NBA 2K9: Golden State Warriors variant cover!
by Tony.psd
on Oct 6, 2008 8:56 PM PDT
in Golden State of Design
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Exclusive NBA 2K9 variant covers for the XBOX 360 and PS3 courtesy of Tony.psd and GSoM!
It's become a tradition now here at GSoM to remix everyone's favorite sports title NBA 2K9 for the Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3. No disrespect to KG for making the cover, but this is my chance to give back a little extra something to the fans of Golden State and gamers down with 2K Sports using my nifty Photoshop skills. Last season I went all out with a new alternate cover, side bars and back page. This year, since I'm working multiple design projects with various clients, I had to focus mainly on the cover.
If you want to use it for your own copy, simply download the file below and print it to your deskjet printer (or FedEx Kinko's!). The file size is set to dvd packaging standards and should print on 8.5x11 paper. As you know, high resolution pics of our players are hard to come by on the web so I respectively toyed around with the wallpaper images on the Warriors website. (This cover is for promotional use only)
As for the cover concept, from the start, I wanted Monta featured on the cover. I actually wanted to feature some of our new players as well, but my resources were limited in finding legitimate pics. So I went with the 3 guys I look forward to watching every game. Although Jackson isn't featured on the cover, I wanted to make more use of Harrington since I didn't use him too much last season. Also, I wanted to do a jam cover of players instead of a single icon for a change. I also dig the "We believe" Yellow in the backdrop... it's very Golden State!
The NBA 2K series has been more than just a game, it's a lifestyle for me and my friends. While I don't play it much online anymore, for the past 6 years, my friends and I prefer battling at each other's house over some cold brews, tasty pizzas and good company. Which is why it's so hard for us to make the switch over to NBA Live. Enjoy!
For XBOX 360 Heads... The NBA 2K9 Alternate Cover (GSoM Exclusive!)
For Playstation 3 Heads... he NBA 2K9 Alternate Cover (GSoM Exclusive!)
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nice
just in time! Nice work Tony. Anybody getting the PS3 version? I’ll pick mine up tomorrow, username is Tribecalledwest
by bayareaballa on
Oct 6, 2008 9:06 PM PDT
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PS3 username is
MikeJallDay
I am Greg Oden, i am goingz to be trade to The Warrior. hoooray.
Warriors for life. Raiders till death. And The A's when i get free tickets.
by STIX on
Oct 10, 2008 12:53 AM PDT
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LOL!
Is there one?!? Damn… lemme see if they have a Nintendo DS and PSP one! How does a PC package look? (I’m a mac user) is it the size of one of the late 80’s-mid 90’s porno boxes that are over sized?
by Tony.psd on
Oct 6, 2008 9:34 PM PDT
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yea there is one coming for pc
its gonna be a 360 port without any online play but its only 20$
and pc packages look the same as 360 and ps3 boxes they’re the same size :p
by saintdee on
Oct 6, 2008 9:52 PM PDT
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Really sweet design
Nice job mr. tony.psd and keep up the good work. Oh and PS3 SUCKS…lol
by Calamity on
Oct 6, 2008 9:38 PM PDT
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Hopefully this helps me get a Job with The Warriors or even 2k sports!
I can dream can’t I?!?
by Tony.psd on
Oct 6, 2008 9:40 PM PDT
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Very excited about 2morrow's launch...
I’m also trading in a gang of games so I don’t have to front the entire $60 bones! I can live without Cooking Mama, Sega Bass Fishing, Dance Dance Revolution and Dead or Alive Volleyball!
by Tony.psd on
Oct 6, 2008 9:43 PM PDT
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That
is friggin’ dope!!!!!
Good job Tony!
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on
Oct 6, 2008 9:53 PM PDT
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AHH I NEED MY PAYCHECK
I NEEDA GET THIS NOW. F*** PS3 HATERS. my psn id is GSWarrior408, CHALLENGE ME. tony.psd nice work.
by gswLLBatman on
Oct 6, 2008 10:01 PM PDT
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Damn I can’t wait for tomorrow… grabbing this for 360 and starting up the Warriors dynasty, haha
by tk421 on
Oct 6, 2008 11:21 PM PDT
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Some Warriors snap shots (courtesy of Operation Sports)
by Tony.psd on
Oct 7, 2008 6:40 AM PDT
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dam only one
that looks like the real person is corey magette
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on
Oct 8, 2008 1:25 AM PDT
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that picture looks clean PSD!! i can’t wait to see the day that a Warrior will be on the cover of a video game for real!!
by ItsDatFriscoSwag415 on
Oct 7, 2008 10:10 AM PDT
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That is fresh Tony!
My favorite cover of all time is the Live 08 cover you did with Foyle. Classic!
Check out my Warriors t-shirts:
geocities.com/nellieballtee or geocities.com/runtmctee
by JonDoe on
Oct 7, 2008 10:46 AM PDT
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Nice work
Looks dope, and I can’t wait to pick this up after work. Oh, check out Gamespot, they have Monta featured prominantly.
It's not just dangerous, it's Bangkok dangerous.
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by Marin on
Oct 7, 2008 11:24 AM PDT
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NBA 2K9 is great so far!
I have the PS3 version. I was playing the Lakers, and Kobe went in for a reverse layup, got bumped by Biedrins and slid down the floor. Of course he made it, lol. They did a close up of him and he got up, and he did his signature fist pump. The graphics are much improved IMO, and they really focused on some details missing from last year’s version. I do have to admit though, the game is much tougher playing as the Warriors and not having Baron or Monta to dish the ball to. We’ll have to see how the real season plays out, hopefully Maggette and crew can shoulder the load!
by bayareaballa on
Oct 7, 2008 12:45 PM PDT
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Last season...
On 2k8 I spend much of my season setting the difficulty to “Hall of Fame” so yea, I see how it can get hard… the majority of my season I found myself with a respectable 12 point lead that was always cut in the end lol. Somewhere in 2k4 I got sick of playing rookie and pro mode settings and wiing by 50= points.
I’m gettin mine now son!
by Tony.psd on
Oct 7, 2008 12:57 PM PDT
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I got the game today
LOL the Warriors suck in the game. Well, not when I use them, but their ratings were hella low. I did that thing where it updates the roster, and it put Monta on the inactive list because of his ankle injury. The Warriors ‘offense’, ‘defense’ and ‘overall’ rating were surprisingly bad; it sucks to see the offensive team rating so low, considering the fact that we’re supposed to be one of the highest scoring teams in the NBA.
Graphics are great though, they made Randolph look exact too. I did a lil tournament at my house earlier and filmed a little bit of the final round that we had. My friends that played in the Finals used the Lakers and the Celtics. I’m uploading the video right now.
by Five Ten Entertainment on
Oct 7, 2008 3:50 PM PDT
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real fresh designs ...
downloaded both NBA LIVE and 2K9 for ps3 … leaning towards 2K9. Gamertag – D3F1N1T3
by D3F1N1T3 on
Oct 7, 2008 6:17 PM PDT
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FUN!
Gotta say NBA 2k9 is FUN! which is a plus! I felt comfortable with the controls and while my brother chose to pick Golden State (I know this is only a game) but the dude couldn’t hold 3 double digit leads in 3 different games! (lol)
by Tony.psd on
Oct 7, 2008 8:12 PM PDT
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2K online
I’m hating the XBOX Live deal so far. I cannot stand getting booted from a loading game, and then have to reload everything only to have it haooen again. I tried to join 5 games, which took 20 minutes, and have yet to play a match….BS
Btw, Warriors are underrated. And the living roster means no Monta right now.
Why don't you all quit bitching and just talk Warriors Basketball.
by danielholl on
Oct 7, 2008 9:10 PM PDT
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2k9 is fun, but its hard to shoot
The Time Is Now! Win Warriors Win!
by ballin on
Oct 7, 2008 10:30 PM PDT
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yeah
I had the same problem at first. Try pointing the right stick towards the hoop. I used to move the right stick wherever, but then once I started pointing it towards the rim my shots went in.
The surprising thing is that Belinelli is a great shooter in the game. 2k was generous and made him into one of the Warriors top three point shooters even though he barely played last season. Harrington has a good three point rating as well. The thing is that 2k didn’t put Monta’s new tattoo’s in the game, Ellis only has one tat when I saw him in the game.
Also, 2k gave Brandan Wright and Anthony Randolph a “C” grade on their athleticism. They even made Marco Belinelli and CJ Watson have better athleticism than the two. Another sucky part is that they gave Anthony Randolph a “D” rating on his ballhandling ability.
by Five Ten Entertainment on
Oct 7, 2008 10:42 PM PDT
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I forgot to mention
I was playing as the Lakers against the Rockets online. I was like 1/19 on threes so I knew I was doing something wrong. Once I started pointing the right stick towards the hoop, I made 5 three pointers in a row with Kobe. I’m pretty stupid for that though, it should have already been obvious to point at the rim when shooting.
by Five Ten Entertainment on
Oct 7, 2008 10:44 PM PDT
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Hard to shoot...
It’s like that for the 1st handful of games… than you get your rythm working on the right stick… give it some time… My bro was using the W’s and blew a 23 point lead against me and Houston… in the end, I won 99-98 coz Maggette fouled me at the free throw line with 1.3 seconds left… I made all free throws with Warrior Killer Luther Head (lol, 28 points)
by Tony.psd on
Oct 7, 2008 11:09 PM PDT
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dam
what happend to the days of just hitting x at the right time i dont know what it is on psp but that was so much easier
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on
Oct 8, 2008 1:30 AM PDT
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i
mean ps3
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on
Oct 8, 2008 3:18 AM PDT
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wonderfully done! i love it
Formerly known as phutmasterflex
by PHUT! on
Oct 8, 2008 1:51 AM PDT
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yo this is a step down from last year
in my book… Comon no 2k or high camera on xbox live?? Who auctually plays the side view and if u did how did see down court on a fast break? and whoever said the defense in here was better than last year is mistaken… And no monta on the warriors com’on make the game like madden with there rosters..They update the people on teams but dont take you off cause you injured… i was soooo looking forward to this game but its killin me right now…. And i was never a bum at this game i was always good not to b cocky but its just weak how many changes they did make!!
by kingmiles on
Oct 8, 2008 2:03 PM PDT
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... and how many times did u play it last night?
Every season I feel the same way… “I liked last years better…” usually halfway into my season I start enjoying the game for what it’s worth. and yea… I saw some bad things, like the choppy cut scenes and trying to drive in and only getting a jumper… but for what its worth, it should only get better. (hopefully)
I was disappointed that there wasn’t a side view- we have to flip coins prior 2 a match (or rock, paper, scissor it) to see who wins what view to use… never really bothered me. since they don’t have a side view this season, I’m using the showtime view which took some getting used to.
As of now, Im just happy the games out :-)
by Tony.psd on
Oct 8, 2008 2:48 PM PDT
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its just weak how many changes they did make!!
That’s how it is w/ Madden… I wasn’t a big fan of the last 7-8 Maddens, and when they bought the rights and shut NFL 2k down, I was kinda bummed… but for the 1st time since I guess Madden 92, I really dig the new one! Little things like the sidelines being filled w/ people or not being to take a runner down w/ a single tackle is a plus for me… the game play keeps me playin’ the game!
For years I was also a fan of the 2K NHL series but until last year, EA’s NHL game was more exciting and fast paced, the target system was off the chain!
Hmmm… Imagine if EA bought the rights exclusively to the NBA… (look how bad 2K’s MLB Baseball is!)
by Tony.psd on
Oct 8, 2008 2:56 PM PDT
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man
still having issues playing online with the PS3 version. Anybody else having trouble? The game keeps freezing up on me. I hope 2k is fixing it.
by bayareaballa on
Oct 8, 2008 4:52 PM PDT
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from Blazers Edge
Slightly off-topic
But those covers for 2k9 were sick. We need a tony.psd
by usdblazerfan on Oct 9, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
build a team & destroy the roof and
Sign Tim Hudson now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Lat We N Trash on
Oct 9, 2008 10:13 PM PDT
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Anyone play the pick up streetball feature?
Dude… you can pick Phife Dawg, Aceyalone and ?uestlove (who is taller than Yao!)
by Tony.psd on
Oct 10, 2008 11:30 PM PDT
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