JaoSming's Predictions for NBA 2K13 and EA NBA 13

[JaoSming]

Format
Main Prediction

Minor
Predictions

Automatic Win = NCAA in the NBA Game
Major Predictions - | Correct - 8 | Wrong - 11
Minor Predictions - | Correct - 14 | Wrong - 35

Cover Athlete
NBA 2K13: Michael Jordan

Legend Alternate Covers
Current Alternate Covers

EA NBA 13: Kevin Durant

Return of "NBA Live"

Presentation
NBA 2K13: No Major Changes

"Dynamic Commentary"
New Halftime Show & DVD Recap

EA NBA 13: ESPN License

Halftime Show
ABC/NBATV Packages

Graphics
NBA 2K13: Realistic Colors - Desaturated

"New" Player Models
Wingspans
Dynamic Updates Return
Arena Specific Lighting

EA NBA 13: NCAA/Madden Quality Graphics

Minute Details
HDR Effects
Great Cyberfaces & Skin Color
Gameface

Gameplay
NBA 2K13: No Major Changes

New Dribbling Mechanic
Total Control Passing
A Button will Change
New Triple Threat Mechanic

EA NBA 13: No Canimations, FIFA/NHL Collisions

"Skill over Chance" Returns
Interactable Sidelines
Ball can go into Crowd
Will use "Wipes" instead of Organic Transitions

Online
NBA 2K13: Return of Crew Mode

Friend's Stats in your Single Player Game
PC will still Suck
Ability to "Balance" Online Games

EA NBA 13: EA Sports Basketball Association

Challenges a la NBA Jam: OFE
Friend Recommendations
Online Shootarounds in Loading Gym

Career Modes
NBA 2K13: More Off the Court Features

Playable Legend Camps
Play in D-League Returns
Return of 2K Crib
Pick Up Games Online

EA NBA 13: FIBA Integration

EASBA Integration
EuroLeague Integration

Franchise Modes
NBA 2K13: A New Interface

Highlight Shows
Better D-League Integration
Better Generated Rookies
Community Site Blogging

EA NBA 13: Same Old Same Old

FIBA Integration
D-League Integration
EuroLeague Integration
Dynasty Team Online

Special Teams
NBA 2K13: More Classic Teams

NBA Finals Theme
No Barkley
No Reggie
More 2000s Teams

EA NBA 13: FIBA

Olympic Teams
Modifiable Rosters
Special Online Mode

X Factors
NBA 2K13: Online Stability
EA NBA 13: Prerelease Hype

[Andrew]

It'll be fun to see how much you get right. I'd suggest if you're on the money, both games should be solid.

Well worth checking out the articles everyone. Don't forget to comment!

[shadowgrin]

The numerous links in each article distracted me from the article itself.

[JaoSming]

you obviously did not read the disclaimer

[shadowgrin]

I demand that the integrity of feature writing not be tarnished by hacks like you! If I wanted a prediction I will call a psychic hotline instead of reading such articles!

[JaoSming]

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=82161

[deihatein]

If there will be a PC release of Live/Elite, I'll be getting that first instead of 2k. I hope I won't be disappointed with that decision and it will be a enjoyable game nonetheless.

[Murat]

I guess I'll get both.

[RedPhazon8]

I believe MJ signed a 3year deal with 2K, so from 2K11 to 2K13 he should be on the cover.

[Andrew]

He did, which is what makes it a solid prediction.

[The X]

I'm glad they gave additional covers last year so NBA 2K12 is Magic Johnson cover for me. Sick of seeing MJ on the cover. Was good for one year, like any other player.

[Andrew]

I was fine with it, but then I'm not completely without my bias in that regard. Additionally, the PC version didn't get the alternate covers anyway.

[RedPhazon8]

I didn't get any of them since I Downloaded it from Amazon, so it doesn't matter much to me.

[JaoSming]

added an automatic win prediction of NCAA. I didnt even bother transferring it from the actual articles and sure enough the game gets a NCAA/NBA combo rumor.

[RedPhazon8]

Doing a NCAA/NBA My Player styled mode would pretty much be the biggest jump for a sports game. A player would be able to experience the way most players get to the league, and I'd be up for it.

[Andrew]

If that rumour is true, then the possibility is there to offer a really strong counter to the historical content in NBA 2K.

[JaoSming]

Hell yea, 100% with my predictions. We have the official return of the NBA Live name.

[Andrew]

I reckon you'll be spot on with the pre-release hype, too.

[JaoSming]

NBA Live 13: ESPN licence confirmed, as was the moving away from the "skill over chance" gameplay
+1 Major
-1 Minor

[Andrew]

Although they're moving away from it, I hope it's still not entirely luck/"dice roll" based.

[JaoSming]

same, but Elite took the skill aspect to the extreme, and Live 13 won't be following that

[Bulls#1]

I wish that Rumors ON the career mode is true for Live 13 and Ill buy it well if its on PC.

[Andrew]

As I've said a number of times before, I certainly hope that game modes have received some attention along with gameplay, controls and animation. It's overdue.

[Bulls#1]

They haven't have much attentions in Modes I wish they improve that first before anything else

[JaoSming]

updated based on E3 interviews, tweets, and the 2K cover thing