The latest 2K Sports Weekly Update has revealed that NBA 2K13 will be represented at Pax Prime, which takes place from August 31st until September 2nd. During the event, we will apparently learn more about Signature Skills, complete with a rundown of all of the Skills that we’ll see represented in the game.
For the uninitiated, Signature Skills are a new feature this year which allow players a higher probability of performing specific actions. Players will be able to have up to five Signature Skills enabled at once and there are reportedly around 30 different Skills in total. What do you think of the concept? Which Skills are you expecting to see? Tell us what you think in the comments below and join in the discussion here in the Forum.
The cover art for the Dynasty Edition of NBA 2K13 has been revealed. For those who are unfamiliar with the Dynasty Edition pre-order pack, it includes:
NBA 2K13 video game for Xbox 360® or PlayStation®3 system
Exclusive NBA 2K13 full-sized basketball from Spalding® and Art of Basketball
Exclusive 2K Sports Ink’d earbuds from Skullcandy
NBA 2K13 downloadable All-Star add-on content package presented by Sprite
Exclusive NBA 2K13 controller skin from Skinit
See below for a larger image of the cover. What do you think of it? Will you be picking up the Dynasty Edition? Have your say in the comments, as well as here in the NBA 2K13 section of the Forum.
The_Blueprint83 has discovered another video of NBA 2K13 captured at Gamescom, which runs for just under seven minutes. As with the other videos, it shows raw gameplay between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder, complete with pre-game introductions and instant replays.
Watch the video below or here over on YouTube if you can’t see it embedded in this post; thanks again to The_Blueprint83 for the heads up! What’s your take on all the footage that we’ve seen so far? Are you getting excited for NBA 2K13? Sound off in the comments and join in the discussion of all the Gamescom videos in this thread in the Forum.
You can check out the Xbox 360 achievements for NBA 2K13 right here but the list also reveals some new information about the game. Of note, it appears My Player is being replaced with a MyCAREER mode which deals with a player’s fans, there will be some kind of currency in-game labeled VC after the developer’s studio (Visual Concepts), “Today” Associations, historic teams being available to play online and a MyTEAM mode, possibly a replacement for NBA 2K10 and 2K11’s popular online Crew Mode.
You can join in the speculation and discussion here in the Forum.
Team Up member and NBA 2K commentator extraordinaire Chris Smoove has posted part two of his NBA 2K13 impressions, based on his time with the game at last week’s event. In the latest video, Chris talks about AI behaviour, new sliders, spacing, pick and rolls, dribbling off players’ feet, following shots, fouls and on-ball defense.
Watch the video below or check it out here on YouTube if you can’t see it embedded in this post. If you missed part one, be sure to catch it here for his impressions of shot blocking, rebounding and speed. Feel free to add your thoughts on the video in the comments below, as well as jump into the discussion in this thread in the NBA 2K13 section of the Forum.
2K Sports have released the second Developer Insight video for NBA 2K13, which gives us part two of a look into gameplay. In addition to giving us some more clips of the game in action, the developers further elaborate on the new right stick controls, making mention of the Shot Stick controls which can still be utilised by holding down the left trigger.
The video also talks about fixes to speed differentiation, touches on the new dynamic shot generator and what that means for collisions between offensive and defensive players, and player interactions. Check out the video embedded in this post or here over on YouTube, leave a comment below and jump into the discussion in this thread in the NBA 2K13 section of the Forum.
Welcome to the first episode of the NLSC Podcast! This is a feature we’ll be looking to do every week, though at this time we’re still sorting out the kinks, experimenting with the format and deciding upon a schedule.
JaoSming and Leftos are your hosts for this first episode, in which they touch upon:
The latest happenings in the NLSC Community
The NBA 2K13 “preview season”, which is picking up steam
What they’re looking forward to in NBA 2K13
Thoughts on the impressions we’ve received from the NBA 2K13 Team Up participants
The lack of info on NBA Live 13
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Please note that this was recorded before the release of the second Developer Insight video for NBA 2K13 and the leaked footage of NBA Live 13. Please also excuse the audio quality, this is something we’ll be cleaning up in future episodes. We hope you enjoy the podcast, please leave your thoughts in the comments below as well as in this thread, and stay tuned for the next episode!
Impressions from the NBA 2K13 Team Up participants continue to roll out in the form of video recaps, while a few more raw gameplay videos from Gamescom have also been posted. Check out the latest glimpses of NBA 2K13, along with the detailed impressions from IpodKingCarter, Chris Smoove and ShakeDown2012, embedded below after the jump.
Thanks to The_Blueprint83, shorty_ubk, mikogoincyco93 and chicagoRAW for the heads up in the NLSC Forum. What are your thoughts after hearing the Team Up member’s impressions and watching all the footage that’s come out of Gamescom? Sound off in the comments below and join in the latest discussion in our NBA 2K13 section!
We’ve got some more impressions coming out of the NBA 2K13 Team Up event, providing us with more insight into this year’s game. First up is vannwolfhawk, who has posted a detailed account of his time with NBA 2K13 here over on Operation Sports. It’s a lengthy read but well worth it to get an idea of what’s happening with defense, speed differentiation, signature skills, passing and more. Check it out and add your reactions here in the Forum.
sma11z99 has provided a video recap of his Team Up experience that runs for over 27 minutes and provides a lot of good info and impressions. Key points include the speed issue from NBA 2K12 (now resolved), possible inclusion of the Olympics in My Player, improved defense, better spacing, better passing and a little more info on Scottie Pippen’s absence from the Dream Team roster. Watch it embedded below or here over on YouTube and discuss the video in this thread.
Another Gamescom attendee, JerzeyReign, has posted some hands-on impressions of NBA 2K13 over at Operation Sports after spending around four hours playing the game. Among the positives he mentioned were player movement and control responsiveness, the new collision detection, on-ball and team defense, the new right stick controls and passing. He does however express some disappointment in the lack of contact animations, the commentary and the appearance of the crowd in the AmericanAirlines Arena.
Check it out for the full scoop and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below, as well as in this thread in the NBA 2K13 section of our Forum.
Plenty more footage of NBA 2K13 captured at Gamescom has emerged and is making the rounds today. The latest videos give us a much better look at the game, including several minutes of raw gameplay between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder. The videos show a little bit of everything from the pre-game introduction to player collisions and even a couple of fast break attempts.
There are several videos for you to check out and you’ll find them embedded below, after the jump. Give them a look and tell us what you think of NBA 2K13 in action in the comments, as well as in the NBA 2K13 section of the NLSC Forum.
The first NBA 2K Team Up event is underway, with the participants getting their hands on the game and having an opportunity to ask the development team questions. The official 2K Sports Twitter account has provided a list of all those taking part, which offers a convenient means of keeping up with their impressions as they Tweet them.
You can check out a compilation of some of the most noteworthy impressions posted so far and add your thoughts on what we’re hearing about the game in this thread in our NBA 2K13 section.
Kotaku’s Owen Good has posted an article detailing the inclusion of the 1992 Dream Team and 2012 Team USA in NBA 2K13, which was revealed by 2K Sports earlier today. It includes several quotes from 2K Sports vice president of marketing Jason Argent, who comments on the addition of Charles Barkley and credits Jay Z’s influence in getting the two teams into the game. Argent notably reveals that Sir Charles will not be appearing on any other historical teams in the game.
Argent also touches briefly on Scottie Pippen’s absence from the 1992 Dream Team roster. While he would not go into the specifics, he confirmed that 2K Sports were unable to come to an agreement with Pippen regarding the use of his likeness in this year’s game, unfortunately leaving the Dream Team’s lineup incomplete.
What are your thoughts on the inclusion of the 1992 Dream Team and 2012 Team USA? Sound off in the comments and join in the conversation here in our Forum.
Some brief gameplay footage of NBA 2K13 captured at Gamescom has surfaced, featuring a game between the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder. The clip shows about 24 seconds of gameplay with the Heat on offense, culminating in Ray Allen finishing the play by knocking down a three pointer, followed by an instant replay.
Watch the video below or check it out here on YouTube if you can’t see it embedded in this post. Thanks to mlp111 and daddy123 for the heads up on the clip in the Forum. What are your impressions after watching the video, along with the brief clips we received in the first Developer Insight? Leave a comment and have your say here in the NBA 2K13 section of the NLSC Forum.
DaWolf, owner of NBAGames.de, had an opportunity to play an early build of NBA 2K13 at Gamescom and has posted some detailed hands-on impressions here over on Operation Sports. He noted that the game felt a lot like NBA 2K12 but with significant improvements to defensive movement, on-ball defense, the collision system and overall smoothness. He did however express some disappointment in jumpshots and rim physics.
Be sure to check it out and feel free to chime in with your thoughts in the comments below, as well as this thread in the NBA 2K13 section of the Forum.
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