Ok so I went and got this at 12AM from Game Stop. Line was about 55 people but man it was worth the wait. The game is so addicting, and the Jordan mode is incredible. The detail they put into the entire presentation just puts this game over the top, they got a sick intro, solid halftime show, and a nice post game show. It's like your watching a live game, and playing in it as well. They got all of MJ's attributes down, the tongue the dribbling motions and the sick dunks. The player movement is more loose so you can actually control every aspect, you can't just blow past a guy you actually have to be strategic. Franchise mode is pretty sick, the trade AI is much better they really put you in the GM seat. 9.5 on IGN and the guy that rated it said not only is it the best basketball game ever made, but it is the best sports game of the generation, huge compliment. So far it is the most addicting and entertaining 2K product I have ever played.