From IGN: "While the development team hasn't had a lot of time with the final test hardware, don't simply assume that NBA 2K7 is a mere port of the 360 version of the game. The development team has spent a ton of time trying to respond to a lot of the comments from fans on their boards, and have added a lot of shot animations in the post and new gameplay upgrades, among other new features. They also put in extra time in the motion capture studios to enhance the realism on the court, so players really had a sense of being in a game situation. In fact, Greg Thomas, the president of Visual Concepts pointed out that as they've been spending more and more time with the hardware, they've started realizing that future game titles for both the 360 and PS3 will have to have different development cycles to fully take advantage of each console's power.
Speaking of taking advantage of the PS3's power, the team has been using the computational power of the system to enhance a large number of the standard features that the game is known for. For instance, the cloth physics of jerseys and shorts has been assigned to one SPU on the PS3 instead of multiple cores on the 360 so that it can move more realistically than ever without taking away processing power for the rest of the game. But you'll find that there's just as much realism off the court in the PS3 version than on the court. Instead of running cutscenes during timeout situations, the development team has created real time AI that governs the cheerleaders, mascots, floor cleaners and even the crowd. For example, during a game between Dallas and Miami at the American Airlines Arena, we noticed Burnie, the Heat mascot doing much more than simply dancing on the sideline; he would run under Dallas' basket and actively try to distract shooters at the free throw line, and he had new dance sequences during timeouts.
Visually, the game has been taken up to a new level, particularly in how the game action is rendered. Not only have the in-game visuals been beefed up thanks to the power of the system, but according to Thomas, the way the PS3 renders pixels gives the game a richer appearance than the 360 version. It looks much more organic and lifelike, and if you thought you were watching a real game on the 360, just wait till you see it on the PS3. The only thing that is still up in the air right now is the online play: Visual Concepts has been trying to work out how online will be implemented for the PS3. It's been a challenge for them to include that feature in the game, and their testers have been working around the clock figuring out how to work the game with Sony's as yet unannounced network platform. However, as Thomas put it, Visual Concepts has been known as an online pioneer, so the overall plan is to have the game out within the launch window with the feature firmly established within the game. Interested in checking the game out for yourself? Hop over to the video page and check out the first videos of off-screen gameplay running on the PS3, as well as the free throw mechanic in action."
The NBA 2K series has long-established itself as the premiere option when it comes to basketball simulations. With intuitive and innovative control systems, breathtakingly realistic visuals, and endlessly addictive gameplay, the franchise has blown past the competition in its quest to dominate the world of NBA gaming.
If you're an Xbox Live subscriber, then you're no doubt familiar with the GamerScore that's associated with your GamerTag. It's a way to notify players that you're quite good at a game, as you unlock points for completing certain tasks within it. But let's be honest, some games are beasts when it comes to earning points, and you'd rather let your score do the talking over your actual skills.
I remember when the Simpsons game released, the Start Achievement was funny. Now, looking back, it seems lazy. Hah.
I clicked on this article for the sole purpose of making sure The Simpson's "press start" achievement was included. If it weren't, the article would have no merit whatsoever.
Operation Sports features the top 25 most dominant teams in sports gaming history. While these teams didn't win it all in real life, they were unstoppable on the consoles.
Excerpt: "#22 Detroit Lions (Tecmo Super Bowl)
Before Detroit was the 0-16 laughing stock of the NFL, the virtual Lions were surprisingly good in the early '90s.
The Tecmo Super Bowl Lions were led by Mel Gray and Barry Sanders. These two players alone could carry your offense and decimate almost every defense in the game. For some reason, Barry could not be tackled, and to make matters worse, Mel would run pretty much every kickoff/punt back for a touchdown.
These two players alone make the Tecmo Super Bowl Lions worthy of a list that is not associated with losing."
The 16th through 25th most dominant teams grace this edition.
Its nice to here about the PS3 AI. Given the fact that game develores like Ubisoft and Epic seems to only talk about negative things about the PS3. They seemed to prefer the 360, but they are not being real with custommers. Maybe the 360 is more powerfull, but is the missinformation that piss fans of games like say Assasins Creed. Remember the exclusivity BS?? The better AI on the 360?? Thats what im talking about.
one developer (Ubisoft) is saying that their game will be graphically the same on both platforms, but that the 360's improved threading offers improved crowd AI. another developer's saying quite the opposite; furthermore this developer is saying that the PS3 will be graphically superior due to the system's specs (not specifically development time). the thing about Jade Raymond's comment is that it was so vague that it can almost be taken out of context. with 2K Sports' Thomas, there is nothing vague or misleading about what he's saying.
i hope the nba live 07 doesnt suck ass on this system, cuz if its actually good i would buy a ps3 for it...i need my nba live : (
I rather have better AI in Assasins Creed than Nba2k but thats just me. Basketball fans rejoice (PS3 fans)
The comment about AI and Assassins creed I think was in reference to both next gene systems. (ps3 and xbox360) Great read, but you're going to catch a lot of frack from the xbox fanboys. Any developer favoring one system over the other always attracts alot of heat.
"I hate fan boys."