Jordan NBA 2K11 info

[Kush77]

2K Sports today revealed The Jordan Challenge, a new game mode for the latest iteration of the top rated and top selling basketball simulation franchise*, NBA® 2K11. This new mode will allow players to relive 10 different legendary games from Michael Jordan's illustrious career and challenge them to replicate what he did on the court in NBA 2K11.

"Fans of the series are going to be thrilled to know that in NBA 2K11 Michael Jordan is much, much more than just a cover athlete," said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. "We're excited to start talking about the ways that Michael will be used in the game and there's still a lot more to come."

While playing The Jordan Challenge, fans can try to stun the world in Jordan's self-described greatest game by torching the Cavaliers by 69 points in March of 1990; attempt to battle back from the flu to defeat the Jazz in Game 6 of the 1997 finals; or leave the world wanting more as they relive one of Jordan's finest performances during his last game as a Chicago Bull on June 14, 1998. In addition to The Jordan Challenge mode, gamers will have the unique opportunity to play as some of the greatest teams in NBA history, including the ‘85-'86, '89-'90, '90-'91, '94-'95, '95-'96, '96-'97, and '97-'98 Chicago Bulls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71frxdB9_nA

 

[Kush77]

Here's my blog post about it. I try to guess the other 7 games that will be on the Jordan Challenge.

http://blogs.suburbanchicagonews.com/games/2010/07/jordan_nba_2k11_information_released.html

 

[Kush77]

Full Jordan Challenge list

The Arrival: Jordan made his mark with this 63-point playoff game against a heavily favored Celtics team.
When: April 20, 1986. Game 2, first round playoffs vs. Celtics
Goal 1: Score 63+ points
Goal 2: Shoot 50%+ from the field

69 Points: This time Jordan gets the win by dropping 69 points and putting a dent in the Cavaliers' playoff plans.
When: March 28, 1990. Regular season game vs. Cavs
Goal 1: Score 69+ points
Goal 2: Shoot 50%+ from the field
Goal 3: Win the game

Shootout: Jordan and Dominique Wilkins face off in some of the all-time greatest scoring performances of the era.
When: Any date in 1990. Regular season game vs. Hawks
Goal 1: Outscore Dominique
Goal 2: Hold Dominique under 25 points
Goal 3: Win the game

Bad Boys: Jordan showed the Pistons and the world that no defensive strategy could stop him for long.
When: May 26, 1990. Game 3, Eastern Conference Finals vs. Pistons
Goal 1: Score 47+ points
Goal 2: Win the game

1991 NBA Finals: Jordan silenced the doubters by coming back to thrash the Lakers in these Finals.
When: June 2 thru June 12, 1991 vs. Lakers
Goal 1: Average 31.0+ points
Goal 2: Shoot 55%+ from the field
Goal 3: Win the series

The Shrug: Just to prove a point, Jordan sets the tone for the series by dominating the first half of this first Finals game.
When: June 3, 1992. Game 1, first round playoffs vs. Blazers
Goal 1: Score 35+ points in the first half
Goal 2: Make 6+ threes in the first half
Goal 3: Hold Drexler to under 20 points
Goal 4: Win the Game

Double Nickel: After a stint with the bat, Jordan returns to New York to tear up the Knicks for 55 points and an unforgettable pass.
When: March 18, 1995. Regular season game vs. Knicks
Goal 1: Score 55+ points
Goal 2: Shoot 55%+ from the field
Goal 3: Win the game

Father's Day Victory: Michael ran the table over the entire league but this fourth title would prove to be just as special as his first.
When: June 16, 1996. Game 6, 1996 Finals (last game of series as Bulls won 4-2) vs. Sonics
Goal 1: Score 22+ points
Goal 2: Grab 9+ rebounds
Goal 3: Win the game

The Flu Game: A very ill Jordan still manages to both dominate the game and hit the winning shot in the last seconds of the game.
When: June 11, 1997. Game 5, 1997 Finals
Goal 1: Score 38+ points
Goal 2: Grab 7+ rebounds
Goal 3: Win the game

Michael's Last Dance: With one final resounding shot, Jordan seals both his legacy and the fate of the Jazz's championship hopes.
When: June 14, 1998. Game 6, 1998 Finals vs. Jazz
Goal 1: Score 45+ points
Goal 2: Get 4+ steals
Goal 3: Win the game

 

[clonetrooper264]

Looks awesome. I wish I had a next gen system so I could play it...

 

[NealKleren]

I thought it would be something like this,this will be something fun and different to do but nothing amazing.

 

[clonetrooper264]

I also love the playing as different Bulls teams. Hopefully they expand on that in future games and include teams like the 86 Celtics and all those great teams.

 

[MikeMeraz]

clonetrooper264 wrote:

I also love the playing as different Bulls teams. Hopefully they expand on that in future games and include teams like the 86 Celtics and all those great teams.

Judging by the Jordan Challenge, it seems as if the following teams should be in the game:

90Cavs
90Pistons
86Celtics
90Hawks
91Lakers
92Blazers
96Sonics
97/98Jazz

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Hopefully they add a few other teams like the 93 Suns and 01 Lakers...
Would love to play an Exhibition game with a friend as the 72win Bulls against the 2001 Lakers.

WOW! This is amazing. My Basketball game fantasy is coming true lol

 

[Shakes]

There's just one question: will you be limited to controlling MJ, or can you play as the mighty Craig Hodges?

 

[Kush77]

Shakes wrote:

There's just one question: will you be limited to controlling MJ, or can you play as the mighty Craig Hodges?

That's what 2K hasn't said yet. They got Jordan and most of the big names like Magic, Larry and Dominique Wilkins because those players have always been on those retro all-star team rosters. Pip is on the 90s East team I believe too. But 2K hasn't said anything about other players. Guys like Kukoc, Kerr, Rodman, Grant.

If you look at the first picture it looks like Toni Kukoc is in the background, but there's no number on the jersey. Hopefully the finished product will have everyone. Hell, if they can get MJ, Magic and Bird, it should be that hard to get Hodges, Hansen and Longley.

 

[theCHI_Life84]

will there be a special edition of the game like they did with 2k10 and that little locker?

 

[Kush77]

theCHI_Life84 wrote:

will there be a special edition of the game like they did with 2k10 and that little locker?

I don't think so. That was more of a 10th anniversary thing for 2K10.

 

[NealKleren]

As far as a locker goes probably not but something else maybe

 

[theCHI_Life84]

they have to do something special. 10th anniversary or not, fact is kobe got a special package, mj deserves one just as much if not more (obviously more-so).

 

[NealKleren]

Since its Jordan they probably will,but what it is who knows.

 

[MikeMeraz]

NealKleren wrote:

Since its Jordan they probably will,but what it is who knows.

Probably an awesome poster. That's about it. Maybe a key chain or something idk.

 

[theCHI_Life84]

new (to me, at least) news!

http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/blog/_/name/thegamer/id/5474311/shoes?readmore=fullstory

incredible.