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RaychelSnr · 05-23-2016, 10:20 AM

Last week EA announced there would be no version of NBA Live released on consoles in 2016. For fans of the series, or perhaps even fans of the sport, this is the latest in a series of heartbreaks.

The last time NBA Live went on hiatus, there was hardly a whisper in the wind as to its whereabouts. This time around, the announcement of a mobile version of the game (which, if EA is to be believed, is intended to expand the franchise to a "global" market) is most likely a move to keep the name alive and in circulation. Given the mostly sour efforts from NBA Live in the recent past, it's hard to believe the game sold copies on anything but name recognition. With that in mind, it would certainly behoove EA, if they ever intend on bringing the series back, to keep the name alive.

Read More - What's to Become of NBA Live?

BSchwartz07 · 05-23-2016, 10:52 AM

I don't think that EA can compete with 2K any time in the near future. Even with their signature franchises they do not put the most detail/features in the game each year. It seems like they are mostly concerned with "ultimate team modes" that can generate more revenue as opposed to a good career mode or franchise mode. Their best bet would be to go full arcade with the franchise. Make it more NBA Street than NBA Live.

misterkrabz · 05-23-2016, 01:08 PM

If I remember correctly, EA said it's not releasing a game in 2016 but they are releasing it in Q1 of 2017. Oh yeah, I did remember correctly (quick goggle search):

http://www.polygon.com/2016/5/10/11652962/nba-live-17-release-date-early-2017

Is OS deliberately trying to mislead people into believing the franchise is dead? Could this guy have some inside knowledge that the rest of of don't or is EA flat out lying (which wouldn't surprise me)?

scottyp180 · 05-23-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by misterkrabz


	If I remember correctly, EA said it's not releasing a game in 2016 but they are releasing it in Q1 of 2017. Oh yeah, I did remember correctly (quick goggle search): http://www.polygon.com/2016/5/10/11652962/nba-live-17-release-date-early-2017 Is OS deliberately trying to mislead people into believing the franchise is dead? Could this guy have some inside knowledge that the rest of of don't or is EA flat out lying (which wouldn't surprise me)?

@misterkrabz I think this is more speculation and pessimism due to what happened the last time EA took time off from NBA Live. Hopefully the development team is utilizing the extra time wisely to further progress the game.

Live 16 was definitely an improvement and the best release since Live 10, for whatever it's worth. Some extra time could turn the game into a quality purchase.

Although I do agree with BSCHWARTZ07. I'd love to see a return to the NBA Street series. It would definitely be a popular title for the company. Old fans would love it and I think newer fans, gamers that never experienced the Street series before, would find it fun. Sports games in general could benefit from more arcade style games

juicey79 · 05-23-2016, 03:22 PM

It's sad to see Live go from best option during my generation to laughable in the present. I don't understand how the developers can make a game look so good but play so clunky and robotic.

Bolt957 · 05-23-2016, 03:25 PM

I'd really appreciate some new NBA Street iterations. We've gone too long without them as it is.

KingTocco · 05-23-2016, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by misterkrabz


	If I remember correctly, EA said it's not releasing a game in 2016 but they are releasing it in Q1 of 2017. Oh yeah, I did remember correctly (quick goggle search): http://www.polygon.com/2016/5/10/116...ate-early-2017 Is OS deliberately trying to mislead people into believing the franchise is dead? Could this guy have some inside knowledge that the rest of of don't or is EA flat out lying (which wouldn't surprise me)?

Lol no...it's an article on a widely shared opinion that NBA Live is really struggling (to put it lightly) and a discussion on what's to come of the Franchise.

Last time they delayed a release they ended up canceling that year so the same could easily happen with this release.

I think you went way too far to the defensive on this one. I truly think they should just cancel the franchise though and move to more Ultimate Team/NBA Street type stuff. The last relevant and good live was in 2010 and that was 6 years ago. 6 years is more than enough time to turn it around and it hasn't even come close to happening.

Barbatrucco · 05-24-2016, 07:03 AM

I think Nba Live, right now, to mark a turning point, should initially focus on a single game. Faithfully reproduced. And, I repeat, faithfully, in all its forms.
Take a match, for example 1993 Ncaa Final Michigan vs Norh Carolina. Scan every single movement of every single player in the field through a program that manages to capture the movements of the players from a video.
Then commit to play these exact movements. And, with respect, accurate. In 3D models. And then offer your product online on Steam, about 10 dollars.
But must be reproduced all faithfully. From the interviews before the game, players ' warming. Television shots. Focus only on a single game and play it to perfection.
Personally I'd play the final of the 1993 among the Fab Four and North Carolina if it were reproduced exactly as we see it in the video. And I repeat: exactly.

05-23-2016, 10:20 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	What's to Become of NBA Live? Last week EA announced there would be no version of NBA Live released on consoles in 2016. For fans of the series, or perhaps even fans of the sport, this is the latest in a series of heartbreaks. The last time NBA Live went on hiatus, there was hardly a whisper in the wind as to its whereabouts. This time around, the announcement of a mobile version of the game (which, if EA is to be believed, is intended to expand the franchise to a "global" market) is most likely a move to keep the name alive and in circulation. Given the mostly sour efforts from NBA Live in the recent past, it's hard to believe the game sold copies on anything but name recognition. With that in mind, it would certainly behoove EA, if they ever intend on bringing the series back, to keep the name alive. Read More - What's to Become of NBA Live? Platform: PS4 / Xbox One

05-23-2016, 01:08 PM	#3
misterkrabz Banned OVR: 2 Join Date: Feb 2011	If I remember correctly, EA said it's not releasing a game in 2016 but they are releasing it in Q1 of 2017. Oh yeah, I did remember correctly (quick goggle search): http://www.polygon.com/2016/5/10/11652962/nba-live-17-release-date-early-2017 Is OS deliberately trying to mislead people into believing the franchise is dead? Could this guy have some inside knowledge that the rest of of don't or is EA flat out lying (which wouldn't surprise me)? seanhazz1 likes this.

05-23-2016, 03:25 PM	#6
Bolt957 Pro OVR: 14 Join Date: May 2010 Blog Entries: 3	I'd really appreciate some new NBA Street iterations. We've gone too long without them as it is. LingeringRegime and ZoneSix like this.

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05-23-2016, 10:52 AM	#2
BSchwartz07 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2012	I don't think that EA can compete with 2K any time in the near future. Even with their signature franchises they do not put the most detail/features in the game each year. It seems like they are mostly concerned with "ultimate team modes" that can generate more revenue as opposed to a good career mode or franchise mode. Their best bet would be to go full arcade with the franchise. Make it more NBA Street than NBA Live.

05-23-2016, 03:22 PM	#5
juicey79 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Blog Entries: 8	It's sad to see Live go from best option during my generation to laughable in the present. I don't understand how the developers can make a game look so good but play so clunky and robotic.

05-24-2016, 07:03 AM	#8
Barbatrucco Rookie OVR: 21 Join Date: Nov 2010 Blog Entries: 100	I think Nba Live, right now, to mark a turning point, should initially focus on a single game. Faithfully reproduced. And, I repeat, faithfully, in all its forms. Take a match, for example 1993 Ncaa Final Michigan vs Norh Carolina. Scan every single movement of every single player in the field through a program that manages to capture the movements of the players from a video. Then commit to play these exact movements. And, with respect, accurate. In 3D models. And then offer your product online on Steam, about 10 dollars. But must be reproduced all faithfully. From the interviews before the game, players ' warming. Television shots. Focus only on a single game and play it to perfection. Personally I'd play the final of the 1993 among the Fab Four and North Carolina if it were reproduced exactly as we see it in the video. And I repeat: exactly.