Closing the Gap Between NBA Live and NBA 2K

[BrianFifaFan]

That is a great article, Carlos! You hit a homerun with this one.......

[Pared]

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This site never seizes to amaze me.

One guy says I'm a Live fan and the other says I'm biased toward 2K. Good stuff.

I'm not here to argue, though. I just wanted to point out that most, if not everything, written in this article comes from posters here on OS. Every point has been beaten to death on both 2K's and Live's forum. I tried to take an unbiased approach here and not ridicule the things that Live fans enjoy about the game. Because if you enjoy the title then obviously EA is doing something right. Instead, I tried to emphasize the little things that Live fans mostly complained about - weird dunk animations, dark arenas, and such.

I'm glad you made this comment, because to me that article stated the obvious. Maybe it's obvious to some and not to others.

I would say it's a well written and focused article though, and a very entertaining read.

Here's probably the best, and IMO, the main reason this article should have focused on:

"It is time for the developers to step out from behind the curtain and reveal their true selves. Opening up to the community allows that same community to feel willing to do the same."

All sports games that have done this have proven to be better received with our "sim" community. We call ourselves the "die-hards" and "hardcores" of sports gaming, and seeing our opinion heard AND implemented is a great way to not only provide a solid foundation for a sports game but also a great way to foster a title's acceptance amongst its audience.

Great read, YP. Thanks.

[thmst30]

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Wow. It seems like that same guy made 3 accounts and attacked me with each username. Hes not an EA fanboy I swear. The best part is that he actually had a conversation with himself.

i didnt ask for cred, from what i heard from the producers said that live will be the best version so **** you thmst30

thmst30 your an asswhole i agree with huddy eventhough live hasnt been great, but its getting better.People dont like it because they hate EA and worship that average basketball game they call 2k.

I agree with him 50% he sounds bias Live was one of the best selling basketball games the best versions were 95,98,2000,2001,2004,2004,2005,2006,2008,2009

lol 2ksucks yea thats pretty bias thmst30 attack me first Ruff Ryder

[Dizmode313]

As long as EA keep pushing money into Madden NBA Live series been sucking. I was the BIGGEST live fan but since the Dreamcast area I have to give the 2K much props. The shifting of going left to right to blow by a person was dead on and needs to be put back in the game. Live's Models are great but it plays like a arcade game. 2K playbook actual release the fliud dunks and jumps win it over. Live need to get bakc to basketball basic stop looking at certain players as this type and look at stats and growth on a player. They need real NBA fans input. David west can't hit a 18 footer? stuff like that messes with the real fans nerves. All Big men cant stick guards Both games need to get rid of that like the Lock D thing should only be use in spurts and should drain the player over using it. When you see Kendrick Perkins guarding a Jamal Crawford you wanna throw your controller and Yell BS. Defensive awareness need to be cut down a lot...only about 30 people can lock down and only about 15 folks can guard out on the preimeter. When Lindsey Hunter is in the game the PG should be dang near handing him the rock cause of his great onball D. Rondo should be able to rip a ball from a post player but Sam I am should get shook to the ground when guarding a Chris Paul. Get real fans and folks that know the game involve then both games would be well worth everyones debate. Right now no question 2K is killing and has been KILLING Live...It is just the way it is. Live needs to humble itself and learn a thing or two from its master

[BigO32]

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As long as EA keep pushing money into Madden NBA Live series been sucking. I was the BIGGEST live fan but since the Dreamcast area I have to give the 2K much props. The shifting of going left to right to blow by a person was dead on and needs to be put back in the game. Live's Models are great but it plays like a arcade game. 2K playbook actual release the fliud dunks and jumps win it over. Live need to get bakc to basketball basic stop looking at certain players as this type and look at stats and growth on a player. They need real NBA fans input. David west can't hit a 18 footer? stuff like that messes with the real fans nerves. All Big men cant stick guards Both games need to get rid of that like the Lock D thing should only be use in spurts and should drain the player over using it. When you see Kendrick Perkins guarding a Jamal Crawford you wanna throw your controller and Yell BS. Defensive awareness need to be cut down a lot...only about 30 people can lock down and only about 15 folks can guard out on the preimeter. When Lindsey Hunter is in the game the PG should be dang near handing him the rock cause of his great onball D. Rondo should be able to rip a ball from a post player but Sam I am should get shook to the ground when guarding a Chris Paul. Get real fans and folks that know the game involve then both games would be well worth everyones debate. Right now no question 2K is killing and has been KILLING Live...It is just the way it is. Live needs to humble itself and learn a thing or two from its master

I agree with you 100% Live needs to start hiring people that have been doing these modifications to the game to fit our interest such as Tomba and Playmakers from the Live Center forum and other guys who would use their time and energy to bring out the best out of this poorly made game. good direction though

[BigO32]

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i didnt ask for cred, from what i heard from the producers said that live will be the best version so **** you thmst30

Wow what a whinin' Live D!ck riding baby, I like Live as much as the next guy but to say its the best for the last 2 years...

[hootie3217]

2k8 gameplay is to slow and sucks

[BigO32]

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Stop hatin just because LIVE hasn't been performing well in the last 2 years, I became a little hopeful in LIVE 08, 2k isn't slow and you just mad cause Live really isn't giving your what you want.

[texbuk84]

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As long as EA keep pushing money into Madden NBA Live series been sucking. I was the BIGGEST live fan but since the Dreamcast area I have to give the 2K much props. The shifting of going left to right to blow by a person was dead on and needs to be put back in the game. Live's Models are great but it plays like a arcade game. 2K playbook actual release the fliud dunks and jumps win it over. Live need to get bakc to basketball basic stop looking at certain players as this type and look at stats and growth on a player. They need real NBA fans input. David west can't hit a 18 footer? stuff like that messes with the real fans nerves. All Big men cant stick guards Both games need to get rid of that like the Lock D thing should only be use in spurts and should drain the player over using it. When you see Kendrick Perkins guarding a Jamal Crawford you wanna throw your controller and Yell BS. Defensive awareness need to be cut down a lot...only about 30 people can lock down and only about 15 folks can guard out on the preimeter. When Lindsey Hunter is in the game the PG should be dang near handing him the rock cause of his great onball D. Rondo should be able to rip a ball from a post player but Sam I am should get shook to the ground when guarding a Chris Paul. Get real fans and folks that know the game involve then both games would be well worth everyones debate. Right now no question 2K is killing and has been KILLING Live...It is just the way it is. Live needs to humble itself and learn a thing or two from its master

TRUST FOR EA MONEY IS NOT AN ISSUE. it's just that the developers of Live don't have the creative talent to match up with 2k developers. plain and simple.

[BigO32]

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LOL @ yo sig Jwill5050

[Pared]

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TRUST FOR EA MONEY IS NOT AN ISSUE. it's just that the developers of Live don't have the creative talent to match up with 2k developers. plain and simple.

Considering one of the developers from 2k is now working on the Live team, I would say this is incorrect.

EA is not the bottomless money pit some think it is. I can tell you that first-hand.

Now if you want to say that a company spends more money in some areas than another, then you actually have a point. But that's why they're different.

To play devil's advocate, who do you think is the smarter company when it comes to advertising? I'd say 2k seems to be clueless when it comes to advertising their games.

[Behindshadows]

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Considering one of the developers from 2k is now working on the Live team, I would say this is incorrect.

EA is not the bottomless money pit some think it is. I can tell you that first-hand.

Now if you want to say that a company spends more money in some areas than another, then you actually have a point. But that's why they're different.

To play devil's advocate, who do you think is the smarter company when it comes to advertising? I'd say 2k seems to be clueless when it comes to advertising their games.

[BigO32]

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[MakaveliLPC]

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[DakkoN]

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2k8 gameplay is to slow and sucks

Wow! What an insightful and interesting first post! I really hope you bring your intellect and amazing communication skills to the forums more often!