The Next NBA Live Has Been Pushed to Fall 2017

[Steve_OS]

During today's Electronic Arts Q3 2017 earnings conference call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed the next NBA Live, which was originally scheduled to release early this year, has been pushed to the fall of 2017.

According to Andrew, EA wanted double down on the game and give it an entire NBA season to sell, rather than release it early this year as planned.

[youvalss]

If it's true, might actually be a good thing. Maybe they will release in the Fall, a more polished game, and go from there. Have to wait and see.

[DIRK41NOWITZKI]

Lots of good info in this article:
http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/31/144...dden-fifa-2017

Quote:

“We have been on a journey with NBA Live,” said Wilson, making an oblique reference to the series’ troubled development history, “and want to deliver something that’s truly innovative and disruptive in the marketplace.” Wilson went on to say that when EA higher-ups got their hands on the game that was scheduled to launch in early 2017, they felt that “in all honesty [...] it’s really, really good — really fun.” According to Wilson, EA has decided to “double down on [the game], add to it, and launch it as a full beat later this year.”

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[bran9413]

I think this is a good thing to be honest. This might be their real comeback game in regards to full fleshed out modes and player animations.

[JUSTlFIED]

Its true:

Here is the Shareholders meeting presentation

Page 4

Quote:

Our complete roster of EA SPORTS titles in FY18 will also include NHL 18, a new chapter of our UFC franchise, and an all-new NBA LIVE game launching in the fall.

http://files.shareholder.com/downloa...d_Comments.pdf

[Crunky]

I was right all along that NBA Live would forgo the March release date and come out in September instead. Coming out later could be beneficial to NBA Live just imagine all the cool things they've added during that time. We can officially say by that time they've officially caught up to 2k because everyone kept saying their 2yrs away well guess what by September it will be a 2yr development cycle.

[noshun]

Quote: Originally Posted by Crunky

I was right all along that NBA Live would forgo the March release date and come out in September instead. Coming out later could be beneficial to NBA Live just imagine all the cool things they've added during that time. We can officially say by that time they've officially caught up to 2k because everyone kept saying their 2yrs away well guess what by September it will be a 2yr development cycle.

Still means they're 2 years behind, when you really think about it.

[JKSportsGamer1984]

Why do I feel like I've seen this movie before......? Hmm........ In all seriousness, I really hope EA brings it this time. I've been waiting forever for Live to be good.