'NBA 2K16' release date, gameplay & trailer: new strategy on how to make an alley-oop and tips on earning more virtual currency

While NBA 2K16 seems to be one of the best basketball simulation games created by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports, the advanced controls may be a little bit intimidating for fans thus they play the game using only the basic controls. The real secret of the gameplay is to unlock what the advanced controls can offer and embrace the new mechanics.

Here is a list of the few strategies hardcore players can use to score an alley-oop and more virtual currency for the NBA 2K16 gameplay.

1) How to execute a perfect alley-oop in the advanced controls

An alley-oop is an offensive play in basketball when a player throws the ball in the air, near the basket, for his teammate to catch in mid-air and put in the basket before bouncing to the ground. In NBA 2K16, the pick-and-roll remains to be the best strategy to use, The Bleacher Report shares. Check out the video from Good Game Bro for the actual tutorial of doing the pick-and-roll and throwing a perfectly executed alley-oop.

2) How to earn more virtual currency (VC) using the MyNBA2k16 App

Bit Bag shares that the best way to maximize earning VCs on a daily basis is to download the NBA 2K16 companion app. This will allow the gamer to get as much as 1500 VC every day while the quick in-app games offered can give the gamer 500 VC. Furthermore, once the official NBA season begins this October, app users can score VCs by picking the winning team.

3) How to earn more VC using the “Watch NBA 2KTV”

Design N Trend recommends paying attention to the video being automatically played every time the NBA 2K16 game starts up because this clip can earn gamers an easy 500 VC. Simply watch the video and answer the questions after to get your free virtual currency.

4) How to earn more VC using MyCareer Games

Realty Today suggests taking part in the MyCareer games because it is another great way to earn extra VC. Similar as to how NBA professionals get paid, a gamer who participates in the MyCareer games get paid for every played game. The VC will depend on the salary listed on the “contract” and just like in the real world, as the gamer becomes better and plays longer, the VC pay also increases.

5) How to practice double-team and eliminate “one-man team” players

The Bleacher Report adds that by pressing and holding down the L1/LB button and tapping the icon of the corresponding player the gamer wants to assist in defense, you will be free to pick which players to leave open to help do a double-team move.

As difficult as the advanced controls for NB 2K16 can be, if fans learn how to master them, the gameplay can be both enjoyable and playable at the same time.