Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

[richgrisham]

Thanks for clarifying.

Can you address the animations? Why did you ask if they could update animations after release? Were the animations not up to par because that's exactly what it sounded like.

Sure. While the game played smoothly from possession to shot as you move across the court, I noticed that things got a bit shaky camera-wise and animation-wise during the moments when players were going for rebounds. That seems to be when the absolute most is happening on the screen at once and was the roughest part of my time with the game. If they're able to smooth that out post-launch, that will address my biggest concern.

Based on what I played, though, I am excited to have my hands on the full game. There's a lot going on, and, as you can tell, the guys are passionate about their game.

I love NBA 2K too, and more than anything I am excited for two next-gen basketball games. Perhaps that's coloring my opinion a bit, but everyone will have it in their hands in a week. So there's that!

[ccoaxum]

Thanks for clarifying.

Can you address the animations? Why did you ask if they could update animations after release? Were the animations not up to par because that's exactly what it sounded like.

I felt like he asked that question because they was saying they update just everything including hair style which is different

[ccoaxum]

Sure. While the game played smoothly from possession to shot as you move across the court, I noticed that things got a bit shaky camera-wise and animation-wise during the moments when players were going for rebounds. That seems to be when the absolute most is happening on the screen at once and was the roughest part of my time with the game. If they're able to smooth that out post-launch, that will address my biggest concern.

Based on what I played, though, I am excited to have my hands on the full game. There's a lot going on, and, as you can tell, the guys are passionate about their game.

I love NBA 2K too, and more than anything I am excited for two next-gen basketball games. Perhaps that's coloring my opinion a bit, but everyone will have it in their hands in a week. So there's that!

Yea I remember you saying that in the last podcast does the rebounding reminds you of elite animations cause those looked really bad in that demo?.not sure if you remember that demo lol I'm sure a lot of ppl do tho

[tedus]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

From what I heard !!
1. game is solid!!
2. control is deep (pass : lob, power, bounce...) & response is good
3. half time & post game is solid (I heard it is much longer than 2K)
4. commentary is solid
5. the atmosphere is the king !!(crowd sounds good --Jame in cavalier got boo~~ )
finally
I wanna see the video now!! Please!!!

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

I felt like he asked that question because they was saying they update just everything including hair style which is different

Nah, he knew what I meant.

Sure. While the game played smoothly from possession to shot as you move across the court, I noticed that things got a bit shaky camera-wise and animation-wise during the moments when players were going for rebounds. That seems to be when the absolute most is happening on the screen at once and was the roughest part of my time with the game. If they're able to smooth that out post-launch, that will address my biggest concern.

Based on what I played, though, I am excited to have my hands on the full game. There's a lot going on, and, as you can tell, the guys are passionate about their game.

I love NBA 2K too, and more than anything I am excited for two next-gen basketball games. Perhaps that's coloring my opinion a bit, but everyone will have it in their hands in a week. So there's that!

Thanks.

And you were right about JVG. He did say more as the game/action went on. Breen also sounded good. Very animated.

And the crowd chants were nice and loud. Better than I expected they would be.

[ccoaxum]

Nah, he knew what I meant.



Thanks.

And you were right about JVG. He did say more as the game/action went on. Breen also sounded good. Very animated.

And the crowd chants were nice and loud. Better than I expected they would be.

They always had good crowd sounds

[grodbetatted]

Are you referring to me?

And did you listen to it?

I actually did listen to the whole podcast.

[Joba15700]

Not anything like 2k! Why do you guys settle for second, why don't you all give me your 64.00 bucks I'll feed you a lot of crap too! From what I see and hear 2k is worth my money, live is not! I understand some of you live guys no nothing about basketball, you like crowds, commentary, how the court looks but not gameplay!!! Why don't you all just go back in time and buy double dribble because that's what live is going to be like...... Ha

[ccoaxum]

Not anything like 2k! Why do you guys settle for second, why don't you all give me your 64.00 bucks I'll feed you a lot of crap too! From what I see and hear 2k is worth my money, live is not! I understand some of you live guys no nothing about basketball, you like crowds, commentary, how the court looks but not gameplay!!! Why don't you all just go back in time and buy double dribble because that's what live is going to be like...... Ha

Smh so lame

[grodbetatted]

Not anything like 2k! Why do you guys settle for second, why don't you all give me your 64.00 bucks I'll feed you a lot of crap too! From what I see and hear 2k is worth my money, live is not! I understand some of you live guys no nothing about basketball, you like crowds, commentary, how the court looks but not gameplay!!! Why don't you all just go back in time and buy double dribble because that's what live is going to be like...... Ha

So I'm assuming you're basing your opinion on live based on your 2k bias opposed to being completely open minded to two good basketball video games. Then calling people live fans because they wouldn't mind for EA to come out with a decent game. You sound more of a fanboy than anyone

[Atax1s]

I'll definitely give the demo a shot. Although I've been playing 2k for years, I've always enjoyed NBA live and as a realist,I know that this year is just a foundation for what's to come. If I have fun with the demo, I'll have no problem owning both next gen basketball games. Thanks Rich! Great stuff!

[RipCityAndy]

Sure. While the game played smoothly from possession to shot as you move across the court, I noticed that things got a bit shaky camera-wise and animation-wise during the moments when players were going for rebounds. That seems to be when the absolute most is happening on the screen at once and was the roughest part of my time with the game. If they're able to smooth that out post-launch, that will address my biggest concern.

Based on what I played, though, I am excited to have my hands on the full game. There's a lot going on, and, as you can tell, the guys are passionate about their game.

I love NBA 2K too, and more than anything I am excited for two next-gen basketball games. Perhaps that's coloring my opinion a bit, but everyone will have it in their hands in a week. So there's that!

Thanks for chiming in, Rich. Keep up the good work with the podcast!

[hesko]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

Well I like how people listened to bits and pieces of the podcast and only picking out the bad. 2k fans want live to fail so bad why can't w have two good basketball games

why can't we have two good football games?

[King_B_Mack]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

I mean....seriously though...PS4 drops in three days and we have to listen to them showing someone the game like it's the '30s or something. Everybody gather round the radio for today's edition of NBA Live coverage. It's crazy when you stop and think about it.

[rockchisler]

Re: Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: NBA Live 14 Hands-On

Not anything like 2k! Why do you guys settle for second, why don't you all give me your 64.00 bucks I'll feed you a lot of crap too! From what I see and hear 2k is worth my money, live is not! I understand some of you live guys no nothing about basketball, you like crowds, commentary, how the court looks but not gameplay!!! Why don't you all just go back in time and buy double dribble because that's what live is going to be like...... Ha

Gotta love the new guys that Join..Kind of adorable when they talk..