College Hoops 2k8 Thread (360,PS3,PS2) - Out now!

[J Hall]

College Hoops rules my gaming world.

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i can't be the first post and not making any sense. haha

[sayo]

eh...they got nothin on 2ksports. College Hoops rules my gaming world.

QFT.... EA has sucked at basketball games since... well since I discovered 2k/segasports.

[sayo]

Boooooooooooo hiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssss.

I can't decide if I'm booing the choice of Durant or just MM in general, since I've been a CH fan for years. I bought the first MM, haven't bought it since, just dissapointment after dissapointment.

Though I've always enjoyed that MM got the momentum meter right on the first try and NCAA had such a problem with it.

I remember 2K5 having a momentum meter. Or was that 2K6? One of those. Didn't see it on next gen. I thought it worked pretty damn good. [cool]

[joshuahuskers]

Ch 2k8 Ftw.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

QFT

But this upsets me. 2k has become notorious for witholding news on games. Last year with 2k7 was excruciating. Now that EA has already put MM on the board, I'm really going to start joning for 2k8.

[OU-11]

QFT

But this upsets me. 2k has become notorious for witholding news on games. Last year with 2k7 was excruciating. Now that EA has already put MM on the board, I'm really going to start joning for 2k8.
Good things come to those who wait :)

[chiefnole85]

QFT

But this upsets me. 2k has become notorious for witholding news on games. Last year with 2k7 was excruciating. Now that EA has already put MM on the board, I'm really going to start joning for 2k8.
I'm with you on that. They haven't even given any info about NBA 2k8 yet, while NBA Live already has videos.

[JeffHCross]

2k has become notorious for witholding news on games. All-Pro Football for the win!

[bruinfan18]

So Greg Oden is the cover boy for CH2K8. Old news?

[WKUsSledgehammer]

So Greg Oden is the cover boy for CH2K8. Old news?

I didn't know that, but I guess that's kind of like the draft last night. 2 video games vs. the top 2 picks. You knew who they were, but not necessarily what the order would be.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

As previously mentioned by bruinfan on the MM board, Greg Oden is the cover ath for 2k8.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/collegehoops2k8/index.html?tag=result;title;9

[J Hall]

No better example of who is #1 and who is #2 then the cover athletes for their prospective games.

[cdj]

I'm anxious to see what 2K does to the next-gen version of CH. I loved last year's game and can't wait to see what they do next.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I'm anxious to see what 2K does to the next-gen version of CH. I loved last year's game and can't wait to see what they do next.

Me too. I'm almost to a point where 2k7 was so great, why do I even need 2k8? They'll have to have some really amazing stuff in there, but I'm sure I won't be able to resist. [laugh]

[J Hall]

Me too. I'm almost to a point where 2k7 was so great, why do I even need 2k8? They'll have to have some really amazing stuff in there, but I'm sure I won't be able to resist. [laugh]

As much as I liked 2k7, there are some issues they need to address that could make 2k8 one of the best sports games ever. My main beef is the passing. I swear there are so many shitty passes in the game that the user has no control over that it almost ruins it for you.

I would love to be able to take a smaller school and edit their stadium in-season (or any stadium for that matter) so you can switch things up. It got to the point in my Morehead St. legacy that I stopped playing home games because I got bored with looking at the same place all the time.

[IowaWolverine]

On 2K's website, there's an article (http://2ksports.com/media/news.php?id=2593&gid=&iType=6) about the game, too. The only thing that talks about the actual game IMO was this:

For five straight years, the College Hoops 2K series has been the top rated* college basketball game on any console and College Hoops 2K8 looks to continue that legacy with advanced next generation visuals and hundreds of new animations. With a wealth of new innovative features, including all new crowd atmosphere that can affect the game performance of teams, College Hoops 2K8 is set to run the competition off the court with amazingly authentic college basketball video game action.
Sounds like HFA.

[bruinfan18]

CH2K7 owned me. Seriously. I get giddy thinking about what they can do to improve the game and what 2k8 will bring.

[NextMikeLeach]

Sounds like HFA.


Ech... let's hope not...

[chiefnole85]

Ech... let's hope not...
Let's hope that since it's not EA it will actually be implemented well and be a cool feature.

[IowaWolverine]

I have faith 2K will implement it better than EA.

Oddly, maybe it was just me, but in 2k7, I had a lot more trouble on the road. It might have just been the crowd noises in my head or something, but I had some tough road games.

[cdj]

I have faith 2K will implement it better than EA.

Oddly, maybe it was just me, but in 2k7, I had a lot more trouble on the road. It might have just been the crowd noises in my head or something, but I had some tough road games.

Same here. For the most part, games were always easier at home versus on road. However, I still believe that 2K needs to improve the crowd/arena atmosphere. Does it need to come in the form of something like HFA? If it's implemented correctly, it'll be OK. Though, I'm leery of additions like that to any sports game.

[Papa LoneStar]

As I look back at their history for the past 4-5 years....this game is gonna be crazy! :D

[Wufpack]

The only problem was I got CH2k7 on the 360 like in March so I wasnt in the mood to play a b-ball videogame for that long. There are so many games coming out at the end of this year I'm not sure how I'll be able to afford this game.

[chiefnole85]

The only problem was I got CH2k7 on the 360 like in March so I wasnt in the mood to play a b-ball videogame for that long. There are so many games coming out at the end of this year I'm not sure how I'll be able to afford this game.
Rob someone

[GatorTD8to10]

Oden = BOO!

Shoulda used a 2-time National Champion on the cover. Show the kids its about success and staying in school!

[ZackMills]

Oden = BOO!

Shoulda used a 2-time National Champion on the cover. Show the kids its about success and staying in school!
You can't use Noah...too damn ugly.

[GatorTD8to10]

You can't use Noah...too damn ugly.

I was actually thinking Al Horford.

http://espndeportes-att.espn.go.com/2003/photos2006/0401/g_horford_al_vt.jpg

[sportgamer]

I was actually thinking Al Horford.

http://espndeportes-att.espn.go.com/2003/photos2006/0401/g_horford_al_vt.jpg

based on what he did in the Tournament Mike Conley deserves it more than Oden and Horford IMO.

[BigShan05]

Oden = BOO!

Shoulda used a 2-time National Champion on the cover. Show the kids its about success and staying in school!

I think Oden would prefer a ring(or two) over being on the cover of a videogame.

Florida fans, having everything just isn't enough. Fuckers.[laugh] :p

[chiefnole85]

How much longer does E3 go on for? I'm dying to get some info on CH 2k8 or NBA 2k8 and there has been none so far.

[GatorTD8to10]

based on what he did in the Tournament Mike Conley deserves it more than Oden and Horford IMO.

Based on what they did in the past 2 NCAA and past 3 SEC tournaments.. I'd say Corey Brewer OR Al Horford deserves it more than anyone.

[BigOrangeCountry]

based on what he did in the Tournament Mike Conley deserves it more than Oden and Horford IMO.

LOL.[laugh]

[Georgiaisbetter]

The problem with that game is that when you simulate games, no team will ever average over 80 ppg for a season. So stupid that they can't get realistic scores. Most teams average around 50 ppg. Has no one told them sometimes college teams score more than 60 points in a game? I love this game but I can't play it if the scores for other teams around the country are so ridiculously bad.

[goreforprez]

This is one the greatest dynasty games out there. Building your career from a no-name coach at a no-name program to a national powerhouse is so fun. I love the year round recruiting which will be great in NCAA Football this year. The recruiting battles are always intense, and the gameplay is the best in the biz.

[Makaveli_Reborn]

Release date for this one? I'm debating whether 2K7 is worth a bargain buy right now or if I can just wait for 2K8.

Is this going to be like a September thing or like a January thing?

[chiefnole85]

Release date for this one? I'm debating whether 2K7 is worth a bargain buy right now or if I can just wait for 2K8.

Is this going to be like a September thing or like a January thing?
Usually it's November IIRC.

[J Hall]

Yea, I think it was Nov. 14th.

I'm jonesin for some info

[PapiChullo]

Just bought a PS3, and thought 2k7 was great on 360 when I played my friends. So I'm really looking forward to some next gen college hoops.

[Tide&skers]

cant wait fun past few years. yea hopefully it wont do that lame january thing. just cant wait to go get it and start up an open gonzaga legacy and take them farther then three rounds.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

2k's Official Site (http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/)

Nothing there aside from Oden, but promises more information soon. Let's hope soon < October. [laugh] There is a good look at the cover, I'm assuming.

[gschwendt]

2k's Official Site (http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/)

There is a good look at the cover, I'm assuming.
Dangit... just small enough that I can't get a very good look at the background to start on a custom cover. I suppose I can at least start on the logo which is usually half of the work (the other half being the background).

[gschwendt]

how's this so far? I'm proud to say that everything except for the #1 logo and the PS3 banner on the side are all vector images

[MaizeNBlue2]

how's this so far? I'm proud to say that everything except for the #1 logo and the PS3 banner on the side are all vector images

Looks like a great start. You'd think someone would have come up with a vector version of the PS3 banner already, but alas, I must be wrong. Keep up the godo work, and send it to me when you're done! :p

-Josh-

[gschwendt]

Looks like a great start. You'd think someone would have come up with a vector version of the PS3 banner already, but alas, I must be wrong. Keep up the godo work, and send it to me when you're done! :p

-Josh-
I could probably easily do a vector of it, it's just that I'm too lazy and I've got a high res version of it as is. I am re-doing the #1 logo though... just didn't like the way it looked. Who knows, maybe I go back and create a PS3 vector but then I'd have to create a 360 vector and so on and so forth...

[MaizeNBlue2]

I could probably easily do a vector of it, it's just that I'm too lazy and I've got a high res version of it as is. I am re-doing the #1 logo though... just didn't like the way it looked. Who knows, maybe I go back and create a PS3 vector but then I'd have to create a 360 vector and so on and so forth...

Yeah, understandable. I was just throwing it out there. I've never really gotten into the template making business yet, but as my title states, I do quite a bit of graphic work.

-Josh-

[gschwendt]

360 listed as November 5th, PS3 listed as TBD [evil]

http://www.gamespot.com/search.html?qs=college+hoops+2k8&x=0&y=0

[gschwendt]

Video Interview (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/948/948274/vids_1.html)

[gschwendt]

Finally found a full size version to work from... What do you think? I still have a few things to finalize on the template but mostly that's just rearranging and organizing. Critiques are certainly welcome. The only thing I'm not satisfied with is the edges around the #1 circle but I won't likely mess with them...


Original
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/0/941650_92017_front.jpg


Template
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/gschwendt/graphicwork/CustomCovers/CHoops2k8/CH2K8_PS3.jpg

[J Hall]

With the new info on NBA 2k8 released, as far as the chemistry, I'm interested to see how this gets put into College Hoops. Can't wait till November.

[bruinfan18]

So november 5th...the countdown begins.

[IowaWolverine]

I wish we could get some info., but 2k is always slow with info and then produces good games. I'm excited for this game.

[cdj]

I wish we could get some info., but 2k is always slow with info and then produces good games. I'm excited for this game.

We're efforting some info/coverage as we speak.

[bruinfan18]

We're efforting some info/coverage as we speak.

....

I'm j/k cdj. [laugh] I appreciate the work you are doing and looking forward to the updates on ch2k8.

[gschwendt]

College Hoops 2K8 Custom Cover Templates for PS3, 360, & PS2 (http://hosted.filefront.com/gschwendt/2074556)

[J Hall]

with some of the movies i've seen of nba 2k8, college hoops looks like it's going to continue owning my life

[Mr. Tennessee]

I really hope they heard some of my ideas on how to make the dynasty mode aspect much deeper. :)

[IowaWolverine]

We're efforting some info/coverage as we speak.
Yeah, by "we" I meant video gamers in general and not really Utopia specifically. But whatever you guys can do to get info. here is much appreciated.

[gschwendt]

http://www.vetzballin.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=62


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/DJRhude/Game%20pics/choops_360_300dpi_FOB_20070823BO-1.jpg?t=1190735922


As soon as the opening scene of College Hoops 2K8 opens up, you know that 2K Sports is really trying to take this game up a level. I was immediately pumped when I saw my Syracuse Orange come running out their locker room and down the hallway onto the court. From there I was able to take control of my players on the layup line (yep, it's returned from last year). This is going to be our year!




While NBA 2K8 is due out next week, 2K Sports is keeping the pedal to the metal and announced that NBA's cousin, College Hoops 2k8, is due out sometime in mid November. We like to call it NBA's cousin because while they are related and share some of the same similarities, College Hoops 2K8 has plenty of new additions this year that distinguishes itself. One of those new additions is something called The Sixth Man Advantage. As everyone knows the sixth man is usually a reference to the home team's crowd. This is depicted by a little meter at the bottom of the screen that fills up as the home team makes plays on offense and gets defensive stops in succession. The better you play, the louder your crowd gets and the meter starts to fill up. Once it reaches it's peak, the home team receives a performance and energy boost that will help you go on run of those classic 20-5 runs you see in college ball. The visting team can counter this by either calling a timeout or making a few baskets of it's own to quiet the crowd. The more subdued the crowd becomes, the meter begins to dwindle. So it seems to be pretty balanced on both ends as it can be countered.


Another addition is the All American Training Challenges. This is a separate mode where there are 14 drills that can be played. Your goal is to achieve a set amount of points in the timed events, achieving either a bronze, silver or gold medal. The drills even feature boss battles where you'll go up against some of the top college players in the game in the final battle. For example, if you decide to do the free throw drill and do it well, you'll have to go up against JJ Reddick and his 91% career FT shooting. These drills are also helpful in practicing a particular aspect of your game you'd like to strengthen. Even better these drills are also available inside the dynasty mode to help you build up whatever player attribute you choose. All the drills are listed below:
Line Course
Dribble Course
Free Throw
Short Range
Medium Range
Three Point
Attack Basket
Post Offense
Grab Rebound
Steal Challenge
Challenge Shot
Deny Position
Post Offense

You'll also be able to create plays this year. You'll have the ability to alter any of the pre-existing plays in the game as you see fit. Want to alter a particular motion play to get your star SF open? All you'll have to do is go into that particular play and you'll be able to change it. Once you're in the play, you'll see a diagram open up and you can move the ball markers around until the play runs the way you like it. Another bonus: you can take all your created plays online. I can see all the mini Coach K's now madly trying to draw up some off the chainz custom plays.


More hotness: Something 2K Sports is calling 2K Share Online. With that you can share team chants, plays and rosters online with your buddies. I know the roster part right now has some people's mouths open like it had mine when Anthony Chau mentioned this to me. If you have a lazy friend (like I am) who doesn't want to be bothered with naming his Syracuse squad, well you can do it for him and share it with him to download on his console. You can do the entire league if you so choose and share it with whomever you want. Is this hot or what?


The last new enhancement I saw was something called Maximum Passing. This isn't the maximum passing that you're used to seeing in sports games, as this is REAL maximum passing as different pass types are mapped to the face buttons. To go into Max passing mode, you hold down LB and press either the 'Y', 'B', 'A', or 'X' button depending on what type of pass you want to throw. 'Y' is a lob pass, 'X' is a chest pass, 'B' is a lead pass and 'A' is a bounce pass. This is a subtle addition that will alter gameplay greatly. Now you have total control on what kind of pass you want to throw depending on how the defense is set up.


Since College Hoops 2K8 uses a modified engine of NBA 2K8 you'll see other things you're already familiar with. The hot spots indicated by the cell phone bars under the player's feet (where you at?), and the new lock down defensive system make their way over from NBA 2K8. Don't get it twisted though, College Hoops is not NBA-lite. The new double team and trapping animations, post play, play calling mechanic and overall pace of the game give it a true college feel. Verne Linquist and Pat Rafferty return to call the action this year. Stay tuned for more info and a more in-depth preview of the game in the coming weeks.

[bruinfan18]

Hmmm, I don't know about the sixth man advantage and it's "20-5" runs.... But I have to keep reminding myself...this is 2ksports. They won't mess it up.

[cdj]

Thanks for the info/link, gschwendt. CH 2K7 next-gen was a great game - but the atmosphere was the most-lacking aspect, IMO. Hopefully the 'sixth man' feature isn't overdone, as that could really make CH 2K8 one of the best hoops games ever made.

I've noticed on the 2K site, they are now claiming to be not only the highest-rated, but also the top selling basketball game. That's news to me, but great for them if true.

[Papa LoneStar]

Great read....man....it's gonna get nasty....:D

[J Hall]

The ability to choose what kind of pass you want to throw....thank god!!!! finally!!!

[WKUsSledgehammer]

You'll also be able to create plays this year. You'll have the ability to alter any of the pre-existing plays in the game as you see fit. Want to alter a particular motion play to get your star SF open? All you'll have to do is go into that particular play and you'll be able to change it. Once you're in the play, you'll see a diagram open up and you can move the ball markers around until the play runs the way you like it. Another bonus: you can take all your created plays online. I can see all the mini Coach K's now madly trying to draw up some off the chainz custom plays.


More hotness: Something 2K Sports is calling 2K Share Online. With that you can share team chants, plays and rosters online with your buddies. I know the roster part right now has some people's mouths open like it had mine when Anthony Chau mentioned this to me. If you have a lazy friend (like I am) who doesn't want to be bothered with naming his Syracuse squad, well you can do it for him and share it with him to download on his console. You can do the entire league if you so choose and share it with whomever you want. Is this hot or what?


The last new enhancement I saw was something called Maximum Passing. This isn't the maximum passing that you're used to seeing in sports games, as this is REAL maximum passing as different pass types are mapped to the face buttons. To go into Max passing mode, you hold down LB and press either the 'Y', 'B', 'A', or 'X' button depending on what type of pass you want to throw. 'Y' is a lob pass, 'X' is a chest pass, 'B' is a lead pass and 'A' is a bounce pass. This is a subtle addition that will alter gameplay greatly. Now you have total control on what kind of pass you want to throw depending on how the defense is set up.

Oh. My. God. [oops]

[cdj]

The ability to choose what kind of pass you want to throw....thank god!!!! finally!!!

No kidding! For YEARS, I've been begging for that - most notably when in-bounding the ball. Sounds awesome.

[JeffHCross]

Hmmm, I don't know about the sixth man advantage and it's "20-5" runs.... But I have to keep reminding myself...this is 2ksports. They won't mess it up.At least 20-5 runs are common in basketball ... well ... moreso.

[GatorTD8to10]

Heres a bigger question I have.

At the end of the game.. Will I be able to just simply run my guard to half court and throw it to him undefended, Or will the defense actually try to 'guard' an in-bounds play?

This is something that has bugged the absolute shit out of me and hasnt been looked at since the dawn of basketball video games.

[Mr. Tennessee]

Please tell me they've added ot the dynasty mode. :)

[GoNebraska]

Create your own plays!! If I had a PS3 or a 360 I'd have a major boner right now! I could actually create my high school team play book so I'd know exactly what is going on and who is going to be open. This seriously makes me want to go out and buy a PS3! I am seriously considering buying one know. This game looks amazing!

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Heh ... cover created by a UK fans on 2K's forums:


http://www.geocities.com/sfodambush/BiilyGTombstone.gif

[valaser]

Create your own plays!! If I had a PS3 or a 360 I'd have a major boner right now! I could actually create my high school team play book so I'd know exactly what is going on and who is going to be open. This seriously makes me want to go out and buy a PS3! I am seriously considering buying one know. This game looks amazing!

Rumor has it there is a $399 40 gig PS3 coming out in late October or early November. It will supposedly be bundled with a Spiderman3 blu-ray, and maybe even have a rumble sixaxis, although I wouldn't bet on that. The timing works out pretty well with the release of 2k8 too, so start savin' :)

[GoNebraska]

Rumor has it there is a $399 40 gig PS3 coming out in late October or early November. It will supposedly be bundled with a Spiderman3 blu-ray, and maybe even have a rumble sixaxis, although I wouldn't bet on that. The timing works out pretty well with the release of 2k8 too, so start savin' :)

That is pretty nice timing. If this is true I might just buy it. I've got about $500 dollars from my summer job that's burning a hole in my pocket. I can only hope :D

[Nothingface]

Where are the pics for this game? IGN has nothing.

[J Hall]

Where are the pics for this game? IGN has nothing.

there's a few on operation sports

[LikeWhoa20]

There are some pics now at IGN for the 360.

Had an exam in this arena (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/948/948274/img_4943849.html) tonight, and I must say they've got it perfectly laid out.

[IowaWolverine]

Wow, I'm even more excited for this game after reading that article linked in this thread. :D

[Nothingface]

There are some pics now at IGN for the 360.

Had an exam in this arena (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/948/948274/img_4943849.html) tonight, and I must say they've got it perfectly laid out.

IGN answered my cries.

[Schunkerman]

Man dude that IU screenshot gets me pumped. We are gonna be pretty nasty this year. They seem to be liking K State with all these pics of them.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I want this game NOW. I can't wait until November. :(

[gschwendt]

http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/

College Hoops 2K8, the #1 selling college basketball game last year and the #1 rated college basketball game five years running returns to the Xbox 360™, PLAYSTATION®3 and PLAYSTATION®2. This year's game gets the deepest feature enhancements in the history of the franchise and is sure to be a contender to repeat as what Operation Sports crowned "Basketball Game of the Year" for 2006.


Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 Features:
6th Man Advantage - Give your home team the advantage on the floor with the energy of the crowd.
All-American Training Challenge - Go head-to-head against former college stars to test and build your key game skills.
Lock-On D - Master your man-to-man defense with complete on-the-ball coverage.
Maximum Passing - One press of a button puts a full slate of pass options at your fingertips.
Halftime Adjustments - Hit the locker-room at the half to assess and adjust your game strategy.
2KU - Completely redesigned arena atmosphere creates the most authentic college basketball experience ever.
PlayVision - Execute offensive plays perfectly with on-floor step-by-step diagrams
Play Designer - Create your own plays to customize your team's playbook.
On-the-Fly Coaching - Call plays, queue up subs, check on your players and even change coaching settings without ever having to pause the action.
Range Meter - Know the right spots on the floor for each player to take their shots and minimize missed buckets.
Improved Legacy Mode - Deeper Legacy Mode with new Amateur Basketball Leagues, Create-A-Recruit and more.
2K Share - Go online to share your customized rosters, plays, chants and more.
2K Soundtrack - Featuring Jurassic 5, J. Dilla, MF Doom, Dilated Peoples, The Kooks, The Black Lips and more.

PlayStation 2 Features:
6th Man Advantage - Give your home team the advantage on the floor with the energy of the crowd.
Maximum Passing - One press of a button puts a full slate of pass options at your fingertips.
On-the-Fly Coaching - Call plays, queue up subs, check on your players and even change coaching settings without ever having to pause the action.
Range Meter - Know the right spots on the floor for each player to take their shots and minimize missed buckets.
2K Soundtrack - Featuring Jurassic 5, J. Dilla, MF Doom, Dilated Peoples, The Kooks, The Black Lips and more.
2KU - Completely redesigned arena atmosphere creates the most authentic college basketball experience ever.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Wow. Lock-On D,Maximum Passing, and PlayVision may just make this game perfect. No more diagraming out the plays I want to run by hand. :D

[AVENGE1]

Once it reaches it's peak, the home team receives a performance and energy boost that will help you go on run of those classic 20-5 runs you see in college ball.

This is in NBA2k8 too, just implemented in a different way ... and it doesn't necessarily depend at all on who is home. Momentum in NBA2k8 is crazy. I've been on both sides of it. There are obvious 3-4 minute stretches where one team will make EVERY shot and the other team will miss EVERY shot, no matter how easy. You will be like WTF, no matter which side of the momentum you happen to be on. It's almost NCAA 07ish.

Still think CH2k7 will be a strong game though, and I still think NBA2k7 is a generally strong game ... I'm just saying.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Hands-On From Gamespot:

Rupp Arena's got it. Cameron Indoor Arena's got it. The Carrier Dome's got it. Heck, even Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum's got it. What's "it," you ask? Well, when basketball season arrives, "it" refers to the sixth man, also known as the advantage a basketball team can gain from the electricity of a fired-up home crowd when the baskets are falling and the good guys can do no wrong. In 2K Sports' upcoming College Hoops 2K8, that "sixth man" will be a big part of the college basketball gameplay experience, as we discovered today during our first hands-on session with the game.


The sixth-man feature in 2K8 is represented as a meter that's shown at the bottom of the screen during a game. By default, the meter is green and will be filled depending on which team you're using (a big program like Duke, for example, will start with about half of its meter filled when playing at Cameron Indoor Arena). Performing successful plays such as scoring baskets or stopping the opposing team will fill the meter up, whereas playing as if your players' shoes are filled with lead and their fingers are coated with motor oil will decrease the meter. If you fire up the crowd enough, the sixth-man meter will fill up completely and turn red, at which point your team will be feeding off the intensity of the crowd and earn temporary confidence as well as energy boosts in the process.



http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed001.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:open_image_viewer%28%27941649%27,%2701%27,%27 6180862%27,%272007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed001.jpg%27,%27The%2Bcrowd%2Bi s%2Byour%2Bbest%2Bfriend%2Bin%2BCollege%2BHoops%2B 2K8.%2BThe%2Bnew%2Bsixth-man%2Bfeature%2Bcan%2Bgive%2Byou%2Ba%2Bboost%2Bwhe n%2Byour%2Bfans%2Bare%2Bfired%2Bup.%27,%27%27%29;)
The crowd is your best friend in College Hoops 2K8. The new sixth-man feature can give you a boost when your fans are fired up. (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:open_image_viewer%28%27941649%27,%2701%27,%27 6180862%27,%272007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed001.jpg%27,%27The%2Bcrowd%2Bi s%2Byour%2Bbest%2Bfriend%2Bin%2BCollege%2BHoops%2B 2K8.%2BThe%2Bnew%2Bsixth-man%2Bfeature%2Bcan%2Bgive%2Byou%2Ba%2Bboost%2Bwhe n%2Byour%2Bfans%2Bare%2Bfired%2Bup.%27,%27%27%29;)



The boost to players' default energy will replenish some of the energy points they've lost over the course of the game. Once the sixth-man bonus runs out--and the meter does deplete gradually--your players' confidence attribute will return to normal and their energy level will return to a slightly higher level than where it was when you first earned the bonus. Along with the obvious visual of the sixth-man meter filling up as you play, the audio clues are unmistakable--to our ears, the crowds in 2K8 sound more alive and variable than ever. When you've got your "sixth man" working for you in the game, you'll know it. Of course, sixth-man bonuses are available only when you're playing at home (or at a neutral site).


Naturally, the college basketball game comes after 2K's NBA series, and one of the nice things about that is the team behind the college game can take the best features from 2K and tweak or improve them for the college game. Remember the hot spots feature in 2K8--a cell-phone signal-like meter that indicates the favorable spots on the floor for your players to shoot from? That's been tweaked a bit in College Hoops 2K8 to simply indicate a player's proficiency at shooting from a certain range, no matter where he is on the floor.


Another example: the visual play-calling system that diagrams the plays on the floor to assist you with how to run particular plays. In College Hoops 2K8, it's got an official name this time around--play vision--and works very similarly to the NBA series. Plays still unfold one step at a time--start the player here, move to there, now pass the ball, set up the screen, and so on--but it's an invaluable tool for learning some of the specific plays in the game. A practice mode will let you take all of these plays into the gym and run them over and over to your heart's content, against multiple types of defense (or no defense at all). You can also switch to the defensive team on the fly and try different defensive looks against the different types of offensive plays in the game. It's a good thing, too, because there will be approximately 80 plays to practice on both sides of the ball.


Passing has been changed up in College Hoops 2K8. Now, in addition to the default passing system, you can select which kinds of passes you want to make by pressing the left bumper (on the Xbox 360) and a face button. You hit X for chest pass, A for bounce pass, Y for lob, and B for leading pass, which is really only effective when your target player is in motion. Getting used to these new passes will take some time, but certain moves are sure to be deadly weapons when used properly, such as the ability to bounce the ball underneath a tight defender, or to toss it over the hands of an outstretched opponent. Isomotion controls will also be controlled with the face buttons: B for crossover, Y for spin, and the shoulder buttons for hesitation moves.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed002.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:open_image_viewer%28%27941649%27,%2702%27,%27 6180862%27,%272007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed002.jpg%27,%27Pass%2Byour%2Bw ay%2Bout%2Bof%2Btrouble%2Bwith%2B2K8%2527s%2Bupgra ded%2Bpass%2Bcontrols.%27,%27%27%29;)
Pass your way out of trouble with 2K8's upgraded pass controls. (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:open_image_viewer%28%27941649%27,%2702%27,%27 6180862%27,%272007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed002.jpg%27,%27Pass%2Byour%2Bw ay%2Bout%2Bof%2Btrouble%2Bwith%2B2K8%2527s%2Bupgra ded%2Bpass%2Bcontrols.%27,%27%27%29;)



Say that you're getting owned by your archrival for the first half. You can't get your fast break together, you're getting punished on the offensive boards, and your opponent is draining threes on you all day long. You head into halftime in 2K8 and need to make some adjustments, right? This year, at halftime, you'll be presented with a laundry list of things you've done right (and wrong) during the first half. Most, if not all of the entries on the list can be addressed with game-plan slider adjustments. For example, if you're not getting enough offensive rebounds, you pump up the crash-boards slider; you can move up the defensive-pressure slider to get some hands in your opponent's face at the 3-point line; and you can pump up the fast-break slider to generate more chances on the break. Each time the computer decides that you've addressed a concern, it will check it off the adjustments list. Of course, you can game-plan all you want, but the execution will still be all up to you.


The presentation in 2K8 has gotten some overhauls as well. First, big-time venues such as Kentucky's Rupp Arena have been built from the ground up with improvements to signage and more accurate placement of student sections. The game includes a bunch of new player animations, particularly on the defensive side, and new camera angles during stoppages in play add some nice variety to the game. Verne Lundquist and Bill Rafferty are the booth team, just like last year (Verne continues to be awesome; Bill continues to be...excitable), and the new sideline reporter for 2K8 is CBS' Tracy Wolfson. The team will be calling all the games you play, whether with big-time teams or even smaller programs such as the three new additions to the massive team roster in 2K8: Florida Gulf Coast, Cal-State Bakersfield, and South Carolina Upstate (Spartans holler!).


The new All American Training Challenge feature includes 14 hoops-related drills you can compete in. Drills include the basics--such as running suicides or making your way through an obstacle course while pulling off specialized dribble moves such as crossovers and spins--to more complicated challenges, such as the passing drill, which tests your ability to make the correct pass to a guarded teammate using the game's new passing controls. The better your pass (based on the position of your teammate and his defender) the more points you'll earn in the process. Depending on your performance, you can earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal for each drill. If you earn a gold medal, you'll unlock an additional drill where you take on a real-life player at that drill, such as facing off with J.J. Redick in a free-throw contest or beating Glen Davis in a rebounding match. Beat the pros and you'll earn an achievement. In addition, the feature will track your score for all drills and save it to your game profile.



http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed003.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:open_image_viewer%28%27941649%27,%2703%27,%27 6180862%27,%272007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed003.jpg%27,%27Newly%2Bbuilt%2 Bmascots%2Bmake%2Btheir%2Bway%2Binto%2Bthe%2Bgame% 252C%2Bwhich%2Bis%2Bgreat.%2BBut%2Bwhat%2Bdoes%2Bt his%2Bguy%2Bhave%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bwith%2Ba%2BCyclone%25 3F%27,%27%27%29;)
Newly built mascots make their way into the game, which is great. But what does this guy have to do with a Cyclone? (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:open_image_viewer%28%27941649%27,%2703%27,%27 6180862%27,%272007/283/reviews/941649_20071011_embed003.jpg%27,%27Newly%2Bbuilt%2 Bmascots%2Bmake%2Btheir%2Bway%2Binto%2Bthe%2Bgame% 252C%2Bwhich%2Bis%2Bgreat.%2BBut%2Bwhat%2Bdoes%2Bt his%2Bguy%2Bhave%2Bto%2Bdo%2Bwith%2Ba%2BCyclone%25 3F%27,%27%27%29;)



One of the underrated features in 2K8 has to be the new 2K Share function. Here, you can create custom rosters, game-settings files, playbooks, legacy files, and even custom chants you've created with the built-in chant creator--then you save them and share them with your friends. We'll be counting down the hours until someone gets that first full NCAA roster online, which we can then use to get all the real player names in the game. You'll be able to search for files by gamertag and even rate files so that the best files will be readily available to everyone.


In all, with an increased focus on strategy and better passing controls, it looks to be another fine season of College Hoops 2K8 ahead for fans of the series. Check back next week for a look at the game's updated legacy mode, as well as more in the weeks leading up to its November release.


http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/collegehoops2k8/news.html?sid=6180862&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1

Note the 3 new teams ... that always seems to be a popular pre-release question.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

And a video!

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/collegehoops2k8/media.html?tag=tabs;videos

Nothing overly exciting, really ... and I think that was Greg Oden, wasn't it?

[GoNebraska]

And a video!

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/collegehoops2k8/media.html?tag=tabs;videos

Nothing overly exciting, really ... and I think that was Greg Oden, wasn't it?

Make that three! This game looks amazing!!!!! I really need to but a next-gen system!

[cdj]

Sounds awesome...really excited to see the new passing method in action.

[RollBama1237]

Finally, it looks like calling and executing plays will actually have an impact on the game...

This is going to kick so much ass.

[UTlonghornguy]

This is in NBA2k8 too, just implemented in a different way ... and it doesn't necessarily depend at all on who is home. Momentum in NBA2k8 is crazy. I've been on both sides of it. There are obvious 3-4 minute stretches where one team will make EVERY shot and the other team will miss EVERY shot, no matter how easy. You will be like WTF, no matter which side of the momentum you happen to be on. It's almost NCAA 07ish.

Still think CH2k7 will be a strong game though, and I still think NBA2k7 is a generally strong game ... I'm just saying.

Boy is that ever true.

I shot 8 percent one quarter while my opponent shot 89 percent. Somehow I found a way to come back and win by a field goal, but that was just stupid.

[MacGyver Hawg]

So how long has Verne Lundquist done the commentary for this game?
It sounded just like a CBS broadcast.

[J Hall]

i believe 2k6 was the first year him and bill raftery did the color. 2k5 was jay bilas and someone. it was espn college hoops till ea bought that up

[cdj]

More screenshots released (http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/screens/view#2692) at 2ksports.com.

[Papa LoneStar]

^....yea....that's sexy.

[CJ_24]

those....are....hot!!

[WKUsSledgehammer]

^....yea....that's sexy.

those....are....hot!!

Concur ... 34 days.

[CollegeF-BallFan]

Glad to see t-shirts are back in!

http://www.2ksports.com/_img/screens/choops2k8/Choops2K8-Screen24.jpg

http://www.2ksports.com/_img/screens/choops2k8/Choops2K8-Screen31.jpg

[J Hall]

2k sure is on a indiana kick...huckin foosiers

[Keith1212]

This is one of those games for me where I don't know how much I'll play it if I buy it but I kind of want it anyway because I know it'll be good [laugh]

[AVENGE1]

This is one of those games for me where I don't know how much I'll play it if I buy it but I kind of want it anyway because I know it'll be good [laugh]

I think I'll be trading in NBA 2k8 towards it in November. I like NBA 2k8 alot, but I know I don't have time to focus on two basketball games. I'm thinking the college one will be better because you can't just control the game with superstars online. Plus, true zone defenses!

Anyone know if you can get roster names for this game on a memory card and upload them like you can on NCAA Football 08'? I've never owned a CH2k before.

[gschwendt]

Anyone know if you can get roster names for this game on a memory card and upload them like you can on NCAA Football 08'? I've never owned a CH2k before.
No memory card required... this year they added a feature in which you can share stuff, and they specifically listed rosters.

But yes, there are always roster creators that you can get rosters from, for free.

I believe even cdj did rosters last year but not sure.

[AVENGE1]

No memory card required... this year they added a feature in which you can share stuff, and they specifically listed rosters.

Share without a flash drive or memory card transfer? Please explain for us stupid folk :) ... Does that mean a friend online can just "send" me their roster names over the 360 for download?

[gschwendt]

Share without a flash drive or memory card transfer? Please explain for us stupid folk :) ... Does that mean a friend online can just "send" me their roster names over the 360 for download?
One of the underrated features in 2K8 has to be the new 2K Share function. Here, you can create custom rosters, game-settings files, playbooks, legacy files, and even custom chants you've created with the built-in chant creator--then you save them and share them with your friends. We'll be counting down the hours until someone gets that first full NCAA roster online, which we can then use to get all the real player names in the game. You'll be able to search for files by gamertag and even rate files so that the best files will be readily available to everyone.
.

[CJ_24]

if ea ever implimented that into ncaa football, all the roster sellers would be sol. i love this idea.

edit: let me clarify, i love this idea, because it makes getting the rosters so much easier. instead of having to search the internet for a reliable, and free downloadable rosters to put on my memory card and transfer to the 360 hard drive. i can just brows xbox live and download them, with the rosters being rated by other users on how good they are, i love it, it's awesome.

[AVENGE1]

Very cool.

[JeffHCross]

The Share feature will make efforts like OperationSports naming of the 2k rosters. "Okay, I finished my team, who do I send it to next?" So easy, so cool.

[Keith1212]

EA needs to put this Share thing in NCAA Football '09... actually scratch that. They need to not make it a shit game first.

[JeffHCross]

EA will never put that into their games. Never. They haven't followed any of 2k's online features, and I can't imagine they'd start now.

[cdj]

EA needs to put this Share thing in NCAA Football '09... actually scratch that. They need to not make it a shit game first.

EA will never put that into their games. Never. They haven't followed any of 2k's online features, and I can't imagine they'd start now.

Madden on PS2 has the EA Locker which allows sharing of franchises, not sure about rosters though. And yes....NCAA FB badly needs the ability to share rosters/dynasties online.

Either way, CH 2K8 looks awesome so let's just talk about it and not use this space to bash EA.

[cdj]

Gamespot "On The Spot" aired some footage of CH 2K8 and discussed it today.

Keep checking this link (http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot) for the replay, once posted.

[cdj]

No memory card required... this year they added a feature in which you can share stuff, and they specifically listed rosters.

But yes, there are always roster creators that you can get rosters from, for free.

I believe even cdj did rosters last year but not sure.

I did rosters for CH 2K7 (PS2) last year, but am unsure if I will do them for next-gen this year. (I already know I am not buying the last-gen version.)

I'd like to get both CH 2K8 and MM08, but I think I'll settle for one on release day and buy the other when it gets cheaper around the holidays or early spring. (That probably means MM08 at release and CH 2K8 later on, as 2K games get cheaper sooner than EA titles IMO.)

[cdj]

Gamespot "On The Spot" aired some footage of CH 2K8 and discussed it today.

Keep checking this link (http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot) for the replay, once posted.

Show is now available.

[JeffHCross]

Either way, CH 2K8 looks awesome so let's just talk about it and not use this space to bash EA.I don't mean to bash EA, I just think 2k has been on the ball with online features, specifically features that allow users to interact. I'm mainly thinking about this new Share feature and the previous ... wasn't it called MVP? ... feature where the game would generate an offline profile for a user so you could essentially practice against that player rather than the CPU.

That's just impressive.

[GatorTD8to10]

Vip.

[JeffHCross]

Vip.That's right, thanks Gator. That is seriously one of the best ideas I've ever heard of. It gives me hope for adaptive AI.

[J Hall]

man, the game looks nice...but that guy playin it you could tell wasn't trying too hard.

can't wait till next month

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Gamespot "On The Spot" aired some footage of CH 2K8 and discussed it today.

Keep checking this link (http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot) for the replay, once posted.

Wowwy, wow, wow WOW!!!! That video/discussion made me extremely happy in my pants.

One thing I saw is on offense, non-controlled players would show icons. I was assuming that with the new passing controls, these icons would indicate the target of your pass. Just a guess, but as someone who has lived and died with icon passing, this is a great feature.

PlayVision=(Sweet * Infinity) + Awesome

Sixth man is cool, but I hope it's implemented correctly. There are some arenas that can be pretty tough places to play - WKU's arena is definitely one - but if you don't have the athletes, as we have not had for a few seasons, sixth man doesn't matter.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Legacy Hands-On From Gamespot:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/collegehoops2k8/news.html?sid=6181329&mode=previews

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Nice. Gamespot pic has a partial list of closed legacy teams, much the same as recent years:

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/290/reviews/941649_20071018_screen021.jpg

[GatorTD8to10]

I cant wait to start another one with the Gents of Centenary!

GO GENTS GO!

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I cant wait to start another one with the Gents of Centenary!

GO GENTS GO!

There was brief discussion of the Gents at OS where I saw that pic. UL-Calcutta in that list seems like it could be Centenary. Being that the school is listed in Shreveport, and not Calcutta, LA, and that they are in the Summit League, is a pretty solid giveaway. If that is the case, it's curious that Cent would be pulled from the game.

[GatorTD8to10]

What in the world? Thats horrible! I shall forever be on a crusade to bring back The Gents for 2k9.

[bruinfan18]

Niiice.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/290/reviews/941649_20071018_screen001.jpg

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Recruit attributes from a Gamespot screenshot. New attributes from 2k7 are bolded:

Close
Med
3 Pt
FT
Lay
Shor
Shtr
Dunk
DunkSt
Clutch
Hand
Pass
LowO
LowD
Def
Blk
Stl
OReb
DRed
Spd
Qck
Vert
Str
Hus
Stam
Dur
Foul
Cons
OAwr
DAwr

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/290/reviews/941649_20071018_screen022.jpg

2k7 Attributes:

OVR
OAWR
DAWR
Close
Med
3PT
FT
Layup
Dunk
Handle
Pass
LowO
LowD
DEF
Block
Steal
OReb
DReb
SPD
STA
DUR
Clutch
Con
Foul
POT

[Brock]

can't wait for this.

[cdj]

If these were already posted, I apologize.

Dated Oct. 24, IGN has some new screenshots (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/948/948274/imgs_1.html) of CH2K8.

[cdj]

Official CH2K8 site (http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/) has been updated with game play feature videos/commercials. The first video is now available.

[Wufpack]

Conley in that commercial was hilarious. [laugh]

Thanks for all the info cdj. It is much obliged.

[BigDmo9999]

dude gschwendt, you should totally make me a custom cover with Aaron Brooks on it! that would be awesome!

[gschwendt]

Operation Sports has 300+ screenshots that they took from a Beta copy. I can't see it because the site itself is blocked at work (but the forums aren't [rock] ) but some in the thread are saying that they're listing team ratings.

Since Im providing this to you... you must report back Arkansas States, Arkansas-Little Rock, and Central Arkansas team ratings, it is required...

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?p=2037869106

Seriously though, don't worry about the team ratings... I can look at them tonight when I get home.

[BigOrangeCountry]

It's hard as hell to find these teams, even though it is in somewhat alphabetical order.

Central Arkansas:
OVR: 69
OFF:71
DEF:67
Team Unity: 20

I'll keep looking for the other two. Gimme a sec.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Arkansas State: 74 Ov, 74 Of, 68 D, 25 TU
Arkansas LR: 72 Ov, 75 Of, 66 D, 25 TU

[BigOrangeCountry]

Tennessee:
OVR: 87
OFF: 90
DEF: 85
UNITY: 61

South Carolina
79
80
75
24

I can't find the other two arky teams. Letters A-C are all mixed up throughout. It's weird as hell.

EDIT: Dang, nice job sledgehammer

[gschwendt]

Thanks fellas... hopefully UCA is a closed-legacy team again.

Anything in the rest of the screen shots worth mentioning besides team ratings?

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Damn ... WKU checking in at a gangbang ... 77/81/70/64.

81 on defense is a joke.

[BigOrangeCountry]

Thanks fellas... hopefully UCA is a closed-legacy team again.

Anything in the rest of the screen shots worth mentioning besides team ratings?

No, it's all just team ratings pictures. One guy posts an example of Auburn's in the thread. That's what they all look like.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I can't find the other two arky teams. Letters A-C are all mixed up throughout. It's weird as hell.

EDIT: Dang, nice job sledgehammer

Little Rock was also listed as UALR, too. It's a Sun Belt thing ... you wouldn't understand. :p

[Papa LoneStar]

Arkansas State
Overall: 74
Offense: 74
Defense: 68
Unity: 25

EDIT: Damn....I guess I shoulda refreshed the screen....[laugh]

[gschwendt]

No, it's all just team ratings pictures. One guy posts an example of Auburn's in the thread. That's what they all look like.
well, since it pulls the image from the site, it actually doesn't show up. Same thing happens here when someoen posts an image from photobucket, etc., the image just doesn't appear.

[gschwendt]

Arkansas State
Overall: 74
Offense: 74
Defense: 68
Unity: 25

welcome to 15 minutes ago... thanks anyway though.

dang, you beat me.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Arkansas State
Overall: 74
Offense: 74
Defense: 68
Unity: 25

EDIT: Damn....I guess I shoulda refreshed the screen....[laugh]

welcome to 15 minutes ago... thanks anyway though.

dang, you beat me.


pwned :D

[Papa LoneStar]

Nice to see Texas in at 83 overall....I can play against anybody, anywhere....:D

[BigOrangeCountry]

Top 20 overall teams, and top 20 players at each position:

Lofton, Jujuan Smith, and Tyler Smith get a lot of love.

Ramar Smith and Wayne Chism left out.

http://www.gametap.com/home/read/article/8a25090115f70fee0115f725504507de

[bruinfan18]

http://i.gametap.com/web30/eMagazine/emag_collegehoops_103107_3_845b0.jpg

DC doin it dirty.

[Mr. Option]

http://i.gametap.com/web30/eMagazine/emag_collegehoops_103107_4_86750.jpgO.J. Mayo - 83 OVR


i be ballin on you with Mr. Mayo.

Also, my boys Beasley and Walker be schoolin everybody.
Beasley - 82 OVR
Walker - 82 OVR

[BigDmo9999]

my crappy attempt at a custom cover

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/bigdmo9999/2k8brooks.jpg

[MacGyver Hawg]

Operation Sports has 300+ screenshots that they took from a Beta copy. I can't see it because the site itself is blocked at work (but the forums aren't [rock] ) but some in the thread are saying that they're listing team ratings.

Since Im providing this to you... you must report back Arkansas States, Arkansas-Little Rock, and Central Arkansas team ratings, it is required...

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?p=2037869106

Seriously though, don't worry about the team ratings... I can look at them tonight when I get home.


Any screen shots of Bud Walton?

[gschwendt]

Any screen shots of Bud Walton?there's none at the OS site and haven't seen any floating around, although I haven't really been looking for them since I'll really only recognize UALR & ASU and I highly doubt either of them will have theirs in the game.

[IowaWolverine]

For legacy mode players to simulate most (or even some) games like me, this screenshot is good news.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/frame_lead.php?pid=941649&img=3

I've been badly wanting this feature for years; now if I want only a certain number of guys in my rotation, I can tell the CPU this for when it sims. I can't believe this game is actually going to have this feature. Assuming the CPU doesn't just ignore my minutes setup, I'm really going to like this.

[gschwendt]

That is really quite awesome... now if I have 3 talented SFs, I don't have to worry about the third guy never getting any playing time.

[ntmeangreen11]

North Texas
Overall 70
Offense 71
Defense 63
Team Unity 26

Holy shit, it's not like we didn't run through the sun belt at the end of the year, and then hang tough with Memphis for 35 minutes. We won 23 fucking games and return the best frontcourt tandem in the conference. This is bullshit. If WKU gets a 77, we are very much so deservant of atleast a 76. Maybe Im worked up because our football team is shot to shit right now, but watch out NCAA, Quincy Williams is going to eat your lunch this season.

[Papa LoneStar]

Also....if it's like NBA 2K8....you can set auto subs to rotation....that is great news to me and my goal of a 11 man rotation.

It's about 2.5 weeks remaining....:D

[cdj]

For legacy mode players to simulate most (or even some) games like me, this screenshot is good news.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/image_viewer/frame_lead.php?pid=941649&img=3

Wow....that looks like an awesome feature. I loved CH 2K7 NG and somehow 2K8 looks even more impressive.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Spreadsheet with all team ratings from OS pics. Number in last column refers to pic number in OS's index.

Found some typos:

NC A&T's OVR should be 68.
Oklahoma's OVR should be 81.

[Papa LoneStar]

From the screenshots, here are the 40 available teams for closed legacies using the default rosters....


Kennesaw St A-Sun
North Florida A-Sun
SC Upstate A-Sun
Stetson A-Sun
N. Colorado Big Sky
Sacramento St Big Sky
Charl Southern Big South
Radford Big South
UC Davis Big West
UC Riverside Big West
Dartmouth Ivy
Princeton Ivy
Bethune-Cookman MEAC
Howard MEAC
NC A&T MEAC
Norfolk St MEAC
S. Carolina St MEAC
UMES MEAC
Winston-Salem St MEAC
Long Island NEC
St Francis (PA) NEC
St. Francis (NY) NEC
Morehead St OVC
Tennessee-Martin OVC
Elon Southern
The Citadel Southern
Central Arkansas Southland
Nicholl St Southland
Texas State Southland
SD State Summit
UL-Calcutta Summit
W. Illinois Summit
Alabama A&M SWAC
Alabama St SWAC
Alcorn St SWAC
Ark. Pine Bluff SWAC
Grambling SWAC
Prairie View SWAC
Southern SWAC
Texas Southern SWAC



No Patriot League teams this year

....got this from OP....I want to run with Texas Southern again like I did on 2K6....but I need them to remove the volleyball lines off the court. I'll select my team out of Texas Southern, Texas State, Southern, Alcorn State, and Long Island.

I need a sexy mix of the arena and jerseys. Without seeing the full package of arenas....I'm leaning towards Texas State and Long Island.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I'll be leaning toward UT-Martin, Winston-Salem State, and Western Illinois.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I went to GameStop this evening to go ahead and reserve a copy, because I've had to drive around to find it the last two years, and the guy told me it was due in on the 14th. I'm sure he's wrong, but oh well.

[BigDmo9999]

what is a closed legacy?

[Mr. Option]

UC Riverside.
the rebuilding begins.

[gschwendt]

what is a closed legacy?Basically you have to work your way through the coaching ranks... start with a really crappy team then build them up and hope to get hired elsewhere. Alternatively you could play an open legacy but I don't believe that has coaching carousel (getting hired & fired).

[bruinfan18]

I'm looking at Alabama A&M, St. Francis (NY), and North Carolina A&T to run with.

[BigDmo9999]

Basically you have to work your way through the coaching ranks... start with a really crappy team then build them up and hope to get hired elsewhere. Alternatively you could play an open legacy but I don't believe that has coaching carousel (getting hired & fired).
oh okay...that's what I thought but I just wanted to put that to rest in my mind

[JeffHCross]

No Patriot League teams this yearWhat?! :(

[Papa LoneStar]

What?! :(

I just copied and pasted....but yea....that's weird....I read somewhere that the closed legacy list are basically teams 70 and under....I guess the Patriot will be making some noise this year....:D

[cdj]

A bunch of screenshots (http://previews.operationsports.com/gamescreenshots.aspx?game=ch2k8&picNumber=349) from OS' beta copy.

[gschwendt]

Syracuse vs Illinois
(http://www.vetzballin.com/modules.php?name=Video_Stream&page=watch&id=17&d=1)

[kyleec]

Any idea if there's a create-a-team feature?

[MightyBruin]

UCLA is stacked. :)

Closed dynasty team = UC Riverside, keeping it real in So. Cal.

[J Hall]

am i the only one wondering about this home court advantage when illinois didn't score until they were down 14-0?

edit**

and then they win 44-18. is Syracuse suppose to be that good? or illinois that bad?

[gschwendt]

Any idea if there's a create-a-team feature?
yep... saw it in the OS beta screenshots... too many go back and look through them myself to find it but it's in there.

[cdj]

CH 2K8 Soundtrack:

Track listing
• Arabian Prince “Professor X Saga”
• Bumblebeez “Black Dirt”
• Deltron 3030 “Positive Contact”
• Dilated Peoples “Spit It Clearly”
• E Reece “Just Move” (Bautista Remix)
• Guilty Simpson “Make It Fast”
• Heliocentrics “Joyride”
• Hot Chip “My Piano” (Radio mix)
• J Dilla & MF Doom (feat. Guilty Simpson) “MASH”
• James Pants “You're Doing It”
• Jurassic 5 “Without A Doubt”
• Liars “Plaster Casts of Everything”
• Oh No “Chump”
• Panthers “Goblin City”
• Percee P “Legendary Lyricist”
• DJ Romanowski “Lord Of The Pants” (2-Cents Remix)
• Ski Beats “Idea”
• Strange Fruit Project “Underclassmen”
• Strange Fruit Project “Thru Tha Lane”
• The Black Lips “It Feels Alright”
• The Kooks “Eddie's Gun”
Source (http://www.sportsgamer.com/content/1279/2k-sports-soundtrack-for-college-hoops-2k8-brings-new-sounds-to-top-rated-franchise/)

[gschwendt]

Obviously that music list is not targeted to me [smile]. Can't say I know a single song and there's only an artist or two that I even know anything about. No worries, it's always background music and I typically find something that's tolerable. Plus I'd rather them spend the money on development instead of signing big artists.

[JeffHCross]

I just copied and pasted....but yea....that's weird....I read somewhere that the closed legacy list are basically teams 70 and under....I guess the Patriot will be making some noise this year....:DOh ... ahahaha. You know what ... I totally misread what you had posted. I don't mind that the Patriot isn't in the closed legacy, not at all.
Obviously that music list is not targeted to me Or me. Wow. I barely know any of them.

[WhoUTestin]

They've got a few things wrong....Winston-Salem St is a Div II school
http://previews.operationsports.com/images/basketball/ch2k8/ch2k8372.jpg

[sayo]

Created Team maybe?

[Brock]

wow, this game looks so sweet.

[Papa LoneStar]

....got this from OP....I want to run with Texas Southern again like I did on 2K6....but I need them to remove the volleyball lines off the court. I'll select my team out of Texas Southern, Texas State, Southern, Alcorn State, and Long Island.

I need a sexy mix of the arena and jerseys. Without seeing the full package of arenas....I'm leaning towards Texas State and Long Island.

I might add Central Arkansas to the mix....I forgot that I have a few cousins that have took some classes there.

[stormfront]

They've got a few things wrong....Winston-Salem St is a Div II school
http://previews.operationsports.com/images/basketball/ch2k8/ch2k8372.jpg

I thought that too, but I just checked and Winston Salem State has actually transitioned up to Div I. They're playing a MEAC schedule, although I don't think they're eligible for the MEAC tournament until 2008-09.

[stormfront]

Alright, I finally made it through this whole thread, and I'm really excited for this game --- maybe the first time that I've been excited for a game in a long time.

I had a question for everyone who played legacy mode. How many years did it take you to matriculate to a major-conference school? Last year, I think I spent three years at UC-Riverside...two NCAA berths and a 2nd-round appearance. Took a job at Indiana State, and was there FOREVER --- 8 years, had six NCAA appearances and two sweet 16's, and didn't get a sniff from any team that was in a better conference than the MVC. Finally, after 8 years, I got a job offer...from Marshall. Took that, played about three years, with two NCAA appearances, and still hadn't heard anything from a power conference team. At that point I kinda lost interest in CH2K7.

So what was everyone else's progression timeline? And do you think they'll alter it a little bit in this year's game?

[cdj]

CH 2K8 will have over 90 Classic Teams.

[bruinfan18]

Anyone see the commerical with Greg Oden and Mike Conley? I saw it a little while ago when I was watching UT Martin-Memphis on ESPNU.

Oh yeah, the game looks schweeeeet

[bruinfan18]

You can see the commercial here. http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/

[cdj]

Gameplay Guide: Episode One now available to view at the CH 2K8 site (http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/). (Previous Episode was #0.)

[PapiChullo]

http://www.2ksports.com/_img/screens/choops2k8/Choops2K8-Screen4.jpg

Cameron Indoor looks great. Just don't understand why no games can get the sides of the court correct. The bench should be flip flopped w/ the student section.

[BIG EVIL]

Cameron Indoor looks great. Just don't understand why no games can get the sides of the court correct. The bench should be flip flopped w/ the student section.

No it shouldn't. 2K got it right. Duke has their bench on the off-camera side, so they can display the Crazies.

[JeffHCross]

I had a question for everyone who played legacy mode. How many years did it take you to matriculate to a major-conference school? I've yet to survive without simulating until I got to a school I wanted to be at. I wish they would let you have the Coaching Carosel and coach progression in the Open Legacy. I would love to take over as Thad Matta yet still be able to change jobs and make him better.

[mtgrizfan4life]

Alright, I finally made it through this whole thread, and I'm really excited for this game --- maybe the first time that I've been excited for a game in a long time.

I had a question for everyone who played legacy mode. How many years did it take you to matriculate to a major-conference school? Last year, I think I spent three years at UC-Riverside...two NCAA berths and a 2nd-round appearance. Took a job at Indiana State, and was there FOREVER --- 8 years, had six NCAA appearances and two sweet 16's, and didn't get a sniff from any team that was in a better conference than the MVC. Finally, after 8 years, I got a job offer...from Marshall. Took that, played about three years, with two NCAA appearances, and still hadn't heard anything from a power conference team. At that point I kinda lost interest in CH2K7.

So what was everyone else's progression timeline? And do you think they'll alter it a little bit in this year's game?

I did just fine. Started at Northern Colorado, 2 years there with 2 tourneys, one miracle elite 8 appearance, thanks to one hot 3 point shooter. Then onto Nevada, 4 years, 1 national championship. Onto Washington State, not sure how many years, but built a dynasty with Wooden like string of National Championships. I cannot wait for 2k8!!!!

[AVENGE1]

I'm getting anxious. I can't wait for this game, as it is the only video game where I can play with the college I graduated from and am currently still in: The University of South Alabama Jaguars :)

I just hope they got the Mitchell Center completely right this time.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I'm getting anxious. I can't wait for this game, as it is the only video game where I can play with the college I graduated from and am currently still in: The University of South Alabama Jaguars :)

I just hope they got the Mitchell Center completely right this time.


Booooooooo....

j/k AVENGE :p

[AVENGE1]

Booooooooo....

j/k AVENGE :p


Here's a quick research question. Who has made more NCAA tournaments, South Alabama or Western Kentucky?

I honestly don't know the answer. But, I know of at least 5 NCAA tournament appearances by South Alabama in my lifetime. It would be interesting to find out, since these are usually the two top programs in Sun Belt basketball year in and year out.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

1960, 1962 (Sweet Sixteen), 1966 (Sweet Sixteen), 1967, 1971 (Final Four), 1972, 1976, 1978 (Sweet Sixteen), 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1993 (Sweet Sixteen), 1995, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003

[AVENGE1]

You have us beat then. We made the 64 team field in ...

1979
1980
1989
1991
1997
1998
2006

... a total of 7 times.

Funny thing is, we lost to Arizona who eventually won it all in 97', and we lost to Florida who eventually won it all in 06'. Both were very close first round games until the last few minutes. Using fool's logic, we can assume that if you beat South Alabama in the NCAA tournament, you will end up winning the National Championship. :)

[cdj]

College Hoops 2K8 Classic Teams List:


1955 San Francisco
57 Kansas
59 California
59 West Virginia
60 Cincinnatti
60 Ohio State
64 UCLA
66 Kentucky
66 Texas Western
68 Houston
69 UCLA
72 UCLA
74 NC State
75 UCLA
76 Indiana
77 Marquette
78 Kentucky
79 Indiana State
79 Michigan State
80 Louisville
81 Indiana
82 North Carolina
83 Houston
83 North Carolina State
84 Georgetown
85 St. Johns
85 Villanova
86 Louisville
86 Duke
87 Syracuse
87 Indiana
88 Oklahoma
88 Arizona
88 Kansas
89 Illinois
89 Michigan
90 Loyola Maramount
90 LSU
90 Arkansas
90 UNLV
91 Georgetown
92 Duke
93 Michigan
94 Arkansas
95 North Carolina
95 UCLA
96 Connecticut
96 Georgetown
96 Kentucky
97 Arizona
97 Minnesota
97 Wake Forest
98 Kansas
98 Kentucky
98 North Carolina
98 Stanford
99 Connecticut
99 Duke
2000 Iowa
00 Florida
00 Michigan State
01 Arizona
01 Duke
02 Kansas
02 Maryland
02 Oklahoma
03 Syracuse
04 Connecticut
05 North Carolina


ALL CONFERENCE TEAMS:

All Time ACC
All Time Big East
All Time Big 10
All Time Big 12
All Time Pac 10
All Time SEC



NEW CLASSIC TEAMS IN 2K8

2007 Florida
2007 Ohio State
All Time UCLA
All Time Ohio State
All Time Notre Dame
All Time North Carolina
All Time North Carolina St
All Time Michigan St
All Time Michigan
All Time Maryland
All Time LSU
All Time Kentucky
All Time Kansas
All Time Indiana
All Time Georgetown
All Time Duke
All Time Arizona

[gschwendt]

WTF!?!?! no 1999 Arkansas State? A team that played Utah extremely close for a half only to get blown out in the second in the first round of the tourney? A team that did so very little yet still earned their coach a now 10 year extension on his contract? How is that not a classic team!?

[pavel_quad]

2001 Arizona...:)

Jason Gardner
Loren Woods
Gilbert Arenas
Michael Wright
Richard Jefferson
Luke Walton

[Mr. Option]

All-LSU

Peter "Pistol Pete" Maravich

[BigDmo9999]

No classic or all-time Oregon teams get love...that sucks, but I'm fine with it, I'll be focused manly on the present and not living in the past haha

[BigDmo9999]

I made a bunch of custom covers...but I don't have 53 posts yet so blahh

[gschwendt]

I made a bunch of custom covers...but I don't have 53 posts yet so blahh
post the links here leaving off the h in the http:// portion and I can edit your post for you.

[BigDmo9999]

I think it's kinda dumb to have that rule...but that's just me

here they are:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/bigdmo9999/brooks2k81.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/bigdmo9999/brooks2k82.png

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/bigdmo9999/porter2k81.png

[J Hall]

I think it's kinda dumb to have that rule...

BAN!!!!!!

[laugh]

[BigDmo9999]

BAN!!!!!!

[laugh]
haha well come on...I don't post often but I have to post 53 times just to post links and stuff..so I get left out of those situations when I need to post links haha

but hey you're getting off topic

[BIG EVIL]

I think it's kinda dumb to have that rule...but that's just me


Well, if you've seen some of the idiots that come through here, you'll understand why that rule is in effect.

[BigDmo9999]

Well, if you've seen some of the idiots that come through here, you'll understand why that rule is in effect.
yeah I was thinking that too

[cdj]

Brief producer video interview (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/948/948274/vids_1.html) courtesy of IGN (dated 11/9).

[J Hall]

this game is going to run my life....

[Papa LoneStar]

Thanks for posting that CDJ.

The demo plus that video will make the next week go by very slow....:(

[GoNebraska]

vetzballin.com has two new videos up for ABL.

Edit they also have an 84 Georgetown v 82 North Carolina video.

[BigDmo9999]

The longest 9 days of my life is about to begin

[fignuts]

Luckily Assassins Creed will help me get through until CH2k8. Otherwise, I'd be pulling my hair out.

[PapiChullo]

No it shouldn't. 2K got it right. Duke has their bench on the off-camera side, so they can display the Crazies.

Not that it matters much, but you're wrong. When looking at the championship banners, the Crazies are on the left hand side. Yet in this picture, the bench is on that side.

BTW, played the demo of this today, and it's pretty solid. Only negative I've seen is that the cpu grabbed a lot of off. rebs. But I'm pumped for the release.

[TheFlame]

Why do they STILL have FAKE college names? UL - Calcutta? Ugh. But, other than that, it looks promising!

[J Hall]

Why do they STILL have FAKE college names? UL - Calcutta? Ugh. But, other than that, it looks promising!

lol, that's probably who i'm going to be in my legacy

[gschwendt]

Why do they STILL have FAKE college names? UL - Calcutta? Ugh. But, other than that, it looks promising!Are there other fakes? That's the only one I've noticed. I'm sure there's some valid reason for that one... who knows.

[CJ_24]

maybe there are some conferences with lower division teams in them, and to fill out the conference rosters, instead of adding a D2 team that isn't eligible for the D1 postseason, they just created a school that would be eligible? maybe?

[TheFlame]

Is NJIT going to be in this game?

[Papa LoneStar]

Why do I feel like I won't be able to walk into Gamestop a week from tommorrow to get the game.....:(

[J Hall]

Why do I feel like I won't be able to walk into Gamestop a week from tommorrow to get the game.....:(

damn! i didn't realize how close it was to release day [laugh]

[fignuts]

Why do I feel like I won't be able to walk into Gamestop a week from tommorrow to get the game.....:(

Why not try a WalMart, Target, or other brick and mortar stores?

[Papa LoneStar]

I was actually referring to the Monday release day....usually they say "shipping" on Mondays and officially released on Tuesday....and that has me worried....:(

EDIT: but maybe it's special, because of Thanksgiving....:D

[cdj]

Episode 2 now available to watch on 2K official site (http://www.2ksports.com/games/choops2k8/).

This clip features former LSU Tiger Glen Davis.

[TheFlame]

The more and more I look at CH2K8, the more I want to get it! Only problem is, I've never played last year's game. (I have a PS2) I think I should get this game, seriously!

[cdj]

The more and more I look at CH2K8, the more I want to get it! Only problem is, I've never played last year's game. (I have a PS2) I think I should get this game, seriously!

Have you played previous versions of CH on PS2?

I played 2K5 and 2K7 on PS2 and thought it was OK.....didn't get into it too much. However, the next-gen version was amazing IMO and a lot of fun. If you like/love college basketball, I'd recommend at least giving it a rental.

[TheFlame]

I've only played 2K5, and thought it was okay. I still thought Coach K College Basketball was the greatest college basketball game ever, but now that I'm getting interested in NCAA basketball again, I'm trying get my feet wet and start anew.

[GoNebraska]

I think I'm getting a PS3 for christmas and this is the game that will dominate my life until March. Until than I'm stuck on last gen.

[J Hall]

I've only played 2K5, and thought it was okay. I still thought Coach K College Basketball was the greatest college basketball game ever, but now that I'm getting interested in NCAA basketball again, I'm trying get my feet wet and start anew.

2k5 was decent, but 2k6 on ps2 owned my life. i played for months with no let up. i believe i finished 10+ season playing all the games. the difference between 2k6 on ps2, then on to 2k7 on 360 was crazy, but still felt familiar. i loved that. 2k8 looks to just keep adding on. i can't wait

[cdj]

List of Achievements (360) for CH 2K8 (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=407)

[AVENGE1]

Football on next gen is a little better than on last gen ... however, basketball on next gen is AMAZING when compared to last gen. If you play a next gen basketball game such as NBA2k8, you will think last gen basketball games played and looked like an atari.

[collegesports]

Football on next gen is a little better than on last gen ... however, basketball on next gen is AMAZING when compared to last gen. If you play a next gen basketball game such as NBA2k8, you will think last gen basketball games played and looked like an atari.

Agree. NBA 2k7 was indeed AMAZING.

[J Hall]

those achievements are a LOT better than last years. some of last year's were ass, like, win 5 online ranked games when you are an 80 and above and the opponent is an 85, lol. glad to see i'll get a lot of these just through normal playing

[cdj]

Operation Sports has posted a clip from 2K simulating tonight's 2K Coaches vs. Cancer championship game between UConn and Memphis. Visit here to download (http://forums.operationsports.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=228464) and watch the game clip.

Final Score: Connecticut 86, Memphis 79

[J Hall]

i can't wait for this game

[WKUsSledgehammer]

Were there any CH commericials during the CvC games last night?

[AVENGE1]

i can't wait for this game

really? :p

Edit: BTW, I like those old school beats you use in the music.

[Schunkerman]

Were there any CH commericials during the CvC games last night?

I saw the Oden and Conley one a bunch. Great commercial.

[WKUsSledgehammer]

I saw the Oden and Conley one a bunch. Great commercial.

Yeah, I just saw that one on the championship game tonight. Good stuff.

[cdj]

OS has posted a full game video of UNC vs Duke from their beta copy. Here is the link (http://previews.operationsports.com/previews.aspx?game=ch2k8) to download the files (scroll to bottom).

[cdj]

Great producer blog (http://www.sportsgamer.com/content/1340/college-hoops-2k8-hoop-dreams-part-1) available to read at sportgamer.com.

I recommend going and reading the whole thing, but here is a great excerpt:

Last night I was thinking to myself, “how great is 2K Share?” I mean really, it's the coolest feature we've ever put in College Hoops. I say that without hesitation now the more I think about it. New to 2K8 and possibly the best part of customization is that you can now share your files with others online. If you’ve changed anything with regards to rosters, settings, chants, created plays and playbooks and even Legacy files, you can share them with anyone else that has an online account with their Xbox 360 or PS3. With being able to share so many awesome things with friends and others without having to buy and external device or buy a memory unit from someone online, you can now share or grab a file immediately after its uploaded. It's not like this kind of thing has never been done before in a game, but it's rarely been done in a sports game and especially one that is as customizeable as College Hoops.

I'm the type of person that has a really hard time playing a college sports game without the real players. Yes, our game is another in the long line of college games that does not allow real likenesses and names for collegiate athletes, which is completely understandable. But you know there are people out there who recreate the players in our game to be more like the real ones. I'm willing to bet someone will have a roster on 2K Share within the first couple days of release that closely mimics real college basketball for me to download. That right there completely changes the game for me. The other cool thing, and I know this is super hardcore and maybe "geek" of me, but I can share my Legacy file with others. That means I can have a friend across the country start up a Legacy with me and we can literally play a "chess" game across the country. I play my game, save it, share it, he grabs it and plays his. I'm not guessing a whole lot of people will do this, but while we were in development and creating 2K Share we figured, 'what the heck? Why not?"

[Marshall08]

any idea of how many authentic arenas are in the game?

[Schunkerman]

any idea of how many authentic arenas are in the game?

very. That's one of the big things they worked on this year. There are some screenshots earlier in the thread.

[BigDmo9999]

Less than 24 hours!

[GoNebraska]

Anyone think there is a chance that this game might be out early today at Walmart or Target. I might check later today.

[CJ_24]

Anyone think there is a chance that this game might be out early today at Walmart or Target. I might check later today.

that's what i'm hoping as well. report back, i'm going to go check walmart at midnight otherwise. hopefully they put it out.

[J Hall]

don't know if anyone saw, but there is a new video over at ign. i'm to lazy to post the link, but it is there

[sayo]

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/948/948274/vids_1.html

[GoNebraska]

that's what i'm hoping as well. report back, i'm going to go check walmart at midnight otherwise. hopefully they put it out.

No go on it being out early. Looked around at Walmart and it wasn't there [down]

[bruinfan18]

For some reason, I thought this game was coming out on Tuesday, Nov.19th. Haha. This whole month I have thought this game was coming out on tuesday, then today I'm reading the paper and it says today is the 18th. [oops] [rock] [laugh]

Picking this up tomorrow morning. Also, mondays= no class. :D

[AVENGE1]

Thought it was coming out Tuesday the 20th?

[sayo]

Thought it was coming out Tuesday the 20th?

That's what I thought but apparently tomorrow. Maybe I'll pick it up.

[AVENGE1]

That's what I thought but apparently tomorrow. Maybe I'll pick it up.

I'll check Gamestop by my house tomorrow then. Hope I'm not being led up to a letdown. :)

[sayo]

I'll check Gamestop by my house tomorrow then. Hope I'm not being led up to a letdown. :)

Yeah I think it depends on when I finish Assassin's Creed. I'm still having fun with it so I don't wanna have 2 games that I'm really into either. I've got studying to do.

[fignuts]

I'm hoping tomorrow too. But no big deal if its Tuesday. Whats one extra day?

[CJ_24]

No go on it being out early. Looked around at Walmart and it wasn't there [down]

dude, it's early in the day, they're not going to put it out 7 hours early[laugh]. have faith that at the stroke of midnight, the ncaa fair godmother blesses us with 2k8.