Demo Impressions, Screenshots & Videos (Now on XBL & PSN)

I decided to play 2k12 on the pc and check out the new mythbuster brooklyn court. I played for about 2 minutes and turned it off. It's not playable after 2k13. I haven't mastered the new controls yet but going back to 2k12 it feels like I can't do anything dribble wise on 2k12. 2k12 is going to get a nice unistall from me, that game is garbage compared to just the 2k13 demo.

you know what is surprisingly playable though? 2K11. Tried it with the 3DTV I just got, still awesome.

you know what is surprisingly playable though? 2K11. Tried it with the 3DTV I just got, still awesome.

Nice. What 3DTV is it? I got one coupe weeks back at Costco, Samsung 55 inch. Thing is a dopeness. Even converts all 2D content to 3D. I'm waiting for the PC version of 2k13 to test it out on it. The thing that really stands out on 3D for me, because you can convert everything from 2D to 3D, the aliasing is basically not visible in games. Great for consoles.

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Has anyone else seen a massive blocked shot that was caught one handed instead of throw into the stands?

you know what is surprisingly playable though? 2K11. Tried it with the 3DTV I just got, still awesome.

Nice. What 3DTV is it? I got one coupe weeks back at Costco, Samsung 55 inch. Thing is a dopeness. Even converts all 2D content to 3D. I'm waiting for the PC version of 2k13 to test it out on it. The thing that really stands out on 3D for me, because you can convert everything from 2D to 3D, the aliasing is basically not visible in games. Great for consoles.

The Sony 24" one, it was on sale this week thru Best Buy and with gift cards I got it for less than $100.

you know what is surprisingly playable though? 2K11. Tried it with the 3DTV I just got, still awesome.

Nice. What 3DTV is it? I got one coupe weeks back at Costco, Samsung 55 inch. Thing is a dopeness. Even converts all 2D content to 3D. I'm waiting for the PC version of 2k13 to test it out on it. The thing that really stands out on 3D for me, because you can convert everything from 2D to 3D, the aliasing is basically not visible in games. Great for consoles.

The Sony 24" one, it was on sale this week thru Best Buy and with gift cards I got it for less than $100.

Less than 100 dollars?? That's it, I'm moving to USA

$180 on sale, like I said, giftcards

Tried the demo and its a big improvement from last year. Court floors dont look that bad compare to 2k12 but the cyberfaces arent so great (lbj, dwade and durant looks eh). Controls are pretty good, it just takes awhile to get used to especially since I like playing on the sideline camera. The bounce pass seems to work 90% of the time, which is fine for me since some situations just wont allow for it. Overall, the game is great and im looking forward to it!

Is the woooohooohooo guy in the crowd a demo easter egg or something, because I don't remember him being in any of the games? Does this mean we'll have to deal with him in the regular version of 2K13? As someone on OS said, it's like Goofy's in the crowd.

mhhh, the jersey looks like a silk robe with your woman... too shiny exactly as in 2k12. I hope i't only a alpha problem.

I don't like the interface style, I like more a broadcast style like in 2k12. this look similar a New horleans mardy grass

After 2K12 disappointed me last year, I had low hopes for 2K13. I haven't even been reading the shite/releases they put out this year. For the first time since 2002/03, I figured I skip a bball title. Downloaded demo & low & behold, it's pretty solid. This is unusual since most demos are crap & shouldn't be released. Anyways, I'd probably say it's the most polished bball demo I've ever played.

So yes, I'm positive about 2K13 now. I'm not hyping it or riding it but I'll probably buy it now. I like that game and players feel more weighty. I like that you can actually create space to get off your jump shot & defenders don't just stick to you. Crowd seemed a bit meh. Naturally I can see some minor balance issues like a few too many offensive boards (although might just be my poor boxing out), some CPU players seem a little faster than they should be, but provided I avoid the official bugs thread, I should have some fun with the game this year, & really that's what it's all about.

I even didn't hate that they messed with the right stick. I thought I'd hate it. I don't hate it. Can't say I love it, but I don't hate it. I think it'll add to the game, if used in moderation. I've got to learn it though.

Some of my favourite parts were seeing Lebron turn the ball over & seeing Lebron get his shot blocked by Ibaka. These things do happen IRL & it's nice to see that Lebanon James is mortal in the game now too. Naturally I love bounce passes. They were in the great College Hoops 2K8, shouldn't have taken them another 5 years to add them to NBA 2K13.

All is all, it's good. And hey, they even double team the post (a game breaker when they wouldn't in 2K12). Now only if they've made some under the hood adjustments to the Association Mode will I be happy, as don't care for any other mode in the game.

Just wondering...
anyone else notice the crowd member on the left side with OKC bench wearing red? He sticks out like a sore thumb. Could it be some "celebrity?"

For me, this news is just as big as the implementation of the RS Dribble.

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i am really sad the demo is still nowhere to be seen on the austrian/german marketplace (whichever is the default one here)

Just wondering...
anyone else notice the crowd member on the left side with OKC bench wearing red? He sticks out like a sore thumb. Could it be some "celebrity?"

It's Bow Wow

man, the exploits are pretty bad online, but its still fun.

Going to copy and paste the quick impressions I posted over the main site. Looks like I had better luck getting online than some of you did, though let's see if it's the same story with the PC version.

As always, I feel it’s worth mentioning that the NBA 2K demos are traditionally underwhelming, being very stripped down to the point of not doing the full game justice. The NBA 2K13 demo is no different, so if you’re making the switch to 2K this year or are on the fence about upgrading from NBA 2K12, I’d suggest finding a way to spend some time with the full version after it comes out if you need help making up your mind.

With that said, after playing several games of the NBA 2K13 demo I came away with mostly positive impressions of the game. I did go back and forth at times as there were moments of frustration and some disappointment, mostly in regards to the controls. However, I do anticipate having a lot of fun with this year’s game after getting a better handle on them.

My slight disappointment in the controls stems from the fact that I was hoping they would be a little more similar to Freestyle Control and its variants in NBA Live. To me it feels like there isn’t quite enough of a change from Isomotion, which I’ve grown used to in recent years but still felt was a bit clunky and cumbersome at times. The more I played the demo, the more accustomed I grew to the new controls and I do expect that I will be able to get a good handle on them and enjoy the game, but they weren’t quite what I was expecting.

At times I also felt that players were a bit too heavy in my hands compared to the CPU players, who seem much lighter on their feet. There are a couple of animations that I’m not a big fan of, still some out of control moments, but for the most part player movement looks good and the work they put into transitioning between animations is looking like it’s paid off. I haven’t played much NBA 2K12 in the last couple of months either, so I’ve probably also fallen back into some bad habits with stick movement and turbo usage.

It’s hard to evaluate the strategy and AI in five minutes of demo gameplay with playcalling disabled, but I did notice a few improvements over last year. Even without calling plays, players are still trying to make cuts, get into position and so forth, and it seems as though the right players are getting the most touches and taking the most shots, which was still a bit problematic in NBA 2K12. Issues like speed differentiation seem to be better, though it feels like the CPU still has an advantage here, especially when it comes to sticking with an opponent on defense.

I didn’t notice Signature Skills coming into play too much and that’s a good thing, suggesting they won’t be too overpowering. I’d say they’ll be more noticeable in longer gameplay, but the demo should allay any concerns that they are an ability that can be spammed and exploited, which of course was an issue with NBA Live’s Freestyle Superstars concept in years gone by. On the whole the gameplay experience is shaping up to be quite pleasing, though I’m looking forward to trying other difficulty and slider settings in the full game.

I’m still more of an offline gamer but as the demo is online enabled, I did try out a quick online game. It found an opponent for me fairly quickly and the game ran quite smoothly, with very minimal lag. The sound did seem to glitch during the game but apart from that, it was a reasonably stable and enjoyable online experience. Hopefully the PC version will benefit from the improvements to online support, as that’s the platform I’ll be playing on and I’d at least like to have the option to play online.

A quick word on presentation this year. I wouldn’t say I’m a huge fan of the style as it’s a bit distracting at times, but I’ve kind of gotten used to it as I’ve played the demo. Since EA has a lengthy partnership with ESPN, it would be nice if 2K could get the TNT license, especially as they’ve already got Kevin Harlan and Steve Kerr on commentary. Count me among the people who aren’t too fond of some of the Jay-Z inspired changes in the menus and overlays this year, but I can work around them (and for those of us on PC, no doubt they will be modded by the community in time).

On the whole, I’ve come away from the demo still looking forward to NBA 2K13 and judging by what we’ve heard about the rest of the game, it should hopefully be a quality product across the board. The new right stick controls weren’t exactly what I was hoping for which is a bit of a letdown, but I expect they’ll grow on me. I’ll definitely be making good use of the training modes to get them down in a more relaxed setting.

i should note that the last few days the online has been perfect for me