NBA Live Being Renamed NBA Elite, Scan Posted (Pasta Padre)

[DaWolf]

According to Pastapadre, via OXM, NBA Live will be renamed NBA Elite.

"The NBA Live name is no more. This year’s NBA title from EA Sports will be called NBA Elite 11. According to OXM (via drules2) the game will be heavy on analog controls with Skate and Fight Night the two titles garnering comparisons in that regard. I’m hoping to get some additional details soon."

Magazine image scan here.

[23]

Re: NBA Elite?

What the heck does that mean?

[DaWolf]

Re: NBA Elite?

I have no idea. I cant imagine them renaming one of their oldest franchise.

[DaWolf]

Re: NBA Elite?



from nba live facebook page...

[23]

Re: NBA Elite?

im not interested in anymore marketing shenanagins, just the real deal

[DaWolf]

Re: NBA Elite?

Its true

http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/05/26/nba-live-being-renamed-nba-elite

[jaosming]

Re: NBA Elite?

well....this kinda sucks...

I'm not a fan of the analog controls in basketball games, and dropping the name really shows they aren't trying to get back to the culture Live used to have or whatever they were saying last year in those dev videos.

Sad stuff for me....

[mvb34]

Re: NBA Elite?

well....this kinda sucks...

I'm not a fan of the analog controls in basketball games, and dropping the name really shows they aren't trying to get back to the culture Live used to have or whatever they were saying last year in those dev videos.

Sad stuff for me....

Way too early to make that statement...

[The GIGGAS]

Re: NBA Elite?

Honestly, I could care less about Live turning to Elite or whatever, but I would always take PP with a grain of salt. I'd wait for the OXM that declares this before calling it truth.

[Pared]

Re: NBA Elite?

You guys should know better.

You're going to be witness to a **** storm of marketing this year. The name change shouldn't be a shock.

All that matters is how good the game is. Hold out and see.

[clark5]

Re: NBA Elite?

You guys should know better.

You're going to be witness to a **** storm of marketing this year. The name change shouldn't be a shock.

All that matters is how good the game is. Hold out and see.

i agree with pared this could be a good move for them marketing for the game will be a bit more than usual with a new name

[noshun]

Re: NBA Elite?

Honestly, I could care less about Live turning to Elite or whatever, but I would always take PP with a grain of salt. I'd wait for the OXM that declares this before calling it truth.

Yep, EA is pretty desperate for sales now, hence rebranding. How they treated customers of NCAA 10 Basketball after realease with no patch for the freezing issue, and now them waving the white flag for Live, I'm not holding any hope for EA's brand of basketball games.
It's not like they paid attention to the wishlist since 06. Rebounding is still an issue with the same issues since Live 07. Hope this marketing blitz doesnt turn out like Madden 06. We all know how that turned out.

I'll check the info when it comes out, but thats about it, as I love NBA basketball. I'll save my money when it comes to EA basketball games or borrow from a friend.

[clark5]

Re: NBA Elite?

The game made a good improvement last year lets just sit back and see what they have to offer

[clark5]

Re: NBA Elite?

if you read pared article Triple Play made the same move to MVP this could be a good thing they are trying to build a new brand name

[rockchisler]

Re: NBA Elite?

Way too early to make that statement...

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