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NBA Live 13 Has Been Canned

05:02 PM - September 27, 2012 by Steve_OS

NBA Live 13 has been canned, kicked to the curb, canceled, put out to pasture. However you want to put it, NBA Live 13 is no more.

Below is a statement from EA Sports Executive Vice President, Andrew Wilson.

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	After a lot of consideration, we have made the decision to not launch NBA LIVE 13. I'd like to give you a bit of perspective. When we started the process of bringing back NBA LIVE, we knew it was going to be a long journey. We started by moving the game to a new studio. We brought in some of the best new technology that has helped fuel innovation in our other games. We launched an even deeper level of engagement with our community to gather more feedback directly from fans. And we built a whole new development team to bring it all to life. We felt like we were on the right path. We also made a commitment to deliver a high quality experience � this is what our fans expect and what we demand of ourselves at EA SPORTS. But making great games is not easy, and we're just not there yet on NBA LIVE 13. Having continued to look at the game over the past few days, it's clear that we won't be ready in October. And rather than launch midway through the season, we're going to sit out the full year and stay focused on making next year�s game great. This decision puts us on the right track for success well into the future in a rapidly changing industry. I'm disappointed that we have not yet met our high expectations with NBA LIVE, but I remain motivated about where we're going. We're committed to delivering new innovation in online, and our progress in the visual presentation of the game continues to take big strides. We also know that a great game starts with great gameplay, and this remains a huge priority for us. This wasn't an easy decision, but it's the right one for our fans. I hope you'll agree when you're able to play the game next year. Andrew Wilson Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS

Source - EA Sports Cancels NBA Live 13 (Kotaku)

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# 401 Pared @ 10/01/12 11:01 AM

You're telling me that they don't know by now?

They know what we want. We have a group at OS willing to sit down with the developers and help make an amazing basketball game, just like we did at EA Canada.

Problem is if that feedback doesn't become a reality then it's a waste of everyone's time.

# 402 ProfessaPackMan @ 10/01/12 11:26 AM

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	The video leak was from a long time ago. The game is so much better than that! I mean it's old, I don't know if I can tell you the date of how old it was, but it was old. Some of the things I'm sure you guys have read from other forums, twitter accounts, are complete fabrications. Being someone who's come from the community I know what it takes to drive traffic to a website, that's HATE. Realistically I could still be playing somewhere but I've loved the direction and chemistry of this team. This franchise is going to do great things very soon. I would love to have a core community in here that specializes in certain aspects of the game. Who's a gameplay guy? presentation guy? online guy? etc and continue to have constructive feedback with them.

Basically saying that ya'll were hating and that you guys did that to get people to come to OS.

# 403 jwtucker710 @ 10/01/12 11:29 AM

Let it all go ... (LIVE 13) ... we've got 2K 13 coming out tomorrow. Gonna rock!!

# 404 jb12780 @ 10/01/12 11:33 AM

Game was cancelled for basketball reasons.

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# 405 Tefl0n T0m @ 10/01/12 11:37 AM

It's better that they wait out anyway, getting. Putting a below average product out for the same of putting a bad product out is bad business. Maybe the have a working game but it's not good enough to compeat with 2k and rather than get clobbered by 2K and the media they sit out for next generation consoles. Hopefully, they don't don't take their foot off of the developmental process.

# 406 os1215 @ 10/01/12 11:54 AM

They were having so much fun playing the 2k13 demo, that they realized they couldn't compete.

# 407 Stud_KickAss @ 10/01/12 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blessin


	I'm shocked! I don't understand NBA Live has been running since '95 NBA 2K has been runnig since 2000. NBA Live had a 5 year advantage; AND 2 years since NBA Live 10. What's the problem, that something decent can't be put up? THen again with all this said A lot has been going on for EA Sports, and basketball games are not easy to make. Even if NBA Live 14 comes out, NBA 2K14 will likely be bringing back crew and explaning even more. Regarless i was getiing NBA 2K13 anyways, been playing since NBA 2K7! Love the demo!

EA started the "Live" franchise in 1994 with Live '95, but they were making NBA games before that, Bulls vs. Blazers in 1992 and NBA Showdown in 1993.

# 408 mvb34 @ 10/01/12 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stud_KickAss


	EA started the "Live" franchise in 1994 with Live '95, but they were making NBA games before that, Bulls vs. Blazers in 1992 and NBA Showdown in 1993.

Even earlier then that remember Dr.J and Larry Bird

# 409 23 @ 10/01/12 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan


	Basically saying that ya'll were hating and that you guys did that to get people to come to OS.

nevermind they didnt show this so called new game but then call it hate when they had plenty of opportunity to speak up

at this rate konami could reboot in the zone and have better success

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# 410 Muzyk23 @ 10/01/12 04:14 PM

so that Scot guy is saying the leaked clip was very very old and the game is much better now but yet no vid no nothing? you know what? I don't believe you

# 411 ProfessaPackMan @ 10/01/12 04:24 PM

I wonder why he won't ask those same questions over here?

# 412 Muzyk23 @ 10/01/12 04:28 PM

lack of courage?

# 413 nova91 @ 10/01/12 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan


	I wonder why he won't ask those same questions over here?

I gonna say before someone else does, there are too many 2k fanboys on here.

# 414 23 @ 10/01/12 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan


	I wonder why he won't ask those same questions over here?

He doesn't want to talk to you just want your ideas

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# 415 ProfessaPackMan @ 10/01/12 04:40 PM

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	I love to interact with the community and I feel like it's very important. I know that we may not get to everything people want, but we'll damn sure try. We have a great team and are all passionate about the game. If you guys are willing to help and contribute then I'm willing to listen!

Are these same kind of people not available here on OS? Specifically the type of guys he's asking for(Online, Presentation, Gameplay).

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	I felt like Live 10 was a very solid game but you were constantly stuck in 2-man wraps that played way too long. I thought they did a really good job with the overall tempo of NBA basketball. The set up move mechanic was essentially a quick time event that you had to wait to play out. How much does the NLSC community care about foot sliding? If you look at Live 10 and other games foot sliding is/was everywhere! but the animations looked and essentially felt better. This is what's been really confusing to me with the basketball games this decade. What's more important, the responsiveness or look?

I would think responsiveness is more important, is it not?

# 416 King_B_Mack @ 10/01/12 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan


	I wonder why he won't ask those same questions over here?

Cause the truth hurts. Notice the term "constructive criticism" being used in that post. Things are a little more star eyed elsewhere about Live and spades may not be called spades elsewhere. Here guys call bluffs and don't just go goo goo that a dev is interacting with them. For the most part dev interaction here is respectful but definitely truthful. Damage control isn't about tackling a problem head on but more like creating the illusion that that's what's happening.

# 417 Pared @ 10/01/12 05:01 PM

I'll tell you what - seeing this makes me think the staff at Tiburon don't take negativity too well.

I have to say - I miss that about EA Canada and Marcus/Yao. Man... these guys would look you in the face and say "tell me what was wrong with the game" even if you didn't agree with them.

I've dealt with groups for different companies and I feel like I just stepped back in time 7 years when EA only wanted feedback from the small communities catered specifically to their game.

STOP. GOING. BACKWARDS.

# 418 mvb34 @ 10/01/12 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by King_B_Mack


	Cause the truth hurts. Notice the term "constructive criticism" being used in that post. Things are a little more star eyed elsewhere about Live and spades may not be called spades elsewhere. Here guys call bluffs and don't just go goo goo that a dev is interacting with them. For the most part dev interaction here is respectful but definitely truthful. Damage control isn't about tackling a problem head on but more like creating the illusion that that's what's happening.

Well lets be honest here there probably a hand full of people that would "constructive criticism" the rest would be disrespecting their knowelge of basketball and the work ethic and what not..

# 419 Pared @ 10/01/12 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mvb34


	Well lets be honest here there probably a hand full of people that would "constructive criticism" the rest would be disrespecting their knowelge of basketball and the work ethic and what not..

Oh give me a freaking break. There are plenty of respectful, knowledgeable posters here and I've met them in person. Guys that like to pop off on the forums don't act the same in real life.

You remember DC? Annoying as heck and spoke his mind in the forum? Guess what - I was shocked at how humble and respectful he was in person.

Stop making excuses. There's a laundry list of guys here who can help out. If anything that list was cut short by their feedback being ignored. And now this approach is going to set EVERYONE back.

You want to improve the game? Try facing a harsh critic for once. We didn't even ask for that here but let's be real.

# 420 xREDHEATx @ 10/01/12 06:36 PM

Lol good for them not coming here. The amount of bashing that's allowed here is ridiculous. Just look at the title of this thread "canned". Why not cancelled? This stems from the top and is allowed to fester here by the mods. If you have good input sign up at the forum and give it. They asked for the good and bad and are willing to listen.

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