Saturday 5 October 2013

Sports Gaming: NBA 2K14 - First Impressions

I love most sporting video games. Maybe AFL Live in 2011, which was a bit of a flop. But I have always enjoyed Basketball Games. So yesterday I bought NBA 2K14.

Soundtrack:

I'll only review four or five songs on this post. Here it goes.

"Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell Williams and T.I 
Good, catchy song, but does it fit with a basketball game when you wanna be pumped up? Ok choice, but I wouldn't listen to it for a pre-game.
6.5/10

"Cool 2 be Southern" by Big Krit
Good song, also a little humorous to me personally, not sure why. Good, relaxing mood which helps to put the player at ease. Good Choice.
8/10

"Not Afraid" by Eminem
It's a great song. Especially for a good pump up.
9.5/10

"The Rulers Back" by Jay-Z
Very good choice. Personally I find Jay-Z's music inspiring as well as soothing.
9/10

"Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Feat. Ray Dalton)
Always pictured this as a Basketball Song, although would've liked to see Wing$ in the soundtrack as well.
8.5/10

"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins
Who doesn't like a bit of Phil Collins. Soothing voice, and a motivating song. Good Choice here too.
9/10

"Started From The Bottom" by Drake
Not really a Drake fan, and sort of find his music a bit, I dunno, boring. Only personal opinion here, but this could've been left out. 
5/10


Teams Available:
The inclusion of EuroLeague Basketball teams is a nice touch, especially as an Aussie, who can use players like Nate Jawai and Joe Ingles (FC Barcelona). Olympiakos are a very good side on here. Also, bringing back the super teams of yesteryear like in 2K13 is a good touch. Oh, how I love the 95-96 Bulls. The only thing they could add to this now, is either some College teams, or to bring in International teams such as Lithuania, Russia, Australia, Argentina, Brazil ect. Either of these pathways to go in 2K15 would provide a great game. Team Choices= 8/10

The Teams to play with:
Some teams you should definitely consider using against your mates:
Miami Heat (Of Course)
San Antonio Spurs
Brooklyn Nets
Golden State Warriors
Dallas Mavericks
Indiana Pacers
'95-96 Bulls
'70-71 Lakers
Olympiakos



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