NBA Live 13 Features Full ESPN Branding, Focusing on Gameplay, Presentation & Online

[mlp111]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jay Jay

Not all of them but some. A big reason I believe EA's animations is not smooth is because they still run their games at 30 fps and its not just sports. I think they had some good animations for instance go-to-moves was on point and a lot from Live 10 but due to the game running at 30fps the animations suffered because they don't draw out on the tv screen fast enough. Its all about making things work properly like they said in the article.

actually, games are starting to be ran at 30 fps, even pc games are starting to be locked at 30 fps, so that really has no reason to do with the animations of EA basketball games

[Ermolli]

It's understandable many are still mad at EA. They had two full year cycles to make a game but then they are only using one, I wish they began earlier but they abandoned the idea on continuing with Elite so it makes some sense that it took them a while to find a new team in Orlando to make a new game.

There's little to no hype in this article which could be seen from two points of view, one is that they've learnt from the Elite fiasco that overhyping a game isn't going to help them anymore or that they don't have much confidence in their new project. I prefer to believe the first option but who knows.

Despite its (many) flaws, NBA Elite had some things worth using like the idea of a live ball, the approach of Real Time Physics (even though those didn't work well in the demo), Real AI (although we couldn't really see it), the Become Legendary (which I hope this move is improved) and the Online modes that it was going to have (EASBA for example).

Even if they abandoned the controls of the game (I liked the idea of skill based shooting) I hope they kept something about the dribbling controls because it felt smooth but it would be better if they've expanded the possible moves.

I don't like the idea of a computer deciding what I want to do, that takes the liberty of the user to play the way one wants which isn't a good decision in my opinion.
I agree about why does EA have to compare its game with 2K and name its problems even they acknowledge how good NBA 2K12 is, they should concentrate in making their own game great instead of trying to make better what 2K doesn't do that well.

[TUSS11]

Don't know what to expect. It could be great, it could be terrible. I'll reserve my judgement for footage and the demo.

[kolanji]

>based on my opinion by obligation of the track record of nba live the, the presentation will be awesome especially with the full ESPN branding.

>online had always been better than nba 2k so am giving them the benefit of the doubt even though its a new team until proven otherwise.

>gameplay......well that is just where they are gonna have to surprise me am not getting on the wagon until it stops at a demo or release day.
things that can make it worthwhile

1.spacing and positionning on the court on offense and defense...no ice sliding and unrealistic coverage of distance to close out on shooters and on fastbreaks. including blocking/charging slider works properly.no way Bynum should stay in front christ paul on the perimeter
2.the pacing of the game should be realistic and not a run up and down dunkfest...fatigued and tiredness should affect players throughout the game
3.Atmosphere....bobcats Vs new jsersey nets should not have the same atmosphere as OKC vs Mia or likewise a playoff game...the crowd and the commentators should set the mood in various situations i.e different tones and exclamations and loudness and dialog respectfully.
4.controls...needs to be responsive and fluid to maintain full control at all time.less waiting for canimations to play out.
5.STATS overlay.....very small aspect of the game that has a huge impact.at halftime show things like: lead changes,turovers,rebs(off/def),PIP,points off turnovers,assist/turnover ratio,fastbreak points,+/- stats....these things paint d picture more so during a game than after it gives u a recap of the first half and allows for visual area to improve in or stick with to victory.
6.animations should have a realistic look no way sombody trotting should have the same animation as somebody in a full on sprint (especially with the ball)...likewise jameer nelson shouldn't have a mid air contact with Bynum and knock him over or out the way.the herky jerky annimations and stop on the dime and changing sharp directions needs to be polished

[champsbasketball]

Any word on if their going to show some gameplay at E3 this yr?

[zten11]

It's definitely good that EA took the year off on NBA Live to try and get things settled and show people they are making an effort to rejuvenate their game. But I just don't see this making a comeback anytime soon. Every game always tries to hype up fans with that one feature. But overall I think it will be fairly difficult to top what 2K has been putting out each year.

[22cedric]

Quote: Originally Posted by eaterofworlds888

same here my friend

They want to make sure that the gameplay is as organic and fluid as possible.

[22cedric]

[quote=The_Gaming_Disciple;2043610503]In you all's opinion, what do you feel MLB The Show is doing with regards to their consistency in bringing out a quality product year after year...

What things should EA take into consideration to move in that right direction...

EA Sports approach for the future to to build on quality,depth, authenticity, & dedicated servers on a yearly basis so that sounds promising. When they move to the next gen consoles the transition will be smoother & scalable & sports gamers won't see no stagnent games like they did this current gen.