NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

[yanks26ngoin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Yes. But just like other games I would not expect you to have the same level of control. It's just not possible. You want advance control, use the advanced functionality that a 360 degree stick can offer you and catch up to speed with the rest of the gaming industry.

Well, I would argue that the "rest of the industry" really actually isnt going toward swing stick controls just yet, except for baseball(well the MLB 2k series, I am not sure about the show). And I am using the advanced controls in the 2k series, but I did not use them right away(took me until last year to use them, since the pitching stick was just horribly done.

[i c u cant stop me]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

Are those Elite pics (Magic/Bucks)? Looks an awful like Live 10. I don't see anything that states they're from Elite.

but that is the old amway arena that the magic dont play in anymore after this season. they moving into the new amway center starting this season. you would think if it was "elite 11" pics that it would be in the new arena...

[jordankobewade7]

I hope they're adding a bunch of new animations with all these offensive options bcuz that's the key,its nice to control everything yes,but the animations give the variety of ways to finish.and hopefully they're all sig based as well...they need to do like 2k did last yr and go bananas with the animations like 2k did last yr and add in like 10000 or so,so that when we execute these moves we won't be seeing the same options,and so that options will vary from player to player on a skill vs skill level and bigs vs guards level.
Also,I admit this is great great news if it translates as intended.HOWEVER,if they don't fix the crap dynasty mode then they won't mean a thing,I don't know about you guys,but I don't wana wait another yr for them to fix the dynasty mode,and catch up with 2k with the d-league integration,custom dc,summer league(although its not in association (yet) ),and thise horrible rookies! I have never seen so many red heads and black guys with mullets its crazy,and can you edit them?of course not....I'm sorry for going on a bit of a rant guys but its frustrating to see them leaving the dynasty,the meat and potatoes for a lot of us,in the cellar,on the same shelf as some aging fine wine...all this other stuff is great,maybe even revolutionary,but the dynasty needs love too...please EA,get to it this yr...

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by yanks26ngoin

Well, I would argue that the "rest of the industry" really actually isnt going toward swing stick controls just yet, except for baseball(well the MLB 2k series, I am not sure about the show). And I am using the advanced controls in the 2k series, but I did not use them right away(took me until last year to use them, since the pitching stick was just horribly done.

NHL - full analog control
Backbreaker - Again, full analog control
FIFA - I'd expect shooting to make an appearance similar to NHL and NBA now
Boxing - Full analog control

I'd take you up on your argument because those are four examples that I just thought of off the top of my head. I'm sure there are more. Hell, you brought up baseball.

[J_Posse]

Quote:

When you look at the Metacritic scores, however, neither NBA Live or NBA 2K has been anywhere near FIFA, NHL, MLB The Show, or Fight Night. As a matter of fact, neither game has broken the 85 Metacritic barrier this generation. I believe this is because the basketball category has not had any significant gameplay innovations during this console cycle....... I [recently] watched a video on YouTube by a guy (I think his name is apexisfree) showing the scenario-based one-on-ones in our competition's game, where you actually lose control of your user-controlled defender in order for the offensive player to get around you. None of these things happen in NBA Elite 11, because it is using a real-time physics system...... I think that both basketball games were concentrating so much on beating each other that they forgot about the gamers. We are in this business to make great games, not to get involved in public bickering. It might be one of the reasons that basketball games have been left behind in this generation. Metacritic numbers are lower than other sports. The gamers and the reviewers have spoken with their words and their wallets. That ends this year with NBA Elite 11. The first thing I said when I came onto NBA was that we are fighting the wrong battle. We need to be comparing ourselves to FIFA, NHL, and MLB The Show.

I thought that it was a very good Q&A session and he answered many important questions. I even think that these are (mostly) necessary moves that need to be made for basketball video games to make the next evolutionary step. The only problem I had was with all his veiled jabs at VC/2K and their title. It's nice that he wants to compete with other elite sports titles (The Show, FIFA and NHL), but trying to downplay NBA 2K's dominance in the market doesn't do anything. I understand that with the NHL series his team was able to improve and upstage the competition rather quickly, but that conceded with there being a console jump. He doesn't have the benefit of having superior tech helping this series improve over last gen/the competition's title. They've got to prove that they can now really compete with VC and then make a title that competes with the "elites." Some of his hyperbole in the article is just ridiculous as well.

[NINJAK2]

This game is 5 months away so I can't see how anyone can be too harsh on the screenshots as this game is no where close to final. Like what I've read so far though.

[inkpimp007]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

The big question I have after reading that is why Mike Wang would leave. Why was he so against this new direction? Because more non-bball people were being involved and the series wasn't going to have a dedicated team anymore? Also, is DNA finally gone? I hope it is, certainly sounds like it is.

That is a good question about Mike Wang. I'm guessing this direction is not a new concept, this is where all of EA's sports title were going i'm guessing. I think it's a pretty agressive and forward thinking approach to solving some serious problems in sports gaming. Maybe to many people having gotten to accustom of thinking of Mike as THE basketball God. Maybe even Mike wasn't thinking outside the box.

[jfsolo]

Quote: Originally Posted by J_Posse512

I thought that it was a very good Q&A session and he answered many important questions. I even think that these are (mostly) necessary moves that need to be made for basketball video games to make the next evolutionary step. The only problem I had was with all his veiled jabs at VC/2K and their title. It's nice that he wants to compete with other elite sports titles (The Show, FIFA and NHL), but trying to downplay NBA 2K's dominance in the market doesn't do anything. I understand that with the NHL series his team was able to improve and upstage the competition rather quickly, but that conceded with there being a console jump. He doesn't have the benefit of having superior tech helping this series improve over last gen/the competition's title. They've got to prove that they can now really compete with VC and then make a title that competes with the "elites." Some of his hyperbole in the article is just ridiculous as well.

I never begrudge exaggeration by a developer , because I feel that its the duty of the consumer to see through the hype and make an informed decision.

The Elite teams members should throw out terms like "stale", "tired", "engine", "canned", "skill based", "User controlled" over and over again. A lot of people here are susceptible to certain buzz words.