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In this episode, I go over the things I didn't like about the Blackout bingo event and also go over an r/NBA2K subreddit post about REC this year.

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#2k25

In this episode I go over the new no shooting or reaching fouls mode in The Theater and what I think it means. I also briefly go over some of r/NBA2K's top posts.

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In this episode I briefly go over the latest patch, I talk about real player % for layups and also talk about people needing to shoot open shots even if they're missing.

Patch 1.5 link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1fpjjf6/nba_2k25_patch_notes_v15/

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#2k25

In this episode, I go over my personal feelings on NBA 2K25 20 days in to release as well as my first 100 hours. I also briefly go over SBMM.

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this episode, I go over some of the best posts on r/NBA2K. Daily Rewards, Comprehensive guide to Rhythm shooting and a closer look at the max level reward.

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#2k25

In this episode, I go over the latest hot topics involving shooting, RNG, PC 2K25 and the state of the game two weeks in to 2K25.

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#2k25#nba2k

In this episode, I go over the topic of shooting in NBA 2K25, what people like and don't like about it just over a week in and what we know so far about how it works.

1.4 Patch Notes:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ffj305/nba_2k25_patch_notes_v14/

Shooting system green windows:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1fgy85k/how_is_this_fair/

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this episode I go over various hot topics and summarize week one of NBA 2K25.

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this episode, I go over skill based matchmaking and what it means in NBA 2K25, and talk about how good (and bad) defense is right now.

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this episode, I go over the yearly face scan issues people have, and how the 2K community complains that NBA 2K is the same every year, but won't adapt to changes.

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this episode, I go over my very early impressions of NBA 2K25.

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this short episode, I briefly talk about what jumped out at me the most from 2K25's gameplay. Do be sure to check out the streams for more information!

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go through the last few days of Q&A's and what I think about those answers. I also briefly go over the last few days of the 2K25 roadmap and talk about my playing time with Scottie Barnes.

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#2k25t #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I mention the yearly giveaway we have at /NBA2K. I also go over The City's courtside and what I like and don't like about what's to come in 2K25.

The City Courtside:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1f4cneb/rnba2k_2k25_launch_giveaway/

2K25 vs 2K24 City:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1f4mqen/2k25_vs_2k24_city_layout/

Launch Giveaway:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1f4cneb/rnba2k_2k25_launch_giveaway/

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#2k25 #nba2k

In this episode, I highlight what I find the most interesting in gameplay that's released. I also go over the craze involving Anthony Edwards' face scan, and mention the builder embargo being lifted Wednesday.

Shot Cancel:

https://twitter.com/NBA2KLab/status/1828477661213028698

Shot Cancel Lamelo

https://twitter.com/KangDooms/status/1828448072021471702

Speed Boosting

https://twitter.com/NBA2KLab/status/1828447763765301356

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I'm happy to say we have our first AMA on r/NBA2K with Matt from 2K Lab. I also talk about the yearly issue of leaks getting out and what's still to come in the 2K25 news roadmap.

AMA Link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1f1tap1/nba2klab_here_ask_me_anything/

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#2k25 #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I discuss the upcoming AMA on r/NBA2K with a special community member. I go over the recently released PlayStation Blog on 2K25's PlayNow mode. I also go over the released Embargo dates and what they include.

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

Embargo Dates:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1eyjc76/builder_city_videos_dropping_wednesday/

PlayNow Blog:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ewvl0q/playstation_blog_nba_2k25_sharpens_the/

In this episode, I go over the latest Courtside Report about MyTEAM and I talk about all the things I like, and the new modes I'm curious about.

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over in very simple terms what it means to have an anti-cheat system on NBA 2K on PC, and what is necessary to see NBA 2K join other sports games in having a full crossplay with console and PC.

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode I go over my thoughts on what is to come to MyTEAM in NBA 2K25. With the MyTEAM courtside dropping in a few days, there's no better time to speculate.

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over the latest courtside report involving The W, I talk about how I think female players can be added into every online mode of NBA 2K and why asking for demos and wanting demos is a bad thing.

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The W Courtside:

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over the latest courtside report involving MyNBA & MyGM. I also give my thoughts on how exciting this is for the PC 2K community.

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Link to courtside:

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over the recent increase of users attempting to create 2K25 builds using the 2K24 builder and why most people shouldn't do this. I also go over dev Zach's comment on demigods not being in 2K25 and what that means for the game.

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over a little of the 2K25 questions and answers and spend most of the time talking about a top post in r/NBA2K mentioning the possibility of small builds dominating over big ones and how I think that's not exactly true.

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Official Discord with Q&A's:

https://discord.gg/nba2k

Original Post about small guards dominating:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ep0rgd/just_catering_to_the_comp_community_who_think/

All new 40 badges for 2K25:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1en8fuk/all_40_badges_in_nba2k25/

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over the new MyPLAYER and MyCAREER Courtside Report and what I think are the biggest or best updates.

Full courtside report here:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/courtside-report/myplayer-and-mycareer/?c

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I have a conversation with a league proam player. From his beginnings to where he is now in NBA 2K.

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https://www.twitch.tv/raaadford9

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go briefly over the fake NBA player ratings that are out, and then I look at r/NBA2K's top posts.

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Fake Ratings:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bostonceltics/comments/1ek0czx/jrue_holiday_has_a_49_strength_rating_on_2k25/

Graphical downgrade?:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ej61k9/the_graphical_downgrade_from_2k21_to_2k24_is/

2K25 article:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ekbxky/yall_actually_believe_any_of_this_nonsense/

New player-to-court ratio:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ej85ee/people_are_happy_for_this_without_realizing_the/

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over the details of the roadmap and I read a bit more into some of the questions and answers from the Q&A's on Discord.

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Roadmap:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ehjgt6/official_news_roadmap_nba2k25/

2K Discord:

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I go over the details of early tip-off and I read over what I find interesting in the first NBA 2K25 devblog, the gameplay courtside report.

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https://nba.2k.com/2k25/early-tip-off-faq/?c

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#2k24 #2k25 #jumpshot #nba2k #newgen

In this episode, I briefly go over the announcement to reveal gameplay to us later today and I talk about the top posts of the week on r/NBA2K.

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Twitch Drops:

https://nba.2k.com/twitch-drops/

Reveal Announcement Post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1egpbk3/road_to_nba_2k25_gameplay_reveal_announcement/

Kenny Smith Shirtless:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1edtqn2/why_is_kenny_shirtless/

Playing with DeAndre Ayton:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1eecmuy/i_got_into_a_game_with_deandre_ayton/

"Old Head" PG:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ebw21s/pov_im_your_old_head_pg/

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In this episode, I go over r/NBA2K's top posts of the week.

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Top posts I talked about:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1e8yxct/2k_tattoos_outrageous/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1eb1l15/whats_an_unpopular_opinion_that_you_have_about/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ecwz8a/how_do_you_feel_nba_2k16s_myparkcareer_mode_holds/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1ed5i2j/it_took_just_5_games_for_me_to_get_bronze_on_a_68/

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In this episode I read the latest NY Times piece by Calum Marsh about the microtransaction craze in sports games and give my thoughts on NBA 2K franchise as a leader in mass revenue based on microtransactions.

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NYT article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/arts/sports-madden-fc-nba2k-microtransactions.html

2K financial statement:

https://ir.take2games.com/node/30356/pdf

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In this episode, I go over could be the potential roadmap for NBA 2K25 news based on previous years. I take a look at the top r/NBA2K posts of the last week and find some interesting posts to talk about. Lastly I delve a little deeper into what a new player-rank/plate system could/should be like in the future of NBA 2K.

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Jalen Brunson custom cover:

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fmade-a-custom-2k25-cover-cuz-the-real-one-is-so-trash-v0-l4tv2ju4gqcd1.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D88479a512e61db5790883224ed02ba4aec8c5c5e

Dexing post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1e54okr/2k_needs_to_fix_the_off_ball_movement_next_year/

High passing on a big:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1e7uvqd/this_is_why_you_put_92_pass_accuracy_on_big_men/

User reaching purple plate after 1,000+ games:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1e7pbhv/it_finally_happened_finally_purple_plate_so_much/

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In this episode, I go over the components that you need to have a computer to run new gen NBA 2K25 on Steam PC. I also talk about the Twitch Drops test starting this Friday, and I go over a little bit of my 2K25 "wishlist" items and why The City is here to stay.

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System Requirements:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/NBA_2K25/

NBA 2K Twitch Drops:

https://nba.2k.com/twitch-drops/

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In this episode, I talk about the upset people involving NBA 2K25's pre-orders being up without gameplay reveals. I also talk about what I think is the marketing strategy involved with NBA 2K, and how 2K could get the community back on their side with a simple respec option.

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NBA 2K25 FAQ:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/faq/?c

NBA 2K25 PC FAQ:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/pc-faq/?c

Check PC system requirements HERE:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/NBA_2K25/

NBA League Pass FAQ:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/league-pass-faq/

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In this episode, I go every detail involving NBA 2K25, dates you need to know and information you want to know.

NOTE: This podcast is a few days old now, should've been released sooner hence the zero mention on NBA 2K25's system requirements for PC. Do follow the links below for that!

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NBA 2K25 FAQ:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/faq/?c

NBA 2K25 PC FAQ:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/pc-faq/?c

Check PC system requirements HERE:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878980/NBA_2K25/

NBA League Pass FAQ:

https://nba.2k.com/2k25/league-pass-faq/

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In this episode, I go over the recently released leaked cover of the Deluxe Edition of NBA 2K25. I also speak on the NBA 2K League and what's going on there. Lastly, I take a look at lighting and physics differences between 2K14 and 2K24.

Cover leak:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bostonceltics/comments/1dyot3y/tatum_will_be_on_nba_2k25_cover/

2KL Update:

https://2kleague.nba.com/news/nba-2k-league-update/

2K14 Lighting:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1dvh6qr/dear_2k_bring_the_lighting_from_2k14_back/

2K14 Physics:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1dwzivy/nba_2k14_jersey_physics/

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In this episode, I go over every detail of the season 8 courtside report, as well as the dual entitlement rewards you can get in NBA 2K24, for NBA 2K25.

https://nba.2k.com/2k24/courtside-report/season-8-launch/?c

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In this episode, I go over the recently released Tatum x Ball Over Everything video what I think it all means. I also read some more of your great posts from the r/NBA2K's subreddit.

Beginner guide to shooting better and winning more games:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/18bj6yg/complete_beginner_guide_to_shooting_better_and/ - - - Find me here: https://twitter.com/Rib_2K https://www.twitch.tv/bloodified

In this episode, I go over some of the most recent hot r/NBA2K posts.

LOCKER CODE:

MYTEAM-99-OVR-PLAYOFFS-PACK MYTEAM-DM-BILL-WALTON-32

Enter 2K25 Cover Contest:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1cu44i9/rnba2ks_2k25_cover_design_contest/

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In this episode, I talk about some of my suggestions for 2K25 and beyond for REC and how you really shouldn't have to mention race when recruiting for a 2K team.

My suggestion post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1cybds5/group_skill_matchmaking_balances_for_nba_2k2526/

LOCKER CODE:
SEASON-7-DM-MYTEAM

Enter 2K25 Cover Contest:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1cu44i9/rnba2ks_2k25_cover_design_contest/

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In this episode, I talk about what the r/NBA2K Cover Design is all about and how you can participate beginning this upcoming Friday. I also talk about the Summer League and how NBA 2K is tied to it.

Previous Cover Design Winners:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NBA2k/comments/1cl6xvn/comment/l2s61vr/

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In this episode, I go over the new EULA and what it means for the community. I also talk about this week's MyTEAM drop and how it's not making anyone happy, lastly because it's such a short episode, I mention a few beginner tips about skill and Gatorade boosts.

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I'm BACK(?)

In this episode, I go over the details upsetting the MyTEAM community with the latest cards, talk about Season 5's Courtside report, and go over the fact that too many people are getting too angry playing REC.

I'M SICK

In this episode, I go over the points I find most important in the recent patch notes, I talk about some palm tree issues, what latency is like now that's been mostly fixed, how your shooting is different and how you can improve it.

In this episode, I go over the unusual amount of toxic comments directed at 2K people engaging in our communities, talk about the 2K patches and how they don't change your jumpshot but you think they do and also how acceleration does matter.

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In this episode, I go over the first week since the official release of NBA 2K24, and what I think about it so far.

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In this episode, Showtime from the r/NBA2K Discord joins me to talk about the NBA 2K24 badges, the badge gates, we talk about Bigs, Locks and PGs and how expensive builds feel. We also end up talking about the builds we want to make for when the game comes out.

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https://nba.2k.com/2k24/courtside-report/the-w/?c

https://nba.2k.com/2k24/courtside-report/mynba/

https://nba.2k.com/2k24/courtside-report/mamba-moments/?c

https://nba.2k.com/2k24/courtside-report/badges/

In this episode, I go briefly over the W and MyNBA courtside reports, new look at Kobe's best moments in Mamba Moments and then I spend quite some time going over the new badges and how they work and we should expect.

In this episode I talk about 2K's introduction of paid season passes to NBA 2K, what it means for the yearly release game and how the community is taking the news.