

This is the 6th Man Advantage, and College Hoops 2K8 tries to recreate this in the midst of games in a dynamic way. The crowd can also buoy their squad, making them play much harder as they feed off the energy of the stands. Of course, every basketball fan knows that this atmosphere can be enough to completely disrupt the concentration of opponents, forcing poor shots and lapses in judgment that can benefit the home team. Last year, College Hoops 2K7 focused on the atmosphere surrounding a college game, which included the student sections screaming, fans jumping in their seats and tons of school chants. While the game features a large number of new features that really bolster the feel of the college experience, play on the court is still plagued by some old issues that really detract from the impressive job made by Visual Concepts. The secret weapon is the fans in the stands and the energy boost given to the home team, and it's one of the new adjustments made to College Hoops 2K8, the latest installment from 2K Sports. Nor is it sending cheerleaders in front of the visiting bench to distract players. It's not paying off referees in a Donaghy-like scandal to make calls for one particular team. It's not a new offensive or defensive set that will confuse and hamper the plans of opposing coaches. All across the country, in gyms and arenas, schools are prepping their basketball teams with secret weapons to be unleashed against rival squads.
