NCAA Basketball 09 Producer Blog #2 w/ OS Exclusive Screenshots

[Steve_OS]

We have just posted our NCAA Basketball 09 Producer Blog #2 with Gameplay Producer, Connor Dougan.

Check out the Operation Sports exclusive screenshots, right here.

"On September 9th and 10th we had the opportunity to meet with various community leaders up at EA Canada to get some constructive feedback on the feature set and the direction of the game while we were still in a position to address any issues that were brought up. The majority of the feedback was focused on Gameplay and we had the community play our game for 10 hours straight. Their feedback was invaluable, and not only helped improve our Gameplay experience – but it also helped us with our long term product direction. It was an eye opening experience for me personally and I was really happy to part of the event. I wanted to touch on some of the Gameplay changes that were made coming out of the event."

[cdj]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Producer Blog #2 w/ OS Exclusive Screenshots

Having attended the event, I am very impressed with the number of items stated that they addressed based upon feedback from the community.

[Tomba]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Producer Blog #2 w/ OS Exclusive Screenshots

I'm most happy that the feedback we gave and the information they gave us was a part of making the game better and making the communities perception of the game better as well.

EA has taken very great strides with NCAA 09 this year. Adopting the already better NBA Live 09 engine and modifying it to play a better representation of the college game should only serve as a sign that NCAA 09 will be a very good addition to your next gen console.

That demo can't come soon enough. We're all enjoying NBA Live 09 for the time being,but we have good things to look forward to with NCAA 09 as well now.

[whittleboy615]

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Wooooo! Thompson-Boling looks beautiful!

[thmst30]

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The arena lighting is SOOOOO much better than Live's. They aren't all dark and dreary. Nice and lit up, I like it!

[dave374]

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That demo can't come soon enough. We're all enjoying NBA Live 09 for the time being,but we have good things to look forward to with NCAA 09 as well now.

After playing the full game for 10 straight hours, I'm too much of a spoiled princess to care about a demo.

[JohnDoe8865]

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I am cautiously optimistic about the game play, now I just need more details on the ability to manage/edit/tweak the rosters, the substitution AI, the coaching styles actually being authentic, the legacy/dynasty mode, the recruiting tools, etc.

[Brandwin]

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Is this going to have a dynasty mode?

[DubTrey1]

Having no alternative for college hoops, I am watching this title closely and hoping that EA does right by us and makes a stellar title. Fingers crossed.

[cdj]

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Is this going to have a dynasty mode?

Yes, it will.

[OU81206]

Anybody who thinks this game is going to be decent is fooling themselves. EA+Exclusive License = Garbage Game.

[mercalnd]

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Anybody who thinks this game is going to be decent is fooling themselves. EA+Exclusive License = Garbage Game.

There is no exclusive license involved. There is no competition because 2K walked away.

[stephensonmc]

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This blog proves that our Community Events matter guys. When one of your OS representatives asks for questions for the event, take them seriously. They're representing all of you!

[thereal31]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Producer Blog #2 w/ OS Exclusive Screenshots

Anybody who thinks this game is going to be decent is fooling themselves. EA+Exclusive License = Garbage Game.

OK 2k has the exclusive baseball deal and they actual have competition but they still cant make a decent baseball game.

And its been said a million times 2k sports the company that can do nothing wrong walked away from college basketball cause of lack of money college hoops was producing.

[dave374]

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Anybody who thinks this game is going to be decent is fooling themselves. EA+Exclusive License = Garbage Game.

Way to make your decision before you even try the game.
BTW, EA didn't ask for the exclusive licence, 2k dropped it.