During gameplay an optional timer appears as a semicircle below a player's feet when he is about to take a shot, providing assistance to get the timing right to improve accuracy, based on the timing, the player's statistics and fatigue, combined with distance and positioning relative to the defending team. The game contains many new animation, a redesigned defensive AI, and more control over blocks, steals and rebounding. New to this edition is scanning technology. Using the Kinect or PlayStation Eye peripheral you can have your face scanned to receive a realistic rendition in the game.