CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

[misterupgrade]

This competition is now officially 2K's to lose. If 2K11 lives up to the hype & there is no drop off in 12, EA may never recover. In today's market, unless you truly innovate, out of sight out of mind.

[swac07]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

Well my knock about this situation was they knew the product was subpar and was trying to convince everyone "controls" was the key[its not the game its the user]. They were gonna let fans of the product spend 59.99 on an unfinished game. Its not a kudos to me for recalling the game, they should have never came out with a product like this in the 1st place imo. I think they were more afraid of reviewers/magazines killing this game more so "than what the fans wanted" b/c they were still trying to convince us to buy it smh. I think this backlash could hurt them more so than help in the long run...its called business integrity

I would like competition for all games ,but I'm not going to feel sorry for you in the end especially if you have been trying to screw me in the beginning

goodluck EA..just my honest rant

[JJT]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

crazy news

[misterupgrade]

-For NBA LIVE 10 players, we will continue to offer free content and services throughout the 2010-11 season. We will start with a new roster update so you get all the players for the new season, free of charge. We will also provide free Dynamic DNA updates, daily, for the entire season. That’s a full season of basketball with new rosters and updates, free.

That's big news there. I think I may be able to find someone who will give me Live 10, so that'll be my "second game".

I still really like this move. I just wonder how the graphics will look on the new rookies.

Definitely pleased to see this.

[sportyguyfl31]

For the best, in the long term.

I just dont understand why companies just dont release their games later.

Id rather have a finished product that comes out in mid to late november or December.

Do we really need an NBA game in October, when the NBA is off the Radar until after the superbowl? lol.

[dtq]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

The developers were on here two days ago saying how good th gameplay was in USER v USER mode...and how much they believed in the game...

So, you can be certain they themselves had no idea this was coming / had nothing to do with the decision.

I am guessing the suits at EA got wind of unpublished reviews and saw a tsunami of 4/10 type reviews and realised the long term damage that type of score would do to the series.

There's no "wow, well done EA" here.......this is simply damage control.

That's what scares me. Despite the negative reactions, they still insist their stance. I know standing by what you believe in is good and all, but pride/stubbornness/ego got to take a backseat when the time calls for it. Nobody wants to rag on his/her own creation but c'mon, don't insult our intelligence by saying the game is this or that despite what we've seen otherwise.

[OGKing]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

Just like others have stated, this is an excellent move, good job elite. I'm not a elite player, but when i played the demo, it just didn't feel right. Plus, if you look at 2k11, it blows the current elite game out of the water. (hope that's not offensive). Anyway, this is very good news, and when they do bring it out, i'll buy it.

[mrlux]

Hahaha, i hope my Youtube vid had something to do with it. Just search my name MrLux on Youtube.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

The developers were on here two days ago saying how good th gameplay was in USER v USER mode...and how much they believed in the game...

So, you can be certain they themselves had no idea this was coming / had nothing to do with the decision.

I am guessing the suits at EA got wind of unpublished reviews and saw a tsunami of 4/10 type reviews and realised the long term damage that type of score would do to the series.

There's no "wow, well done EA" here.......this is simply damage control.

Thats how I feel.

I know it makes some warm in fuzzy inside to think the suits over at EA said "You know what? The guys over at Operationsports.com werent too impressed with the demo, lets delay the release and put some more work into the game to address their concerns"

But I seriously doubt thats what happened. What I do know though, is that ReAn, Step etc. HAVE been listening to the community, and hopefully take that feedback back with them as they work on the new release

[da ThRONe]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

Once again I hope they release a wish/check list for the public to vote on for what they would like to see if not in 11.5 for 12. Like with NCAA let us choice the game we want instead of forcing their vision on us.

[sportyguyfl31]

The developers were on here two days ago saying how good th gameplay was in USER v USER mode...and how much they believed in the game...

So, you can be certain they themselves had no idea this was coming / had nothing to do with the decision.

I am guessing the suits at EA got wind of unpublished reviews and saw a tsunami of 4/10 type reviews and realised the long term damage that type of score would do to the series.

There's no "wow, well done EA" here.......this is simply damage control.

I dont mean to thump myself on the chest, but I got a couple of PMs from rEAnimator after I did my CPU AI video.....he said they were 'looking into some things', and I guess..umm...they are LOL.

While it is the 'right' thing to do, I do agree that they were more or less shamed into doing it.

I'm forgiving though, as long as the extra time is well spent.

[djordan]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

Why are people praising EA? WTF. I don't understand this. The game was trash from the gate. They need to scrap the engine and rebuild it from scratch. LOL @ "GOOD JOB EA"

[joba78]

WOW!! Glad I logged in tonight! I was telling cats here on OS a couple months ago Elite was going to be TP this year. I am actually glad to see EA pull it. At least the better game, NBA Jam, will make it to market.

My question is now that 2K has the entire market to themselves, will we see some consumer love? Say, $15 off retail price? Would be a great move to get their product into more hands.

[pmully94]

How is it a great move by EA, when the game is delayed 2011... games delayed doesn't nescarrilely make the game better....I don't think people will be thinking about buying a basketball game in januaray in 2011.... idk i think it was a bad move....cause now more customers will be buying 2k11

who said it was coming out in January? It could be delayed until next november for all we know. They will probably keep Durant on the cover and just make it Elite 12. They are basically just taking a year off of sales.

[aholbert32]

Re: CONFIRMED: NBA Elite 11 Delayed until 2011

For the best, in the long term.

I just dont understand why companies just dont release their games later.

Id rather have a finished product that comes out in mid to late november or December.

Do we really need an NBA game in October, when the NBA is off the Radar until after the superbowl? lol.

Plenty of people watch NBA basketball in November. Also they are contractually obligated to release a game in October.