NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

[scottyp180]

Man seriously, yeah I know, people will be saying, " they're just trying to save face, they said the same stuff last year." This time around I honestly believe we are going to see some great ball. These guys have stayed committed, listened to our feedback and look like graphically they have stepped it up BIG time. I'm pumped for 15, I enjoyed 14 throughly even though the graphics lacked. It was fun, easy to pick up and the players weren't glued to the floor. I'm so pumped to see more screens and some video. I'm actually glad last years debacle is over with, now we can expect to see REAL gameplay, not just rendered stuff. Keep it up guys! #nothingbutnext #startedfromthebottom


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While I agree that Live 15 should and will be the game to set the series back on track, it is extremely difficult to believe the game will fulfill all that is promised. I give credit to the Live team for their commitment to working with the community however listening to fans, addressing the issues, and saying the right things is only one part of the equation. Execution is a whole other issue. I truly hope this is the year where their hard work is evident in their product.

When it comes to the Live series, and EA sports games in general, actions speak louder than words. I'm sorry if I sound pessimistic and I will gladly eat my pessimism if the game impresses but I am too familiar with the EA "Say the right thing" attitude to assume everything they say will come to fruition.

[RipCityAndy]

But not at this point. If they don't deliver or adhere to the schedule, then possibly. Until then, at least we're getting information in June. That almost never happens.

Yes. The assertive communication with the community in June is definitely a good sign. Last year I felt like they were really trying to hide their cards until the last possible minute.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

I think live is in a better place going Foward. Their game is totally rebuilt for next gen. Player movement etc.. Already feels a step in the right direction .

[King_B_Mack]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

It says that they'll release a schedule of what is forthcoming including videos fellas. No need to worry.

To be fair, we had a schedule of information last year that went right out the window and they (along with some people here) tried to convince us all that it didn't exist when it magically disappeared from NBA.com.

[kolanji]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

Great answers to some great questions.....


I must admit EA sports is taking their community serious and Stepping Their Game Up

[Guard-ian]

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No online questions? Nothing interesting to me...

[DBMcGee3]

It's hard to believe anything they say at this point, as they have become 'the boy who cried wolf' over the past few attempts to make this game. That being said, I'd welcome some competition to 2k, just to keep the developers on their Ps and Qs if nothing else. It's hard for me to imagine that Live can overtake 2k this year given the gap between the two last year, but only time will tell I guess.

Now if Derrick Rose can just stay healthy for 5 minutes, I'll be really excited to finally get my PS4 hoop on this fall.

[DBMcGee3]

It just hit me, but if EA wants to have any success in the basketball game genre, one of the best/immediate fixes that would improve the game's sales would be to make an NCAA version. That game would sell because it wouldn't directly compete with 2k. It is going to be a massive struggle to compete directly with 2k unless the game turns out to be stellar which is unlikely

I wouldn't expect to see any NCAA games any time soon, thanks to Ed O'Bannon and the rest. It's a shame, but I can't blame game developers for avoiding that situation like the plague.

[Playmakers]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

Any word thus far whether sliders will be included in this year's version?

I'd love to know the answer to this question....but i don't think it's a priority to EA because of their belief in the Synergy engine driving simulation gameplay.

Sliders + Player Edits + Ability to create classic teams = a must buy for me next year.

Without those things I'll continue to boycott NBA Live LOL!

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Live has never had any issues getting us all aboard the hype train before the game released.

It's everything AFTER the game is released where the issues are. So yeah, everything does sound good so far, but we've also been here before as well.

[I Djm]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

But not at this point. If they don't deliver or adhere to the schedule, then possibly. Until then, at least we're getting information in June. That almost never happens.

we only got 8 days left, for some info but it'll probably be delayed

[WTF]

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They've already given some Q&A, the face pictures, the behind the scenes videos. That's in June. That's doing pretty well. If we get more in June, great. If not, hopefully we get some steady stuff coming in next month.

We're still several months away from release. Hopefully we'll get something just to tide us over though.

[shutdown10]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

They've already given some Q&A, the face pictures, the behind the scenes videos. That's in June. That's doing pretty well. If we get more in June, great. If not, hopefully we get some steady stuff coming in next month.

We're still several months away from release. Hopefully we'll get something just to tide us over though.

Several months? October is only four months away, which you know will come quick. Three months and a few days if we want to go by the October 7 release date. I'm happy that they are showing their hand early this time, but they must continue this process because this will bring positive feedback to this years game. They have to show consumers that they can be respected in this genre again, so no delays or misleading us with buzzwords this time around. I want Sean O Brien's words to actually matter for this years game.

[WTF]

Re: NBA Live 15 Q&A with Executive Producer Sean O’Brien

I believe that qualifies for several months.

Regardless, I'm sure that they'll come strong after they start the releasing of information.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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I mean they promised more info in July which is around the corner what's the big deal ?