Likely in preparation for the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs, “NBA 2K15” has just received a rather large update with new additions to the game’s roster, bringing it up with 80 extra players spread among the 25 Euroleague Basketball teams already in the game. Various prominent names got introduced to the title with the new update, some from the teams that will be starting the playoffs during the week.
We have Andrei Kirilenko who was a CSKA Moscow MVP, Andrew Goudelock from Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul, as well as Tomas Satoransky from FC Barcelona, who carries the reputation for being one of the top young players in the whole world. Brian Randle from Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv, as well as A.J. Slaughter from the Panathinaikos Athens also joined the ranks, accompanied by many more prominent names in the world of one of the most famous sports.
The game has been gaining more and more prominence in the world of sports games lately, and it’s quickly establishing itself as one of the best-known titles, not just in basketball games released in 2015 but as a whole. Many critics and fans have been praising the finely polished gameplay, the well-balanced mechanics and the beautiful visuals – and last but not least, it’s definitely worth noting that the developers of the game have been supporting it very actively, and don’t seem to be stopping that anytime soon.
As long as the game remains popular, we’ll likely keep seeing these free updates for it. It’s a system that works great for both sides, as players get to enjoy new content while the developers of the game keep getting new players attracted by the hype in the news. Valve realized this idea a long time ago with games like “Team Fortress 2”, which is still getting updated today. And while there doesn’t seem to be much left to polish in the game’s balance and presentation, the developers can still focus on expanding its content, and that’s what they’re doing right now.
Players have been very active in keeping the community alive as well, such as Chris Smoove, one of the best-known YouTubers who cover the title, who has regularly been publishing videos showcasing his impressive playing style, and inspiring people to improve their own gameplay.
Smoove seems quite good both on the offense and defense, a rarely seen combination, and he’s also not shy to show off his skills and teach players how to follow in his footsteps. Of course, in the end it all boils down to lots of practice, but learning some of the finer points of the game’s mechanics is definitely worth spending some time on. And watching Chris Smoove’s YouTube channel is probably one of the best ways to do that right now.