CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

[Epiffani]

Absolute no brainer if I had ever seen one. The backlash was only going to get worse as a good portion of reviewers and consumers alike would have begun to pan the game for its myriad of flaws. EA's reputation when it comes to this series may not be the best as is, but I firmly believe that it would have gotten that much worse if 'Elite' was released to the public as is. From comments on various message boards, to the youtube ratings of all of the gameplay videos that were posted, majority of the people have 'spoken' and they've 'spoken' loudly in their distaste for this game. I can imagine that it may be disappointing for those who were actually looking forward to the retail game, but some things must be done to save face, and ultimately, save a franchise in peril as is. I personally thought the game was a complete mess and it's nice to see that they listened to the feedback on this one. Hopefully they can get their strategy together and exert it more efficiently which would leave us with a much better product (hard to do anything, but go up from what I played in the demo) because this year has been an absolute disaster with this title. From the multiple failed blogs, to the short clips that were suppose to be showcasing the game, but did anything but, all the way to the infamous demo, which brings up all types of other issues.

And who knows, now since Moore has alluded to Live 10, and how they'll be supporting that game now, maybe they, in some facet, recognize the error in their ways, and will now build upon that game strengths for the next iteration in 12, and that's exactly what a lot of people are calling and asking for them to do alongside of respecting and implementing tons of user feedback that has been ask for for years and running.

EA was assertive, and in many ways cocky with the way they went about this game. From earlier previews, they made it seem as if everyone would be falling over themselves in love with the "total control" and "real time physics" and the game largely, had the exact opposite effect on people; maybe something like this will humble them, and show them that you can't just force anything (and I mean anything in Elite's case) on people and expect them to enjoy it just because you (any person who have a personal investment in making the game) says that its great. I was told as a consumer that I was pretty much blind by everything that I was seeing prior to playing the game (ya gotta "feel" it, feel me?) and after playing it, and "feeling it" it only reinforce everything that I saw in prior videos, and it was kind of a slap in the face to be told otherwise.

On a brighter side, for those who were asking for NBA Jam to be released solo through PSN and Xbox Live will undoubtedly get your wish .

[Tomba]

I just got the call from gamestop!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HoosierDaddy]

please keep 2K out of this thread. This is the NBA Elite forums. Thanks!

[da ThRONe]

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnDoe8865

Great move by EA! Finally a company realizes that their product isn't ready and delays the release. This is a momentous day in sports video gaming!

fixed.

This kind of thing happens all the time in video gaming just not the sports title.

[Moe24-]

Quote: Originally Posted by pdawg17

LOL...what game doesn't need a patch these days? Isn't there already a patch wishlist thread over there?

ya there is....based off the DEMO.... no one has the game yet, so how would they know?... Correct?

[NASIR2385]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moe24-

How is it a great move by EA, when the game is delayed 2011... games delayed doesn't nescarrilely make the game better....I don't think people will be thinking about buying a basketball game in januaray in 2011.... idk i think it was a bad move....cause now more customers will be buying 2k11

totally agree with you man. i don't understand how this is a "great" move either. people are going to understand that one day that loyalty can hurt you sometimes.

[XuanWu]

I am SHOCKED EA Sports has a shred of integrity. I applaud this decision. The elite demo was absolutely GARBAGE. I can't help thinking all of the negative feedback on OS was pivotal in this decision being made. Score one for "the Internets".

[PH1LLYSFINEST13]

EA , I say its very ballsy but its the right move and while you will take a hit , You have gained respect of a lot of gamers. I am also extremley pleased you will be updating Live 10 with rookies and rosters etc. My question is , when will that download come out? I am looking foward to your progress and wish you the best.