NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

**mvb34** · 06-03-2010, 12:39 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by econoodle

Interesting.

A new innovative take.
But, it begs the question..Mike Wang left EA because he didnt like the direction it was headed? This seems lik a decent implementation for a hoops game, wonder what he saw that gave him the old red flag?

Maybe he was a spy !! lol..

23 · 06-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Re: NBA Elite Interview (Gamespot)

Originally posted by Pared

The art was not worked on as of the time of these photos.

The game looks much better than this.

Thats what I've been saying, its still so early

**Jukeman** · 06-03-2010, 12:55 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

These new systems are not gimmicks. They are being implemented because they will help make this the most realistic basketball simulation ever made.

Please back this up ..

**Jukeman** · 06-03-2010, 01:03 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by econoodle

Interesting.

A new innovative take.
But, it begs the question..Mike Wang left EA because he didnt like the direction it was headed? This seems lik a decent implementation for a hoops game, wonder what he saw that gave him the old red flag?

Maybe it wasnt "sim" enough for him...

FNR4
FiFA
NHL
Tiger

All pretty good games but hardy the most realistic..

**TheKasmar** · 06-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

I'm excited for something new in basketball gaming and definitely less canned animations. I'm so tired of the canned nonsense.

**wheelman990** · 06-03-2010, 02:52 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

After reading this and seeing the screenshots, I actually am less interested in this game. I dont think it looks or sounds good at all. Last year was a improvement, but I still traded it in and kept the other game

**yanks26ngoin** · 06-03-2010, 03:04 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Quick question, is the game going to have the option to go back to the classic controls? Because the new controls sound like something that the Wii was made for.

Oh and, I really think EA dropped the ball on the name change. NBA Live has been a household name in sports gaming for a while now along with Madden. Alot of the sales of the series came because of the household name that NBA Live was. Changing the name of the game to NBA Elite(which does not flow well or go together at all, IMO) might prove to be a big mistake.

**dexvex** · 06-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by yanks26ngoin

Quick question, is the game going to have the option to go back to the classic controls? Because the new controls sound like something that the Wii was made for.

Oh and, I really think EA dropped the ball on the name change. NBA Live has been a household name in sports gaming for a while now along with Madden. Alot of the sales of the series came because of the household name that NBA Live was. Changing the name of the game to NBA Elite(which does not flow well or go together at all, IMO) might prove to be a big mistake.

yes you can play with classic controls. As far as the name change I agree its a horrible name but they had to change it. The game was better last year and sold alot worse.

**Pared** · 06-03-2010, 03:22 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by yanks26ngoin

Quick question, is the game going to have the option to go back to the classic controls? Because the new controls sound like something that the Wii was made for.

Yes. But just like other games I would not expect you to have the same level of control. It's just not possible.

You want advance control, use the advanced functionality that a 360 degree stick can offer you and catch up to speed with the rest of the gaming industry.

Originally posted by yanks26ngoin

Oh and, I really think EA dropped the ball on the name change. NBA Live has been a household name in sports gaming for a while now along with Madden. Alot of the sales of the series came because of the household name that NBA Live was. Changing the name of the game to NBA Elite(which does not flow well or go together at all, IMO) might prove to be a big mistake.

How many sales were lost because of the name NBA Live? That argument is just as valid.

**bigball12** · 06-03-2010, 03:38 PM

Re: NBA Elite Interview (Gamespot)

Originally posted by HoosierDaddy

yes, these graphics are not reflective of what we saw during our time there.

Phew!

**b2tha2ndpwr** · 06-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by yanks26ngoin

Oh and, I really think EA dropped the ball on the name change. NBA Live has been a household name in sports gaming for a while now along with Madden. Alot of the sales of the series came because of the household name that NBA Live was. Changing the name of the game to NBA Elite(which does not flow well or go together at all, IMO) might prove to be a big mistake.

I think the name change is a good idea. Although Live 10 was an improvement, the game sold worse. The name sort of gives the team a fresh start. Any baseball game fans remember how bad Triple Play had gotten? And remember how great MVP Baseball became?

I would have gone with "NBA 11 - Game Time" then as the brand gets popular it can be known as Game Time 11, Game Time 12... like Madden lol

Remember playing in HS/AAU/Club etc. What was everyone's huddle break before the game, "WHAT TIME IS IT? GAME TIME!!!" lol

**Tiko7523** · 06-03-2010, 05:05 PM

Re: NBA Elite Interview (Gamespot)

Originally posted by Pared

The art was not worked on as of the time of these photos.

The game looks much better than this.

yeah it better look better then this because these screen shots seem like a WII/ PSP game

not really impressed at all so far.... rather have no screen shots then these ( if it does look better) because its a turn off

**yanks26ngoin** · 06-03-2010, 06:48 PM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by Pared

Yes. But just like other games I would not expect you to have the same level of control. It's just not possible.

You want advance control, use the advanced functionality that a 360 degree stick can offer you and catch up to speed with the rest of the gaming industry.

Well, I would argue that the "rest of the industry" really actually isnt going toward swing stick controls just yet, except for baseball(well the MLB 2k series, I am not sure about the show). And I am using the advanced controls in the 2k series, but I did not use them right away(took me until last year to use them, since the pitching stick was just horribly done.

**i c u cant stop me** · 06-04-2010, 12:41 AM

Re: NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

Originally posted by bigeastbumrush

Are those Elite pics (Magic/Bucks)?

Looks an awful like Live 10. I don't see anything that states they're from Elite.

but that is the old amway arena that the magic dont play in anymore after this season. they moving into the new amway center starting this season. you would think if it was "elite 11" pics that it would be in the new arena...

**jordankobewade7** · 06-04-2010, 03:16 AM

I hope they're adding a bunch of new animations with all these offensive options bcuz that's the key,its nice to control everything yes,but the animations give the variety of ways to finish.and hopefully they're all sig based as well...they need to do like 2k did last yr and go bananas with the animations like 2k did last yr and add in like 10000 or so,so that when we execute these moves we won't be seeing the same options,and so that options will vary from player to player on a skill vs skill level and bigs vs guards level.
Also,I admit this is great great news if it translates as intended.HOWEVER,if they don't fix the crap dynasty mode then they won't mean a thing,I don't know about you guys,but I don't wana wait another yr for them to fix the dynasty mode,and catch up with 2k with the d-league integration,custom dc,summer league(although its not in association (yet) ),and thise horrible rookies! I have never seen so many red heads and black guys with mullets its crazy,and can you edit them?of course not....I'm sorry for going on a bit of a rant guys but its frustrating to see them leaving the dynasty,the meat and potatoes for a lot of us,in the cellar,on the same shelf as some aging fine wine...all this other stuff is great,maybe even revolutionary,but the dynasty needs love too...please EA,get to it this yr...

NBA Elite 11 Q&A, 3 Screenshots Included (Gamespot)

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