Closing the Gap Between NBA Live and NBA 2K

[RaychelSnr]

NBA Live has thus far not translated well to next-gen consoles. Carlos Hernandez checks in today with an article talking about how Live can begin to close the quality gap between itself and NBA 2k so hardcore gamers will consider it again. Check out his article, Closing the Gap Between NBA Live and NBA 2k.

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"Whether fair or not, the differences between Live and 2K are obvious. EA has a way of dramatizing their new features that turn off basketball enthusiasts, making them wonder how long before the online community abuses the new addition in game play. Whereas Visual Concepts pours in so little information, which is vague at most, that gamers become more receptive to their motives and new game play enhancements."

[lovesnikes]

wat about 2k u seem like a ea fan bud....

[edubbs]

I do not have much to say in response to this article.

Other than to stress the need for the developers of Live, to incorporate team specific playstyles and tendacies for EVERY team in the league.

This is the 4th installment of Live on NextGen, and it makes no sense that each team still plays too much alike.

This article explains in detail what EA needs to do to become relevant again, in regards to the battle with the NBA2K series.

Very well written, and I agree 100% with the opinions of the author.

Good job.

[hokupguy]

its a big gap grand canyon it would be nice to see live as good game again , dam most of us grew up on it. I think that 06 360 was a great start then they took a huge step back in 07 and are playing catch up

[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by lovesnikes

wat about 2k u seem like a ea fan bud....

I think Carlos was writing this about Live. I'm sure once we learn more about NBA 2k9 and what they will be offering you'll see some of our authors start to chime in on what 2k9 needs to keep doing to maintain their lead. I know I am eagerly anticipating the release of 2K9, hopefully OKC is represented

[huddy187]

Live is a great basketball game and no one gives its cred

[lovesnikes]

live 08 was a good basketball game not great...thats a little far to say it was a great game. 2k8 was still much better even though live got much better. people dont give it cred because since 04 it has been it the game has been atrocious bud.....08 was a big step up but no where near perfect..the dunk animations were horrific u could just actually run up the court and dunk on anyone. rebounding was bad to but luckily their fixing those things. nba 2k9 isnt just gonna sit back and let this game surpass them though even if their having contracting problems with take two

[thmst30]

Quote: Originally Posted by huddy187

Live is a great basketball game and no one gives its cred

And now nobody is going to give you cred. A great basketball game!?!?!?