NBA Live 13 News Post

NBA Live 13 a $20 Digital Release This October?

08:17 PM - August 30, 2012 by 22cedric

It looks like NBA Live 13 is coming out as a digital release after all and not a full on $60 AAA title if the report from IRB Gamer today is to be believed. This seems a pretty big admission that Live simply isn't ready for prime-time obviously, which also obviously seems to be the case. What a mess.

IRB Gamer has the scoop:

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	"It�s been almost 3 years since we�ve released an NBA title,� the EA rep said. The tactic is to get feedback from gamers. However, it�s a bit risky to not run it as the AAA title as thedecision has been made to NOT put the game on disc. Live will be looking at a price point around $19.99,� equaling out to 1600 Microsoft Points or $20 PlayStation Network card.

What do you guys think? Smart decision by EA? Does this mean Live isn't up to par quality wise?

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# 301 jmarcguy @ 08/31/12 07:24 PM

I was really hoping & still hope Live gets turned around. There has to be competition for the games to evolve. Look at how slow football game evolution has been! Plus I like having choices. Maybe you just like the feel of a game even if it's slightly inferior. I remember in the 90's having Live, Nba Shootout, & In the Zone. Each game brought something to the table. Hopefully , next year they produce & good game & maybe , just maybe this year's game isn't a complete flop.

# 302 fluent2332 @ 08/31/12 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	I warned you not to compare this to 2K in 04. It's a TOTALLY different motivation and you know it. Both 2K games were FULL featured quality games that in MANY instances beat their EA counterparts critically. The ONLY reason they did that strategy was to make people take notice of the games. It's not that I'm assuming the worse because it's the worse. I'm assuming the most LIKELY case given the circumstances. ANY logical and objective person, knowing what little they do know, would be left with this being the likely situation. Of course, you won't see it from a more objective perspective. Oh lord. Objective to you means to bash EA. It's simple really. That's all you're proving at this point. If people don't agree with your opinion, they aren't being objective obviously. Or am I mistaken and you actually work for EA and aware of exactly why they make their every move? If that's the case then I apologize for ever doubting you and I will listen to everything you have to say regarding WHY EA is doing what they are doing. Just let me know. Come on man. I'm speaking 15 year FIGURATIVELY! But since you're talking specifically, I'll bet that you did still buy Live all the way through Live 10. You've even said you played Live 07-10 if I'm not mistaken. And there you go again with veiled critiques of 2K. But I'm not going to touch that. Veiled critiques? Whatever you say man. I did not buy Live all the way through either. For many years I played 2K and did not even think about Live at all. That's just for the record. Only in 2010 did I buy 2 NBA games that year, and maybe 2003 if I recall. How are criticisms of a Live 13 video "ignorant"!? The video is right in everyone's face! Who cares if players slide? No one really as long as they don't slide TOO much. Apparently, that limit has been reached for many people. You say it was "rough around the edges". That's like saying a "skunk has a weird smell". It's that PRECISE choice of baby-glove wording that exposes you. I'm not projecting anything on you. I just want you - a vocal member of the community that has the games interest at heart - to be able to call a spade a spade. EA can't fix HUGE issues if people aren't honest about how huge they are. And that video showed MAJOR issues. That much is clear. It may be OK with you, but YOUR game is not just trying to sell to YOU and you and your clones alone. You know there aren't that many of you. At some point, look pass what you find acceptable and let others have their say. Again, you are so far off here that it's just laughable really. Huge issues in that video? Wow indeed. You and I clearly aren't watching the same video. And once again you are doing nothing but trying to push your opinion and the "majority opinion" as fact, which is a joke. The only "huge issue" I saw in that pre-alpha footage was the AI teammates turning and running back down the court before someone even took a shot. That was the biggest problem. That's the only "huge issue" I saw. And you know what? That's probably fixed by now. Other than that there was no "huge issues" to be found in that video IMO. Finally: "I am sure I will be happy with Live no matter what". Are you friggin' KIDDING me?! Really?! You're THAT committed huh? I've said it before and I'll say it again... THAT "committed"??? Committed to what exactly??? EA??? Not quite. I just know that I will be happy no matter what. I've played games since the Atari 2600, I do NOT take ANY games for granted. I play and enjoy tons of games. Even games that people claim sucked or weren't good, I enjoyed them. I know I will enjoy it. What's so crazy about that? I know that I personally can always find redeeming qualities in games. I'm 100% positive that Live 13 will have some of those redeeming qualities to me, because every single game before Live 13 has had them. So again, unless EA decided to replace the graphics with a kindergartener's drawing, or something crazy, I KNOW I will have fun with the game. I'm not that hard to please. Wow. Yes, it IS f'ing crazy that someone is that naive and gullible to believe ANYTHING from ANYONE sight unseen. Dude, that whole last paragraph is just full of friggin' crazy. At least you admit it. So, much respect, man. Naive? Gullible? Give me a break. Yeah, it's so naive to think a GAMING COMPANY that produces GAMES will produce a GAME that I expect to HAVE FUN WITH. So crazy. You're right. I should expect all games to naturally suck unless I get conclusive video evidence of the contrary.

Dude, you are so far off it's not even funny at this point. How you continue to draw crazy conclusions from what I post is amazing to me. I don't know why but I'm going to try and respond to this mess. Consider it an act of boredom. Responses in bold.

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	No. But to say someone is ignorant because they are using the "early" build as a frame a reference, is WAY off base. You're going to the extreme opposite and telling people they should just completely ignore all they saw. That's not ignorant. It's naive or irresponsible at best. You'd have to be an idiot to not use that as SOME basis for an opinion even if it's an extrapolation. Like or not, the final product will LIKELY look a LOT like that video. But I know you are OK with that.

I said it is somewhat ignorant to use an early build, in this case most likely a pre-alpha build, to base your decision of purchasing a game on. It's reckless. And I'm CLEARLY not going to the extreme opposite. I'm just trying to tell people to take what they saw in that video with a huge grain of salt. The EA rep came out and said it was pre-alpha, what more do you need?! Pre-alpha. Pre-freaking-alpha. Old build. Whatever you want to call it, the point still stands. Basing your purchase of a game on pre-alpha software is not the best way to decide which game is for you. At LEAST wait until EA does a proper presentation of information from a recent build or the retail build before you judge. For all we know the game could look drastically different.

# 303 Boilerbuzz @ 08/31/12 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fluent2332


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I said what I needed to say. You have the last word on it. Doesn't matter to me really. Just don't try to convince people they are off base for their negativity if you want to be afforded the same respect for your positive view of it all.

# 304 Tomba @ 08/31/12 07:50 PM

I applaud EA for what they did with Fifa. I am ecstatic about how well NHL 13 looks and and plays and madden 13 is well...The best Madden yet. BUT they just could nto get it togther for NBa Live in the way they did for the other sports games they have series for. NBA live 06. 06 NOT 07 08 09 but 06 was better than and on the right track to being something that could have been truly special the way the other titles turned out. I blame the commitment EA had for basketball in general. failing to continue a NCAA game and then failing to continue the nba game. I Love soccer. I love football and hockey well i'll def love Nhl 13 this year. But after all the hype of nba live coming back its coming back in a form that is wretched. WRETCHED... A instant download for the hap chance they we have some fun with a basketball alternative by Easports. Its shame ful I dont even think there will be any ediitng capabilities either. i would have just not bothered instead bringing everyone togther and wasting resources the way they di with commuity events for nba live 13. nba live 13 should be called NBA Live. and thats it. a 3 year old game and engine made to be a arcade classic...

# 305 bmgoff11 @ 08/31/12 07:57 PM

if the game is good i will buy it. smart move for live imo because it wasnt going to compete with 2k

# 306 23 @ 08/31/12 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirlonius


	So if a new video comes out and its better than the old one is it then ok to purchase this game 23? The fact that a game is coming out should be good enough and satisfy the competition argument. No one is forcing you to buy it and when the game does come out you will actually have to purchase it or I dont want to hear one word about a review of it if you haven't played it.

I'll make sure YOU hear from me just because you decided to try to tell me what to do

Any video that pops up I'm commenting...try to stop me from analyzing just like you failed to before

And if it is crap I'm not buying it and I'll still offer a ton f criticism instead of my money until they change the way the handle basketball

Some of you so called fans are the worst kind

On the other side if a good game has been produced which I doubt and will doubt til they show me differently I'll buy

So what

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# 307 RayDog253 @ 08/31/12 08:53 PM

I have a feeling this game will drop without a word from EA. I doubt we'll get any official videos or blog posts.

They're just going to dump it on us and move on to the next project....

# 308 verbalhologram @ 08/31/12 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 23


	I'll make sure YOU hear from me just because you decided to try to tell me what to do Any video that pops up I'm commenting...try to stop me from analyzing just like you failed to before And if it is crap I'm not buying it and I'll still offer a ton f criticism instead of my money until they change the way the handle basketball Some of you so called fans are the worst kind On the other side if a good game has been produced which I doubt and will doubt til they show me differently I'll buy So what Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

Why the back and forth guys what is the point ,it's not an argument either side can win so just move forward.It is obvious you have a different take on things so why not leave it there.

# 309 LouYorkCity @ 08/31/12 10:55 PM

Unless you are a EA or Live fanboy, I can't see anybody paying money for this title. That's robbery !!

they should just put out a free online beta for the year, build off that and come out with something worth selling in stores next year.

EA reeeallyy fell off with its basketball games since 05 smh. They never adjusted to making a quality product with the 3rd generation consoles.

# 310 Brian_OS @ 08/31/12 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RayDog253


	I have a feeling this game will drop without a word from EA. I doubt we'll get any official videos or blog posts. They're just going to dump it on us and move on to the next project....

I agree.. It's a death rattle from a once mighty series......

# 311 jreezy18 @ 09/01/12 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by iClutch


	** this. I'm done with E.A, I'm sick of this . I'm hanging up my Live sneakers, I can't lie to myself anymore. Get your head out of your * E.A.

Good job. Until they come out with a good basketball game I suspect this will be the case for a lot of people.

# 312 Victory23 @ 09/01/12 12:35 AM

I'm gonna get the game on the sole basis of finally having two NBA games to play again, one on each console like I used to do back in the day.

I may end up playing 2K more, but I'm at least glad I have an option if/when I get bored of 2K.

It's like MLB The Show and MLB 2K. I probably play The Show more, but I can still have fun with 2K because it's a different experience. I imagine that's how it will be with this game.

# 313 jreezy18 @ 09/01/12 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fluent2332


	Who knows what their plan was? Until they come out and announce something it's all just speculation. But who knows, maybe it was their plan all along to release a $20 game, just like 2K did back in 2004 with their titles. Maybe they think that is the best approach to take to try and get back into the market. Who knows. You're saying they may have had to scrap features, but we just don't know. Why assume the worst? Responses in bold.

Doubtful, and here's a major difference between then and now. The 2K5 titles were full games and people knew that. The fact that Live 13 is going to be a downloadable implies that it will not be a full featured title. Not to mention its automatically limited file size since it is an arcade title. EA can't go over 2gb.

# 314 SHAKYR @ 09/01/12 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Victory23


	I'm gonna get the game on the sole basis of finally having two NBA games to play again, one on each console like I used to do back in the day. I may end up playing 2K more, but I'm at least glad I have an option if/when I get bored of 2K. It's like MLB The Show and MLB 2K. I probably play The Show more, but I can still have fun with 2K because it's a different experience. I imagine that's how it will be with this game.

You mind as well get NBA JAM. If NBA LIVE 2013 sells well who's to say that EA will kept in this way going forward?

# 315 lon515 @ 09/01/12 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by King_B_Mack


	They just had a full development cycle for Live 13 and it's a digital download. C'mon son damn. See I have a problem with posts like these. Why are you fooling yourself with stuff like that. How do you know you're getting all this? EA hasn't released anything at all about this game but you know you're getting working online servers? A working franchise mode? And support all season? You know what happened to the last game that EA put out on the market that had issues? They disappeared from the face of the Earth and let everybody rot. See 10, NCAA Basketball.

i know where getting an hd game by the looks of the video also in the video was a franchise and season mode. EA also confirmed they will be supporting the game all year and lastly i know they will have working online because that was one big win they had in there corner all a long. and for only 20 bucks it is a good deal which is why i think this game will at least go gold if not be one of the top selling downloadable sports games of this year

# 316 MarvinOida @ 09/01/12 03:39 AM

This is probably EA's last stand, if this $20 game sells a certain amount, then probably they would continue the series and work on a disk game. But I honestly can't believe that instead of taking 3 years to develop this game and make it better, the developers take a 2 year vacation and just start about a year ago. Sad.

# 317 lon515 @ 09/01/12 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MarvinOida


	This is probably EA's last stand, if this $20 game sells a certain amount, then probably they would continue the series and work on a disk game. But I honestly can't believe that instead of taking 3 years to develop this game and make it better, the developers take a 2 year vacation and just start about a year ago. Sad.

thats not what happened at all you know they fired the whole team and you cant put a team together in a month it takes time your lucky they even got eight months to work on this. thats why they keep saying pre alpha because they did not have nearly enough time to build this game

# 318 Slim4824 @ 09/01/12 04:12 AM

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	Unless you are a EA or Live fanboy, I can't see anybody paying money for this title. That's robbery !! they should just put out a free online beta for the year, build off that and come out with something worth selling in stores next year. EA reeeallyy fell off with its basketball games since 05 smh. They never adjusted to making a quality product with the 3rd generation consoles.

Smart idea. Don't buy the game because the pre-alpha build looks horrible. Even the best games pre-alpha builds are very very rough around the edges.

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# 319 Subversion @ 09/01/12 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by King_B_Mack


	So I guess a demo of this game is out of the question? Pathetic EA. Absolutely pathetic. So now we have to pay you 20 bucks for a demo because you want feedback? I think I'm done with EA until they've got decision makers who aren't complete idiots who don't care about they're consumers.

Does anyone have the producers or developers email? I want to send an email with my design document for a Live basketball game. If they are that empty in talent and that incompetent in hiring, then it's time to start paying attention to the people with the good ideas. I know there are some of us here who can pitch an epic BBall game if given the chance. EA needs to forget hiring a college basketball player as a developer. It's a video game, not an army simulation.

# 320 jreezy18 @ 09/01/12 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan_OS


	My only question is can 2K please get the ESPN license and the NCAA rights? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

I believe the NCAA rights is about to be ripped away from EA as that creates a monopoly on football games, which is illegal. Why this only just recently got brought up I have no idea, EA has had both of these licenses for a while.

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