NBA 2K14 Drills the Court With New Features

This holiday season, games will have a chance to defy themselves. And if any game had everything to lose or gain based on their release this year it’s NBA 2K14. NBA Live 14 is making its historic return with no intentions on releasing on current-gen systems.  So it’s time to look past Lebron being the poster boy and the fact he created the soundtrack because it’s not what’s going to sell units. So what will?

2K Sports today have announced the differences, not only between its predecessors, but between XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3 releases. Crews (5 on 5 custom team) and MyTEAM (single & multiplayer modes and more) will makes a return this year, but ONLY to the XBOX 360 and PlayStation.

As they announce a handful of new features, the one that stands out the most is the mention of 3000 new animations. More signature moves, more dribbles, more mechanical upgrades. It also makes you wonder exactly what specifically are they adding to the pregame intros and more.

The full list can be found below and kind of reads like the game’s full arsenal. If this is it, could this be the turnaround year for EA. Or can NBA 2K remain the #1 Rated NBA Video Game?

Highlight Features:

• Crews – The single-most requested game mode is back! Face off against opposing crews online using your MyPLAYER. Create your logo and face off in 5v5 battles      with other crews featuring leaderboards and stats. (PS3 & Xbox 360 only)
• Euroleague –  Exclusive to NBA 2K14 – play with 14 of the top European teams, featuring authentic uniforms and players.
• Dynamic Living Rosters® powered by Stats, Inc. – Player attributes and tendencies automatically update daily to reflect true life hot and cold streaks. Now, each game played in the NBA can have an effect on your game.
• King James Soundtrack – Featuring artists and tracks hand-picked by LeBron James, including JAY Z, Eminem, The Black Keys, Daft Punk, and many more.
• MyTEAM – Back and better than ever, with new player modes, multi and single player tournaments, and much more. (PS3 & Xbox 360 only)

Key Gameplay Features:

• Pro Stick™ – Throw  down show-stopping moves, pull off intricate shots, and toss flashy  no-look passes with deadly accuracy with Pro Stick control.  Easily the most intuitive basketball controls ever implemented.
• 2K Smart Play Button – Quickly call the most suitable play for the context of the game by simply holding a single button.
• Improved Player Motion System – With an all new motion system, player movement is much smoother on both ends of the floor, while also allowing for much more  explosive cuts and tighter control.
• Depth of  Content – With significant upgrades in nearly every aspect of the game, both on and off the court, NBA 2K14 boasts more animation content than any previous basketball title, and includes more  than 3000 new animations.

General Gameplay Improvements:

• Signature  Skills – Six new  Signature Skills, ensuring each NBA player’s unique abilities are  represented in the most authentic way possible.
• Playbook and Play System enhancements – The deepest and most authentic playbook gets even deeper.  Execute new half-court sets, experience improved spacing logic, and run updated team specific plays.
• More Signature Styles – New jump shots, dunk and layup packages, dribble moves, free throws, pre-game intros, getbacks, celebrations and more.

Offensive Control Improvements:

• Shot System Upgrades – More realistic footwork on jump shots, improved awareness in shot selection, and a variety of new shot types. Whether you use the new intuitive Pro Stick™ or the enhanced Smart Shot Button,  attacking the rim is now more exciting than ever.
• Dribbling  Advancements – Upgraded dribble movement and new branching technology give you much greater 1-to-1 control over the ball handler.
• Enhanced Passing – More accurate pass targeting, new give and go mechanics, better handoffs, and an entire arsenal of new flashy passes.

Defensive Improvements:

• Learning  Defensive A.I. – Test your skills even further with new  defensive AI that sees where the offense is being successful and adjusts strategy to take those advantages away.
• Block Improvements – The block system has been completely revamped for NBA 2K14 with improved ball targeting and awareness, more realistic physics, and more responsive control. All new player collisions, the  ability to block dunks, and more appropriate shot contests make playing defense much more fun and rewarding.
• All New Ball Denial – No more getting stuck during off ball bumps and ball denial, allowing for complete freedom of control over your players away from the ball.
• Enhanced dribbler vs. on-ball defender contact – Defenders can now initiate steals, hard bumps, and charges out of defensive rides, making locking up players      on defense a much more engaging experience.
• Expanded Defensive Commands – New commands using the right stick: including contesting shots, contesting passes, and denying or pressuring the ball.

Returning Features Include:

• MyCAREER
• The Association
• The Association: Online
• Training      Camp
• Season
• Playoffs
• Practice
• NBA  Blacktop
• MyPLAYER  Blacktop
• Team Up