CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

[Mr.Wednesday]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

I think you guys missed the point of my post. I think rEAnimator has been one of the most honest dev. since I started following the development of games. ,BUT There is no way this game would be getting delayed months if it was up to par. You guys have any idea how much money they are losing delaying this game? So either he was lying or his opinion of what a good basketball game is completely off. Something is really wrong if the Head of EA has to come out and basically issue an apology and delay the game. There is no way you can tell me a game that is so bad it needs to be delayed a week before release is good enough to come here and endorse. Sorry but somebody is wrong here.

Trust me, I hear ya. I'm as skeptical as the next guy.I just think he may be a little biased because he worked on the game. I really believe he thought it was a good game.

[DJ]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

I applaud EA for making this move. It takes a lot of stones to delay a game 2 weeks before it is set to hit stores. The game clearly wasn't ready for primetime (no offense to the developers, I know you guys worked hard but rebuilding a game takes time).

I think the extra time will help refine the controls, perhaps sharpen up the graphics and fix other issues. And, if EA decides to just morph Elite 11 into Elite 12, I'd have no problem with that, either.

Smart move to update Live 10 as well.

[popo324]

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So what happens if Elite 12 gets the same criticism as Elite 11?

[jeebs9]

wow....Great move EA...

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

Bottom line, Peter Moore is the president of EA Sports, what he says goes.

[Bumi]

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Well, I have NCAA Football 11, The Show 11, and I'll be getting Fifa when it releases. I'm good for the year. I have no problem with waiting until EA's done doing whatever it is their doing with the title. As I've said, I commend them for taking the negative criticism in stride and choosing to further work on their product. Looks like I'll be repurchasing Live 10.

[Enzo599]

They know they can't hang with 2k so like in music if you suck the vp's push your album back. Not to bash but EA really need to stop making bball games same as there racing. Just put more development into madden just my opinion.

[Keithahundred]

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just bring out live 12

[Ricky Rowe Zay]

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Thats a good move. They promised so much, but they really need to do a complete overhaul of their graphics. The style of the game looks no different than it did with NBA Live 03 or NBA Live 05.

If they really want to take it to 2K, they will have to make those upgrades. Hopefully the game can be ready by January.

[PVarck31]

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There will be no more talk about Madden/NFL2k or any other game besides NBA Elite or NBA Live in this thread. This is the only warning.

[Bumi]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

So what happens if Elite 12 gets the same criticism as Elite 11?

Some of us learned the controls and actually had a little fun with the game. I expect them to clean up the on court product and add more animations... Then I think they'll be good.

[Skrilla757]

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This is crazy! I'm glad EA decided to go back to the drawing board with their game....i'm a die hard 2k fan but i love competition and I wouldn't mind playing Elite either...we'll see what transpires in the coming months for EA

[gensancaloy]

Wal Mart will not be shipping out any copies for now as the game is delayed. I will have to look into your pre-order if it means it will transfer over to next year. When I get that info I will let you know.

ok thanks for letting me know, i hope you will gonna send me a PM. and dont worry im NBA Live fan since birth. keep up the good work.

[ThaLiveKing]

Never pre-order a sports game without seeing some videos 1st. And I'm not talking about trailers!!

[jfsolo]

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IMO, if they don't make some fundamental changes concerning their design design decisions and in implementing those design decisions then in won't matter how much time they spend developing the game. They'll never have anything more then a fair game at best.

If they're still focused on growing the market/bringing in new casual bball gamers, or redoubling their marketing efforts or emphasizing their "Brand", then IMO, they'll fail miserably.


The question is, are they still committed to making a sim-oriented NBA game? It not, they everything else is moot. If so, they they can't make decisions like the removal of gathers, and the addition of super verticals, and rocket dunks. None of those poor choices should have ever survived the first iteration.

I don't have faith that the individuals in positions of leadership understand what making a great NBA game entails