NBA Live 13 News Post

NBA Live 13 Has Been Canned

04:02 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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# 441 ProfessaPackMan @ 10/01/12 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 22cedric


	@ScottOGallagher is taking in feedback for NBA Live 14 & he asked what have you loved/hated about the Live series in general. http://forums.nba-live.com/viewtopic...48599#p1548599

They've been posting more stuff over there. Even got 2 people from EA commenting.

# 442 yungflo @ 10/01/12 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan


	They've been posting more stuff over there. Even got 2 people from EA commenting.

Like I said, they'll be back here. Don't be suprised if they still read here. That page has been up for 3 days and only has 2 pages.Just look how many pages this topic has since since 29th til now. as a community, OS has more feedback than nlsc to offer

OS is like the litmus test for feedback

If OS community hates it, its a pretty much it won't be critically received.

If they love it, its in contention for GOTY

# 443 nova91 @ 10/01/12 11:41 PM

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	I'm here. New development team. Nothing will fall on deaf ears. I played ball at a high level so criticism is the least of my worries.

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	I personally read OS. I think their opinions are heard loud and clear. I've read almost every single post in every recent live thread good and bad.

They say they're here and that they're listening. They need to ask questions and respond on here like they do on the EA/Live forum.

# 444 Boilerbuzz @ 10/02/12 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by xREDHEATx


	Ido feel sorry for the guys that have given insight or constructive criticism but you can't blame EA for not posting here anymore. That falls on the mods and owner for allowing the rampant bashing. I still feel the word canned is derogatory and a take that rather than informative. Find me another major gaming forum/website that allows articles to be posted like that or millisecond clips of pierces face in a bad animation to represent the failures of the entire game and justification for the hate. Like I said if you do care go post and speak your mind.

The 2k forums.

But I hear what you're saying. The problem is that too many people have lost trust in EA to listen to them. See Madden.

# 445 jsg @ 10/02/12 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimsontide27


	Several things of note here. EA does post on this forums still, just because their name isnt colored doesnt mean they dont post. In fact, there are several EA employees that have posted here in this very thread already. NBA Live was cancelled quite some time ago, not recently. Anyone listen to the earnings call on July 31st? Did you hear any mention of NBA Live with all the other titles mentioned? Anyone attend the stockholders meeting on July 26th? Any mention of NBA Live there either? You think this Advisory Council is anything more than a glorified field trip? Any idea of how exciting it is working on a title that you know before hand will not ship? Any idea of how exciting it is coming to pretty much anywhere on the internet getting shredded for a title that you had no input on, and just did what you were told? Any idea how easy it was to pull a group of over 60+ together, many that never worked on a basketball title before and have no interest in basketball either, together to form a cohesive unit where everyone has different ideas and how to implement them? Any idea how cool it is to work nonstop for weeks on a feature that you know will get yanked at a moments notice? Any idea how fun it is to work with 4 different bosses wanting to go 4 seperate directions on content / features ? Any idea how fun it is not knowing if when you go to work the next day that you no longer have a job after relocating to the area, only to get pulled to work on a project that wont see the light of day, and knowing that it will forever be etched on your resume. Thank you all and have a wonderful evening.

I'd like to know who you are and where did you get your info

# 446 Boilerbuzz @ 10/02/12 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimsontide27


	Several things of note here. EA does post on this forums still, just because their name isnt colored doesnt mean they dont post. In fact, there are several EA employees that have posted here in this very thread already. NBA Live was cancelled quite some time ago, not recently. Anyone listen to the earnings call on July 31st? Did you hear any mention of NBA Live with all the other titles mentioned? Anyone attend the stockholders meeting on July 26th? Any mention of NBA Live there either? You think this Advisory Council is anything more than a glorified field trip? Any idea of how exciting it is working on a title that you know before hand will not ship? Any idea of how exciting it is coming to pretty much anywhere on the internet getting shredded for a title that you had no input on, and just did what you were told? Any idea how easy it was to pull a group of over 60+ together, many that never worked on a basketball title before and have no interest in basketball either, together to form a cohesive unit where everyone has different ideas and how to implement them? Any idea how cool it is to work nonstop for weeks on a feature that you know will get yanked at a moments notice? Any idea how fun it is to work with 4 different bosses wanting to go 4 seperate directions on content / features ? Any idea how fun it is not knowing if when you go to work the next day that you no longer have a job after relocating to the area, only to get pulled to work on a project that wont see the light of day, and knowing that it will forever be etched on your resume. Thank you all and have a wonderful evening.

We have a winner! Best post in the thread. Folks need to remember that there are real people behind these games. The team has my respect. The suits, however, do not. You are spot on about the financial reports. Doesn't show much support. If they weren't going to release and knew it then, why wait so late to tell anyone. That's stringing fans along.

# 447 Pared @ 10/02/12 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimsontide27


	Several things of note here. EA does post on this forums still, just because their name isnt colored doesnt mean they dont post. In fact, there are several EA employees that have posted here in this very thread already. NBA Live was cancelled quite some time ago, not recently. Anyone listen to the earnings call on July 31st? Did you hear any mention of NBA Live with all the other titles mentioned? Anyone attend the stockholders meeting on July 26th? Any mention of NBA Live there either? You think this Advisory Council is anything more than a glorified field trip? Any idea of how exciting it is working on a title that you know before hand will not ship? Any idea of how exciting it is coming to pretty much anywhere on the internet getting shredded for a title that you had no input on, and just did what you were told? Any idea how easy it was to pull a group of over 60+ together, many that never worked on a basketball title before and have no interest in basketball either, together to form a cohesive unit where everyone has different ideas and how to implement them? Any idea how cool it is to work nonstop for weeks on a feature that you know will get yanked at a moments notice? Any idea how fun it is to work with 4 different bosses wanting to go 4 seperate directions on content / features ? Any idea how fun it is not knowing if when you go to work the next day that you no longer have a job after relocating to the area, only to get pulled to work on a project that wont see the light of day, and knowing that it will forever be etched on your resume. Thank you all and have a wonderful evening.

You don't think some of us know this already?

You don't think some of us have taken our own time away from our families to help mold a game that will financially benefit the developers and their families, not us?

You don't think we have offered direct feedback to developers for years to only be ignored?

You don't think we have done this circular trail of events for years only to be met with disappointment year after year?

You don't think we are STILL here wondering why it's this difficult to work with individuals that want to succeed and we want them to help shape a game that WE want to play?

We obviously have the means to open up a pathway of communication here - why can't it be this easy when I fly over 1,000 miles to actually offer help, only to be ignored later on?

This is the norm for some reason at EA. Some of us can empathize and sympathize more than you give us credit for.

I miss the guys that really listened. It's a shame Brian Ulrich left. The game was headed in a positive direction back then, albeit very slowly.

# 448 mvb34 @ 10/02/12 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	We have a winner! Best post in the thread. Folks need to remember that there are real people behind these games. The team has my respect. The suits, however, do not. You are spot on about the financial reports. Doesn't show much support. If they weren't going to release and knew it then, why wait so late to tell anyone. That's stringing fans along.

I agree, when I'm defend EA I'm defending the designers of EA..

# 449 BLYFACTOR @ 10/02/12 11:16 PM

I figured as much as the trailer was a bit toned down...

# 450 yungflo @ 10/03/12 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	We have a winner! Best post in the thread. Folks need to remember that there are real people behind these games. The team has my respect. The suits, however, do not. You are spot on about the financial reports. Doesn't show much support. If they weren't going to release and knew it then, why wait so late to tell anyone. That's stringing fans along.

fire the suit, not the devs, the person(s) who are confusing the devs and sending the a mixed direction of the project needs to go

# 451 theapex @ 10/04/12 09:45 AM

i thought they were just delaying it until later this year....

# 452 yungflo @ 10/04/12 02:38 PM

That Whole 2k doesn't need competition to make a superior basketball is garbage. 2k needs live as much as live needs 2k

Without Live, Who knows how far basketball sims would go

Live created Go to Moves, 2k Created Size up
Live had synergy hotspots, 2k had hotspots
Live had my player before 2k did

Etc

Its just 2k executed live and its own plans better lol.

# 453 noshun @ 10/04/12 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yungflo


	That Whole 2k doesn't need competition to make a superior basketball is garbage. 2k needs live as much as live needs 2k Without Live, Who knows how far basketball sims would go Live created Go to Moves, 2k Created Size up Live had synergy hotspots, 2k had hotspots Live had my player before 2k did Etc Its just 2k executed live and its own plans better lol.

nvm.. close thread...

# 454 nyj721 @ 10/04/12 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yungflo


	That Whole 2k doesn't need competition to make a superior basketball is garbage. 2k needs live as much as live needs 2k Without Live, Who knows how far basketball sims would go Live created Go to Moves, 2k Created Size up Live had synergy hotspots, 2k had hotspots Live had my player before 2k did Etc Its just 2k executed live and its own plans better lol.

Live had My Player?

# 455 barimanlhs @ 10/09/12 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nyj721


	Live had My Player?

I thought both 2k and Live got a MyPlayer type mode after NBA 09 had their story like mode, I forget the name at the moment.

# 456 P-Dub @ 10/09/12 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by barimanlhs


	I thought both 2k and Live got a MyPlayer type mode after NBA 09 had their story like mode, I forget the name at the moment.

It was called Be A Pro.

# 457 Behindshadows @ 10/11/12 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nyj721


	Live had My Player?

Yeah I believe it was in Live 08 and 09....I'm not sure...but I made videos on both of them

# 458 Boilerbuzz @ 10/11/12 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Behindshadows


	Yeah I believe it was in Live 08 and 09....I'm not sure...but I made videos on both of them

Was this before or after 24/7 in 2K?

# 459 Caveman24 @ 10/11/12 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by barimanlhs


	I thought both 2k and Live got a MyPlayer type mode after NBA 09 had their story like mode, I forget the name at the moment.

yeah it was Become a pro mode,and Elite 11 was suppose to be Become Legendary mode

# 460 Caveman24 @ 10/11/12 04:34 PM

can a mod make a NBA Live 14 wishlist thread or its to early?

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