NBA 2K24 is NOT GOOD - Review

[@SOFTDRINKTV]

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[@wlb277]

I know you seem to be more of a console player, but 2K for this & the last few years have been giving PC players the last gen version of these games which means no eras mode in franchise or any of the other things the current gen PS5 & Series X have. Not to mention they had the balls to put the shitty Denuvo DRM on the PC version this year & STILL try to nickel & dime the people on PC.

[@IllMatic97]

I like Softdrinks videos but I take his input with a grain of salt because honestly there's various different opinions on this game. Me personally, micro-transations don't make or break a game for me, you simply just don't spend your money though I do agree with the mycareer point because it's a overrated mode but this game isn't as bad as @SOFTDRINKTV claims it is, I suggest just playing other games. As much as people complain I have yet to see a solution to the problem.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@ch-yq5ynIGN is seemingly flirted with EA. Thats why they gave FC 24 a 7. For me it is BIG ZERO! 👎

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@IllMatic97no doubt.

[@IllMatic97]

@@KidLatin27 you're really over exaggerating, nba 2k24 is a solid game but I'm not here to convince you of that and like I said in my previous comment, you don't have to spend your money within these games no ones forcing you to. Play other games and move on.

[@kenstermcnine071]

adding a battle pass to a fully priced game is just next levels of insanity

[@Gam3rKev]

And saying that something that’s completely optional and 100% cosmetic makes the game bad is also insane lol

[@AzureKite]

@@Gam3rKev it's really not though

[@MarquezDaniel]

​@@Gam3rKevyes it does actually make the game bad when they purposely make players who don't want to spend anymore money grind for hundreds of hours just to be competitive. That doesn't sound fun to me at all.

[@destytayzo77]

​@kjbgaming4349 quick drops is a dunk u can't block, at level 39 u get extra badge points, what part of this is cosmetic when animations and badges are in szns. What the fuck is your point .

[@NewscasterNews4]

If people are gullible enough to buy it tho can you blame them 🤔

[@CJE24]

Feel bad for the younger generation. I’m glad I got to experience peak nba2k

[@cashflodigitalsportsnetwork]

I’m glad I experienced Lakers Vs Celtics and the NBA Playoffs, Bulls vs Lakers, Bulls vs Blazers and NBA Live 95/96. Side Note: NBA 2k11 and NBA 2k16 was dope. everything is a cash grab on top of waisting time(distraction).

[@DTey22]

Agreed!

[@jets4687]

I dont.. these games these days are insane with all they can do.. yall speaking from nostalgia. I'm 36..was around for every nba game since the 90s.. the my eras mode is dope af me and my buddies have so much fun with that..take over a team and play gm against each other..than play against each other with yall squads especially when u meet up in the playoffs. There's a lot of fun to be had there. Also I play in the rec with them also and have so much fun..haven't paid a dime either other than buying the game. The older games were really good don't get me wrong but so are these games..just ignore the microtransactions like I do..nobody forcing anyone to buy vc. But to say u feel bad for the younger generation is crazy.. these games are fantastic.

[@dhartley98]

@@jets4687get yo old ass on somewhere. 2k14-2k17 was peak

[@Maal7432]

@@jets4687They’re worse now.

[@superweedenjoyer]

It's telling that the best sports game from ANY sport is over a decade old. EA and 2k have RUINED this genre. Such a shame

[@mike04574]

Nah there were a few 2ks and fifa that were pretty good around 2015-2018

[@rogregg29445]

@@mike045742k17 was really fun yeah

[@user-isntavailable]

Even more shame bc in 2ks eyes not only is it not ruined, its generating so much revenue that its probably their best creation.

[@cargopilotguy305]

MLB the Show is pretty good

[@championgamer3294]

Facts!!!

[@MT_Special]

"Sports games just suck ass right now." Can't agree more.

[@chrisbanos1112]

Modern day sports games how adorable

[@jaheimmoultrie7584]

sports gaming is dead.

[@Arvid2022]

PGA and WWE are really good

[@Diabolicaleditz]

WWE and MLB the show are peak sports 🏔️🏔️🏔️

[@Oldschool1943]

@@Arvid2022 wwe 2k games sucks balls for over a decade and it's microtransactions heavy just like nba 2k stop the cap

[@UfodexENMD]

Remember when we could just play a game for hours on end, unlocking content and not having to spend money to upgrade your player? Good times good times.

[@tekkaufman3111]

and not having to play hours on end just for minimal to no return

[@Samual_33]

I remember playing San Andreas in 2004 I was young but was a great experience

[@jets4687]

U can still do that.. I have plenty of fun playing this game and I haven't spent a dime other than the money I bought the game with. U don't have to buy vc to compete.. u don't even need a 90 plus overall to compete unless u play competitive like pro am or something. I play in the rec with my 85 overall and have a blast. Plus me and my boys been having a blast playing my eras together..taking over a team and playing gm..than playing against each other with our teams. Especially when yall meet in the playoffs.. I'm sorry u don't have fun with this game but I personally have a lot of fun.

[@anatolykhalizev2356]

Maybe it's just me, but I never had intention to play online with someone. Ame didn't spend anything for 23 except $30 to buy it. 2k24 is on a game pass.

[@seaneckhart9914]

You will own nothing and jews will be happy

[@leonardoroger3236]

The shot meter is the worst thing ever.

[@joshuaquinones9760]

Agreed, the moment I hit the green it counts as a missed shot

[@nicktv5491]

Glad I grew up in the era of sports games without micro transactions sad what has happened to 2k. I have so many great memories playing 2k11

[@phightinphil25]

and 2k12 and 2K12 and 2k14 (even if it introduced VC) and to me 2k15 and 2k16. 2k has been stagnant since breaking the genre a decade ago.

[@cmoney944]

Facts bro. The ps2 and ps3 days of gaming were amazing

[@krustykrabpizza4328]

​@cmoney944 and early ps4. Sad how we got the most capable systems with unlimited potential and they spend their time trying to pry every dollar out of everyone's pockets like 70 isn't enough. And some companies have the nerve to think games should cost more than 70😂

[@mrragerr3932]

The best memories man

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@cmoney944NBA 2K14 on both PS3 and 4 (Playable on PS5) both still amazing.

[@kcmedia83]

We as a sports gamers need to come together and boycott these yearly releases until something is done about it. I realize this will never happen but its infuriating what these companies get away with.

[@warwid5419]

Ive been advocating buycot since 2016 but people are just dumb 😔

[@michaelyoung2978]

My friend it isn’t that simple these companies are extremely predatory in their tactics. Listen I like many here didn’t want to buy 2k but there isnt a single up to date community made update of 2k23 since the summer of last year; and im not a adult with a pc so I’m just out of luck and I have to buy these games.

[@Lockeheartstv]

Adding a season pass where you can buy level 40 every season for $80 is diabolical

[@Lockeheartstv]

@@QDB22 it cost over $100 on top of the base game or 100 hours of your life to get your guy good enough to play online. This is def the most balanced 2k game ever, but the vc prices and starting at a 60 overall when your a top pick in the draft is insane

[@TheChosenMoose01]

@@QDB22😂😂😂 Its not even top 5

[@Gam3rKev]

@@QDB22 yea I don’t see why people complain about something thats completely optional.

[@Dreaaddy]

@@QDB2211-16 are all better than 24

[@SavonSays]

@@QDB222k16, 2k17, 2k19, 2k20, 2k23, 2k14, and 2k18 had better AI/fun when playing franchise offline

[@tee_buckets]

It’s not ONLY the monetization & micro transactions, the GAMEPLAY has also regressed heavily starting with 2k18 with the new motion system. I can’t be the only one who notices the horrible sliding , skating , suction, horrible rim & shooting mechanics that has been present since 2k18. It’s like the devs don’t put passion into the gameplay of basketball but obviously care more about getting us to spend 💰. Shoutout to 2k-2k17 & 2k19 that gameplay is very much missed.

[@1edixo]

yea that 18 engine ruined a lot for 2k, 19-20 were good but other than that it’s been pretty cheeks

[@tee_buckets]

@@1edixo absolutely, and I agree 2k19 & 20 were passable too even with the bad mechanics in it, I enjoyed those two out of this horrible motion system.

[@sansskeloton1900]

Recently upgraded to 2k24 from playing 2k15 for a literal decade 💀 and I was so surprised and confused

[@Jones309]

2k18 was the last good 2k y'all tripping

[@therandomcommunityguy]

​@@Jones309you like 18 good for you at least someone likes that game that game gets so much hate i get it it sucks but at least its slightly better than 2k24

[@seanwarner9893]

I found the mycareer is best when you just create a player in the franchise mode and do the player lock. It's all free that way and you get to skip the terrible story. Then buy the game once every 5 years or so

[@kingtaylor97]

This work for 23’? I’m not waisting money on 24’ I can just download the new players

[@SaberisloveSaberislife]

@@kingtaylor97 Yep. Create a player for MyNBA, choose an era and start hooping. Everything is unlocked even the Reebok shoes that you can't get in MyCareer.

[@Chocobobob]

Thought I was the only one that did this

[@nigeljohnson6000]

I did this for 23 . Made a whole high school era and made a player lol . I can’t justify spending an extra $50 just to have my player “decent” .

[@kcmedia83]

This is what I do with hockey and baseball. Get a bit of GM fun too.

[@martinalther6661]

I think this is why I’m so drawn to sports games from the mid-late 90’s through the mid-00’s. The stiffer competition meant that companies needed to put more effort into their games. And, while the games lacked the fancy graphics and sounds that we take for granted now, they had a lot more personality and character IMO.

[@michelep9825]

I just recently put in an PS2 emulator on my series x. So much nostalgia and fun.

[@dlo1113]

man, I could do without all the graphics. Some of the best basketball games were on super Nintendo and Dreamcast. Better gameplay, a lot less glitches.

[@MURKGOAT860]

They left out Kobe's 81 point game. 2k don't care no more

[@RVered]

Yet they still s*ck LBJ's d*ck by giving him the second-highest overall in the game, tied with Giannis (among others).

[@1D4ever]

Really I would think that would be the main point

[@Cash_infinite]

and his last 61 point farewell game

[@tcfan008]

Lmao is that real ?! No 81 point game or farewell game ?

[@thevoicelesswriter]

@@Cash_infinite It was 60.

[@EpicBoss787]

The upside is that they also have realistic presentation and a good franchise mode that is years ahead of madden

[@rodneyalford240]

Shut up nigga 2k is garbage

[@deepeyton]

Yo my heart dropped when you said that we live in a time where every sports game sucks. It’s so true 😭

[@freightliner_86]

So true. Even Konami nuked their Pro Evo soccer series

[@EternalBlue0]

License exclusivity is a massive problem with sports games. Competition made sports games amazing. Back then, we were spoiled with the amount of sports games available.

[@jaheimmoultrie7584]

that a awesome opinion, that why license exclusivity is a huge issues for all sports games, that why we get the lifeless, stagnation dead ass era of sports video games landscape we see today.

[@ST0NE_206]

It’s getting to the point that nothing is good anymore, we are living in a horrible timeline for gaming (yo everyone who’s debating wether it’s gaming in general or just sports games that’s in a horrible timeline, *CHOOSE ONE.)*

[@Ray__E]

Corporate greed is ruining gaming. There will always be some people with more money than common sense. I have seen some people say "Just don't buy the microtransactions!! Nobody is forcing it on you!" That's ridiculous in my opinion. If a company is charging full price for a game, it shouldn't have any microtransactions built into it. Release a free-to-play version for those who don't mind opening their wallets occasionally. Take out the garbage for those who pay full price for the game.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Yep and sports gaming in particular although the whole industry is s***.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

​@@Ray__Eyeah and they're also telling people just don't buy the microtransactions without acknowledging that they are being pushed on children with duplicitous tactics.... They literally have millions of dollars in research to make sure that people are grabbed at a young age before they even have the lucidity to recognize the problem with paying for microtransactions.

[@Ray__E]

@@michaelcorcoran8768Exactly! It's why some countries are cracking down on loot boxes and micro-transactions in games. I'm all for it too. The tactics these companies are using are predatory.

[@TheProtagonistDies]

starfield is very good its just 2k bro

[@dorianTMV]

A lot of gaming these days, especially sportswise has fallen off due to a lot of these franchises focusing on the online aspect and not caring. No more about the single player aspect. That's what older titles was. We always reference and love always exceeding because back in those days and era there was no internet. So a lot of the time, effort and energy went into making the single player aspect the most fun you can enjoy. Or you can just enjoy and have fun on your own free time. But now with everything requiring internet like you can't even play the full game unless you have internet to download the full game It's a shame.

[@drfuntimez5977]

the only way the problem gets fixed is if everyone stops buying games. no not just sports games, EVERY game that does this. the only way this gets fixed is with a year long protest from each and every community that has this issue. people can say that's unrealistic, however, the D&D Community(Doungens and Dragons) had this same protest due to Wizards of the coast earlier this year and they were forced to change due to the community buying other products.

[@trashdakid3682]

We all know that will never happen. Especially with sports games and the KZbinrs that make videos on how much they spent making their character or buying cards.

[@purwantiallan5089]

NBA 2K never gonna get it fixed.

[@drfuntimez5977]

@@trashdakid3682 it will happen once each community hits a breaking point where they don't buy the product.

[@roboninja3194]

@@trashdakid3682 Those youtubers flexing how much they've spent shows how dumb gamers have become. Pay to win used to be a hard pass for most gamers. Now these idiots brag about doing it. 1st they accepted it because they're not intelligent enough to see what was going on and they're not disciplined enough to say "Nope not spending on this predatory practice that is not friendly to the consumer." Or mommy/daddy are paying for all of it because it's kids and they don't know any better so they just ask the parents and the parents say yes. That should show everyone how awful this crap is. When they're doing things to entice children there is a major problem. I currently play this older MMO game and during raids when a boss is about to do an attack that will 1 shot kill you a message in red letters appears on screen telling the players how to survive the attack. And 80% of the player base consistently still dies. Brain rot turds who can't even read giant red letters on the screen because they're too dumb.

[@KingTwannXx]

@@drfuntimez5977I’ll say in the next 2-3 years

[@theonlyalecazam2947]

Fixing NBA2k 1. No more yearly releases 2. Free purchase, in game micro transactions only cosmetic 3. More physics-based, less animation-based 4. Competition with another basketball video game

[@kaijudirector5336]

To help ease the pain, maybe a 2K14 and 15 retrospective could help… Also there probably should have been a few more Kobe challenges.

[@slimypickle19]

2k15 was a massive let down from 2k14. 2k16 brought the glory back though.

[@mariopot789]

I heard they don't have the Kobe 81 point game and that just feels like such a huge miss .... it's rare you get to dominate a game as a singleplayer and that challenge would have been a fun and unique one to watch and play and truly embrace the Mamba Mythos.

[@kaijudirector5336]

@@mariopot789 TBH I would have picked 24 games rather than just seven.

[@newdriver9800]

Who have thought

[@phightinphil25]

@@slimypickle19 Compared with anything from 2k18 on 2k15 is a gem.

[@Easystreet208]

My player is god awful

[@RVered]

Since its release, I swear the only thing I've been thinking about the game is "Where is SoftdrinkTV's review? Maybe he boycotted this year's release?" As always, this is the most unbiased, comprehensive, and fair review!

[@tampabaybucs-or3sk]

It’s very biased you don’t need to spend money man why do y’all think that

[@purwantiallan5089]

NBA 2K14 PS3 > NBA 2K20's.

[@FMHaker]

Game developer acts like drug dealers! First they give you for free until you hooked, then robb you with overpricing!

[@connorflinn4354]

As this is my first time with new gen 2k. I was impressed with the gameplay and myNBA offerings. But I share the common opinion that whole offline may be the best 2k has done, it’s online, mycareer and myteam are the most predatory systems for a sports game. I miss the days when we had options on what game to buy and when devs had to make a good product to earn our money

[@lakerfan2874]

It's worse when knowing monetization in online modes is the only thing that everyone loves to complain about. If EA was still doing NBA Live, would a huge chunk of 2K players truly move and stay on NBA Live, or will they complain about the gameplay and move back to 2K like mostly everyone did with Live 18 and Live 19? They should have just made the 2K League as a 1-on-1 League Tournament using real-life teams like Madden, but the whole League is and has always been about team based gameplay like with COD and CSGO instead.

[@mycontentistrash1243]

@@lakerfan2874Live 18 was pretty good too to the point where 2k took some ideas (guaranteed green window, rebirth, equipping badges)

[@jaheimmoultrie7584]

same.

[@BrownEyeZo3]

It went on sale today and it's not even a Holiday, so clearly sales are down and I still don't want to pay for it. The days of buying VC to not be trash need to STOP.

[@JonesLive]

I couldn't wait for your 2k24 review bro. The sports video game genre is on life support smh

[@drfuntimez5977]

Its the entire gaming industry. Hell Pokémon, the game that advertised itself primarily to children, has been pay to win for years, and now its buggy ass games have never been worse.

[@JonesLive]

@@drfuntimez5977 Yea you're right about that

[@BlazeOfGlory742]

Life support? Man it’s been dead.

[@Random_Guy518]

Unfortunately it's doing better than ever... The publishers are making money hand over fist so they aren't going to change a winning business model

[@sivelyy]

@@drfuntimez5977 are there any microtransactions inside pokemon except dlc which is optional?

[@nxiou]

this man is truly dedicated to his craft i was trying to find other videos about old sports game and i see mr soft drink leaving a comment telling others to keep up the fight against E.A

[@raveun2thejoy]

A bit of a conspiracy theory, but I'm pretty sure 2K's developers were directed to make the AI worse, as having dumber teammates makes it harder to get your teammate grade up and win games.

[@TheThinkingMansTemplar]

That's a fact.. I hate it.

[@howdypartner4723]

crazy thing is i wouldn’t even argue this since our teammates in mycareer are terrible, but our opponents are hof caliber superstars when we’re on the court😭

[@howdypartner4723]

i think that’s why the ai teammates online are actually so good since we’re forcing the ai to play good for both sides since we’re all online players, but in my career?? 🚮

[@CreatedByWin]

There was a video made that proved this. In the playoffs if you are up 3-0, 3-1, or 3-2, the ai immediately degrades or becomes extremely incompetent while the cpu begins to make shots on consistency. Or in games up by 10 or 15, the team starts taking illogical shots for the cpu to rebound from and get back into the game.

[@phightinphil25]

@@CreatedByWin There's no reason why single player coding should act like that, it just pisses the player off in a mode they can't pay to win in. It's illogical, and the reason I stopped playing after 2k19.

[@TravisKelseyFan1]

Graphics got worse too. It started looking “Clayish” in 2K23 & 2K24. It’s slowing looking more & more like Current Gen. The Graphics & Lighting hasn’t looked the same since 2K21 Next Gen 😔

[@awesomecocoapuff99]

I thought I was the only one that noticed the downgrade in graphics with the latest 2Ks.

[@fredb3400]

Whats worse to me? 2k23 was abandoned by month 7 by 2K.

[@purwantiallan5089]

For me month 2.

[@thirtythird985]

I uninstalled 23 in January after spending 170$ at launch on my Player

[@chrisbanos1112]

Uh I think it ending In August

[@improbablyyourdad8458]

2k11 my career is still my favorite version. The goofy stories and predetermined paths make it feel like it's not my player. We all have the same story so none of us are unique.

[@theonetheycallshawn5836]

I was taking to my friend about this the other day. Growing up I used to play nba live and Madden for arcady fun, and 2k sports for the simulation aspect. Nba 2k used to be amazing because they had a smaller simulation audience. Now that live is no more, 2k has to pander to both simultion and casual players, which is what brought out the gimmicky animations and micro transaction greed. There is no passion in making great sports games anymore and as an athlete who grew up with these games, it's sad to see.

[@kurtking8046]

I had the same conversation a week ago. The show and nba2k dont get nearly as much hate as madden but the microtransactions are just as bad.

[@demitrirodriguez8557]

@@kurtking8046idk about MLB The Show. The show’s my career mode/ Road to the show has been consistent since 2007. At least for MLB they don’t bash gamers with micro transactions. The grind on RTTS is equivalent to the old days of NBA 2k11 and 12

[@MossiahAce091]

Correct and adding to your point with Live gone they have no competition. 2K have become lazy and have just procrastinated because they get money regardless their games will sell. Same can be said about the WWE Games.

[@ElijahStout]

The thing is that wwe games have been solid the 2k franciase after 17 been terrible

[@funkyflights]

This is what corporations do, it ends up being just about the bottom line… Madden is the perfect example, buy the NFL rights eliminate all competition, put out a game with little effort every year …

[@mowabb]

Badge regression???! These guys are brilliant at coming up with new ways to gouge the players for money

[@tcfan008]

They never get Shaq's player model right in these games.

[@bytheriverinpeace2301]

Or his dominance. Smaller centers can stop him when he should feel unstoppable unless he gets hacked or triple teamed. Someone like Nurkic should not be blocking Shaq repeatedly.

[@The_Gamer_91]

You know the world is a messed up place when even NBA 2K is bad now.

[@Marcus_shawn]

Real spill

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

It’s been bad for years

[@newknives]

@@BlueSkyCrystalsat this point it’s unplayable without buying VC for park or rec.

[@katdawgg411]

its been bad since 2k12

[@ozymandias2630]

have you been living under a rock for the past 5-6 years?

[@markschafer9290]

I bought 2K24, played it for 2 days and started playing 2K14 PS4 instead and found it way more fun.

[@thirtythird985]

Hope you refunded

[@mblackman1170]

The graphics in 14 seem like there are better as well. The skin looks real af on that game.

[@JalonBlacks]

I just bought this game and started playing w/o looking at reviews. I had 2k14 through 16 and thought I'd pick it up again. This game is so terrible and frustrating that I had to put it down after a handful of plays. Why is it so clunky and timing is off. Plus, you miss layups with anyone within your vicinity. Waste of money.

[@Weeman80]

I think sports games would be under more fire if people really saw kids betting with their parents money to get a 93 overall player. Kids that are used to getting micro transactions will likely start sports betting and then will possibly head to casinos. It’s the new gateway for betting.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Yeah I'm a franchise player and I'm just getting sick of it as well. I did get a little excited about last year's era.... But not enough to buy a new game every year. I'll buy a game that's a couple years old although that's going to become increasingly difficult when the storefronts become digital only.

[@phightinphil25]

Yeah they are cutting us out by not selling the old games after a year and using the digital market to their advantage. 2k was always bad with that but EA is starting to get in on it now too.

[@zay7808]

Yea playing franchise mode would def get boring asl quick never was a fan of just playing the AI.. I have the most fun playing play now online and it doesn’t cost lol

[@MrTreyshawn22]

@@zay7808 wrong

[@MikeChase]

"Get ready for tipoff by not cutting your tip off with Manscaped" Great review. These are feelings I've had about 2K for multiple years now. Feels like we've reached a breaking point with this franchise.

[@GeddensGC]

I am sooooo Happy I did not get NBA 2k24 this year... Seriously, 2k is destroying that series.

[@BlazeOfGlory742]

Never thought I would say that. But yeah they are

[@IllMatic97]

​@@BlazeOfGlory742 I think both you and GeddensGC are over exaggerating.

[@GeddensGC]

@IllMatic97 ummm nah, this is the start of a decline. 2k is forcing visual concepts not innovate. But because they are the only nba game, they hold steady. If, a fresh hungry ambitious well funded dev team might make a stir.

[@jamesmonroe1441]

@@IllMatic97both 2K and EA hit rock bottom

[@thirtythird985]

@@IllMatic97nah 2k had a battle pass you can pay 80$ day 1 of every season and buy a perk that gives competitive advantage and if you really wanna p2w you can buy 5 builds and get another perk for competitive advantage. That’s hundreds and hundreds of $$ for a game that’s servers turn off in 2 years and will be dead in 8 months max

[@lebronakon2324]

I just wish they’d drop the yearly releases. Give us roster updates and substantial improvements for the next title

[@AzureKite]

I quit playing NBA My Career when I grinded a whole season on My GM mode and when I went back to spend the VC on my player, his overall went up by a whole 2 points. That was when I realized that they made the mode so grindy that you can play an entire season on a different mode and barely get a boost. And on top of that, I also realized that I was having way, way more fun playing My GM than I was on my career to begin with. Which is a shame, because back on 2k14, my career was amazing. Now it's just garbage.

[@papakimchitv674]

It's not just NBA 2K, really. We are in an era where sports games should just really be cosmetic upgrades. In NBA 2K24's case, the difference is with the animations and a little on the graphics. I feel like they should really not charge full price for sports games especially with in-game microtransactions being rampant.

[@AJS3157]

Here are my problems 1. The AI in my opinion seems to have gotten worse. In mycareer, when they get the ball, they immediately shoot it, they shoot awful shots, when you go to pick and roll, they don't go to the basket. 2. The mycareer is lacking. It seems like since 2k21, the journey to the nba is getting shorter. When I get to the nba, i want my character to be at least competent, but now in 2k24, you just start in the nba, there's no college, no highschool, no streetball, no g league, nothing. We just jump into the first game. That's dumb. Then the game incentivizes you to beat lebron and michaels first game. It puts the idea into peoples heads that they need to put money into the game. 3. I don't know why they made it where we can't change our body type. It's so dumb, we have to work out to do it. It COULD'VE been a cool idea, but the workouts are WEEKLY, not daily, weekly. I don't want my 7'3 center to be so god damn skinny, i want him to have some muscle. 4. Badge progression is the worst thing they added. It seems like every year, they think of the most brain dead idea for badges. Your badges will DECREASE if you don't use it. There are glitches that make it where it doesn't count if you do use it.

[@mazibabySc803]

Totally agree glad I’m not the only that has noticed this.

[@ScottIchniowski1989]

And that’s just ONE MODES FEW ISSUES … damn

[@RhyanTV]

Its crazy that these are the sports games i play and dont even focus on the new ones: NHL 14 NBA 2k12 Madden 10 NCAA 14 UFC UD3

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

I am 34 and grew up playing and loving real basketball and LOVING 2K. I had a Dreamcast at launch and the first game I bought was the first NBA 2k. Me and my older brothers played the first 5 or so 2K's religiously. Then I hit a lull with it and found other games. As an adult now I WANT to love it and get back into it. I love competitive online 1v1 games and was #1 in the world on multiple games including 2K4. But for the reasons you mentioned it makes me not even want to try. I bought NBA 2K23 and i haven't played it more than 15 minutes. And I'm not sure why but that's just where I'm at. I def won't be buying 2k24 and instead will do the Jordan challenge on 2k23 and play it sporadically and see how 25 is. Thanks for your reviews

[@whitemamba0089]

Sounds like you got spanked online an just dropped the game

[@zay7808]

Yea I understand ppl not feeling it but its impossible for me to play an old 2k I always hear ppl say that.. updated rosters and being able to play online makes it impossible for me to play older sports games.. I love basketball and football I b disappointed wit the Launches each year and hate how it’s pay to win nowadays im more of a play now online type of guy so I don’t care as much but I get what ppl sayin.. I never play against computer so mamba moments b cool on first day thats bout it.. My team is a rip off Park is a rip off.. My era should be online play without creating a league.. but Im still buying it every year tho o well

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

Lol i didn't stick around long enough to play for that to happen. And I've been #1 in the world on 3 different games as well as top 5 on 5 different ones. I don't get spanked. Nice try though@@whitemamba0089

[@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686]

Oh I'm def not going back to play those old games. Don't even have a way how. I'm just saying I grew up on them and loved them. Was hard for me to put them down. Maybe one day I'll get back into it like that@@zay7808

[@three7sportscards]

I stopped playing MyCareer years ago I stick to franchise and create me a player… The biggest problem is there is a lack of competition for these sports games.. bring back NBA Live

[@FallenStarPunk]

The community ruins the game. It's not the development or the company(maybe) it's the gamers and "pro" and "2K League" players and 2KTubers bitching and complaining about the gameplay. But hypocrisy is at a high when they do exploits or cheese, they enjoy it but when they do it to them, they complain like babies.

[@RoysWorld1985]

This is the reason why I quit playing NBA 2K. I used to play because it's way better than Madden but I'm feeling exhausted from playing it. As I comment on this today, I can't wait until EA Sports College Football 25 finally hit the stores in July.

[@darnell16player]

I’m glad I haven’t brought a 2K game since like 14 on the Xbox 360. I am glad I stuck to that one, ESPN college hoops 2k8 and even NBA 2k8. Like the games of the past are so much better and worth the time to play! Want to see how a player you recruited does in the NBA? Import the draft class and find out!

[@jho_34]

Have you considered doing a video on Super Mega Baseball 4? I'm not even a baseball fan, but I absolutely LOVE that series! It's a great blend of arcade and sim with a unique franchise mode and great customization features

[@SWAGG-bg7yb]

The way he said “don’t neglect your balls” 💀

[@alexhunt5311]

The worst part about the microtransactions is that you cant keep your players forever. Every 2 years they shut the servers down so for example this New Years , Nba 2k22 will be shut down and all of your saved players will not be able to be accessed anymore. For someone like me that strives to make different builds every year , its really heartbreaking and is the main reason I decided to not buy 2k24.

[@MarquezDaniel]

As a studio exec would say, " it's not predatory, we're giving players options" 😂

[@mundanemorselsmundanemorse7028]

I’ve played every NBA 2K ever, starting w Dreamcast. I don’t understand why no reviewers ever mention that the base passing system is almost unchanged from 20 years ago. You will throw a pass directly to the opponent a LOT unless you pass who they want you to pass it to. Players make no attempt to pass at a realistic angle. Entry passes still look like they did on PS3. No touch, no entry lobs to the free hand. There are so many trash aspects to the game. The step out of bounds problem is another legacy issue amongst many. I still enjoy the game, overall, and but it every year. But I never pay for microtransactions and stick to franchise mode, where I can tune and play to my liking. But the lack of innovation means I would never give it any score above a 7. Just like Madden, there needs to be competition.

[@bradydicarlo9143]

To all the people who want NFL 2K to come back, this is what awaits you.

[@dennisbowen452]

You mean a far more competent game with the same microtransactions? Cool!

[@RVered]

It would still be better than what we have with Madden: same greed, stagnation, and bugs, but with a far better and deeper game.

[@TorontoWire]

Sega Sports knew how to make em, 2K does not know how to anymore

[@dennisbowen452]

@@RVered "same bugs" nah mate its not even close. Nba 2k is far more polished gameplay wise.

[@michaelskoomamacher5652]

As long as the offline modes are left untouched by MTX BS, I might buy it. That also depends on how good the core gameplay is.

[@ChrissieYTexclusives]

i miss when the my player modes were an offline experience.

[@matthewwitt5299]

Consequences of gamers not boycotting these companies

[@TimeKeeperBris]

I really love the background music you put in these videos, in most of them there is a melancholic feel to them which I find matches the same feeling we have towards these games P.S. I’d really love the names of the songs used in this video!

[@CopperFather]

The one that plays in the outro is disappointing. Can't seem to find an instrumental anywhere.

[@souldrum86]

I'm sick of it, too! And I'm someone who sticks with the MyEras/myNBA mode. The mycareer modes have ruined 2Ks gameplay. They cater too much to that audience. The shooting is made way too difficult. Because you have to learn everyone's jump shot and you're never rewarded for taking good shots or even wide open shots. And yeah, they are extremely money hungry for the mycareer modes. It's ridiculous. The second year, I've skipped buying NBA 2k. The first one I skipped was 2k18. We also have to take into consideration that we are all experiencing franchise fatigue. Lack of competition has killed sports games.

[@phightinphil25]

I loved the ability that MLB the show used to have to carry over saves from one game to the next. You had a built in reset of the off season and other sports games and then back in the same save on the next game. Of course they got rid of that feature.

[@darylbrown4765]

Man the Comments are juat saying that we are living in a time where Games just arent good anymore. Bruh yall not making me want to live anymore bruh. 😭

[@gabrielhenriquesalvini864]

if only we could have competition so companies could care more

[@jaheimmoultrie7584]

12:30, i agree, that are best hope.

[@infasis]

Seriously... these exclusive licensing deals giving publishers monopolies on each sport is completely ridiculous. Imagine if basically other entire genres of games was like this.

[@IllMatic97]

​@@infasis 2k doesn't have an exclusive license with the nba

[@infasis]

Oh yeah, I forgot EA's game sucked so bad that they just conceded the market... I guess as much work as it will take to make develop something to rival 2K just isn't even worth the risk to them right now :/@@IllMatic97

[@Dexter037S4]

​@@IllMatic97EA isn't exclusive with the NHL, the problem is no one wants to make these games.

[@michelep9825]

The thing i am realizing now is making games more realistic is not great. There has to be an arcade type of feel.

[@kinger41]

I'm not surprised that most of the mainline sports releases these days (madden, nhl, nba 2k etc) are just generally terrible. It's definitely been a trend for these games lately for sure.

[@SpartanArmy117]

Yeah I disagree with him about MLB though. I don't even like baseball but still play that every now and again. It's just legitimately a good game.

[@phightinphil25]

@@SpartanArmy117 eh, it was better a few years ago too. Its still playable at least as of the show 20.

[@Frosty1026]

@@phightinphil25sad part is I’d rather play the show 23 than 2k a lot of the time

[@calisthetics]

I wish we could get some modern day street sports games. NFL street and NBA street were classics...they were fun as hell.

[@yokabomb]

Your video sums up exactly how I feel about the game, I’m so sick of 2k. MyCareer is basically unplayable and bogged down by micro transactions. I’m mostly an offline player but even MyNBA is so stale these days. Eras was a great idea but has so many immersion breaking things it can be tough to enjoy. Offline AI and User shooting feels broken and makes every game feel repetitive. It’s just so hard to find any enjoyment in this game anymore

[@IllMatic97]

What big changes so you really expect from a sports game? This is a genuine question because softdrink like everyone else's reviews on this game are honestly subjective, yes I bought nba 2k24 for my ps5 and honestly it's not as bad as yall like to claim. I suggest just moving on to different games if you're tired of 2k, this game is released yearly it's not going anywhere. 2k has no control over the monetary practices of these games that's all take2, y'all complain about the gaming industry so much but exactly are you doing to contribute to your cause?

[@phightinphil25]

@@IllMatic97 I mean people don't want to protest for basic safety and healthcare reforms in the United States so what is the chance people protest about video games 🤣.

[@yokabomb]

@@IllMatic97 It’s more about people wanting the game to stop actively getting worse every year than big changes coming every year. The entire point of all of this is that people really care about sports and their video games and want to have good games to play. And there are literally communities of people and lots of KZbinrs making videos like these to talk out about the fall off of sports games. It’s just tough to break through since much of online sports gaming culture sucks

[@kevinrodriguez8498]

I really miss the comp in sports gaming. NBA live vs ESPN/2k. Crazy how times have changed with the micro transactions. Great vid regardless

[@MisterRichay]

Thank you for doing these reviews. As a fellow disappointed sports gamer I love watching these to make sure I'm not missing out on anything.

[@Mistabluntman420]

I like how you said right now is the worst time for sports games because it’s depressingly true. The most fun I’ve had on a sports game (besides playing MyNBA last year for 40 seasons. Didn’t touch Mycareer) has been 2kPGA and that’s not saying much. I really do enjoy golf games but they were NEVER my number one choice. They have a good sense of giving people what they want because they make a new game every couple years (2k19, 2k21, 2k23) I really think other sports video games should follow suit. It’s the same game every year. It would make me excited to wait an extra year for something actually different and worth while.

[@Jamelk1]

Badge regression is the thing that killed it for me. Like I literally can’t keep waiting for NCAA Football 25 this upcoming summer.

[@showstealer1829]

NCAA is just going to be Madden: College Edition.

[@averageadam5001]

They'll ruin NCAA too. EA is trash

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@showstealer1829NCAA MADDEN 2099?

[@Jamelk1]

@@showstealer1829 imma just play Dynasty anyways.

[@TheDynamicWolf]

The badge regression is literally not a issue unless you be losing all the time smh

[@ShoelessJP]

I stopped buying it out of principle year agp, but I do realize I'm in the minority. I got tired of the pay-for-win mechanics and with every passing year it's been getting worse in that aspect. I'm even friends wtih one of the writers at 2K, so naturally I felt conflcted. Thank you for your review, I think you've done a great job of putting forth your review in a geat way. Susbscribed after your Madden video, and videos like this mean I will keep coming back!

[@alabastergreen7444]

I'm the same. I stopped buying them out of spite a few years ago

[@trev2k153]

Yea i did the same. I grew up playin 2k since 2k7 until 2k20. I bought/had every game and def my favs was 11-17 after that the games were mid and had a significant drop off. I havent played 2k in almost 3 years now Which is crazy to say because i played it my whole childhood

[@ArielLarue]

tell that friend of yours he's got some serious negative energy coming from consumers at that job of his. he needa do something😹

[@Wickedred413]

The point that you just mentioned towards the end of your video is something everybody has been wanting developers to do for years. Make sports games a one-year thing, give out roster and uniform updates as free DLC. And have tournaments that give out free VC (or whatever MLB the show calls their VC) instead of having people pay for them I think that would make every game release fresh and interesting

[@phightinphil25]

Pay individually for the engine and that years update or for the next 2-4 years. With the update years being much cheaper.

[@Wickedred413]

@@phightinphil25 either one of those sound like a really good idea

[@bballcreator]

First time in 13 years that I didn't purchase the game in release day.

[@tleoipl37]

All sports games today are trash 🗑️ tell me I’m wrong

[@tristancampbell4941]

I hear MLB: The Show is good. I don't have the newer consoles, so I can't tell you 1st-hand

[@KevinHarvickisnothappy4]

Unfortunately all gaming companies care about is a kid that steals moms credit card for all the dlc and micro transactions pretty sad but true

[@tleoipl37]

@@KevinHarvickisnothappy4 thank you. Hit the nail on the head this is why I haven’t gotten a new Xbox series or ps5 yet. I’ll stick with my 360 games and keep it old school lmao

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

​@@tristancampbell4941MLB the show is probably the best of the bunch because it's core franchise mode was always the most in-depth. But they really haven't changed it in like almost a decade so it's hard to give them too much credit. It's not the kind of game I would buy every year

[@jaheimmoultrie7584]

i agree.

[@skandalmkdaniel3029]

The big problem is that each sport only has one option of its kind. Enough said. You have one option for any of the sports, simulation wise that is. And all with microtransactions. It's a sad state with monopolies, and we have EA to thank for the start of all of this bs. Imagine 989, 2k, EA, and companies no longer around like Acclaim, making games to give us options again. There is no going back, unfortunately. 😐

[@SuperSimputer]

The sad thing this is just what happens when companies basically have a monopoly. I'm sure they know how they could fix things, but actually doing anything like stopping yearly releases or cutting microtransactions would be a bad business decision, at least in the short-term. Like you said, the lack of competition is the main thing that's screwing people over here. Hopefully if things stay bad enough the leagues will step in at some point. The exclusivity deals probably aren't going away, but they could at least threaten to do something if the product they're endorsing doesn't improve.

[@IllMatic97]

2k doesn't have a monopoly on anything, they're just the only studio putting out an nba game. You can't really blame them for the lack of competition, the nba isn't stingy with it's licensing.

[@SuperSimputer]

@@IllMatic97 I guess the monopoly part only really applies strictly to Madden, probably not the best phrasing there I'll admit. I moreso meant it's bad when one company has so much more support and brand recognition that it makes it hard for anyone else to compete, even if they tried.

[@phightinphil25]

@@SuperSimputer Fifa or EAFC used to have PES to drive it before Konami killed PES and turned it into a direct free to play, microtransaction, online only hell. PES was shit for a decade but put 2-3 really fun and decent games out in a row before Konami Konamied. EA responded by adding actual content to FIFA for a few years even if it was implemented badly the proof of competition being good was proven.

[@zion897]

@@IllMatic97 its called a silent monopoly.

[@LeRon832]

@MrShock8 there should be competition but there isn't since the live reboot was ass compared to 2k

[@jamesnordberg9323]

As someone who just plays franchise mode, I honestly love 2K24. The gameplay improvements and immersion changes really did make a difference for me over 2K23. Shooting felt way too strict last year, and having to manually update player models for Jordan, Kobe, etc was kinda annoying. I can see why some may feel this year was a bit of a let down, but literally the only things I want is Reggie Miller and Barkley, everything else I want is here.

[@48hourrecordsteam45]

👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@shadowandroid1823]

2k is just another EA at this point. Cares more than money than making a good product.

[@branshep12]

They should just separate park/rec from Mycareer and bring back skill points. Then release a free 2K "Warzone" type of game that has My team and park/rec.

[@Americalovesme2008]

This is why we as gamers need to see more competition within these leagues. 2k knows that its the only basketball game on the market and will stick with the same approach until folks stop buying the game.

[@showstealer1829]

Problem is, the minute someone tries, ironically like 2K did with the NFL and releases a great game for cheaper or doesn't have the loaded microtransactions, they'll just pull the NFL "Devauling the brand" BS and sign an exclusive agreement, because just like EA and 2K they don't care about the consumer, they just love money.

[@MossiahAce091]

100%

[@crazygamingyt7245]

@@showstealer1829EA>2K

[@vengeance1701]

The State Farm thing is disgusting. Kids aren't buying insurance yet, but they're being primed to buy State Farm.

[@thevoicelesswriter]

NBA 2K players all need to be very vocal, both through words and actions, about how bad NBA 2K has gotten. After the backlash against WWE 2K20, 2K skipped WWE 2K21 and created an even better game. It's not perfect and it's not better than 2K19 (the best one in the series), but it was a huge improvement. And after WWE 2K23, every release seems like it is taking steps forward into making the best wrestling game. The same thing can happen to NBA 2K. The players just need to collectively force 2K to change.

[@MossiahAce091]

I concur. To do that we the community need to continue to criticise and express our disdain with the direction the NBA 2K games have taken. We also need to not buy the next edition and not spend anymore money on their product pertaining to basketball. This will force a turnover and actual change in the way they create Basketball games.

[@MrTreyshawn22]

If you think WWE 2k23 is moving toward you delusional lol

[@sleepyillusions]

Sad part about all this is no one has been on board of boycotting 2K for their bs. All the content creators and influencers have the voice due to their subscriber count, but no one has balls to say anything. Which was why i still say it, but NBA Live 19 was the most fun i had in a basketball game in such a long time. Its just too many sheep in the world and nothings gonna change til everyone opens their eyes and sees what NEEDS to be done.

[@mariopot789]

I love your channel , Your video about the Fall of NBA Live whic halso describes the evolution of NBA 2K is easily my favorite Basketball game documentary and I've enjoyed a ton of your sports game content , with all that said your opinion on a sports title means a lot to me . I was already turned off of this NBA 2K but this video in particular seals the deal that 2K24 is NOT made for a fan like me , I appreciate the video no matter how late and now maybe i'll make this year about replaying the bastball games I've nejoyed from the past and hope 2K gets their hsit together for NBA 2K25 ... ( though I doubt it)

[@GILx87]

I actually dig the mini boss matchups in the city this year. However as a guy who gets bullied online, because I don't play Pro Am or Park, locking the Battle Pass behind multiplayer is a big red flag and a reason why I sold the game a couple days ago. It's so fucking predatory! I want the cool shit in the pass, but I'm not good enough, nor willing to put myself through the toxic online community that 2K has. I want to earn my Battle Pass ranks through My NBA career or MyTeam Solo.

[@dudeidk4890]

I disagree with a lot of points in this review, in regards to gameplay I think 2K is by far the best sports game on the market, and they make significant changes on an annual basis. I think they’ve been good for so long that most criticize the game from a harsher point of view. Sometimes I think 2K can be too ambitious for an annual title though, the game development cycle is still the same as it’s always been, but the game itself has gotten significantly larger leaving some parts of game feeling untouched. The game went from PlayNow, Blacktop, and whatever season mode (the association, later named MyLeague), and now in MyCareer alone there’s the rec, pro-am, the park, the stage, starting 5, event center, the city, and etc. and that’s only about a quarter of the game. There’s a ton of focus that has to be put across all these games modes and I think it’s too much for a yearly game. I do agree that the micro transactions has gotten out of hand and that makes it hard to enjoy everything this game has to offer. Something as simple as earning a sneaker deal and then getting free custom sneakers in MyCareer isn’t even available anymore and they leave certain sneakers and colorways out of the stores on purpose so you have to pay 10,000 VC for them. That’s just tip of the iceberg with its greediness. I used to be able to buy this game and play MyCareer without spending a dime. All in all, I think on the court 2K is a good sports game, they do a good job replicating basketball, I think the developers really have a passion for the game and the sport, but the suits are greedy people who don’t play video games and overshadow all of the devs work with these micro transactions. Take-two seen how much they’ve made off GTA 5 and cranked up the monetization in 2K.

[@zion897]

Nigga write a blog no one is reading this shit

[@theronquishow5837]

Yo man, I'm waiting on the NBA ShootOut video. That's my childhood series as a kid.

[@seand1011]

This isn't just a horrible time for sports gaming. You could say that about ALL gaming. And all these bullshit microtransactions are the biggest reason why.

[@Cameo96_]

Yup its disgusting. Something has to give or imma jus walk away from gaming all together. Cus even these triple A story games aren't appealing anymore. Everything is unfinished and then patched in or updated later. These company heads only care about money and not giving a good solid product. Updates/dlc killed gaming before microtransactions did if we bein fr.

[@iamthurnis745]

11:49 completely agree with your point, if games did what ufc games have been doing with not releasing annually and instead just updating the game over a few years before releasing something new. i’m glad to see this video and i’ll be sticking with 2k23

[@markellzey1531]

How many upgrades can you give basketball? The eras thing is a selling point for me. I'm not an online player so it's good for me and I love it.

[@malachistewart2947]

I honestly want ppl to start answering this. The on court gameplay feels the best it's felt in years both on and offline and the pro play did actually add a really authentic feel to the players. The micro transactions are absolutely disgusting don't get me wrong but the core gameplay is extremely solid this year.

[@zion897]

@@malachistewart2947leave it to a falcons fan to be fine with shit being shoveled down their face

[@pboogity8309]

I feel this for sure. The show, for better or for worse, suffers mightily from this too. The game is the game. If it’s done well on the court/field, it’s not supposed to change much. But…the monetization this year is pretty rough. Enough to overshadow the improvements.

[@showstealer1829]

If you actually love 2k24 you're the type of person that would be entertained by someone pointing a laser pointer at a wall.

[@malachistewart2947]

@@pboogity8309 yeah facts. I think people are getting tired of playing the video game version of the sport tbh. Like there's only so much new stuff you can do with sports that have always been the same for decades so ofc it'll feel stale if your just passing dribbling shooting etc every year. Other than the microtransactions and stuff I think this is a big contributer to the lack of excitement to playing new sports games, especially if you played them from childhood.

[@TheTigerfan99]

Sports games suck for 2 reasons: 1.) Microtransactions and an overwhelming focus on just ultimate teams, diamond dynasty, etc. 2.) A monopoly. MLB has no competitors. NHL has no competitors. NBA has no competitors. NFL has no competitors. FIFA no longer has to compete with PES. The only sport games that have competition are ones most people don't give two shits about anyways, like golf. Even as a long time MLB fan who got the newest edition every year, I have vowed not to get MLB The Show 2024. I don't even know if I'll want college football next year, because who knows how EA will mess it up or monetize it to hell.

[@boodeesparx1192]

Good thing I'm able to emulate nba 2k6 (ps2) on my phone. Arguably the the best 2k of the 6th gen 💪🏽💯. Would be cool to have updated rosters for it.

[@mrhandyhandssr7839]

I am finally grown and can afford any game I want but the majority are trash and I’ll never pay for micro-transaction BS 😭

[@cosasdekhufu]

what about for $6.99 ?

[@officialtbhoops]

Offline is so beat in this game. The crowd feels dead and the games just don't feel like they have any stakes even in the playoffs. It's all about MyCareer and pumping VC out of us. Sad.

[@stevsta91]

The gameplay this year is better than last year and rewards doing things differently. The main problem people are going to have is learning and adjusting to the new mechanics this year. Online will not be everyone's cup of tea and should be part of a online service rather than gamemode. Yes, there is a paywall even after buying the game (unless you are willing to do mind numbing tasks equivalent to a 30 hr minimum wage job) which people should rightfully be angry with, however when you have a group of friends playing together on a squad going through rec or pro am no sports game on the market beats it. This game can elicit a multitude of different reactions in 30 min increments and you get that fulfillment of Teamwork and competition that most sport fans are trying to get when playing their favorite Sports game. Of the modern 2ks this is the best of the past 10 years and although it doesnt look too different than last year it is because last year was the last great innovation for what im going to consider old gen 2k. Like in previous generations once you hit the threshold of the technology you can only refine so much. It is time for 2k to work on a newer platform/engine that can use the proplay technology they have now to make more fluid and realistic movements with greatly improved graphics

[@phightinphil25]

Did you play 2k14 or 2k16 because they were both incredible and within the last decade.

[@stevsta91]

​@@phightinphil25 Those games imo were for people who don't particularly like sim style basketball and were a step in a wrong direction which 2k is barely starting to reverse. Not knocking if you liked that version but to me the arcadey gameplay kept me wishing for More.

[@dontworryaboutme2127]

1:51 truer words have never been spoken! I would say the best sports games now a’days are either F1 or PGA 2K. Which is sad, considering the budget for the NFL, NBA and MLB games.

[@Dexter037S4]

F1 has been shit for years and still using an engine from 2006.

[@TravisKelseyFan1]

NBA Live needs to make a comeback and shock the world

[@tee_buckets]

NBA Live has a wide open opportunity right now to release a game within the next year or so! They really need to release a game sooner than later 💯 2k got a lot of ideas from NBA Live in the past and Live doesn’t get enough credit for it. Competitors in the basketball gaming space is the answer to the issues 2k has caused these past years, they have No competition so they’ll release basically the same games each year with very minor updates here and there.

[@TravisKelseyFan1]

@@tee_buckets yea just like in 2K23 they mocapped jumpshots. NBA Live been had that

[@tee_buckets]

@@TravisKelseyFan1 exactly bro! Peep my newest comment if you get a chance , I really am over the BS from these 2ks from the new motion system starting with 2k18 until now #smh