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NBA 2K25 has been out for about a couple of weeks now, which means the annual honeymoon phase is drawing to a close. To that end, this week we join the community in following up on our first impressions with a rundown of our key likes and dislikes of the game so far. We also recap a co-op session in which we took on Dwight Howard's Magic with Derrick Rose's Bulls using the LeBron Era rosters, and debut a new segment.
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NBA 2K25 is out now, so this week, we join the community in sharing our first impressions of the gameplay! Our time on the sticks has revealed a number of pros and cons, though we'll certainly continue to comment on NBA 2K25 in the coming weeks and months. We also reflect on some of the pre-release footage proving to be misleading, and feeling considerably better about the game once we got our hands on it.
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You know what really grinds our gears? This week, we take a page out of Peter Griffin's book to discuss a few things that are bugging us, from Anthony Edwards' ridiculous comments to unnecessarily rude and hostile interactions to content creators being scripted super shills. We also join the community in reacting to pre-release NBA 2K25 gameplay footage, share a few thoughts on previews of The City, and recap a session revisiting NBA Live 2003.
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After celebrating a milestone, we delve into some NBA 2K25 MyTEAM news, including the return of the Auction House. Although we're intrigued and will give the mode a try if we like the gameplay, we're still sceptical, and it would appear that the community shares our view. We also discuss the positives and negatives of community days in light of the NBA 2K25 event, and recap our sessions playing NBA 2K10 and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition with a couple of great mods.
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As the NBA 2K25 preview season rolls on, this week we react to the latest news including the Steph Era coming to MyNBA, the return of MyGM, enhancements to The W, and other details. We also read out some reactions from the community, from their thoughts on the new era to which one they're planning on playing. Additionally, we recap a session with NBA 2K17 that was actually inspired by the Steph Era news, as well as a game of NBA ShootOut 2004.
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This week, we react to the NBA 2K25 Courtside Report previewing MyCAREER and MyPLAYER. While some of the details are promising on the surface, the grindy nature of the mode and pushy recurrent revenue mechanics remain an elephant in the room that too many influencers refuse to acknowledge. We also asked the community what they'd pay for a home port of NBA Superstars, and recap some excellent retro pickups by a couple of our fellow gamers.
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The first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K25 has been released, along with a courtside report outlining the key improvements that we can expect to see. This week, we join the community in sharing our thoughts on the trailer, and our reactions to the changes, additions, and promises described in the developer blog. We also discuss the new arcade-exclusive title NBA Superstars, including detailed hands-on impressions following a lengthy session with the game.
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Several former EA developers are working on The Run: Got Next; a 3-on-3 basketball game that's being described as a spiritual successor to NBA Street. This week, we join the community in sharing our thoughts on IGN's early preview of the game, and whether it sounds like it's truly carrying on the legacy of the iconic series. We also react to a New York Times article that called out the predactory practices in 2K Sports and EA Sports titles.
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As we wait for the NBA 2K25 preview season to kick into high gear, we have another PC basketball game to keep an eye on: Full Court Heroes. As the demo is currently available on Steam, we have some impressions to share. We also recap a session playing NBA Live 2000 PC and NBA 2K for the Dreamcast back-to-back, leading us to compare the two games and reflect on the history of both series. In this week's mailbag, we ask the community about double-dipping with NBA 2K25.
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The first details about NBA 2K25 have been revealed, and they've brought exciting news: the New Gen version is coming to PC! This week, we join the community in discussing this much-anticipated announcement, as well as some other details such as the system requirements, lack of crossplay with the console versions, and the cover players. We also speculate on the new era that will be coming to MyNBA, and touch on some other tidbits that we've noticed.
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The NBA 2K League has been put on hiatus until 2025, which came as a surprise to the players and everyone else involved. This week, we join the community in discussing how and why the NBA 2K League failed to meet some incredibly lofty expectations, despite the backing of the NBA. We also recap our recent sessions with NBA Live 10 and NBA 2K10, advise gamers to grab a digital game while they still can, and share some fun trivia regarding player longevity.
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No basketball video game is universally liked, and sometimes you just won't vibe with a title that most other gamers seem to enjoy. This week, we join the community in discussing the games that other people liked, but for one reason or another, we just couldn't get into. We also share some more stories of playing real basketball, and react to an article that describes some of the sneaky tactics in games with pushy recurrent revenue mechanics.
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More and more basketball gamers are revisiting the classics, and also stepping back in time with retro season mods, as we did in a fun session with NBA 2K10 using a 1997 roster. This week, we join the community in discussing our increased interest in retro content - whether it's through mods or what's in the game by default - as well as the importance of appreciating history, and debunking ridiculous narratives in real life and on the virtual hardwood alike.
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Which NBA players from the past would be even better today? This week, we join the community in picking five players - be they superstars, fringe All-Stars, or role players - that we believe would really thrive in the modern NBA. We also pay tribute to the late, great Jerry West, the inspiration for the NBA logo and one of the league's most successful figures on the court, on the sidelines, and in the front office.
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Which basketball video games made you fall in love with the genre? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about the titles that got us hooked on the virtual hardwood, and how that so often coincides with the wonderful time that is our entry into passionate basketball fandom. We also share some thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals, which leads us to recall some of the underdog Boston Celtics teams from the mid-to-late 90s and early 2000s.
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With EA Sports College Football 25 generating some positive buzz, could it lead to EA Sports bringing back its college basketball series as well? Or indeed, could the NBA Live series finally return as EA expands its lineup? This week, we join the community in discussing EA Sports potentially returning to the virtual hardwood, and our expectations for such a comeback. We also name our all-time NBA enforcer starting fives, and pay tribute to the late, great Bill Walton.
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If a basketball video game featuring modern technology but a past setting was ever to be released, which year would you want it to be? This week, we join the community in sharing our choices of legendary seasons to re-live. We also react to the announcement of upcoming arcade hoops game NBA Superstars, discuss interactions with former NBA players on social media, and provide a PSA for our fellow basketball gamers who may be having a tough time right now.
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Which stars, past or present, have been harder to use in basketball video games than they should've been? This week, we join the community in recalling our most memorable examples, and discussing why we struggled with them. We also recap a fun session using 1986 rosters in NBA 2K19, and discuss the dismaying news that NBA 2K24 has been extremely profitable for Take-Two despite receiving significant backlash and criticism from the community.
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Who are the most memorable deadeyes from downtown on the virtual hardwood? This week, we join in the community in reminiscing about the best three-point shooters in the history of basketball video games. We also discuss the possibility of intrusive in-game ads becoming the norm - along with some worrying examples that we've already seen - and recall the players that we preferred to overwrite when customising the rosters in classic titles.
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What is the most overused jargon in basketball discourse? This week, we join the community in listing the terms that annoy us the most. We also cover the latest NBA 2K24 MyTEAM controversy, wherein 2K has abruptly and without explanation pulled a Kobe Bryant reward card that a pre-release developer insight promised was coming in Season 6. Of course, as Top Spin 2K25 aptly demonstrates, the company's greed extends far beyond the virtual hardwood!
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