Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by King_B_Mack

I mean....seriously though...PS4 drops in three days and we have to listen to them showing someone the game like it's the '30s or something. Everybody gather round the radio for today's edition of NBA Live coverage. It's crazy when you stop and think about it.

This is true. I can't listen to someone playing a video game. You may as well have just written it.

[BQ32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Joba15700

Not anything like 2k! Why do you guys settle for second, why don't you all give me your 64.00 bucks I'll feed you a lot of crap too! From what I see and hear 2k is worth my money, live is not! I understand some of you live guys no nothing about basketball, you like crowds, commentary, how the court looks but not gameplay!!! Why don't you all just go back in time and buy double dribble because that's what live is going to be like...... Ha

We "NO" nothing about basketball lmao, because we are excited that this game is shaping up well. It sounds like they are addressing fundamental areas of gameplay core to the basketball experience that the other franchise has always struggled with i.e. Passing, dribbling, getting stuck in animations. We don't know how well that this game will turn out if good at all, I for one am very optimistic and hyped. But what we do know is that you made yourself sound like an idiot. Peace.

[PVarck31]

He's been dealt with. Lets get back on-topic.

[yungflo]

you have to give them credit. Overall ratings don't really matter. Glad to see real data being used. Player rating should be extinct this gen. Its too vague to get an idea of a how a player really reacts or plays. I'm hoping they can execute this to a T

[yungflo]

@bbuzz

this is why next gen sports marketing has been horrible. if they are hiding something then its something flawed their hiding.

[BQ32]

Not sure about where you guys are finding the negativity in this podcast because to me it sounds fantastic.

1. Bombshell on the passing system being like fifa and picking your pass. I have been begging for this in a bball game every year. Not relying on the cpu to make a proper decision and the added depth is a game changer for me if it works well.

2. Freedom of movement, also has me VERY excited. One of my pet peeves for years with 2k is getting stuck in those dumb gameplay error animations like going backcourt because I wanted to dribble behind my back, as well as all the warping because of the heavy animation system.

3. Pick and Roll. The most utilized play in the game of basketball and the driving force behind most offensive schemes. Live 10 had a great system giving the player excellent control and this sounds the same or even better.

4. Momentum and change of pace affecting ball handling abilities and being used to set up moves. Again an area stolen from Fifa but sounds awesome and could really lead to some creativity and depth of gameplay. LIke skill moves in fifa, many players just sprint up and down, but to the players that take the time to learn the moves and are able to control their pace it opens up a whole new world of fun and creativity.

We know there is no way it will compete graphics wise with 2k, but man it sounds like they are addressing all the gameplay gripes that I have with that game year after year. I will buy both games 2k for a graphical showcase but I can see myself devoting the time to this game. It could flop, but it also sounds like it could be special.

[bumpyface]

I took Live out of my delivery slot in Gamefly. I'm sorry but if EA is reluctant to release 5 vs 5 gameplay then this game can't be worth the time of day. Why even release the game if you're ashamed of it? I can't believe this game has been in development as long as EA claims.

[MEEKS973]

This was filled with many good/great things and because one guy says he is "proud and not satisfied" y'all make it seem as if the game isn't good.

What he meant, IMO, was he is proud they have a functional and fun game out and it's something to build on for the future. Not satisfied because it might not be an amazing game yet or it's not up to the competition level. And maybe y'all missed the fact that he said 13 compared to 14 was terrible.

But back to the "proud" part. He stated that the team are/will be looking forward to 2015/2016. This to me isn't a bad thing regarding live 14. This is there first game since 2010 and it's on next gen. They're are glad they have a good game coming and they're not giving up at making it a great game for the future.

This podcast was great. I loved every bit of what was being said and discussed. Can't wait to get my hands on the game next week.

The commentary sounds great. Audio is amazing as usual coming from the Live team. I really want to see the camera shake or player animation that rich mentioned when players go up for a rebound. It doesn't sound like its a deal breaker though. It seems like a patch could fix that.