NBA Live 18 Videos Released

[TreJayMMA]

Quote: Originally Posted by TecmoZack

So much traffic in the NBA Live forum this week. Love it. I don't think I have seen the Live forum this active since Live 15. Excited for more reveals. Question to anyone that does not care for what they have seen. What NBA Live games did you enjoy??? Not trying to start a war or anything. Just curious. I played a lot of the other game this year and yes....I still play Live 16 also. I just love basketball games. My point is that what I have seen so far reminds me of what I loved from 09/10 with improved visuals. From what I have seen/heard that is what most think of as the quintessential Live game(s). For me Live has always played a certain way going back to the SNES/Sega days(much like Madden). It just has a certain feel of freedom to me. I love the dribble control and such. For me it's preference and comfort. I guess I just am interested to hear a few more opinions. Some call it legacy issues and others just call it arcade. Ps. Really pumped to play with the Mavs in 18. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

The last nba live game I liked was 08

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[TreJayMMA]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTF

I wish I could say all of the carryover would be gone, but I truly don't know how much will. I've been as vocal as I could be to stress the items of importance for OS. It's up to the powers that be to make it happen.

That's great that the horrid animations will be at least slightly gone....but why show stiff ugly animations to showcase your game??

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[Macs Power]

Quote: Originally Posted by TreJayMMA

That's great that the horrid animations will be at least slightly gone....but why show stiff ugly animations to showcase your game??

The only reason I can think is that they have a much higher reach at EA Play and they really want to show what they've got then

[WTF]

Quote: Originally Posted by TreJayMMA

That's great that the horrid animations will be at least slightly gone....but why show stiff ugly animations to showcase your game?? Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk

Because EA marketing, lol

I have no clue, and have no clue how many will remain this year, etc. I made a list of the ones that I didn't like, which included plenty, and which ones were good out of the prior years, which were few. Most of the new stuff is really nicely done, and specifically contact around the paint, etc is dope. And the sig shot stuff, I can't wait for them to talk about it. It's some of my favorite tech.

[JODYE]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTF

Because EA marketing, lol I have no clue, and have no clue how many will remain this year, etc. I made a list of the ones that I didn't like, which included plenty, and which ones were good out of the prior years, which were few. Most of the new stuff is really nicely done, and specifically contact around the paint, etc is dope. And the sig shot stuff, I can't wait for them to talk about it. It's some of my favorite tech.

Like what I am hearing, only because you have been nothing but transparent in the past.

I will say again, totally didn't expect all wonky animations to be gone this year. As long as positive progress continues on the animation front and can see that they are getting on the right track, then I will be happy.

[nuttyrich]

Wow awkward movement.. looks very canned, very STIFF, After all this time 30 second trailer that looks "nice"..sorry was ready to be blown away.. I'm sure many feel the same. I noticed the guy kept saying the "gameplay LOOKS wonderful".. but never said how the GAME PLAYED which is ALL that matters.

C'mon EA, come through... so we can have two games to look forward to! Lets go!

[ataman5]

Quote: Originally Posted by JODYE

Like what I am hearing, only because you have been nothing but transparent in the past. I will say again, totally didn't expect all wonky animations to be gone this year. As long as positive progress continues on the animation front and can see that they are getting on the right track, then I will be happy.

I believe i've read or heard somewhere back in time that EA is adding, adjusting, deleting animations thru the year with Live 16 i believe they did something like that so as long as they are aware and working on them, i believe this can be good in the progress, we'll see.

[pslieber]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTF

Because EA marketing, lol I have no clue, and have no clue how many will remain this year, etc. I made a list of the ones that I didn't like, which included plenty, and which ones were good out of the prior years, which were few. Most of the new stuff is really nicely done, and specifically contact around the paint, etc is dope. And the sig shot stuff, I can't wait for them to talk about it. It's some of my favorite tech.

Amen. And any teaser video this early in the game is likely showcasing an engine versus playability. Noting and hoping - as you said - many flaws will be patched for Day 1 release.

But yes, marketing people have no clue what actual gamers are looking for. I've covered UFC launch events before, and the disconnect is glaringly obvious. Their marketing peeps are often contract/external, mind you.

With this being said, I'd be thrilled with an upgrade over 16. 2K is a beautiful game, but the pacing just isn't for me. It's the same reason I prefer PES over FIFA.

I hope EA gets this one 'right.'