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NBA 2K14’s MyGM mode on next-gen detailed; MyNBA2K14 app trailer shows how to stay connected

The MyGM mode for NBA 2K14 on next-gen is set to be a much deeper and richer experience than anything previously seen in the franchise, says Erick Boenisch Senior Producer on NBA 2K14  in a post on Operation Sports.

“Let’s make one thing clear, this is not The Association,” Boenisch states, “This is the beginning of so much more.  I want everything you say and do in this mode to matter. I want to see it make a difference in the world that surrounds you.” MyGM puts players in the shoes of the General Manager of an NBA team, letting them make decisions about everything from player roster, salary negotiations and everything in between.

Players will be able to choose one of seven different types of GM from the following:

  • Tactician: A master of the X’s and O’s, a tactician specializes in the area of Coaching and managing player morale and expectations.
  • Physician: One who specializes in the areas of Training and player development, and is afforded opportunities to keep his players healthy and on the court longer.
  • Evaluator: Someone who excels in Scouting and is given many advantages over his peers when it comes to evaluating incoming rookies.
  • Persuader: A master in the art of Salary Negotiation, a persuader is able to leverage his assets in order to get players and staff to sign slightly reduced contracts in many cases.
  • Broker: Unmatched during Trade Negotiation, a broker is occasionally able to get slightly better deals when negotiating with other GMs.
  • Entrepreneur: Unparalleled in his acumen and Business Savvy, an entrepreneur will have access to a number of tools that will give his team a leg-up financially.
  • Psychologist: A master of the mind games, a psychologist’s ability to assess Emotional Intelligence during conversations will allow him to occasionally persuade players to agree with his side of the argument during many conversation types.

These personality types will have an effect on the central pillar of MyGM, conversations. Boenisch says the new system has “the ‘Human Experience'”. “All interactions with your Owner, Staff, Players, and Press will take place in a fully modeled 3D environment” Boenisch states. Every decision you make will have a lasting effect on you team and the perception of you among the players, coaching staff and press.

Players MyGM character will be upgradable, with seven attributes each featuring 10 different levels. At each level a new perk is unlocked and includes things like having the ability to change the price of parking and tickets, change prices in food Kiosks and even earning a bonus 5% attendance.

MyGM will only be available for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of NBA 2K14 with Boenisch citing development time as a factor in why it was not included in the current-gen versions. “In designing this experience, we quickly realized that it’s going to take a number of years to fully realize everything we want to do in this mode,” he said. “We dream big at 2K. We want to challenge you in ways that franchise games have yet to do. For 2K14, the focus was clear; lay a solid foundation that we can build on in the coming years, while making an engrossing and fun experience that will challenge even the most seasoned franchise gamers.

2K has also released the trailer for the new MyNBA2K14 app for iOS. The app allows players to stay connected with their console version on the go and grants access to MyGAME and My Career. Players will also be able to earn bonus VC for use in upgrading their player on their console version.

https://youtu.be/xB2s9DMLh2Y

NBA 2K14 is available now for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. MyGM mode will be available exclusively for the PS4 and Xbox One versions when they launch 29 and 22 November respectively.

The MyNBA2K14 app is available now.

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