NBA Live 13 Has Been Canned

[Jasong7777]

Today must be February 2nd.

[MR Anderson310]

hey nba live fans i know it sucks we all grew up playing it ...but at some point u gotta let it go ... at least there is another game out there for us to play an a damn good one might i add ... on to the next one

[sir lucious lft ft]

"Having continued to look at the game over the past few days, it's clear that we won't be ready in October"

This is how interpret that statement.
"After playing 2k13 over the past few days, it's clear we don't stand a damn chance"

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[videobastard]

I hope another developer tries to get in on a nba sim style game for the next gen systems. As for ea they cant keep trying to rehash a game with those goofy looking player models and robotic animations.

[authentic]

Please EA, please...don't try to release another basketball game until the new systems...if even then.


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[DaveDQ]

"After a lot of consideration, we have made the decision to not launch NBA LIVE 13. I'd like to give you a bit of perspective."

The folks at EA need to give themselves a bit of perspective. Instead of being the developers of a basketball video game, they have (for the past 3 years) done damage control for a series that has lost its soul. Your assumption that we need "perspective" is entirely condescending.

When we started the process of bringing back NBA LIVE, we knew it was going to be a long journey. We started by moving the game to a new studio. We brought in some of the best new technology that has helped fuel innovation in our other games. We launched an even deeper level of engagement with our community to gather more feedback directly from fans. And we built a whole new development team to bring it all to life. We felt like we were on the right path.

Quit blaming the fans. For every reason you mention you won't be delivering your game, "from/for the fans" is attached to it. Quit patronizing the consumer with your talks of superior development skills but you just can't nail it down "for the fans."

We also made a commitment to deliver a high quality experience — this is what our fans expect and what we demand of ourselves at EA SPORTS. But making great games is not easy, and we're just not there yet on NBA LIVE 13. Having continued to look at the game over the past few days, it's clear that we won't be ready in October. And rather than launch midway through the season, we're going to sit out the full year and stay focused on making next year’s game great. This decision puts us on the right track for success well into the future in a rapidly changing industry.

Are we to believe that you guys got together the last few days and said, "Yikes, October is just a couple weeks away...and we're not ready! better pull the plug." This game wasn't ready months ago. If you "demand" anything of yourselves, demand honesty.

I'm disappointed that we have not yet met our high expectations with NBA LIVE, but I remain motivated about where we're going. We're committed to delivering new innovation in online, and our progress in the visual presentation of the game continues to take big strides. We also know that a great game starts with great gameplay, and this remains a huge priority for us.

This wasn't an easy decision, but it's the right one for our fans. I hope you'll agree when you're able to play the game next year.

Again, quit blaming "the fans." Quit spinning EA's inability to put out a video game as this valiant effort for "our fans." The bottom line is that EA believes development of NBA Live 13 is entirely not ready, and to release it now would do more damage to EA and this franchise than if they were to yet again cancel it and ask "the fans" to look forward to next year where the game will be great.

[BRxSKINSx]

Man, I was soooooooo looking forward to buying this game too... Oh we'll, guess I can use that 20 bucks to buy Live '10 and play it just as much as I'm gonna play '13.....

[sportjames23]

Wow. Just...wow.

Man, EA, if you can't put out a basketball game in, what, 4 years, it's time to get out of the game.

Just step away. Now. Forever.