NBA Live 15 Delayed Until October 28th, Three Short Gameplay Videos Revealed

[youvalss]

Strange, because by now the game should have been done. So unless they had planned it a little while ago and just waited for the 'right moment', this is really weird. It's either problems in paradise, or them wanting to perfect it to the last minute.

does this mean that the demo is being delayed too? Maybe they want gamers to be really impatient and just go out and buy it without trying it?

Yeah, I know, all speculations.

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Did they other game release some info that made them go back to the drawing board?

[NINJAK2]

One of those youtubers surprisingly saw this coming... Atleast they pushed it back rather than released it broken right???

[RipCityAndy]

Unfortunately this is par for the course. Two steps forward and three steps back.

I feel like the ONLY thing Live has going for it right now is the tiny amount of brand loyalty from long time Live fans (myself included). I'm tired of the "this is a journey back to relevance," "we're always improving" garbage. When Live does stuff like this it erases any buzz and goodwill it may have created. Not only does it erase buzz, but it reinforces the notion that the game is going to be substandard. To me, this is a big, giant, red flag. Couple this announcement with the tiny amount of information being released and you get a bunch of disappointed fans.

I drank the Kool-Aid last year and bought Live 14 for full price. This year I'm keeping my money in my pocket unless something seriously jaw dropping (and fully featured!!!!) comes out.

They make it SOO hard to be a Live fan.

[scottyp180]

Really not sure how to take this. I would much rather a delay than for the game to release on the 7th and disappoint but how much can the game really improve within the extra 3 weeks.

[warren_kendel]

Can we get a link that shows the release date as October 28 ? I checked their site and other sites that have the game release date and they still show October 7:

http://www.easports.com/nba-live/buy/US

[RipCityAndy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Klayups

Good for them. Their focus is clearly on making sure they put out a quality product. Making sure every feature/gameplay mechanic is functioning as it should and tested thoroughly. If I had to guess id say that physics stuff in the paint caused a bit of unforeseeable problems that they just needed a couple more weeks to iron out. No big deal.

Hmm... at my job I'm required to put out a quality product based on a set schedule. I don't get hugs and pats on the back when I delay something by three weeks. That's how I lose clients.

[youvalss]

Thinking about it, if it's so important for them to make it better that they are willing to take the chance of less sold units (since the other game coming out first might take some away), then there must be a very good reason for it. I sure hope it's about perfecting it.

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But when was the last time they were willing to give up sales for releasing a better product?

[grodbetatted]

I just went to the site and it still says 10/7 where did they find that at