NBA Live 15 Fans Getting the Short End of the Stick

[lakers24]

Quote: Originally Posted by sega2k

Do you guys think we're getting a sizzle trailer next week similar to the Yakkem trailer. Or do you think we're going to see some 5 vs. 5 gameplay? I personally think they have to show us 5 vs. 5, it's a little too late to be teasing 1-2 min sizzle trailers.

Well you're getting a sizzle trailer. They hardly ever release true 5v5 until almost release(both companies). Plus the trailers are to build hype and they definitely need that.
Also, you have last year as an example where they said it would be a 5v5 gameplay vid and it ended up being that trailer with snippets of gameplay from a broadcast view.

[23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Live2K

Supposed fiasco. It didn't lead to the demise of a trailer, a demo, a game or a company. Same goes for this year. If you guys want to focus on the lies I would start with the features they promised in 14 like hourly synergy, updated songs etc. This article is just adding to the atmosphere here of bash live at any and every chance.

...you're definitely working on being banned for calling people liars in the thread.

The rest of you guys, if you keep bringing up 2k the zero tolerance rule is in effect on you. If the thread is temporarily locked, its because we'll be banning some guys who can't stay on the topic after being warned

[bateman11]

You really have to put the competition's marketing into perspective here. This is becoming a more complex scheme of releasing information each and every year for a while now.

We aren't seeing much until the game is about a month from launch, from either company. And let's say the other company doesn't release the yakkem trailer last week.. This post isn't even being discussed.

My theory: Live has been lurking. They didn't want to throw the first punch. So now, after they've had a week to iron out the final kinks of their first major gameplay showing, I expect them to show us the game this week.

That being said, if they don't throw anything at us this coming week I will be a bit worried.

[King_B_Mack]

Honestly, I don't care about being hyped up by marketing in the grand scheme of things, especially since EA could definitely be accused of having too much of a hype train in the past. However, going from one extreme to the other isn't exactly ideal.

The point of looking for info and gameplay isn't so much about wanting to be hyped, but it's about seeing the franchise get on track. You can't build trust with the community when you can't stop coming off shady every year.

[king doe]

Did ea confirm any thing about a trailer being released this comming week or not?

[blackceasar]

Honestly at this point EA has had (for a while now)Three glaring problems when it comes to their NBA Live franchise.

1. A lack of talent. What I mean is a lack of people working on the game capable of actually delivering a game worthy of a 60.00 purchase by today's STANDARDS.

2. Credibility. Actually number 2 is a direct symptom of number 1. When you fail time and time again with NBA live, you resort to all kinds of PR tactics, measured communication strategies and the list goes on. And the most insulting thing about it is that they are trying to sell you lines of BS thinking you as a consumer aren't smart enough to pick up on it. While EA will never full admit they are incapable of delivering an NBA experience worth of 60.00 by today's standards, due to social media, the internet, etc they have no choice but to actually acknowledge some of their shortcomings. They wont full on admit it.. like I said, it's "measured" communication.

3. Competition. Wether you like NBA2k series or not, the truth is they have been consistently putting out a better game for almost 3 system generations now. Im not saying the game is GREAT.. what I am saying it's been consistiently RELATIVELY better than NBA Live's franchise. What I mean is you might think 2k is a 8.5, relatively that puts live around a 4 at best. If you think 2k Is a 5, then Live is more like a 1.5. Right now at least one company clearly and considerably further along in terms of a vision for their NBA franchise, production quality, and flat out talent behind the game. Period.

EA has no one to blame but themselves. If there were no social media, and no competition doing it better (even if better is relatively speaking), you never would have gotten the open letter's apologies, and the promises form EA. They kinda have no choice now due to the fast flow of information on the information super highway. EA with their Live franchise right now is like a really bad bunch of Washington politicians who always dance and dodge around the tough questions until they are in a corner and cannot avoid the spotlight being shined on them.

When EA's Live team starts understanding that today's gamer is a more savy, perceptive and smart kind of gamer maybe they will stop with the BS communications, the underwhelming game selling at full price , etc will stop. EA, right now when it comes to Live, most people aren't buying what you're selling. Literally and figuratively.

[sega2k]

Yep..As I said before, Live better make our jaws hit the floor this upcoming week..This trailer can either make or break Live..The ball is in your court EA, make a play...

[Ermolli]

Quote: Originally Posted by king doe

Did ea confirm any thing about a trailer being released this comming week or not?

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@EASPORTSNBA trailer next week?

— Lone Wolf (@WITHOUT_APACK) August 30, 2014