These new animation packages will be mo-capped, produced, and added during the course of the season by 2K devs and added to deserving players who have excelled during the season (or perhaps even developed a new signature move). Mayo begins to dominate during his maiden campaign in the NBA, you can expect to see not just attribute bonuses but actual new animations available to that player as the season progresses. If Deron Williams continues his success of last season or O.J. If Derrick Rose has had a consistent streak of missing from beyond the 3-point line, you can expect to see his 3-point percentage take a hit in the game, courtesy of the Insider.īut while the 2K Insider can take away, he can also give. In addition, the 2K Insider will be able to affect the stats of players on a regular basis. The 2K Insider will be able to communicate important news via a blog on the company's Web site, as well as through calling out specific players via an in-game 2K Insider screen that will highlight the latest news and biggest movers in the NBA. What seems to set 2K9 apart, however, is how those changes are made and how much they can add to the gameplay experience. Naturally big-time injuries or huge trades will be reflected in the game on a timely basis. However, rather than update things on a daily basis, 2K devs told us that the plan was to change a roster when it was warranted.
The crucial distinction, as they put it, is the "human touch" of the 2K Insider, a hired employee whose job it will be to not just act as the face of the 2K Sports community, but to also have a real impact on the rosters in the game.Īs with the competition, you can expect to see roster and attribute changes when you download a new 2K roster in NBA 2K9, all based around what's happening in the real world. 2K understands that Living Rosters might sound like a similar feature, and they're quick to point out its essential differences. As any hoops gaming fan knows, EA Sports' NBA Live 09 announced its player DNA feature a few months back, whereby in-game player attributes will be updated based on real-life results.
The new Living Roster feature will ensure your NBA 2K9 roster is up-to-date based on real-world information.įirst of all, the developers at 2K are entirely aware of the competition. We had a chance to get a sneak peek at the Living Rosters feature, chat about the 2K Insider, and get a feel for the new franchise mode in NBA 2K9 during a visit by 2K Sports developers earlier this week. The mystery blogger/statistician/arbiter of all things NBA 2K will make his first appearance in the upcoming NBA 2K9 as the centerpiece of a new online feature the developers behind the game are calling Living Rosters. NBA 2K series fans, prepare yourselves for the 2K Insider because he's going to have a big effect on the future of your favorite basketball series.
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