NBA Live Committed to Consoles - Shipping in 2017, But the Focus Will Be on Mobile

[Mintsa]

Quote: Originally Posted by Calvenn

This is what we requested! We all said Live17 was a "do or die" game right? Well, they will be using this additional time to expand and complete this game as required! Live fans should be happy to hear this news, same for 2k heads! ( will keep the 2k team on their toes). All bball fans should rejoice! Mobile will allow them further entrance into a larger and untapped market/audience, considering the very favorable reviews attained by the Canada released Live mobile. Market accessibility ( game will be free) and microtransactions is the key here! From a business perspective, this makes all the sense in the world! It does not mean that they will be ditching the console platform if and when mobile takes off! In fact, you can imagine that this new source of generated revenue will make the console game production even more viable! Finally, twitter and other messages from Live devs were sent out right before and on the day of this report from Sean O'Brien. They repeated that development was ongoing and apologized for the delay while promising a better product. " We will get Live back to where it belongs". On EAs site, they are hiring for new positions for the console version, including a lead marketing position, etc. Personally, I look forward to what they are working on for release in 2017! From a strategic perspective, I also like that the timing does not coincide with the release of 2k. Something to look out for in one of those messages (though cryptic ) is that the release schedule for Live may change going forward to align with this strategy. Anything can happen off course however, in this case, the signs and information is there to indicate that the console game is and has been in production since Jan 16 ( and possibly sooner) and will be released!

Using past track record.....this is not happening/nor the the reason.

[Mintsa]

Quote: Originally Posted by zrohman

Sounds like an excuse. They will probably use this to soften the blow when they delay it later until 18 or possibly cancel it all together

Using past track record.....this is what's happening/the the reason.

[Crunky]

This is a little reminiscent of what happened between WWF and WCW. WCW had their brief moment on top similar to how NBA live was on top during the ps2 era. The WWF eventually emerged on top and WCW couldn't recapture that magic moment again. During the ps3 era 2k was on top, NBA live came close with NBA live 09 and 10 but couldn't overtake 2k. Then you have Mike Wang which symbolizes all the superstars that jumped ship from WCW to WWF leaving WCW to never be the same again. Will NBA live suffer the same fate as WCW I guess only time will tell. Something else to question is will 2k end up like how WWF is now with no competition, not taking chances, not taking risks, remaining stagnant that's also something to think about.

[GisherJohn24]

Quote: Originally Posted by bjones16

If Live stops coming out, 2k16 and Live 16 will be the last basketball games I buy. 2k will become Madden with no competition.

I agree with the other response. 2k has always been solid with or without Live being around. .

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[Nemesis Enforcer]

Their track record recently has been to release even with delays if necessary and to make improvements with updates. Seems like they are taking it more seriously this time and have a plan.

However I expect a different product that somehow combines pro-am with LUT to make up your squad as the bulk of the game. Possibly a rising star and franchise with no changes from last year and a play now/online.

Looking forward to what they come out with..

[Playmakers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Calvenn

This is what we requested! We all said Live17 was a "do or die" game right? Well, they will be using this additional time to expand and complete this game as required! Live fans should be happy to hear this news, same for 2k heads! ( will keep the 2k team on their toes). All bball fans should rejoice! Mobile will allow them further entrance into a larger and untapped market/audience, considering the very favorable reviews attained by the Canada released Live mobile. Market accessibility ( game will be free) and microtransactions is the key here! From a business perspective, this makes all the sense in the world! It does not mean that they will be ditching the console platform if and when mobile takes off! In fact, you can imagine that this new source of generated revenue will make the console game production even more viable! Finally, twitter and other messages from Live devs were sent out right before and on the day of this report from Sean O'Brien. They repeated that development was ongoing and apologized for the delay while promising a better product. " We will get Live back to where it belongs". On EAs site, they are hiring for new positions for the console version, including a lead marketing position, etc. Personally, I look forward to what they are working on for release in 2017! From a strategic perspective, I also like that the timing does not coincide with the release of 2k. Something to look out for in one of those messages (though cryptic ) is that the release schedule for Live may change going forward to align with this strategy. Anything can happen off course however, in this case, the signs and information is there to indicate that the console game is and has been in production since Jan 16 ( and possibly sooner) and will be released!

Everything sounds good the way you put it......

The only problem is we've been down this road before with EA twice if memory serves me right.

If a guy goes out and robs someone twice and then tells us he won't do it again most of us aren't going to believe him no matter what he says....

Well EA has a past history that tells us they can't be trusted even when given more time and right now their words means nothing to some us....

Personally, I've moved on from the series and if they comeback strong then great but hey i'm not going to loose any sleep over it anymore expecting a game to improve that hasn't improved close to a decade now IMO.

[noshun]

Quote: Originally Posted by Playmakers

Everything sounds good the way you put it...... The only problem is we've been down this road before with EA twice if memory serves me right. If a guy goes out and robs someone twice and then tells us he won't do it again most of us aren't going to believe him no matter what he says.... Well EA has a past history that tells us they can't be trusted even when given more time and right now their words means nothing to some us.... Personally, I've moved on from the series and if they comeback strong then great but hey i'm not going to loose any sleep over it anymore expecting a game to improve that hasn't improved close to a decade now IMO.

Exactly, some guys on this side of the forums are a glutton for punishment. EA has already has:

1. Blackened 1 eye with Live 07
2. Blackened your other eye with Elite 11 cancelation
3. Broken your nose with Live 12 not even being made
4. Busted your lip with Live 13 being canceled
5. Knocked out a tooth with Live 14's mediocrity
6. Broken your arm with Live 17's delay..

The hits keeps coming, and guys still make excuses for it... sad. All this within a 10 year span..

[swac07]

Quote: Originally Posted by noshun

Exactly, some guys on this side of the forums are a glutton for punishment. EA has already has: 1. Blackened 1 eye with Live 07 2. Blackened your other eye with Elite 11 cancelation 3. Broken your nose with Live 12 not even being made 4. Busted your lip with Live 13 being canceled 5. Knocked out a tooth with Live 14's mediocrity 6. Broken your arm with Live 17's delay.. The hits keeps coming, and guys still make excuses for it... sad. All this within a 10 year span..

Sad, but true.....