NBA Live 13 a $20 Digital Release This October?

[chandlerbang]

Quote: Originally Posted by fluent2332

Dude, you are so far off it's not even funny at this point. How you continue to draw crazy conclusions from what I post is amazing to me. I don't know why but I'm going to try and respond to this mess. Consider it an act of boredom. Responses in bold. I said it is somewhat ignorant to use an early build, in this case most likely a pre-alpha build, to base your decision of purchasing a game on. It's reckless. And I'm CLEARLY not going to the extreme opposite. I'm just trying to tell people to take what they saw in that video with a huge grain of salt. The EA rep came out and said it was pre-alpha, what more do you need?! Pre-alpha. Pre-freaking-alpha. Old build. Whatever you want to call it, the point still stands. Basing your purchase of a game on pre-alpha software is not the best way to decide which game is for you. At LEAST wait until EA does a proper presentation of information from a recent build or the retail build before you judge. For all we know the game could look drastically different.

you try way to hard to defend yourself, just take a break from the forum and go play live 10 or watch a movie. Pre alpha is what they said about elite vids but the demo came out the same way. How much do you really expect for $20.00. Ask yourself why EA doesnt have confidence in live as a full release like 2k and other sports game? I have been around playing live since the first game came out and i will be damned if i support them struggling with this series. We do them no good to just fork over 20 dollars if the game is garbage just to "support them". This game will be a trial game to get feedback on their direction , something the advisory council has already done. Their feedback most likely is the reason this game is a DLC game. EA is on the backburner everywhere now and until they step it up they will continue to be last. Live will not die but right now it has been in a coma for 3 years.

BTW every random post that is from people trying to justify live 13 doesnt need " fluent2332 likes this" on it.

[kingpnp3]

the info below is from the nbalive forums. some guy said forget it and called EA and spoke with a live rep. this was a day before this info dropped about a possible digital only $20 live 13. take it how you will.

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Talking to a live agent. You are now ready to chat with Rahul. Rahul: Thanks for contacting EA Help! My name is Rahul how may I help you? you: Hi Rahul Im wondering if NBA Live 13 is going to released in Oct or is it pushed back until next year? Rahul: Please do not worry, I will help you with your concern. Rahul: May I have your first name and last name to update our records? you: Isaac Stensabach Rahul: Thanks for name. Rahul: Isaac, would you mind holding for sometime while I check the recent updated information for you? you: what do you need to check? Rahul: We want to check the official information regarding it. you: check me or the game? Rahul: I am checking our database for the information. you: okay thanks Rahul: Thank you for waiting. I really appreciate your patience. Rahul: Isaac, as per the information that we have, the game is scheduled to release in October, 2012 you: Thank you Rahul. May i ask you another question? Rahul: Sure, please ask. you: Do you know if the game will be a downloadable purchase only or can i purchase it at the store with the disc? Rahul: This game would be for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and it would be available for purchase as a disc version through the third party retailers and Origin store. you: Thanks again Rahul. Have a good day. Would you mind if i copied and pasted this chat on the NBA Live 13 forums for others to see? Rahul: Yes, if you wish, you can do that. Rahul: As you are our loyal customer, I am also providing you a 15% discount coupon for your next purchase on Origin store. you: Awesome thank you. Alright im Confused but i got a DISCOUNT !!

[LouYorkCity]

Unless you are a EA or Live fanboy, I can't see anybody paying money for this title. That's robbery !!

they should just put out a free online beta for the year, build off that and come out with something worth selling in stores next year.

EA reeeallyy fell off with its basketball games since 05 smh. They never adjusted to making a quality product with the 3rd generation consoles.

[Brian_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by RayDog253

I have a feeling this game will drop without a word from EA. I doubt we'll get any official videos or blog posts. They're just going to dump it on us and move on to the next project....

I agree.. It's a death rattle from a once mighty series......

[jreezy18]

Quote: Originally Posted by iClutch

**** this. I'm done with E.A, I'm sick of this ****. I'm hanging up my Live sneakers, I can't lie to myself anymore. Get your head out of your *** E.A.

Good job. Until they come out with a good basketball game I suspect this will be the case for a lot of people.

[Victory23]

I'm gonna get the game on the sole basis of finally having two NBA games to play again, one on each console like I used to do back in the day.

I may end up playing 2K more, but I'm at least glad I have an option if/when I get bored of 2K.

It's like MLB The Show and MLB 2K. I probably play The Show more, but I can still have fun with 2K because it's a different experience. I imagine that's how it will be with this game.

[jreezy18]

Quote: Originally Posted by fluent2332

Who knows what their plan was? Until they come out and announce something it's all just speculation. But who knows, maybe it was their plan all along to release a $20 game, just like 2K did back in 2004 with their titles. Maybe they think that is the best approach to take to try and get back into the market. Who knows. You're saying they may have had to scrap features, but we just don't know. Why assume the worst? Responses in bold.

Doubtful, and here's a major difference between then and now. The 2K5 titles were full games and people knew that. The fact that Live 13 is going to be a downloadable implies that it will not be a full featured title. Not to mention its automatically limited file size since it is an arcade title. EA can't go over 2gb.

[Profit89]

What a mess