today’s NBA Live 15 ratings drop has revealed the Top 5 centres (or centers, in case my Australian spelling bugs you!) in this year’s game. The players and their ratings are as follows:

• Dwight Howard (90)
• Joakim Noah (90)
• DeMarcus Cousins (90)
• Al Jefferson (89)
• Marc Gasol (88)

You can check out screenshots of all five players below, as well as in our NBA Live 15 Screenshots gallery.

With the Top 5 players at each position now revealed, tomorrow’s ratings drop will feature the five best three point shooters in the game. Please see below for the full release schedule, and feel free to add your thoughts on the Top 5 centres (or centers!) in the comments section, as well as in this thread in our NBA Live 15 Forum.

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Although NBA 2K15 is less than two weeks away, our modding community for NBA 2K14 is still going strong to the finish. Check out the latest new and updated files at the links below!

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Matthew Dellavedova Face
Kelly Olynyk Face
Mason Plumlee Face

pinoy21
New Orleans Pelicans Jersey Update (Updated to v2.1)
Dallas Mavericks New Alternate

KevinParker13
Ricky Rubio Face
Bojan Bogdanovic Face
John Starks Face