Any of you 'old school' guys and girls will know Tim Tschirner used to run the original NBA Live site. This guy was making pathces and "wish lists" long before some of you were probably even playing this series.
The guy ALWAYS wanted a sim type game. He's spend countless hours editing and editing and editing. His wish lists used to be basically a "exactly what we all hope for in a SIM game" type thing.
He was so good at what he did that he was recruited by EA Sports. He got involved in 2002, and I think we've all seen the series go "more sim" like.
Now he's an executive producer and I think we may *finally* be getting the great game we've all hoped for in 2005.
2004 was close, but had several dramatic flaws.No mid range game and no offensive rebounds were game killers.
Read his interview though and, shock horror, you'll see a game producer actually addressing the issues.
Quote : The mid-range game is much improved and it's easier to attempt and hit mid-range jumpers. There are a lot of different jump shot styles, but unlike last year, those release points are all the same this year.
Quote : This helps tremendously with Offensive Rebounding and makes battling for position in the post much more important.
Quote : The AI has been upgraded to improve CPU intelligence and add further player differentiation. Shaq is a monster in the paint while Allen Iverson is unstoppable from the perimeter by another, other than the best defenders. Your teammates read the situation on the court and react according to what you are doing with the use of V-Cuts and Off-Ball screens.
We've added a lot of new animations for passes, pass receptions, dribble-bumps, dunks, lay-ups, shots, rebounds, blocks and Pro-Hops. In order for the Pro-Hop to be effective you'll now need a clean open lane, otherwise you'll bump into a defender and end up losing the ball.
Quote : We also added a lot of new 10-man Mo-cap data for creating new multi-player scenarios such as box-outs, V-cuts, backdoor cuts, pass-deny defense, pump-fake-and-go, successful and failed spin moves, 'go' moves and dribble bumps. There are also new scenarios for double-teams, battles in the post, screens and mid-air collisions.
Now, apart from being one seriously ugly individual, this guy knows basketball and knows what people want. For the first time in a long time, this series may be on track to greatness.
The guy ALWAYS wanted a sim type game. He's spend countless hours editing and editing and editing. His wish lists used to be basically a "exactly what we all hope for in a SIM game" type thing.
He was so good at what he did that he was recruited by EA Sports. He got involved in 2002, and I think we've all seen the series go "more sim" like.
Now he's an executive producer and I think we may *finally* be getting the great game we've all hoped for in 2005.
2004 was close, but had several dramatic flaws.No mid range game and no offensive rebounds were game killers.
Read his interview though and, shock horror, you'll see a game producer actually addressing the issues.
Quote : The mid-range game is much improved and it's easier to attempt and hit mid-range jumpers. There are a lot of different jump shot styles, but unlike last year, those release points are all the same this year.
Quote : This helps tremendously with Offensive Rebounding and makes battling for position in the post much more important.
Quote : The AI has been upgraded to improve CPU intelligence and add further player differentiation. Shaq is a monster in the paint while Allen Iverson is unstoppable from the perimeter by another, other than the best defenders. Your teammates read the situation on the court and react according to what you are doing with the use of V-Cuts and Off-Ball screens.
We've added a lot of new animations for passes, pass receptions, dribble-bumps, dunks, lay-ups, shots, rebounds, blocks and Pro-Hops. In order for the Pro-Hop to be effective you'll now need a clean open lane, otherwise you'll bump into a defender and end up losing the ball.
Quote : We also added a lot of new 10-man Mo-cap data for creating new multi-player scenarios such as box-outs, V-cuts, backdoor cuts, pass-deny defense, pump-fake-and-go, successful and failed spin moves, 'go' moves and dribble bumps. There are also new scenarios for double-teams, battles in the post, screens and mid-air collisions.
Now, apart from being one seriously ugly individual, this guy knows basketball and knows what people want. For the first time in a long time, this series may be on track to greatness.
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