Rocking with Live this year

[Klayups]

I have no intentions of turning this into the other game vs live...

My impression of what Sean and the team are doing with Live is pulling me in their direction. They seem to be doing things the *right* way...with patience, honesty, transparency, building the core gameplay FIRST then worrying about bells and whistles.

These are all things that draw me towards game companies. These are the things the MLB The Show team has done...the crowd sourcing angle is the future of all things and I'm happy to see they are embracing this approach.

Ive been playing hoop games since Jordan vs Bird on Master System, Double Dribble...etc. I don't have the entitled nature when it comes to games and my expectations are usually very tempered because i remember what used to be.

I like a lot of the things Live is doing, the foundation they are setting. The Rebounding, the spacing, the playcalling (This is HUGE) making sure EVERY TEAM and EVERY player plays how they do in real life. The Team specific defense is a HUGE draw for me.

Those things take you to a level of immersion that animation does not...yes...the "other game" is pretty...but there are things Live does exceptionally well, in areas I personally care more about, that are making me lean it's way.

I cant wait for Live 15, the animations etc will all come...but this game makes me remember why I chose NBA Inside Drive as my game of the year a decade a go...it gets NBA BASKETBALL right. As long as they focus on getting NBA BASKETBALL right they'll realize every goal they have as a team.

Hopefully I can help be apart of making that happen...

I'm one excited hoop fan.

Peace!

[thedream2k13]

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the code we should all live by concerning NBA Live- actions speak louder than words because all we have now his words. Everything sounded great with live 14 and yet look at the final product. Building from the ground up with desperately needed because let's face it live 14 sucked. Gamescom is there for the taking and if they refuse to show the game to the general public then red flags are flying yet again.

[Klayups]

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"Rome wasn't built in a day."

That cliche means that it takes time to build things...the foundation had to be rebuilt and not just the game...the internal framework of the development team, their mission, their foundation.

I think they did a excellent job doing that with Live 14 now 15 will strengthen that FOUNDATION.

[El_Poopador]

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the code we should all live by concerning NBA Live- actions speak louder than words because all we have now his words. Everything sounded great with live 14 and yet look at the final product. Building from the ground up with desperately needed because let's face it live 14 sucked. Gamescom is there for the taking and if they refuse to show the game to the general public then red flags are flying yet again.

I think that stands for all video games. I like what I'm hearing, but I have to see it in action to make a judgement. Live 14 did some things very well. It also did some things very poorly. I like that they are focusing on gameplay, control, and visuals, but just because that's what they're working on doesn't mean it's going to be great. Either way, looking forward to the demo to see what they were able to do.

[Rensational14]

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How did u like Live 14 klayups?

[mlp111]

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I'm really not rocking with live unless the release a PC version or unless the game blows reviews off the charts... really want a pc version being that i'm about to sell my ps4 due to ful nextgen ports that come to PC... but thats just me

[TDYRX]

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I don't believe Live is going to blow people away this year. What I do believe is that its gonna surpass expectations for sure. As someone who still enjoys Live 14 and recognizes every flaw it has, I think its an "only way is up" situation. The graphics (so far) seem on point, and if gameplay is truly the focus, I could see live 15 getting a solid 7.5-8. Hell, i feel like Live 14 right now could be considered a 7. But thats just my opinion. Hopefully some off screen footage comes out this week and we can see for ourselves.

[Klayups]

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How did u like Live 14 klayups?

It's very hard to answer this because the inevitable thing that happens is comparison to the other NBA game on the market.

Live obviously falls short in graphics...and animations...one could argue those are two important factors but it hink live shines in the other areas that fdrive me INSANE in the other game....rebounding, spacing, play calling, defense, pace of game.

To answer your question...I enjoy it. I enjoy it but I am also a realist.

Live is the game id play by myself vs the computer and the other game is the game all my friends have that ill play vs them (right now)...and thats OK with me.

I am looking for an authentic NBA basketball game experience...i cant expect my friends to play that way...but vs the computer...i can get that...for the most part in Live.

[Goffs]

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I'm really not rocking with live unless the release a PC version or unless the game blows reviews off the charts... really want a pc version being that i'm about to sell my ps4 due to ful nextgen ports that come to PC... but thats just me

Nope I feel the same way....would be nice to have another sports title on the PC front.

[TDYRX]

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It's very hard to answer this because the inevitable thing that happens is comparison to the other NBA game on the market.

Live obviously falls short in graphics...and animations...one could argue those are two important factors but i think live shines in the other areas that drive me INSANE in the other game....rebounding, spacing, play calling, defense, pace of game.

To answer your question...I enjoy it. I enjoy it but I am also a realist.

Live is the game id play by myself vs the computer and the other game is the game all my friends have that ill play vs them (right now)...and thats OK with me.

I am looking for an authentic NBA basketball game experience...i cant expect my friends to play that way...but vs the computer...i can get that...for the most part in Live.

Everything in bold is me exactly. Playing against friends in the other game is just 3 point/dunk competitions (for me). I get better games against the cpu, but thats obvious. But yeah, spacing and pacing are the two things that made me enjoy live the most.

[Andrews]

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Hell, i feel like Live 14 right now could be considered a 7.

Really? Kinda a low bar I think .

This has been my manta: if no customization options in a sports game (e.g., rosters and sliders), than no purchase.

This year I am going to hold myself accountable, especailly with viable alternatives. We will see if the developers are listening.

[The 24th Letter]

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After last year, I have the wait and see approach as well. Everything said, especially by Scott in the last interview sounds good though. Live 14 did some things well, and it looks like they've focused on improving on the things it did poorly.

Disappointed in the lack of customization again this year, (which isn't a bell and whistle, more like what should be a standard in 2014) but hearing that the technology isn't there at least explains it. Unfortunately, that in itself kills any chance of me starting a season, and probably cuts the longevity of the game in half for me.

Game play is going to have to really impress me this year to buy...thankfully we have a demo.

[Klayups]

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Personally I haven't gone thru a season mode in a sports game since I think 2000? For the most part every game feels the same and they aren't very engaging from a gameplay standpoint. That being said, I understand why other ppl are in to it.

[thedream2k13]

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Everything in bold is me exactly. Playing against friends in the other game is just 3 point/dunk competitions (for me). I get better games against the cpu, but thats obvious. But yeah, spacing and pacing are the two things that made me enjoy live the most.

get real brother nothing was stopping you from running a play or doing a post move lol you just like to dunk and shoot 3 pointers thats why your games turned out the way they were lol. Also from the new videos 2 K has slowed down the pacing dramatically to make it more realistic. Live on the other hand if that's playing offline game so we have to see if they can step it up

[TDYRX]

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get real brother nothing was stopping you from running a play or doing a post move lol you just like to dunk and shoot 3 pointers thats why your games turned out the way they were lol. Also from the new videos 2 K has slowed down the pacing dramatically to make it more realistic. Live on the other hand if that's playing offline game so we have to see if they can step it up

I actually hate to dunk and jack 3 pointers in the other game. I try to play midrange the majority of the time and spread the ball around. But the family and friends I play against throw up 3s and drive every other possession and for some reason it works even when making adjustments. Not to mention they use like 4 different teams (usually MIA, OKC, LAC or GS) so I have to find ways to keep myself in the game. I just personally get a more sim experience (play calling, less dunks in traffic, lower 3pt percentage) when playing NBA Live, so its my preference. The point of this thread isnt live vs 2k tho so lets keep it moving.