In anticipation of the tournament tipping off, the fifth patch was recently pushed through for NBA 2K16. In addition to winning a trip to the 2016 NBA Finals, 2K Sports has confirmed that the “big cash prize” that was previously mentioned is actually $250,000.īig News: We were just approved for a big cash prize of $250,000 for the winner of the #NBA2K16 Road to Finals! More news coming this week.
In devising the Hall of Fame concept, I believe that 2K has enhanced their ratings system with a fair and logical approach. There will never be universal agreement about player ratings, and supposedly “perfect” ratings won’t overcome gameplay quirks, but we obviously want ratings to be as accurate as possible. This week, I’d like to talk a little bit more about that revised approach to player ratings in NBA 2K16, as it’s also something that 2K Sports should definitely stick with.įrom the moment that the Hall of Fame ratings scale was mentioned during the preview season for NBA 2K16, it struck me as an excellent idea. I mentioned that I hoped to see that trend continue, and made note of NBA 2K16’s Hall of Fame ratings scale as a concept that EA Sports should also consider adopting. In last week’s Monday Tip-Off, I discussed how ratings have improved in NBA Live 16, with each week’s roster update. We’re at midcourt, and the ball is about to go up…it’s Monday Tip-Off! Get your week started here at the NLSC with a feature that’s dedicated to opinions, commentary, and other fun stuff related to basketball video games. We wrap up Episode #144 of the NLSC Podcast with the return of Trivia Question, featuring a tidbit from beyond the arc.In this week’s Bold Predictions…more of the same.Could Kevin Durant end up with the Golden State Warriors next season?.The participants for the Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Shootout have been announced, so we throw out some early predictions.We give our thoughts on the suggestion that Kobe Bryant will shut it down after All-Star Weekend.Will any big names be wearing new jerseys after the deadline? With the trade deadline looming, we look at some rumours making the rounds, and consider who might be changing teams.Jeff Hornacek has been fired by the Phoenix Suns, and replaced by Earl Watson.Do we have any plans to get into some NBA 2K16 modding?.What are some of the biggest mistakes we’ve made in franchise modes over the years?.Returning in this week’s NLSC Podcast, Our Week in Basketball Gaming! This week, it’s all about Ultimate Team, M圜AREER, and a rant about sore losers online.Take Two is being sued over the unauthorised use of certain players’ tattoos in NBA 2K16.
Unfortunately for PC gamers, it appears to be console only.