Bunch of NBA 2k14 Next-Gen Version Details

This is a summary of what is from a press event today. Link to NeoGAF thread on it: LINK



The president of Visual Concepts up on stage calling #NBA2K14 next-gen truly "special." Says the hardware allows for a unique experience.

* "This is not a port." Built from ground up for the hardware. Brand new engine is called "Eco Motion.l

* The detail of MyPlayer customization gives you a unique look this year. The selected MyPlayer looks awfully familiar... Hmmmm

* Jeff Thomas just played "pure basketball porn." Now discussing 4 main pillars NBA Today, MyPlayer, MyTeam, MyGM

* Daily zap allows for stats, highlights from a real video. All your NBA news connected on your console updated DAILY.

* This is all driven by Dynamic Living Roster - which is adjust daily based on how players are performing in the real world.

* NBA Today delivers new content daily and has sleekest design ever. Driven by Dynamic Living Rosters and Stats Inc.

* The introduction and presentation is brand new. Level of detail is unrivaled and truly shows off the power of the next-gen systems.

* 5 on 5 NBA Today matchup Warriors at Heat getting viewed by press

* Stunning graphics showcased on default camera, new EcoMotion showcases brand new movements and animations.

* Someone just leaned in to me and said it looks like watching a real game at a bar. Ironic since we are at a bar

* Some loud applauds for the 5v5 video. Truly another level on #NextGen #NBA2K14. Team now about to speak to the graphics.

* Level of detail showcased in clip with arena angles, behind backboards, cameramen, cords. mics etc. Level of detail is stunning.

* Art director Anton Dawson on now talking about the thousands of little things. Had to change materials in game: vinyl, wood, cotton.

* Little imperfections of dirt on the backboard tells you all you need to know about the attention to detail. They built a material library.

* The material library looks "consistent" across the game based on items. Built from ground up for next-gen.

* "Once we started doing this for one item, we had to do it all. Things react collectively together so the whole world could live together"

* Details shown at scorers table. A thumbprint on a monitor is shown. Level of detail that went into next-gen

* Now showing off the new LED dynamic lighting system. Just stunning. Scoreboard lights are dynamic and showcase reflections

* They actually measure the color temperature of lights and count the number of lights and manufacturer of lights. Getting the lighting right

* "LEDs in score clock and jumbotron act like how LED is supposed to. Measured in Kelvin and reflected against other surfaces."

* "Reproduce amount of lights in every arena"

* Now showcasing Kobe Bryant getting head scanned. Kobe hung around while they built his model and his reaction was "GTFO here"

* Anton now walking through Kobe's headscan story which I was also at. He wanted to buy tech, was so angry he had never seen anything like it

* Now showcasing LeBron getting head scanned. Showcasing the different faces players make. Screams, smiles, smug looks, focused faces etc...

* Now showing LeBrons championship celebration emotion headscan. Hilarious

* "With head scans, we weren't just trying to capture stills. wanted to get movement to capture emotion & unique face tissue of each player"

* The team captured and head scanned constantly working around NBA schedules to capture nearly every player in the NBA.

* Hundreds of players with thousands of expressions you will see in the game. Showcasing art of those now. This is photo realism.

* "The path of going to every team on the road and the trials of eating fast food in remote locations was the most memorable journey."

* Now Mike Wang getting brought out to discuss gameplay.

* Lead gameplay designer Mike Wang talking about gameplay. Speaking to Eco Motion. Says he's happy to announce the new game engine.

* Speaks about elevating the game harnessing the tech. Primarily in physics and animations. Foot planting clips shown.

* Mike talking about emphasis on foot planting in next gen and how next gen helps us improve it beyond any sports game experience in history

* This "feels completely different" than any other 2K game has felt before. Physics of movement completely lifelike.

* Now speaking to ball handling. Eco Motion allows them to track true physics. Ball spinning when dribbling, ball in hands. Tangible object.

* Dribbling: next gen ball sits in his hand, ball continuously spins like it's supposed to.

* Animations: motion capture used to be 1 to 1 on game. Now animation synthesis creates a framework and animation changes...

* Mike speaks about animation synthesis, Eco Motion - based on physics and situation, animations will change.

* The game feels alive. For example, a shooter won't land the same way two times. Animation will adapt to the situation. Truly incredible

* Two shots are radically different for different situations in terms of landing on shots. No two shots will be same

* Coach will adapt to what is happening in the game. So game plans will dynamically change based on what other teams are doing.

* Rob Jones now going over new Points of Emphasis system. Adaptable AI on fly in game. Coaches relay adjustments on timeouts

* Showcasing how A.I adapts to your play. A "Human dynamic change" that coaches will implement. Only on next gen is this possible

* Coaching personas are truly human on next gen

* Points of Emphasis is a game-changer for AI.

* Now speaking to how Emotion Plus allows emotions to translate into performance. How this will affect players.

* Emotion Plus will categorize all the players personalities. Kobe is an Alpha Dog. He wants the ball, he's fierce...

* Rob on new Emotion+: "human emotions translate into performance. Every player has personality, highs are highs, lows are lows"

* That emotion he has allows him to harness that high level of play and it is showcased in the game. Players will show emotion - high and low

* Erick Boenisch now discussing features starting with MyGM.

* Your MyPlayer becomes GM. Has unique attributes on how you react with owners, players and the world around you.

* "MyGM is a cerebral experience. Every decision changes the world around you. GM has attributes and special abilities."

* In MyGM includes conversations. You have to asses the emotional intelligence of the person you're talking too.

* "Conversation engine that remembers everything you do and may throw it back in your face at a later date."

* You will get fired from the owner of you don't maintain harmony in org., locker room and fan base. Revolutionizes what franchise mode is.

* This is the complete evolution of association mode. Decisions and reactions is what this mode is all about.

* "We have built a completely new experience for franchise players. All your day to day experiences have no right or wrong answers."