NBA 2K14 next-gen video focuses on 'Eco-Motion'

NBA 2K14 is arguably one of the best-looking games available at launch. 2K Sports has released a new five minute video focusing on its "Eco-Motion Engine."

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NBA 2K14 is arguably one of the best-looking games available at launch. 2K Sports has released a new five minute video focusing on its "Eco-Motion Engine."

"Gone are the days of pre-canned animations that must play out exactly as they were mocapped. Now, players adjust their movements based on the environment around them. Jumpshots will change midair, dribble moves will alter in between dribbles, and players will land in a unique way following every thunderous dunk or block. No two animations will ever appear exactly the same," 2K Games community manager Ronnie Singh wrote on the PlayStation.Blog.

Sure, you can watch the video just for the pretty graphics, but it's also entertaining just seeing LeBron James screaming for the mo-cap process. Doesn't he feel silly.

NBA 2K14 will be available for PS4 and Xbox One at launch.

Andrew Yoon was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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    November 7, 2013 10:30 AM

    Andrew Yoon posted a new article, NBA 2K14 next-gen video focuses on 'Eco-Motion'.

    NBA 2K14 is arguably one of the best-looking games available at launch. 2K Sports has released a new five minute video focusing on its "Eco-Motion Engine."

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      November 7, 2013 11:24 AM

      Absolute bullshit that the PC version is just a port of current gen versions. I bought this thinking it would have the new engine.

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        November 7, 2013 11:50 AM

        The PC has long been the after-thought of sports games for seemingly forever.

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          November 7, 2013 11:50 AM

          Although I did play some classics like High Heat, Hardball, and others back in the day.

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      November 7, 2013 11:24 AM

      Are these games fun? How much skill is involved? Are jump shots just RNG in or out? Hockey games were the only sports games I enjoyed in the past, but I haven't played a modern b-ball game

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        November 7, 2013 11:52 AM

        They'reppretty in depth nowadays. I've been playing since 2k11,mainly because it has the old teams from 60s to 90s

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        November 7, 2013 11:53 AM

        Jump shots are RNG checks influenced by how covered you are, your shot timing, what animation you went into (leaner, jumper, fadeaway, etc.), and what player you're using.

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      November 7, 2013 11:55 AM

      I cannot handle how magnificent this title looks.

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      November 7, 2013 11:49 PM

      Seems appropriate to post this gem here.
      http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=711067

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