This document provides an analysis of sound elements in the video game NBA 2K14. It describes ambient neighborhood sounds used throughout cut scenes to set the basketball court setting. Vocal recordings of the player's inner monologue aim to motivate him as he practices, sounding heavy breaths as he tires. Directional recordings capture sounds of bouncing basketballs, squeaking shoes, and the ball hitting the backboard, rim, and netting to advance the narrative of an amateur player practicing his skills. Music plays over the track in the background.

1. Salford City College
Eccles Sixth Form Centre
BTEC Extended Diploma in GAMES DESIGN
Unit 73: Sound For Computer Games
Game Title NBA 2K14 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmikHqWh1fs
Provide detailed descriptions from chosen examples that establish… Clearly state what production technique(s) you think have
been used to create specific soundtrack elements
Setting Basketball court Ambient sound recording of a neighbourhood –
used throughout the cut scene
Mood Focused – The voice is the players mind talking to himself, telling him to improve all
the time, to become the best pro basketball player he can be
Motivational speech in his mind as he’s practising.
Game genre Sport Bouncing of a basket ball
Heavy breathing (inhaling and exhaling) – to
sound as the player is getting physically tired
Screeching of the rubber on the underside of the
trainers and sound of footsteps from running and
jumping – direction recordings of an actor
performing different basketball techniques
Directional recording of a basketball hitting the
board, the frame and then the rippling of the net
Narrative A amateur basketball player practicing his shots and dribbles on an empty court
Motivating himself before he makes it as a professional
Voice acting
Over track – music playing in the background