"NBA 2K15" continues to excite fans by featuring its latest gameplay trailer which includes familiar names and voices.
In a feature on Bleacher Report, the new trailer, which lasts just under two minutes, features Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson as co-hosts giving their opinion on the games. The two stars are currently hosts of "Inside the NBA" on TNT. The background music also features one of the songs curated by rapper Pharrell Williams, "Suck My Kiss" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The latest video release was tagged as "Yakkem", particularly because of Shaq and his famous lines. After Shaq and Ernie's banter, the gameplay videos started with the intense cheers of the crowd, cheerleaders doing their stunts on the floor and NBA players wearing their team jackets as they welcome each other before the game begins. As the clip continued, some of the top stars are shown doing crossovers, dunks and shots from beyond the arc in their improved animated versions.
According to Polygon.com, after several exciting plays and reactions were presented for one and a half minutes, the scene suddenly shifted to the studio, showing O'Neal and Johnson in their post-game stint. Instead of TNT being flashed in the display behind them, 2K Sports appeared. Johnson asked, "How does it sound like when he hits one of those threes?" Shaq immediately responded "Yakkem!" Johnson continued, "Anything else?" before Shaq started to spew out his verbal antics. The clip concluded with the statement "Greatness Awaits".
In a report by Gamespot.com, the visuals were more impressive compared to the game's predecessor. A lot of fans were delighted to find their favorite hosts in the upcoming game. However, some wished that Charles Barkley was included, considering how well he fuels exchanges on the set and comes up with interesting arguments with the other TNT hosts. 2K Sports promised that the commentaries would be better in the new game and they delivered well with the presence of Shaq. Shaq even previously "auditioned" for Pharrell to be included in the official soundtrack curation.
The new video is the first full trailer of "NBA 2K15". The first one featured Kevin Durant, its cover star while the recent version showcased the detailed images and more fluid movements of other stars in their uniforms such as Lance Stephenson with the Charlotte Bobcats, the returning Derrick Rose and the homecoming LeBron James.
"NBA 2K15" is set to release on October 7, 2014 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox, Xbox One and PC.