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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #642 of the NLSC Podcast!
The NBA 2K27 Gameplay Trailer dropped last week, giving us our first glimpse of this year’s game in action. Unsurprisingly, that glimpse consisted of carefully curated highlights from cinematic angles! We also received a roadmap for the rest of the preview season – which is set to be rather different from previous years – along with a handful of early details about modes and gameplay. The news that’s caught everyone’s attention is the confirmation of a controversial change to dunking, namely that all dunks will require timing. As such, this week we’re joining the community in reacting to the trailer, the expanded use of a Dunk Meter, and everything else that we know about NBA 2K27 so far.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #641 of the NLSC Podcast!
The NBA 2K27 preview season is now officially underway following the reveal of the cover players for the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultra Editions of the game, as well as their pre-order bonuses and a handful of first-look screenshots. To that end, this week we join the community in reacting to our first glimpse of NBA 2K27, as well as the prices and pre-order bonuses for all three editions. We also draw some comparisons to the pre-order bonuses for NBA 2K17 ten years ago, discuss the drawbacks of digital-only premium editions, and touch on the controversy surrounding the cover art for the Standard Edition of NBA 2K27, which was seemingly taken from a proposed design on social media.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #640 of the NLSC Podcast!
Although we do tend to take our basketball gaming fairly seriously – especially when it comes to the sim titles – sometimes it’s fun to get a little silly on the virtual hardwood; or indeed, rather looney! To that end, this week we’re reviewing Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, which not only includes NBA Jam-style basketball, but also soccer, tennis, and golf. Despite being intended for a younger audience, we definitely had a good time with it! We also recap a co-op game of basketball in Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars for the Sega Genesis, and join the community in discussing some other cartoon sports games that we’ve enjoyed over the years.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #639 of the NLSC Podcast!
Gaming in 2026 – basketball or otherwise – is certainly a mixed bag! There are definitely some things that we’re greatly enjoying about our hobby right now, but with that being said, there are also various issues that are really bugging us! To that end, this week we present Dee’s Dislikes and Andrew’s Delights! In these two segments, we get some criticisms off our chest from issues with NBA The Run to anti-consumer practices, while also celebrating what’s bringing us joy at the moment, such as retro gaming and exciting modding discoveries. In response to this week’s community question, our listeners also share some of their recent delights and dislikes, on the virtual hardwood and beyond.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #638 of the NLSC Podcast!
Sony has announced that physical copies of PlayStation games will end production in 2028, with the console subsequently going digital-only. Despite their claims that the decision was made in response to consumer trends and preferences, gamers by and large haven’t exactly been thrilled with the announcement! This week, we join the community in reacting to the news, including a discussion of all the potential drawbacks, comparisons to PC gaming going digital-only, concerns about continued support for backwards compatibility, and whether Microsoft will follow suit. We also share some figures that call Sony’s claims into question, and note their radio silence in the wake of the announcement.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #637 of the NLSC Podcast!
The specifications of the Steam Machine have been confirmed along with the prices for both models, with and without a single controller. Suffice it to say that the announced details have generated a considerable amount of commentary and controversy! To that end, this week we’re breaking down everything that we know about the Steam Machine, from specs to potential to value for money. We also join the community in discussing whether we’ll be picking one up in light of the power and price. While the Steam Machine offers some intriguing possibilities – especially for advanced users – there are certainly questions as to whether the average gamer will get adequate bang for their buck.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #636 of the NLSC Podcast!
There have been a number of father-son duos in NBA history – perhaps more than a lot of people may realise – but when it comes to talent and success, it isn’t always a case of “like father, like son! To that end, this week we’re choosing our Top 5 father-son duos to compete in games of two-on-two. In addition to their overall skill level and all-time rankings, we’re also taking into account their size, complementary styles of play, and any matchup problems that they may encounter when squaring off with the other fathers and sons. As such, while there are some obvious choices when it comes to these multi-generational pairings, a couple of our picks might just surprise you!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #635 of the NLSC Podcast!
NBA The Run was released last week, and so far it’s certainly drawn a mixed reception from basketball gamers. Having previously taken part in the playtesting sessions, this week we’re reviewing the full version of the new arcade streetball game from Play by Play Studios. This includes a detailed breakdown of the gameplay, a recap of our experiences playing in several tournaments, our views on the game’s depth (or lack thereof), concerns about the Shop, and predictions regarding its longevity and potential. We also read out some impressions that the community has shared with us, and touch once more on the toxicity that NBA The Run has unfortunately been cultivating.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #634 of the NLSC Podcast!
With the preview season and indeed the release of NBA 2K27 looming on the horizon, what are we hoping to see from this year’s sim basketball game from Visual Concepts? This week, we join the community in sharing some of our key Wishlist items, from our most-desired gameplay improvements to ideas for enhancing modes, features, and content. Needless to say, we’re hoping for more authenticity, accessibility, and quality! We also discuss a couple of details about NBA 2K27 that have already leaked, including the release date, Standard Edition cover player, and the end of support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. On a sad note, we also pay tribute to the late Stacey King, who passed away at the weekend.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #633 of the NLSC Podcast!
No matter the genre, online gaming undoubtedly has its ups and downs, depending on what you’re playing and who you’re playing with! To that point, this week we reflect on two very different online basketball gaming experiences. The first is the recent open beta for NBA The Run, while the second is our latest four and five-player Parsec sessions with NBA Live 96 for Super Nintendo and NBA Live 10 for PlayStation 3. We also have some further impressions of NBA The Run to share ahead of its release next week. We’ve still got our concerns about the game, but we’re keeping our minds open and fingers crossed for a successful launch, and are hoping for some fun times on the virtual blacktop.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #607 of the NLSC Podcast!
If you wanted to introduce someone to basketball, which players do you think stand the best chance of making them fall in love with the sport? This week, we’re joining the community in naming our picks for both past and present players that we believe would get a new fan completely hooked on hoops. Some of the choices probably won’t be a huge shock, but there are some interesting and unexpected ones as well! We also reflect on how the players of yesteryear solidified our love of basketball and the NBA as young fans, and the importance of appreciating all of the stars of the sport, whether it’s the all-time legends of the game or the top players in the league today.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #606 of the NLSC Podcast!
Earlier this month, Valve announced the return of the Steam Machine – their console-like gaming PC – which is slated for release in early 2026. This week, we’re joining the community in reacting to the news, including giving our thoughts on the announced specifications, discussing the potential advantages and disadvantages of a console-PC hybrid gaming device, stating our level of interest in possibly picking one up, and speculating on what it’s likely to cost. Suffice it to say, while we may not all be completely sold on the Steam Machine as of right now, it’s certainly an intriguing development that we’re going to keep an eye on!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #605 of the NLSC Podcast!
The price of video games – basketball and otherwise – remains a hot topic in 2025. Many people opine that they’re too expensive, but plenty of others actually defend the current costs, and indeed suggest that video games should be even more expensive than they already are. This week, we’re sharing our thoughts on the issue, including our reactions to an excellent 2023 article from The Gamer and some interesting comments from Fallout co-creator Tim Cain. We also join the community in suggesting what we believe would be fair prices for Triple-A games, indie games, online-only titles, and mobile releases. And yes, we do understand that video game development is a business, and no, we’re not saying that games should all be dirt cheap or free!
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #604 of the NLSC Podcast!
Big news last week as Play by Play Studios announced that they have acquired the NBA license. As such, their planned 3v3 online PvP arcade basketball video game The Run: Got Next is now titled NBA The Run, and is slated for release some time in 2026. To that end, this week we’re joining the community in reacting to what we know so far about NBA The Run – including breaking down an illuminating and in-depth developer interview with Ballislife.com – as well as the latest teaser trailer. Although the game is aiming to be a worthy successor to the NBA Street series and we’d like to see it turn out well, we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have some concerns at this point in time.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #603 of the NLSC Podcast!
A week into the 2026 NBA season, the league has been rocked by a gambling scandal. Not only that, but many fans – us included – have been irritated by the amount of flopping and free throws on display. This week, we join the community in discussing the gambling scandal and the way it throws the league’s credibility into doubt, issues with officiating and the style of play, and a few other NBA matters that are getting us down. We also talk about whether playing basketball video games makes up for feeling disappointed with real hoops, before wrapping up with some stories about the times we’ve been ejected on the virtual hardwood.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #602 of the NLSC Podcast!
Customer service, value for money, and quality products are topics that are on our minds this week. This comes in the wake of an eBay purchase that unfortunately became a deeply unpleasant transaction. After sharing that horror story, we do have some far more positive news about a successful upgrade to Windows 11, with old favourites still being playable on the new OS. We also discuss the big patch for NBA 2K26 failing to make the game better (and indeed, arguably making it worse). As we point out, some of the changes also have financial ramifications for MyCAREER and MyTEAM gamers. The show wraps up with some quick 2026 NBA predictions, though we’re admittedly still more excited to watch classic games.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #601 of the NLSC Podcast!
A couple of weeks ago, it was announced that Electronic Arts will be going private after being acquired in one of the biggest deals in the history of video games. This week, we share our thoughts on the news, and what it might mean for the future of basketball gaming (if anything). We also note some of the reactions that we’ve seen from the wider gaming community on social media. Needless to say, it’s proving to be quite a controversial move! To that end, we also touch once again on the effectiveness of video game boycotts, and how much the average gamer realistically cares about who owns the companies that are developing their favourite titles and series.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #600 of the NLSC Podcast!
It’s the 600th Episode of the NLSC Podcast! A huge shout out to all of our listeners and the NLSC community at large for continuing to support all of our content throughout the years! To mark the milestone, this week we’re simply getting on the mics to chat about basketball gaming. We share our latest thoughts on NBA 2K26, and reflect on some of the other games that we’re currently playing, including our NBA 2K9 Association. We also once again touch on the joy of Virtual Hardwood Legends, discuss how realism can sometimes feel unrealistic in basketball video games, and share some interesting roster trivia about real players and their virtual counterparts alike.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #599 of the NLSC Podcast!
Music is a vital part of the atmosphere in basketball video games, and as such, it’s often connected to our nostalgia for them. This week, we join the community in reflecting on basketball video game music, from some of our all-time favourite soundtracks in NBA Live and NBA 2K to the tunes that just didn’t seem to be a good fit for the virtual hardwood. After all, while we may like certain songs in other contexts, they’re not always ideal for getting us pumped up to virtually ball! We also discuss the joy of discovering new music through gaming, and the appeal of remixed songs with new lyrics that reference basketball, or tracks that were produced specifically for a game.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #598 of the NLSC Podcast!
Why do we still play basketball video games after all these years? This week, we discuss the factors that keep us hooked on the virtual hardwood, from a love of competition and shared experiences with friends and family to the way that it allows us to feel connected to and indeed more informed about our favourite sport. In fact, through a combination of modding, new releases, and a library of old favourites to revisit, we’re arguably enjoying basketball gaming as much as ever with the options that we have at our disposal nowadays! We also reflect on the lingering stigma surrounding gaming as an adult, and push back on the notion that it’s a childish hobby that needs to be left behind.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #597 of the NLSC Podcast!
Need help mastering NBA 2K26? We’ve got you covered as this week’s show provides some detailed tips, from what to do on the sticks to suggestions for gameplay sliders and camera settings! We also join the community in discussing how we’re playing NBA 2K26, along with the other basketball games that are currently in our rotations. Speaking of which, our NBA 2K9 Bulls Association continues to be a blast, as we played a couple more games over the weekend. In addition to quickly recapping those satisfying victories, we once again reflect on what a strong release NBA 2K9 was, and briefly ponder where it ranks in both the NBA 2K series and among our all-time favourite basketball games in general.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #596 of the NLSC Podcast!
In a shocking and rather unfortunate development, EA Sports has rescinded their proposal for a college basketball game in light of Take-Two reaching agreements with several schools to develop their own “college basketball experience”. This week, we join the community in reacting to the news and speculating on what we can expect from 2K as far as DLC and possibly a standalone game within a couple of years. Interestingly, not everyone is in favour of 2K beating EA to the punch here, but there certainly is interest in what they’ve hinted at. We also follow up on last week’s show with some further impressions of NBA 2K26, now that we’ve both had a chance to spend ample time with this year’s game.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #595 of the NLSC Podcast!
NBA 2K26 is already in gamers’ hands thanks to the early access pre-order bonus that was provided by the Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions. To that point, this week we join the community in sharing our first impressions of this year’s release! From gameplay to the Eras rosters, this episode is a comprehensive breakdown of the pros and cons that we’ve observed so far, including some issues that too many content creators are excusing or simply ignoring. We also make a few recommendations for getting the most out of NBA 2K26, discuss some disappointing news regarding cross-platform roster sharing, and touch on the concept of aura farming. That’s right: we’re still cool and with it!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #594 of the NLSC Podcast!
With NBA 2K26 right around the corner, a community event has given us all a detailed look at this year’s game in action. Although we’re reserving final judgement until we get our hands on the sticks, we have a few thoughts about what we’ve seen so far. We also discuss what some of the influencers who attended the event are saying about the game, in particular how they’re shouting down valid criticisms in rather disrespectful ways. We also react to the Courtside Report on MyNBA and MyGM, and join the community in picking some of our all-time favourite basketball nicknames. Some of our choices probably won’t be surprising, but we also shout out some creative monikers that don’t get enough credit.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #593 of the NLSC Podcast!
As the NBA 2K26 preview season rolls on, the big news revealed last week was that the WNBA has now been integrated into MyTEAM, which includes the ability to team WNBA players up with current NBA players and Legends. The announcement certainly drew some mixed reactions from the wider basketball gaming community, so this week we’re providing our take on the situation – from the discourse to our opinions on the news itself – and also reading out some thoughts from our listeners. We also react to some of the other key points that were outlined in the NBA 2K26 MyTEAM Courtside Report, from Game Changer Cards to the promise of greater rewards throughout the mode.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #592 of the NLSC Podcast!
Next up in the NBA 2K26 preview season is a deep dive into the presentation in this year’s game! To that end, this week we’re breaking down the Presentation Courtside Report and giving our thoughts on everything from the updated lighting, player models, and team arenas to the additions and enhancements to commentary, and other authentic details. In addition to our reactions, we also share what the community had to say about the insights into presentation in NBA 2K26. We also discuss some of our favourite virtual hardwood commentators, and name potential replacements for the current crop of announcers.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #591 of the NLSC Podcast!
Last week saw the release of the NBA 2K26 Gameplay trailer and developer blog, providing us with our first look at and insight into the on-court experience in this year’s game. As such, this week we react to the trailer – which had a very interesting song choice that was rather nostalgic for us! – and break down the gameplay blog point-by-point, from the new motion engine to Green-or-Miss shooting to AI improvements. We certainly have a lot of thoughts (and a couple of concerns) following the first in-depth preview of NBA 2K26, but we will reserve final judgement until we get our hands on the sticks. The community had a lot to say as well, so we also read out impressions that our listeners shared with us, as well as some other comments that we’ve seen on social media.
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While NBA 2K26 will be a hot topic over the next month, this week we turn our attention to a classic that's in our rotation, namely NBA 2K9. Now that we're ten games into our co-op NBA 2K9 Association with the Chicago Bulls, we provide a detailed recap of everything that's happened so far, and discuss some possible roster moves. We also invited the community to weigh in on which teams they'd most like to start an Association with in NBA 2K9.
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Take-Two is reportedly planning to develop their own college basketball game after making a rather insulting initial proposal to the Collegiate Licensing Company; a pitch that's become public thanks to a broken NDA. This week, we join the community in reacting to the possibility of a new college hoops title based on the NBA 2K engine, share our thoughts on the failed proposal, and discuss 2K's new deal with the NBA.
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The preview season for NBA 2K26 is officially underway, and so this week, we join the community in reacting to the cover players and designs for every edition of NBA 2K26. We also give our thoughts on the preliminary features list and First Look screenshots, and discuss the seven-year extension of Take-Two's licensing agreement with the NBA that was signed back in 2019 and will thus be up for renewal soon.
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Not long after we finished recording last week's show, EA Sports announced that they will be returning to the virtual hardwood with a new college basketball game, coming in 2028 at the earliest! This week, we join the community in reacting to the news, from rating our excitement level to discussing the things that we want and need to see in a new hoops title from EA.
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There's untapped potential for the virtual hardwood and blacktop in the indie gaming space. To that end, this week we discuss The Dunkers, a 2D indie basketball title that's currently available in Early Access on Steam. We also once again touch on the possibility of a new basketball game from EA Sports, unaware that a big announcement was in fact on the horizon!
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With the preview season for NBA 2K26 now looming on the horizon, what are we hoping to see in the next sim basketball game from 2K Sports? This week, we join the community in discussing our Wishlists for NBA 2K26, from improvements to the gameplay, mechanics, and controls, to additions and enhancements to the modes, content, presentation, and other aspects of the game.
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Controversy is overshadowing the 2025 NBA Finals following Game 4, which leads us to ask: is the NBA rigged? This week, we join the community in discussing our thoughts on the matter, and to what extent the league may manipulate results, both today and in the past. We also discuss how talking heads - particularly Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins - are finding ways to draw attention away from the basketball that's being played.
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With only a few games left before the Larry O'Brien trophy is hoisted once more, we're inclined to share some thoughts on the year that was in the NBA! This week, we join the community in discussing our level of interest in the 2025 NBA Finals, and how we'd rate the 2025 season overall. We also touch on whether or not parity is a good thing for the league, and Mike Breen's approach to his most famous call.
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With the 2025 NBA season rapidly drawing to a close, how will we be spending our Summer (or Winter) on the virtual hardwood? This week, we join the community in discussing the basketball video games that we plan to play and mod in the coming months, if and how the offseason impacts our basketball gaming habits, and some of the other titles that will likely be in our rotations.
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What are some of the most memorable plays that we've seen in all of our years watching basketball? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about a few of our all-time favourite highlights. Given our favourite teams, players, and eras, some of our choices might just surprise you! We also discuss which game should be featured in the next NLSC Tournament, and take some suggestions from the community.
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Which teams have we enjoyed watching and indeed putting on the virtual hardwood throughout all our years of basketball fandom? This week, we join the community in naming our favourite teams from our favourite franchises, our favourite teams from franchises that aren't our chosen clubs, and our favourite bad teams; bad being a relative term in some cases!
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What are the best lineups that we can assemble using modern NBA players? This week, we fire up NBA 2K25 and run fantasy drafts in MyNBA Eras to craft teams that we believe would be both successful and a lot of fun to play with on the virtual hardwood. We also recap our recent sessions with NBA Live 2000 and NBA 2K13, reflecting on a couple of all-time great releases that still hold up superbly all these years later.
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This week, we have community member Ken (aka Stildo33) back on the show! We chat to Ken about his new business venture bringing competitive gaming to kids, his thoughts on NBA 2K25, roster modding techniques and his work on the retro season mods for NBA 2K19, memories of Ultimate Basketball for NES and other old school favourites, how he stays connected to basketball, and his takes on Payton Pritchard and this year's Boston Celtics.
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We're taking a quick timeout from the virtual hardwood this week as we join the community in listing and discussing some of the other video games that are currently in our rotations. This includes reflecting on the aspects of those games that are keeping us hooked, while also noting some of the similarities to our basketball gaming habits. We also discuss self-imposed challenges and other new ways to play, and fondly recall shareware games and demos.
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Although we mostly play NBA and NCAA licensed basketball video games, there have been some classic releases that lack their high profile branding, as well as real teams and players. This week, we join the community in naming some of our all-time favourite unlicensed basketball video games, as well as a handful of titles that only licensed one or two real players, or otherwise didn't have anything to do with the NBA or NCAA.
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We recently played NBA 2K9 and NBA Live 09, with a view to starting a co-op season in one or both of them. In addition to recapping those sessions, this week we're comparing and contrasting the 2009 season releases from EA Sports and Visual Concepts, reflecting on how they were both improvements over their predecessors, and discussing the teams we'd potentially like to use in our season. The community also weighs in with their views on the comparison.
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The community has some questions, and we've got some answers! This week, it's a Q&A in which we discuss our all-time favourite video games of other genres, preferred strategies on the virtual hardwood, Tom Chambers' Hall of Fame credentials, favourite foods, experiences meeting NBA players, and several other topics that our listeners were keen to get our take on.
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The alley-oop is one of the most exciting plays in basketball, and to that point, it's vital that we can expertly throw lobs on the virtual hardwood. This week, we join the community in recalling the best and worst alley-oop mechanics that we've experienced in basketball video games. We also recap our recent co-op sessions with NBA 2K7, NBA Live 95, NBA Street Vol. 2, and NBA Live 06, and reflect on the benefits of emulation.
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The seventh generation saw NBA 2K pull ahead of NBA Live - and for good reason - but which 2K titles stand out as the best releases during that run? This week, we join the community in ranking NBA 2K6 through NBA 2K13, discussing the key strengths and weaknesses of each game while sharing some of our personal memories and experiences with them, and reflecting on factors that make games nostalgic.
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What are some of the biggest What Ifs in NBA history? This week, we join the community in reflecting on what might have been, from the tragedy of Len Bias to the injuries, trades, and Draft picks that shaped the fortunes of teams and players alike. We also discuss potential Finals matchups and outcomes, a couple of other interesting notes about the 1986 Draft, and some of the international players who could've had a better run in the NBA.
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Is nostalgia ruining the NBA? Channing Frye and other talking heads seem to think so, but we have other ideas! This week, we join the community in providing an impassioned rebuttal to yet another asinine talking point that's blatantly intended to dump on the league's history, and the many great players of the past. We also reflect on why so many fans are yearning for a return to the NBA of yesteryear.
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In the wake of another disappointing All-Star Weekend that saw more advertising and extracurricular events than actual basketball, this week we join the community in discussing ways that the NBA can possibly fix their midseason classic. From potential format changes to methods of incentivising players to try harder, we brainstorm different ideas to make All-Star Friday, Saturday, and Sunday worth watching once again.
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This week, we're reacting to the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest and the suggestion that threepeat champion Mac McClung is the greatest dunker of all-time. Given our disdain for boosts, props, and gimmicks in the contest, we're inclined to disagree! We also join the community in discussing the most frustrating types of players to play with and against in organised leagues and pick-up alike, and recap two great sessions with NBA Live 16 and NBA Live 10.
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This week, we're breaking out the proverbial crystal ball to gaze into the future and discuss what we think NBA 2K - and video games in general - will be like in five years. This includes innovations in gameplay, graphics, and modes, as well as fairness to gamers and the possibility of competition in the space. We also touch on the prospect of a streaming service for games, VR, and some other predictions regarding the future of gaming.
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The basketball world was shocked by the trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. Naturally, we have a few thoughts on the deal, and what it means for both teams! Criminally underrated players of the past are also on our minds, so this week, we join the community in naming the ballers who should be talked about more often. Finally, we recap an excellent co-op session with NBA Live 2005 PC, and compare it to other games in the NBA Live series.
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How many hours per week are we spending on the virtual hardwood these days, and which modes are holding our attention? This week, we join the community in crunching the numbers and sharing our preferred ways to play, while encouraging everyone to stick to what's the most fun for them! We also discuss which era in NBA history was the deepest in terms of talent, as well as which one boasted the biggest array of star players.
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Who are the best of the best when it comes to dunking, shooting, shot blocking, stealing the ball, and going one-on-one, both in real life and on the virtual hardwood? This week, we join the community in sharing our picks. We also recap a fun session using a work-in-progress Kobe Era roster for NBA 2K25 PC, and discuss some of the aspects of basketball that video games still struggle to implement correctly, or accurately portray.
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With rumours that both EA Sports and Visual Concepts are considering bringing back their college basketball games, which series would we prefer to see return? Our answer may surprise you...or perhaps not! We also join the community in naming the players from NBA history and today that we most wish we could play like, and then wrap up with a recap a fun co-op session of NBA Live 2004 in which we took on the Houston Rockets with the Phoenix Suns.
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Now that 2025 is underway and NBA 2K25 has been out for a few months, what are our ultimate thoughts on the game? This week, we join the community in giving NBA 2K25 a final score, and running down the pros and cons following ample time on the sticks. We also reflect on the unwritten house rules that we employ in our multiplayer basketball gaming sessions, and react to a bewildering story about a former top draft pick not knowing their basketball history.
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With the holiday season drawing to a close and a new year almost upon us, this week we join the community in sharing the basketball and basketball gaming gifts that we gave and received for Christmas, as well as listing some of our resolutions for both real hoops and the virtual hardwood in 2025. We also recap a couple of fun co-op sessions with NBA Live 95 and NBA 2K15 that were both enjoyable, though produced very different results!
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Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings, basketball fans and gamers! We're in the holiday spirit this week, which means we're joining the community in asking Santa for the gifts that would grant our fondest basketball and basketball gaming wishes. We also join our listeners in reflecting upon some of our all-time favourite gifts related to real hoops and the virtual hardwood alike.
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What is the best sim basketball video game to date? This week, we join the community in nominating the title that has achieved the most realism on the virtual hardwood, and also reflect once again on what it means to be sim. Following up on last week's show, we also discuss even more madness with three-pointers in the NBA, as teams continue to brick treys and drive away hardcore hoop heads who are desperate for a better product.
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Are three-pointers actively ruining the NBA and making it less fun to watch? As much as we enjoy long-range sharpshooters and a timely trey, we believe that the chucking is really getting out of hand, and affecting the quality of play. We're not alone in feeling this way, and to that end, this week we join the community in discussing ideas of how to best combat the three-point problem that the NBA - and modern basketball in general - is facing.
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What does "sim" really entail in basketball video games? There are definitely some myths and misunderstandings, which we're eager to clear up! That leads into us joining the community in recalling the go-to moves that we liked to use when playing real basketball. We also recap our co-op session of NBA 2K17 featuring the Ultimate Classic Teams Roster and a couple of quintessential video game teams, and provide a PSA regarding NBA 2K23.
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What are some of the worst basketball and basketball video game takes that we've encountered? This week, we join the community in recalling an assortment of truly terrible opinions that definitely made us scoff! We also recap a couple of co-op sessions of NBA Live 18 that saw us gain revenge following a tough defeat, and on a similar note, reflect on the most devastating losses that we've endured on the virtual hardwood.
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Player Lock is an underrated feature outside of the career and online team play modes, but picking a suitable role is paramount. To that end, this week we join the community in choosing the players that we'd most prefer to lock on, from a shortlist of notable names from the 2000s and today. We also reflect on the excitement of a new video game purchase - especially when it's physical media - and share more advice for capturing highlights on the virtual hardwood.
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What is it that keeps us hooked on the virtual hardwood? This week, we join the community in sharing the reasons why we play basketball video games, from a love of the sport to bonding experiences to joyful fantasy and escapism. We also pick the three 2000s stars that we'd bring into the modern NBA in their prime, reflect on the NBA Live 18 server shutdown, and answer a question about bad games in another edition of Andrew Asks.
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Past, present, and future are all topics of discussion this week! First of all, we tip things off with a recap of a session of NBA 2K13, using a 1996 roster to take on the Hawks with Shaq and Penny's Magic. Next, we join the community in naming three all-time greats that we'd want to bring into today's NBA. Finally, we and the community choose from a list of hypothetical features that we'd like to see added in NBA 2K26.
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As the 2025 season gets underway, how do we feel about the current state of the NBA? This week, we join the community in sharing our opinions of the league these days, from three-point barrages to zero-tolerance technical fouls. We also discuss the evergreen problem of load management in the wake of a comment from Charles Barkley, along with some other recent issues including WNBA blunders, unwelcome advertising, pushy pop-ups, and a terrible Dwyane Wade statue.
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Does Gravity Ball belong in NBA 2K25? This week, we join the community in reacting to the new mode for The City that's not only paid downloadable content, but frankly has very little to do with basketball! We also share our thoughts on the gameplay fixes and other updates in the big Season 2 patch for NBA 2K25, and touch on an important issue that's been affecting the modding community for some time now.
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If we could get anyone from NBA history in a mo-cap suit, who are the five players we'd choose to perform motion capture for a video game? This week, we join the community in sharing our All-Time Mo-Cap Starting Fives! We also recap a strange session with NBA Live 2000, talk shoes and getting back on the court, and get a little reflective as digital broadcasting milestones and a milestone birthday loom.
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Despite the ease of sharing highlights and connecting with fellow gamers, we've noticed a reluctance to do so nowadays. After discussing the potential causes, we urge the community to actively share their love of basketball gaming, and take an interest in what others are doing on the virtual hardwood. We also pay tribute to Dikembe Mutombo, and join the community in discussing players who are underdone in games, as well as our favourite current and former players.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #548 of the NLSC Podcast!
Derrick Rose has officially retired from the NBA, and naturally, we have a few thoughts in the wake of his announcement, from fond memories to whether or not he should have his jersey retired by the Chicago Bulls. This also leads us to join the community in reminiscing about some other player retirements that had a profound affect on us, as well as undeserved reputations that players have had difficulty shaking. We also discuss some exciting upcoming modding projects that johnz1 has planned for the PlayStation 3 version of NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, and provide an update on the modes that both we and the community are currently spending the most time with in NBA 2K25.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #547 of the NLSC Podcast!
Although we’re still playing NBA 2K25 and have a few updates on what we’ve been doing in it, we have been talking about the game at length for a number of shows now, so this week we’re putting it on the backburner. To that end, we recap a fun session playing NBA Live 06 PC with a work-in-progress ABA mod, and reflect on the league’s legacy and importance in the history of basketball. We also join the community in reminiscing about fun and weird ideas and approaches that we’ve employed in fantasy drafts, as well as some of the most memorable transactions – good or bad – that our favourite teams have made during all of our years following the NBA.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #546 of the NLSC Podcast!
NBA 2K25 has been out for about a couple of weeks now, which means the annual honeymoon phase is drawing to a close. To that end, this week we join the community in following up on our first impressions with a rundown of our key likes and dislikes of the game so far. It’s still mostly good news in our book, but we’re not quite ready to declare it the best NBA 2K ever as some of our fellow gamers are. We also recap a co-op session in which we took on Dwight Howard’s Magic with Derrick Rose’s Bulls using the LeBron era rosters, leading us to reflect on those two squads. Finally, a new segment makes its debut, inspired by a surprising observation while playing NBA 08.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #545 of the NLSC Podcast!
NBA 2K25 is out now, so this week, we join the community in sharing our first impressions of the gameplay! Our time on the sticks has revealed a number of pros and cons, though we certainly reserve the right to change our minds as we continue to play the game and it receives updates. As such, we’ll definitely have plenty more to say in the coming weeks and months! In the meantime, we give our views on ProPLAY, dribbling, shooting, player movement, and everything else that has jumped out at us so far, good or bad. We also reflect on some of the pre-release footage proving to be misleading, and feeling considerably better about NBA 2K25 once we got our hands on it.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #544 of the NLSC Podcast!
You know what really grinds our gears? This week, we take a page out of Peter Griffin’s book, and discuss a few things that are really bugging us. That includes Anthony Edwards’ ridiculous comments about players being unskilled in bygone eras, some incredibly and unnecessarily hostile comments on social media, and content creators who seem to be following a script in order to become super shills. We also join the community in reacting to pre-release NBA 2K25 gameplay footage, and reflect on how it has impacted our excitement for the game. We’ve also got a few thoughts about The City in the wake of the latest Courtside Report, and finish up with a recap of a session revisiting NBA Live 2003.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #543 of the NLSC Podcast!
After celebrating a milestone, we delve into some NBA 2K25 MyTEAM news, courtesy of the latest Courtside Report. The biggest news of course is the return of the Auction House, and while it’s a welcome development, it’s also invited a predictably cynical response. Although we’re intrigued by the details and will give the mode a try if we like the gameplay, we’re certainly sceptical; a sentiment that the community clearly shares. We also discuss the positives and negatives of community days in light of last week’s NBA 2K25 event, and recap our sessions playing NBA 2K10 and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition with the 1992 season roster and Legends On Fire Edition mods respectively.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #542 of the NLSC Podcast!
As the NBA 2K25 preview season rolls on, this week we’re reacting to reveal of the Steph Era, some of the other additions to MyNBA, the return of MyGM, and some enhancements to The W. We also read out some reactions from the community, from their thoughts on the new era to which one they’re planning on playing. Suffice it to say, opinions on the Steph Era are divided – as we discuss, there are issues with the starting point if nothing else – but we’re generally in favour of the idea. To that end, it inspired a session of NBA 2K17 where we took on LeBron’s Cavaliers with Steph’s Warriors. We recap that session as well as a game of NBA ShootOut 2004, and also touch on some more NBA roster trivia.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #541 of the NLSC Podcast!
The latest NBA 2K25 Courtside Report has delivered the details on MyCAREER and MyPLAYER in this year’s game. While some of the news is definitely promising on paper, we still have our doubts. Indeed, the lengthy grind and pushy recurrent revenue mechanics remain an elephant in the room that far too many content creators and influencers don’t want to acknowledge, and sometimes even actively downplay. Nevertheless, we join the community in reacting to the latest NBA 2K25 previews. We also asked the community what they’d pay for a home port of NBA Superstars, and recap some of the excellent retro pickups that a couple of our fellow gamers have recently scored.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #540 of the NLSC Podcast!
August tipped off with the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K25, as well as a courtside report outlining the key improvements that we can expect to see. This week, we join the community in sharing our thoughts on what we saw in the trailer, as well as our reactions to the changes, additions, and promises that were described in the developer blog. To that end, we also note some familiar claims and talking points from previous preview seasons. We also discuss the new arcade-exclusive title NBA Superstars – a release heavily inspired by NBA Jam, and featuring the legendary Tim Kitzrow on commentary – and provide detailed hands-on impressions following a lengthy session with the game.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #539 of the NLSC Podcast!
Several former EA developers are working on The Run: Got Next; a 3-on-3 basketball game that’s being described as a spiritual successor to NBA Street. This week, we join the community in sharing our thoughts on IGN’s early preview of the game, which suggests a direction that many basketball gamers who remember NBA Street fondly may not actually enjoy. To that end, we also discuss whether it sounds like the game is truly carrying on the legacy of the iconic series, especially after revisiting NBA Street Vol. 2 over Parsec. We also react to a New York Times article that called out the predatory practices in 2K Sports and EA Sports titles, an issue that we’re certainly passionate about.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #538 of the NLSC Podcast!
As we wait for the NBA 2K25 preview season to kick into high gear, we have another PC basketball game to keep an eye on: Full Court Heroes, a retro-style 5-on-5 game in the vein of Basketball Classics. Since the demo is already available on Steam, we share a few thoughts on its gameplay, fictional teams, and planned modding capabilities, as well as what we want to see from the full version. We also recap a session in which we played NBA Live 2000 PC and NBA 2K for the Dreamcast back-to-back, leading us to compare the two games and reflect on the intertwined history of NBA Live and NBA 2K. Finally, in this week’s mailbag, we ask the community about double-dipping with NBA 2K25 on PC and console.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #537 of the NLSC Podcast!
The first details about NBA 2K25 have been revealed, and they’ve brought some extremely exciting news: the New Gen version is coming to PC! This week, we join the community in discussing this much-anticipated announcement, including what it will mean for a modding community that’s been aching for a PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X port. It’s not the only noteworthy news of course, as we already have the system requirements, confirmation of no crossplay on PC, and word of a new era coming in MyNBA which naturally has us speculating as to what it will be. We also react to the cover players and art, and touch on some other tidbits that we’ve noticed such as combined pre-orders on console, and purported Steam Deck optimisation.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #536 of the NLSC Podcast!
The NBA 2K League has been put on hiatus until 2025, an announcement that came as a surprise to both league players and everyone else involved. This week, we join the community in discussing how and why the NBA 2K League failed to meet some incredibly lofty expectations, despite the backing of the NBA. We also recap a game of NBA Live 10 in which we took on Argentina with Team USA, as well as an NBA 2K10 session in which we ran back a showdown between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz using the fantastic 1997 season mod. There’s also some fun trivia to share, along with a PSA to grab the digital version of NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition from the Xbox Live Marketplace while you still can.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #535 of the NLSC Podcast!
While there have been some outstanding basketball video games throughout the years, none of them have been universally liked, and sometimes you just won’t vibe with a title that most other gamers seem to enjoy. This week, we join the community in discussing some of the games that have been popular with our fellow virtual hardwood enthusiasts, but for one reason or another, we just couldn’t get into. We also share some more stories of playing real basketball, and react to an illuminating article that details some of the sneaky tactics that occur behind the scenes in games with pushy recurrent revenue mechanics, some of which may well be employed by Take-Two.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #534 of the NLSC Podcast!
We had a blast this past week playing a co-op game of NBA 2K10 PC over Parsec, using a 1997 season roster. We reflect on how the game is an overlooked gem, and the brilliance of retro season mods in general. Indeed, it seems there’s more and more interest in revisiting classic games and memorable seasons with retro roster mods recently, and we’re all for it! To that end, this week we join the community in discussing what’s been drawing us to old favourites and classic seasons in the NBA. We also talk about the importance of appreciating history and note how video games play a role in that, as well as touch on the need to debunk ridiculous narratives such as the recent hit piece on Michael Jordan.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #533 of the NLSC Podcast!
Which NBA players from past decades would be even better if they competed in today’s league, with all of the changes to the rules and the style of play? This week, we join the community in picking five players – be they superstars, fringe All-Stars and other very good players, solid role players, or even benchwarmers – that we believe would really thrive in the modern NBA. Speaking of players who would be fantastic in any era, we also pay tribute to the late, great Jerry West, the inspiration for the NBA logo and one of the most successful individuals the league has ever seen on the court, on the sidelines, and in the front office.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #532 of the NLSC Podcast!
Which basketball video games made you fall in love with the genre? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about the titles that got us hooked on the virtual hardwood, our go-to teams and players, and some of the special memories that we made with them. This includes sharing some stories about fake articles based on our seasons, and an unlikely comeback for a Boston Celtics legend during the 1995 campaign in NBA Live 95 PC! Speaking of the Celtics, we also share a few thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals, which leads us to recall some of the underdog Boston teams from the mid-to-late 90s and early 2000s, and discuss notable moves and Draft picks the team made during their rebuilding attempts.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #531 of the NLSC Podcast!
With EA Sports College Football 25 generating some positive buzz with gamers, could it lead to EA Sports bringing back its college basketball series as well? For that matter, could the enthusiasm and a successful launch lead to NBA Live finally making its return as EA seemingly looks to expand its lineup? This week, we join the community in discussing EA Sports potentially returning to the virtual hardwood, whether we’d prefer an NBA or college basketball game, and some of our expectations for such a comeback. We also name our all-time NBA enforcer starting fives, and pay tribute to the late, great Bill Walton, who sadly passed away last week following a battle with cancer.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #530 of the NLSC Podcast!
If a basketball video game featuring modern technology but a past setting – from rosters to modes to presentation – was ever to be released, which year would you want it to be? This week, we join the community in sharing our choices of legendary seasons to re-live on the virtual hardwood. We also react to the announcement of NBA Superstars, an upcoming arcade basketball game in the style of NBA Jam. What do we make of the gameplay in the trailer, and can it fill a void in the basketball gaming space? We also discuss having interactions with former NBA players on social media – both positive and negative – and provide a PSA for our fellow basketball gamers who may be having a rough time right now.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #529 of the NLSC Podcast!
Which stars, past or present, have been harder to use in basketball video games than they should’ve been? This week, we join the community in recalling our most memorable examples of struggling stars on the virtual hardwood, and what made them so difficult to dominate with. We also recap a fun Parsec session of NBA 2K19, in which we used the 1986 roster from the Classic Seasons project. On a less positive note, there’s the dismaying news that NBA 2K24 has been extremely profitable for Take-Two despite the game receiving significant backlash and criticism from the community. Along with some damning remarks from someone who has been involved with the NextMaker program, it doesn’t fill us with hope for future releases.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #528 of the NLSC Podcast!
A recent interview with EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson bleakly hints at a future where games are riddled with intrusive ads. We’ve already seen attempts at this before, but as you can imagine, we’re not thrilled at the possibility of it becoming commonplace! However, most of this week’s show is dedicated to the deadeyes from downtown on the virtual hardwood, as we join the community in reminiscing about the best three-point shooters in the history of basketball video games. We also recall the players that we preferred to overwrite when customising the rosters in classic titles, whether we were making current roster updates or putting ourselves and our friends into the NBA.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #527 of the NLSC Podcast!
MyTEAM gamers are up in arms once again, as 2K has pulled a Kobe Bryant card that a pre-release developer insight for NBA 2K24 promoted as the top Collector Level reward, coming in Season 6. We share our thoughts on the situation and 2K’s trademark lack of communication, drawing comparisons once again to the Pink Diamond fiasco in NBA 2K19. Talk of Take-Two’s greed also has us looking beyond the virtual hardwood, as Top Spin 2K25 has presented some familiar issues. In our main discussion this week, we join the community in listing some of the most overused jargon in basketball discourse. If these terms come up when talking about hoops, it’s not going to be a fun or thoughtful conversation!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #526 of the NLSC Podcast!
Who are the worst and most annoying commentators to be stuck listening to in basketball video games? This week, we join the community in picking our least favourite voices of the virtual hardwood, whether it’s due to the opinions that they share, their delivery in the booth, or simply the sound of their voice. Of course, it probably won’t come as a huge surprise that we’re generally not fans of them in real life, either! We also recap a fun session with Basketball Classics that concluded in exciting fashion, and quiz the community on the top-rated point guards in NBA 2K9. Not to sound like a clickbait article, but the answers – and at least one noteworthy omission – may shock you!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #525 of the NLSC Podcast!
Which basketball video games have been the easiest and hardest to put up stats in over the years? This week, we join the community in discussing the titles that stick out in our minds, as well as the statistics that either eluded us or seemingly piled up way too easily. Additionally, following a session with Virtua NBA – an arcade release that a few people in our community have taken an interest in lately – we give our thoughts on what is certainly an intriguing game. We also provide an update on our journey in the original NBA Jam, pick our ideal hoops games for an annual tournament, and reflect on how it feels to shelve a beloved favourite that’s unfortunately grown stale.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #524 of the NLSC Podcast!
After feeling inspired to revisit the Super Nintendo version of the original NBA Jam, we were reminded of just how fun the game still is in 2024…and also, just how unfair it can be when the AI is determined to win and begins rubber-banding! Once again we draw comparisons to the NBA Playgrounds games, while a couple of interesting ratings led us to dive into some statistics from the 1993 season. We also join the community in discussing which ideas we’d take from other sports games – from modes and features to settings and roster customisation options – to improve future NBA 2K releases (and potentially, a new NBA Live some day as well).
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #523 of the NLSC Podcast!
Through decades of watching real basketball and playing basketball video games alike, we’ve become fans of a number of memorable uniforms. To that end, this week we join the community in naming our top three favourite NBA jerseys of all-time, along with some honourable mentions that also definitely rank up there for us. Some of the choices may be surprising, especially given the reputation of one uniform in particular! We also discuss the players that made those jerseys so iconic, and reflect on how 90s styles are seemingly making a comeback in the 2020s despite so many people trying to tear down that era in the NBA.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #522 of the NLSC Podcast!
Obviously we’re big fans of and advocates for PC gaming, but are the benefits worth the drawbacks and potential expense in 2024? You can probably guess our short answer to that question, but nevertheless, this week we join the community in discussing the pros and cons of PC gaming – basketball and otherwise – while also recommending price ranges for anyone in the market for a new rig. We also share our expectations as far as NBA 2K25 coming out on PC and possibly being a port of the PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X version, talk about Steam sales and other bargain hunting, and preview some roster projects for NBA 2K6 on Xbox 360 while once again encouraging minimalist modding on all platforms.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #521 of the NLSC Podcast!
Could an unlicensed basketball video game possibly provide a viable alternative to NBA 2K, assuming that it had great gameplay, deep customisation and sharing options, a robust franchise mode, and a price tag of $39.99 USD? This week, we join the community in discussing this very intriguing idea, while drawing comparisons to old titles such as World League Basketball and other unlicensed sports games. It’s safe to say that there’s interest in the concept, but certainly some valid concerns as well. We also take a look back at NBA 2K8 for PlayStation 3 following a co-op Parsec session that sadly ended far too abruptly, and share an encouraging injury update with our listeners.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #520 of the NLSC Podcast!
Which generation produced the best NBA Live and NBA 2K games? This week, we join the community in nominating the golden age for each series. We also recap our exciting co-op Parsec sessions with NBA Live 2000 PC and NBA 2K2 for GameCube, which in turn leads us to reflect on the 2000 Phoenix Suns and the fantastic NBA of the 80s. Additionally, we check in with Troydan’s ongoing quest to pull 100 Overall MyTEAM cards, discuss the drawbacks of digital ownership and the need for physical media, and note an unfortunate side effect of declining the new Terms of Service in NBA 2K24.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #519 of the NLSC Podcast!
We’re tipping things off this week with a strange (but not altogether surprising) incident on Twitter/X. Indeed, the quality of discourse on social media is on our minds this week, as we feel compelled to respond to the latest ridiculous narrative being pushed about Michael Jordan and NBA history. We also check in with Troydan’s quest to pull a 100 Overall card in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM, and discuss the new mobile game, NBA Infinite. In this week’s mailbag/featured discussion, we join the community in reminiscing about the basketball video game modes that have kept us hooked over the years, and the titles that we played them in.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #518 of the NLSC Podcast!
While we have our concerns about future releases, we’re arguably in a golden age for retro gaming! To that end, we note the further improvements to PCSX2 and Windows 11’s ability to run NBA Action 98 without issues, and recap our recent sessions with ESPN NBA Basketball (aka NBA 2K4) and NBA 2K18 for PlayStation 3. The latter was a game we played by request, and it surprised us with its quality! Revisiting a game from the end of a generation also leads us to reflect on whether NBA 2K24 will be the final prior gen release. We also react to the news of massive layoffs at EA, and join the community in speculating what it might mean – if anything – for the future of the NBA Live series.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #517 of the NLSC Podcast!
The community has really been cooking with their submissions for the NLSC Top 10 Plays as of late. Indeed, we’re still excited about last week’s countdown! To that end, we recap what was a diverse array of spectacular virtual hardwood moments from a variety of titles, and also provide advice for both recording and submitting your highlights for future Top 10s. We also note some recent improvements to PlayStation 2 emulation (particularly in regards to NBA Street), discuss the ongoing saga with MyTEAM greed hitting an all-time high, and join the community in reminiscing about the introduction of Freestyle Control in this week’s mailbag.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #516 of the NLSC Podcast!
Suffice to say, we’ve been on a major NBA Live kick lately! To that point, we’ve got some extremely enjoyable sessions with NBA Live 97, NBA Live 2004, NBA Live 06 (both versions), NBA Live 09, and NBA Live 10 to recap. We also join the community in reflecting on the NBA Live titles that we’ve spent the most time with over the years. On a less positive note, 2K has reached a whole new level of greed with NBA 2K24 MyTEAM. In addition to expressing our disgust, we commend some content creators for (finally) speaking out about these issues. We wrap up this week’s show with a celebration of Michael Jordan’s birthday, as we and our listeners share our fondest memories of MJ on the real and virtual hardwood alike.
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Following up on last week's show, we react to Take-Two's defense of Virtual Currency as "fictions". On a slightly less contentious note, in response to a post on our Discord, we weigh in on the NBA Jam vs. NBA Street debate. We also recap a session with NBA Live 2002, join the community in talking about preferred camera angles, and open up the mailbag to discuss how we'd handle microtransactions in a Triple-A release if it was our call.
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NBA 2K24 is prompting gamers to accept new Terms of Service with updated clauses regarding class action lawsuits and digital purchases. We discuss how the move has further eroded goodwill, with language that comes across as threatening in the wake of recent legal action against Take-Two. We also criticise the silence from influencers, as well as the apologist rhetoric that's coming from shills.
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If we could bring back just one Triple-A release as an alternative to NBA 2K, what type of game would we choose: NBA sim, NBA arcade, street, or college basketball? This week we join the community in answering that very tough question! We also recap a session revisiting Konami's ESPN NBA 2Night, and open up the mailbag to discuss the players that got us into basketball and basketball gaming.
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It's Wishlist season once again, so this week, we join the community in listing our top three gameplay wishes for NBA 2K25! Not surprisingly, many of us have similar thoughts on what we want to see. We also discuss NBA ShootOut (aka Total NBA '96) and Sony's NBA 08, reflect on past-their-prime players still having something left in the tank, and provide an injury update.
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What is the most important and impactful position in basketball? Or indeed, is there one? Both we and our listeners share our thoughts on traditional roles, and players stepping outside of them throughout the years. We naturally draw comparisons to basketball video games, from Fantasy Draft preferences to how real hoops influences our style on the virtual hardwood.
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Are the NBA 2K League competitors the best in the world at the game? Both we and the community have some thoughts on that, as well as a ridiculous comparison to real NBA players. We also recap a fun session with Street Hoops by Black Ops Entertainment, discuss sportsmanship in real basketball, and invite the community to share their basketball gaming resolutions for 2024.
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A new year has tipped off at the NLSC, and that means we have some basketball gaming resolutions! There's also a new NBA 2K Playgrounds game out on Roblox, and honestly, we're underwhelmed by what we've seen of it. On a brighter note, we join the community in reflecting on what we were doing on the virtual hardwood throughout 2023, from solo sessions to Parsec connections.
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It's our 2023 Christmas Special! After celebrating the arrival of a brand new desktop, we recap a couple of games of NBA Live 16, played with Christmas Day jerseys of course. We also join the community in listing the players and teams that we're enjoying watching so far in the 2024 season, and reflect on some of our favourite Christmas gifts involving basketball and basketball video games.
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With the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament wrapping up, we have some thoughts to share. We also discuss Austin Rivers' comments about the face of the league, compare editions of NCAA Basketball, and advocate for exhibition play on the virtual hardwood.
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A class action lawsuit is accusing Take-Two of theft, with particular focus on NBA 2K's server shutdowns and the subsequent loss of VC balance. While we aren't lawyers, we do have some thoughts on the situation, as does the community! We also discuss the use of Cronus Zen controllers and other methods of cheating in NBA 2K online, as well as some interesting interpretations of EA Sports' famous slogan.
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Is Slam 'N Jam 96 the worst arcade basketball video game that we've ever played? It's definitely a candidate! We reflect on a co-op session in the PlayStation version, as well as having a much better time with NBA Live 16, and continuing our Road Trip in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition. In this week's mailbag, we join the community in sharing stories about who we most enjoy playing basketball video games with.
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Last Wednesday marked a decade since NBA 2K14's release on PlayStation 4, so this week we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of an iconic game! We reflect on our experiences with both versions of NBA 2K14 over the years, and read some memories that the community shared with us. We also catch up on our past week of basketball gaming, and look back at EA Sports' missed opportunity with NBA Live 16.
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We're all about good vibes and enhancing everyone's basketball gaming, from recommendations about an Android emulator to advocating for freely available mods! Speaking of modding, we cover a few ongoing projects from members of the community, including a 2009 roster for NBA Live 10 PS3. We also ask the community which console they'd choose if they could only have one for life, and what they consider to be the turning points for NBA Live and NBA 2K.
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Koality Games has released a new version of Hoop Land for mobile devices, and after giving it a try, we're hoping to see it come to PC! We're far less excited about NBA 2K24 right now though, and based on the responses to this week's community question, not to mention the lack of mods, highlights, and discussion, it's clear we're not alone. We also catch up on what's been in our rotation, including NBA Live 10, NBA 2K14, and other favourites.
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The 2024 NBA season has tipped off, and we've resolved to follow it with more enthusiasm from the start! To that end, we're sharing our thoughts as the new campaign gets underway, from our early picks for contenders and pretenders to what we expect from our favourite teams. Also, since it's Halloween, we reflect on spooky moments on the virtual hardwood, and an overlooked horror-themed hoops game on the Sega Master System.
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It's our 500th episode, so this week we're celebrating with some classic clips from over eleven years of shows! Join us as we dip into the archives and react to some memorable moments, from the original test pilot in 2010 to a couple of fantastic guests. We also recap our sessions with NBA 2K10 PC using the recently-released fixed official roster, and reflect once again on how the game is often overlooked thanks to NBA 2K11.
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How would we create the worst possible NBA Live and NBA 2K games, using elements from previous releases? This week, we join the community in choosing the worst mechanics in both series. We also reflect on our recent sessions with Blacktop in NBA 2K14, Road to the EBC in NBA 2K6, and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition using johnz1's Legends On Fire Edition mod, as well as discuss a recently released fixed roster for NBA 2K10 PC.
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Revisiting NBA in the Zone 2 and NBA 2K13 has us reflecting on the fun approach of the sim-arcade hybrid, and comparing retro season roster mods to MyNBA Eras. We also discuss the WNBA Players Association calling out NBA 2K24's terrible player likenesses, imagine the ideal gameplay for NBA 2K and NBA Live by combining our favourite mechanics from previous games in both series, and alert out listeners to a great PC gaming deal.
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NBA 2K24 has been out for almost a month, and honestly, we're not feeling it right now. To that end, we join our listeners in giving the game a score out of ten. This leads us to reflect on the lack of choices in the basketball gaming space, compared to the array of titles that we once enjoyed. We speculate on why no one is stepping up to offer an alternative, and the community also weighs in with their takes on the matter.
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We recently connected on Parsec to revisit a couple of our all-time favourite basketball video games: NBA 2K17 and NBA Live 06 on PC. We discuss the strong points of each game and why they hold up, as well as the satisfying feeling of playing them with mods that we made! We're also interested in the community's all-time favourites, so in this week's mailbag, our listeners tell us which titles they still hold close to their hearts.
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Last week we discussed our first impressions of NBA 2K24, but how are we feeling after more time on the sticks? This week we join the community in sharing our second impressions of NBA 2K24's gameplay, as well as our thoughts on the disappointingly greedy approach to MyTEAM and MyCAREER. We also catch up on a couple of older titles that are in our rotations right now, and get way too enthusiastic reminiscing about Chuck Nevitt.
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NBA 2K24 is here! We've spent some time with both versions of the game, and have some initial impressions to share. While we're mostly focusing on gameplay this week, we also share some early impressions of modes and features, as well as react to some of the issues with MyTEAM and MyCAREER that gamers are reporting. We also open up the mailbag to see what the community thinks of NBA 2K24 so far.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #493 of the NLSC Podcast!
Could you name your Top 25 all-time favourite basketball video games? We reflect on some of the titles that were ranked in last week’s Monday Tip-Off, and reiterate the distinction between personal favourites and “best” lists. With the release of NBA 2K24 looming, we also have some news on MyTEAM, MyCAREER, and The City to discuss. Have the promised changes to MyTEAM Points, pack odds, and Season progression, and the streamlined approach to the NBA career experience, affected our excitement and anticipation for this year’s game? Also, in this week’s mailbag, the community shares their reactions to NBA 2K24 gameplay footage, as well as some of the other details coming out of the recent community event.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #492 of the NLSC Podcast!
The NBA 2K24 preview season is certainly ramping up! This week, we’re reacting to the ProPLAY trailer and the insights of the gameplay blog, discussing the featured games in Mamba Moments and noting some missed opportunities, debating the merits of the “Green or Miss” approach to shooting mechanics, and mulling the pros and cons of the new MyPLAYER Builder and the Badge progression/regression system. There are some intriguing ideas, but also a few that could prove to be costly missteps for NBA 2K24. We also recap fun sessions with NBA Live 10 and NBA 2K14, celebrate a big milestone, and join the community in sharing some of our favourite memories of Kobe Bryant.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #491 of the NLSC Podcast!
Two tiers of Season Passes have been confirmed for MyTEAM and MyCAREER in NBA 2K24. Needless to say, it was a controversial announcement! This week we’re taking a deep dive into the issue, examining the potential impact on the game, as well as Take-Two’s history of aggressive recurrent revenue mechanics. We also read out comments from community members; it’s not a spoiler to say that we’re not alone in being unimpressed by the adoption of Season Passes for premium content! Meanwhile, content creators that shill for greedy business practices seem to be getting called out, which we’re glad to see. All in all, NBA 2K24 could prove to be a tipping point for microtransactions in the series!
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As we await the first previews of NBA 2K24, a war of words has broken out between Sim Nation, comp players, and the cheesers. We discuss the toxicity of the discourse, and share some thoughts from the community. We also recap what we've been playing (and modding) this past week, and discuss personal agendas with Top 10 lists.
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How much should basketball video games cost, from the base price to any microtransactions we may indulge in? A recent NBA 2K24 rumour prompts us to join the community in discussing fair prices and practices. We also respond to Jeff Teague's comparison of James Harden and Dwyane Wade, and recommend a new PlayStation 1 emulator.
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Much to our excitement, NBA Live 09 is now playable via the PS3 emulator! We reflect on a session with the game, and compare it to NBA Live 10. Meanwhile, the roadmap for the NBA 2K24 preview season has set us thinking about what to expect come August 14th. We also discuss ideas for ProPLAY, and quiz the community on NBA Action 98 ratings.
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This week, we're taking a look back at NBA Action 98, the forerunner to NBA 2K on PC and Sega Saturn. We also discuss fun sessions with Legends in NBA Live 18 Ultimate Team, retro PC gaming controllers, a surprising teaser regarding MyCAREER in NBA 2K24, and our first virtual NBA Championships, before opening up the mailbag for some NBA 2K13 ratings trivia.
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As we await further previews, how hyped are we for NBA 2K24? Along with the community, we rate our excitement level out of ten. We also recap sessions with NBA Live 18, NBA Live 08, and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, comment on another Tweet from a virtual hardwood elitist, and open up the mailbag to discover some surprising clutch ratings circa 2007.
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The NBA 2K24 preview season is officially underway, with some tidbits that have the community buzzing. To that end, we break down everything we know so far, including some bad news for PC gamers. We also recap a fun Parsec session with NBA 2K14 Next Gen, reflect on a Tweet that really resonated, and touch on devious practices.
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The community has spoken: we want a new college basketball game, whether it's from EA, 2K, or both! From licensed players to gameplay and features, we discuss our expectations for a hypothetical release. We also talk about the bewildering attempts to rehabilitate NBA 2K18's image, Damian Lillard's trade request, and NBA 2K17 ratings trivia.
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We're taking a look back at Sony's NBA 07 for PlayStation 3, after using PS Rewired to play a H2H game on original hardware. That prompts us to reflect on the different ways that we connect to play basketball games, and the community spirit of those initiatives. We also touch on the debate between Sim Nation and Left-Right Cheesers, and open up another mailbag.
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What will the basketball gaming landscape look like in five years? This week, we join the community in speculating on the future of our favourite genre of video games! We also reflect on the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA Championship, and recap recent sessions playing NBA 2K9 and NBA 2K14.
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How long does the allure of the latest basketball game last? This week, we join the community in discussing when and why we've chosen to move on from the current release. We also follow up on last week's look back at NBA Live 15 by revisiting the even more controversial NBA Live 14, and reflect on the fun we've been having with NBA 2K14.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #480 of the NLSC Podcast!
NBA Live 15 generally wasn’t well-received when it was released, but might it be somewhat overlooked today? A fun session playing the game over Parsec prompts us to take a deep dive into all of its pros and cons. Suffice to say it’s a mixed bag, but it might just work its way into our rotation! We also connected to play NBA Live 06 PC with a 2012 season roster, and were reminded of what a special release it was. In this week’s mailbag, we join the community in talking about how we play basketball in real life. Which players would we compare our style of play to, and does that at all influence the creation of our players in career modes?
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #479 of the NLSC Podcast!
With some big stories and events in the NBA right now, our attention turns to real hoops this week! From the Denver Nuggets making their very first NBA Finals, to Carmelo Anthony announcing his retirement, to the latest sad and bitter tirade from Scottie Pippen, we’ve got some thoughts to share. Speaking of real basketball, we also join the community in talking about the pre-game rituals and inspirational material that gets us pumped up to play pick-up and league games. As for the virtual hardwood, we discuss a false narrative regarding the style of NBA Live and NBA 2K during the 2000s, and shout out some excellent content creators in the community. In this week’s mailbag, we’re taking a look back at the Overall Ratings of the top seven active players in ESPN NBA 2K5.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #478 of the NLSC Podcast!
Games that we wish we played more, seasons that we wish we finished, and saves that we wish we still had, are common tales among basketball gamers. This week, we join the community in reminiscing about some of our biggest basketball gaming regrets! A misconception about a job listing also prompts us to address the subject of NBA Live rumours, as well as clickbait content. Additionally, we touch on whether a theoretical future NBA Live should be sim, arcade, or a sim-arcade hybrid. We also reflect on some spectacular highlights in last week’s NLSC Top 10 that had us all buzzing, and provide an update on reaching Year 6 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #477 of the NLSC Podcast!
When we connected on Parsec to play NBA Inside Drive 2003, we weren’t anticipating having one of the most exciting games we’ve ever experienced on the virtual hardwood. One epic comeback later, and it was definitely a contest to remember! To that point, we’re recapping our showdown between the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers for posterity, and to emphasise the fun that can be had when you don’t give up on a game after falling behind. We also compare it to some famous comeback victories in real NBA history, to which it bears some uncanny similarities. In this week’s mailbag, we join the community in discussing basketball video game series that would make a welcome return.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #476 of the NLSC Podcast!
If you go could back and play any basketball video game for the first time, which one would it be? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about the hoops titles that we wish we could experience anew, because of how much we were floored by our first impressions of them. A couple of other games that we’ve since changed our minds about, and would’ve liked to have had a better first impression of, likewise get a mention! After playing it over Parsec, we also take a look back at NBA Inside Drive 2004, an Xbox exclusive from Microsoft that more than held its own against stiff competition from the other 2004 season releases.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #475 of the NLSC Podcast!
How does our enthusiasm for real basketball and the NBA motivate us to play video games? This week, we’re joining the community in reminiscing about the games and other circumstances that made us want to pick up a controller and hit the virtual hardwood! We also reflect on the very enjoyable but underrated AND1 Streetball for PlayStation 2, and marvel at the attention to detail on the women’s teams in NCAA March Madness 99, following a session with both games. There’s also been some great news for NBA 2K23 modding, while a play from last week’s Top 10 inspires a brief look back at the wide variety of instant replay angles in NBA Live 2000 PC.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #474 of the NLSC Podcast!
This week, we’re joined by one of our favourite streamers and content creators in the basketball gaming community, KingJMASE! Mase shares the story of founding the Elite Street League for NBA 2K, and the inspiration behind his commentary style. We also discuss the challenges of content creation, including time management and tempering expectations, as well as the importance of authenticity and originality. Mase also recalls his history with basketball games and basketball, and recounts one of his most impressive performances on the virtual hardwood. Finally, we wrap up a fun conversation by putting him in the hot seat to answer five rapid fire questions about real and virtual hoops alike.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #473 of the NLSC Podcast!
There can be no doubt that we’re passionate about basketball video games, but we do have interests outside of the virtual hardwood, too. This week, we’re discussing some of the other titles that have been in our rotations as of late, as well as reflecting on other games that we’ve spent countless hours with over the years. Not surprisingly, we have some similar gaming habits, no matter the genre! After sharing our memories, we open up the mailbag to see what else the community enjoys playing. There’s also a mod teaser to share, a thrilling game of NBA Live 95 PC to recap, and the latest results from our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #472 of the NLSC Podcast!
NBA Action ’95 for the Sega Genesis was a game ahead of its time, yet it’s often overlooked compared to other 90s hoops titles. As such, we’re making it the subject of a deep dive this week, from its gameplay to its historical content to the interesting history of the NBA Action series. A listener question also prompts us to compare the NBA Playgrounds games to NBA Jam: On Fire Edition; do Saber’s games hold a candle to EA Sports’ second (and to date, final) NBA Jam release? We also catch up on the latest from Year 5 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and some other fun happenings around the community, including the 100th edition of the Top 10.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #471 of the NLSC Podcast!
This week, we’re joined by johnz1, creator of the NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition mod for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition PS3! John provides insights into the creation of this fantastic mod, and also shares stories of his history with modding, including projects for NBA Street Vol. 2 and Tecmo Super Bowl. We also chat about the philosophy behind ratings in the NBA Jam series, his discovery of hidden assets for Michael Jordan in the 2010 reboot of NBA Jam, and his origins as a basketball gamer. John also teases a future modding project for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition that should be out soon, and answers some rapid fire questions about legendary NBA players.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #470 of the NLSC Podcast!
Which basketball video games rank among our most-played all-time? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about the various titles that we’ve racked up the most hours in over the years. We’re also able to talk about the NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition mod at last, and it’s no surprise that the community shares our enthusiasm for it! johnz1 will also be joining us to talk about the mod next week, so stay tuned. The Elite 8 of our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament is in the books, so we reflect on the action thus far, and look ahead to the Final Four. We also pay tribute to the late, great Willis Reed.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #469 of the NLSC Podcast!
With March Madness underway, there’s no better time to talk about college basketball video games! This week, we’re joining the community in reflecting on our history with NCAA on the virtual hardwood, listing some of our all-time favourite college basketball titles, as well as a couple of regional variants. We also provide an update on the latest action and results from our NCAA Basketball 10 Parsec Tournament, and discuss plans for some College Slam content. Revisiting the possibility of college basketball video games some day making a return, we wonder whether an NCAA title would be EA Sports’ ticket back into the basketball gaming space, or if Visual Concepts would just swoop in and steal their thunder once again.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #468 of the NLSC Podcast!
What better way to celebrate March Modness than by discussing some of our all-time favourite mods? We join the community in reminiscing about the mods that we’ve most enjoyed playing with, as well as the ones that inspired us to get into the hobby. We’re also sharing some stories behind creating fixes for games, and recap a session with a work-in-progress missing legends roster for NBA 2K10. The NLSC NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament has also tipped off with an intense game, and we’re looking forward to more great virtual hardwood action. Indeed, whether it’s picking up tools to mod or firing up favourites to play, we’re mad about basketball gaming this March!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #467 of the NLSC Podcast!
As March Modness tips off, we’ve received word of an exciting retro project that we’re keen to see come to fruition. We’ve also been working on our own projects – some of which have already been released – and announce our upcoming NCAA Basketball 10 tournament. Recapping some recent retro pick-ups leads us to reflect on how much fun it is to play on original hardware, even with the convenience of emulators. While we’re in a retro mood, we also discuss the historical content that NBA Live needs to have if/when it returns, and share some suggestions from our listeners. In this week’s mailbag, we challenged the community to guess the top-rated Legends in NBA Live 2004, and point out some of the most disrespectful ratings for historical players in those rosters.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #466 of the NLSC Podcast!
Despite undoubtedly being a classic release, NBA Jam Tournament Edition features some weird ratings. We’re spotlighting some of the most egregious examples, and speculating on how they might’ve come about. Needless to say, Yinka Dare gets a mention! We’ve also got plans for March Modness, which will be tipping off in a couple of days. As we always like to do, we recap our recent sessions on the virtual hardwood, including updates on our progress in MyCAREER and MyLEAGUE. This also leads to a potentially controversial comparison of NBA Live 06 and NBA 2K6 for Xbox 360! In this week’s mailbag, we join the community in sharing our ideal gaming experiences, from preferred modes to how we get set up to play.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #465 of the NLSC Podcast!
Another NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us, but sadly, the event has basically lost its lustre for us. Call us grumpy old heads if you must, but we miss genuine competition in the midseason classic! On a brighter note, we had a blast partaking in All-Star activities in NBA Live 08 – including creating a 1988 dunk contest video, and enjoying a wild three-point shootout that went to a tiebreaker – as well as revisiting NBA 2K13 to play some Blacktop. As promised on last week’s show, we’re taking a deep dive into the most annoying mechanics in the history of basketball gaming, with our listeners also sharing their biggest frustrations on the virtual hardwood.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #464 of the NLSC Podcast!
After some messing around, we were able to connect to play a co-op session of NBA Full Court Press. Although it isn’t one of the all-time classics, it’s nevertheless an intriguing game to revisit today. We’ve also got some further progress reports on modding projects, including the revival of the All-Time Teams roster for NBA Live 96. With the 30th Anniversary of NBA Jam upon us this year, we’re itching for a new release, and we’re not alone in that regard! We discuss our ideas for a hypothetical new NBA Jam, as well as the community’s responses of what they’d like to see. Finally, we make some plans for our basketball gaming rotations through the rest of February.
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #463 of the NLSC Podcast!
Following a co-op session of NBA Live 10, we may have to bring it back into the rotation! We also connected to play NBA Live 98 PC with an old NLSC roster, and note that despite improvements in its immediate successors, it holds up just as well. Meanwhile, following up on a basketball management game riddled with microtransactions, it’s clear that the developer has no interest in goodwill or constructive feedback. We’re also talking about franchise mode follies, including the phenomena of “rosteritis” and “tradeitis”. We note how franchise mode burnout is similar to modding fatigue, and share tips on how to have a successful franchise game. In this week’s mailbag, community members share the origin stories of how they became basketball fans and gamers.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #462 of the NLSC Podcast!
As promised on last week’s show, this week we’re discussing some of the problems with the influencer movement, as well as our frustrations with algorithms. Before we get into that though, we’re taking a deep dive into NBA Live 09 for PlayStation 2. For all its faults, this rather overlooked game (at least in our community) did have some strong points! We also recap our recent sessions with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 and NBA 2K19, and provide some updates on a couple of our modding projects for NBA 2K. In this week’s mailbag, we asked the community how many hours per week they spend on the virtual hardwood; or, for that matter, modding games.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #461 of the NLSC Podcast!
Wishlist season is upon us once again, so we’re talking about the gameplay improvements that both we and the community want to see in NBA 2K24. It would appear that many of us are on the same page as far as what we want to see this year! Meanwhile, a Parsec session saw us resume our Road Trip in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, and have some fun with Hoops for NES. A recent YouTube comment regarding NBA Live 99 also inspires us to discuss the importance of context when evaluating graphics in classic basketball video games. In this week’s mailbag, we’re quizzing the community on the top three-point shooters in NBA Live 06.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #460 of the NLSC Podcast!
Comparisons of NBA 2K14 and NBA 2K23 have been gaining traction on social media as of late. We discuss the observations that the community has been making, and why more people are (rightfully) beginning to look back on NBA 2K14 so fondly. Speaking of NBA 2K23, we share our thoughts on MyNBA Eras rosters being available in Play Now once again, albeit with limitations. We also catch up on some recent modding developments, including a forthcoming Fantasy Draft roster for NBA 2K19, Murat’s MyNBA Eras project for NBA Live 06, and new resources for NBA 2K16. After circling back to a couple of responses to last week’s mailbag that came in after we ‘d finished recording, we quiz the community on the top-rated classic players in NBA 2K11.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #459 of the NLSC Podcast!
As we tip off a new year of basketball gaming, we’re taking a look back at the titles that we and our fellow hoops gamers played and enjoyed the most throughout 2022. We discover that we’re definitely not alone in keeping the classics in our rotations, and from the sounds of things, a number of people will continue to enjoy a variety of games all year long in 2023! However, while we’ll support revisiting classics and enjoying all kinds of basketball games both new and old, there is one management title that we’d advise you to stay away from. If its greedy microtransactions aren’t enough, the way it treated someone with valid criticism certainly will be!
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #458 of the NLSC Podcast!
To all of our listeners, Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings! We’ve got a very festive episode for you this week, as we’re reflecting on why we’re thankful for basketball video games, and what basketball gaming and modding has meant to us throughout the years. From our very first games that tipped off our love of the hobby, to the landmark releases and innovations that blew us away, there’s plenty that we’re grateful for. In this week’s mailbag, we join the community in sharing some of our favourite holiday memories on the virtual hardwood, including the hoops titles that we received as gifts.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #457 of the NLSC Podcast!
Our game of choice for a Parsec session this week was College Hoops 2K7, a release that’s often overshadowed by its very popular sequel. We discuss some of the key points of the game, from the quality of its animations, authenticity, and presentation, to experimental motion controls and minor quibbles. It’s also provided us with a new virtual hardwood legend: Jevon Bro! Referring back to a recent Reddit post and Wayback Wednesday retrospective, we reflect on how well NBA 2K13 holds up, and the recency bias that is pushing it towards becoming underrated. We also recall some exciting pickups in MyTEAM, and note how NBA 2K23 PC has changed for the worse following the most recent patch.
To get involved with the mailbag or to provide any feedback on the show, hit us up in the comments, reach out on social media, or post here in the NLSC Forum! For more information on the NLSC Podcast including episode guides, check out this page in our Wiki. You can also find the show on our YouTube channel, along with the rest of our video content. As always, thanks for tuning in, and go get buckets!
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How do we define simulation basketball in 2022? We discuss how changes in the real NBA have affected the virtual hardwood in terms of what gamers want and what they're emulating, and compare it to our more traditional notion of sim hoops. Meanwhile, this week's mailbag quizzes the community on ratings in NBA 2K17.
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NBA 2K23 has been out for three months and likely won't see any major changes from here on out, so we're going in-depth with our definitive review and ranking of the game! We break down all of the biggest pros and cons, and how it stacks up against the all-time best NBA 2K titles. In this week's mailbag, we quizzed the community on NBA Live 2003 dunk ratings.
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As promised last week, we revisited NBA Live 2005, and were reminded of what an amazing game it was (and still is)! Other older titles that we've played lately have likewise inspired our recent YouTube content. We also discuss whether NBA 2K23 is the best release since NBA 2K17, and quiz the community on ratings in the original NBA 2K in this week's mailbag.
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Is NBA 2K17 still the last great release in the series? The question prompts us to take another look back at one of our favourite games. We also revisited NCAA Basketball 10, and were left wondering how EA Sports managed to drop the ball after doing so well with it and NBA Live 10 alike. We've also got another quiz in the mailbag, this time about NBA Live 2005 ratings.
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Since we played the Japanese-exclusive NBA Starting Five 2005 this week, we take a look at the history of Konami's basketball video games. We also recap our session with a Draft Roster for NBA Live 96, and discuss being drawn towards older titles more than we are to NBA 2K23. This week's mailbag features another quiz, this time about Overall Ratings in NBA 2K10.
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We're going extremely old school this week, as we played Jordan vs Bird PC on floppy disk! We also revisited NBA Live 2000 to compare it to NBA Live 99, and had a session with NBA 2K8 for a change of pace. This week's mailbag about favourite cover players also allows us to go into some fun trivia.
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It's our 150th episode as a duo! We're marking the occasion with some fun trivia, a look into Kendrick Perkins' Overall Rating beef, and a recap of revisiting NBA Live 96 and NBA Live 99 PC with custom rosters. We also pay tribute to the commentary of the late great Don Poier, and open up the mailbag to some very kind words from our listeners.
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NBA Live 99 PC is an underrated game, and this week, we had a blast revisiting it using a 2002 roster update! We also discuss the latest patch for NBA 2K23, and reflect on some recent retro basketball game pickups, including Arch Rivals for the NES and the later NBA 2K games on PlayStation 2.
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After revisiting NBA Showdown 94, we compare it to NBA Live 95, and reflect on one of the biggest jumps in basketball gaming history. We also recap a Parsec session with NBA Live 2003, mourn a devastating injury in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and discuss future plans for NBA 2K23. In this week's mailbag, the community tells us which retro hoops titles they'd buy with $20.
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Though they were released twenty years apart, NBA Live 2003 and NBA 2K23 have both kept us entertained as of late. We recap our recent gaming sessions, and brainstorm some modding ideas. We're also calling out egotism among influencers, and opening up the mailbag to discuss ideas for improving customisation features.
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The NBA Live 2001 Legends are back! Nate and Roger return to the show to talk about their favourite hoops title, and other beloved virtual hardwood classics. We also chat about creating content based on retro basketball gaming, memorable video game teams, and interacting with former NBA players.
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The honeymoon period for NBA 2K23 is drawing to a close, leaving many to wonder: is this the greediest 2K ever? Despite pushback from shills and toxic online players, valid criticism is breaking through. We also discuss a happy accident with MyNBA Eras rosters being patched before more serious issues, recall a cool feature in NBA Starting Five 2005, and hear from the community in this week's mailbag.
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How are we feeling about NBA 2K23 after spending a full week with it? We've got further impressions to share, both positive and negative, and open up the mailbag to find out what our listeners think of the game! We also discuss the impact of difficulty settings, the creative use of Legends in NBA ShootOut 2004, and a nasty, condescending Tweet about gaming as an adult.
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NBA 2K23 is out now worldwide! We've been playing the Next Gen and Current Gen versions alike, and we've got plenty of impressions to share. From gameplay, graphics, and the Jordan Challenge, to MyNBA Eras, MyTEAM, and roster accuracy, it's a deep dive into all the pros and cons of NBA 2K23!
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It's the final countdown to NBA 2K23! With snippets of news coming through on a daily basis leading up to the release, we share our thoughts on the latest developments. We also reflect on a steal of a retro collecting pickup, as well as a Tweet that sums up Next Gen snobbery. In this week's mailbag, the community shares their Virtual Hardwood Legends.
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The latest developer blogs brought us some great news about MyTEAM and The W in NBA 2K23 as release day approaches. We also revisited NBA Live 2001 this past week, while reactions to a Tweet about a fun Easter egg prompt us to defend retro basketball gaming once again. We've also got MyLEAGUE/MyCAREER updates to share, and a mailbag question to answer.
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The newly announced MyNBA Eras in NBA 2K23 Next Gen is one of the biggest additions in years! Although we have our concerns, we're still hyped. Meanwhile, we achieved a couple of technical triumphs with retro gaming this week, and discovered some great deals for aspiring collectors. We also reflect on the huge range of hoops titles circa 2002-2003, and open up another mailbag.
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Details from the NBA 2K23 Jordan Challenge blog have us hoping that the gameplay is up to scratch! We also discuss a fun game of NBA Live 2003, the challenges of big modding projects, and downplaying past eras to promote today's NBA. In this week's maibag, listeners tell us the first thing that they'll be doing with NBA 2K23.
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We begin this week's show with a tribute to the late, great Bill Russell. As we catch up on what we've been playing lately, a recent retro gaming preference prompts us to discuss our fondness for Classic Cam. We also share our reactions to the NBA 2K23 gameplay blog, and open up the mailbag to hear the community's thoughts on it as well.
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The community got its first look at NBA 2K23 Next Gen in action, and we have some thoughts ahead of next week's gameplay news. We also revisited NBA in the Zone and NBA in the Zone 2, and reflect on those Konami classics. A recent Agent 00 video resonated with us, we marvel at the life-changing brilliance of Garfield Kart, and also open up the mailbag to discuss 2K fatigue.
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How do you get into retro basketball gaming? How do you build a collection, and avoid being taken advantage of? We're sharing our tips to help you affordably acquire old favourites and enjoy them all over again! We also revisit Fox Sports NBA Basketball 2000 and NBA Live 2004 on PC, and open up the mailbag to discover what the community considers to be retro.
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What would it take for EA Sports to sell us on NBA Live 24 next year? We posed the question to the community, and they responded enthusiastically with what they want to see! An old story about Julius Erving prompts us to consider "What If" roster mod ideas, and we also recap a fun session with NBA Inside Drive 2003.
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The NBA 2K23 preview season has tipped off by revealing the covers, pre-order bonuses, and return of the Jordan Challenge! Sadly, the PC version will be Current Gen again, and the community isn't happy. We also discuss some recent NBA Live rumours, the NBA Inside Drive series, and a very expensive collectible.
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EA and 2K both made bizarre social media gaffes this past week, and like most gamers, we're unimpressed. Meanwhile, Shams Charania appears to have leaked the NBA 2K23 cover player. We also reflect on NBA 2K22 as a new preview season looms, recap another fun session with NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, and open up the mailbag to talk about the Top 5 players in this year's game.
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Which players would we bring into the modern NBA? The answers may surprise you...or perhaps not! Hooping with Mario and Bowser reminds us that modding needn't be serious, as well as the importance of freely available mods and resources. In this week's main topic, we discuss our ideas for a new retro challenge mode in NBA 2K23, along with the community's suggestions.
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A new TMNT game has proven that retro-style gameplay is in fashion, and would be most welcome on the virtual hardwood as well. Unfortunately, NBA Playgrounds didn't scratch that itch, leaving us wanting a new NBA Jam game. We also catch up on the latest results from our respective seasons, and discuss the influence that playing real hoops has on basketball gaming.
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During a session of NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, we noticed that the servers are back online. A clip from the archives also prompts us to reflect on The Jordan Challenge, while a vague tweet from EA piques our interest. The mailbag is back this week, discussing favourite highlights in real life and video games alike.
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From Steve Kerr calling us morons to Grant Hill declaring something to be "lit", video game commentary sure has changed! It's just one of the things we noticed when playing NBA Live 06 PC again this past week. We also discuss unique animations, positive Twitter interactions, unfortunate generated player tattoos, and what we can likely expect from NBA 2K23.
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A recent session with NBA Live 06 PC has us ready to pick up tools to make some new mods...and perhaps, fix some old ones. Rumours are swirling about a possible sale or merger for EA, and we certainly have some thoughts on that. We also reflect on the nostalgia and immersive nature of retro season mods, as well as the worst virtual NBA Finalists we've seen to date.
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An old roster mod facilitated fresh experiences in a session of NBA Live 98, as well as the re-creation of a classic Celtics highlight! Meanwhile, a camera mod for NBA Live 2004 has made it tough to go back to the default broadcast view. We also discuss the possible benefits of NBA 2K adopting an idea like Dynamic DNA, and the stories that are woven as one plays through a season.
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We've been playing a variety of classic basketball games as of late, and simply having a blast with them! On a less positive note, a couple of recent Tweets showcased the toxicity of elitism and gatekeeping, and their detrimental effects on basketball gaming. We also open up the mailbag to talk about the community's favourite NBA Lives titles.
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Ken (aka Stildo33) returns to the show to reflect on replaying the 1995 season in NBA 2K19, and yes, talk a little trash with Derek! We also discuss the importance of fine-tuning sliders for the optimal gameplay experience, and what would turn our heads in NBA 2K23 (and a new EA Sports basketball game, if one is in the pipeline).
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NBA Live 2000 PC is back in the rotation, leading to a lot of fun but also a couple of surprises. Potential teases for a new college basketball game may be misleading, highlighting an issue with EA's marketing. As always, we provide updates on what we've been playing this past week, and open up the mailbag to find out how the community spends its time on the virtual hardwood.
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Is International Basketball 2009 the worst hoops game ever made? It certainly doesn't heighten the parabola! It was part of our basketball gaming this past week however, along with NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and NBA 2K19 MyLEAGUE with 1995 rosters. We also open up the mailbag to talk about future content ideas, and our Holy Grails of basketball video game collecting.
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This week, we're revisiting Lakers vs. Celtics and NBA Live 2000, two titles that exemplify how fantastic EA Sports basketball games were in their heyday! Our College Hoops 2K8 Tournament has also drawn to a close, with an epic finale featuring a few real life parallels. We also discuss playing the 1995 season in NBA 2K19, the latest from Year 3 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and browsing a literal interactive almanac.
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While sim basketball games are very special to us, we have a lot of love for arcade titles too! We pay tribute to the underrated NBA Hangtime and other classics, and also reflect on some subpar arcade releases. We've also got more virtual hardwood stories courtesy of Parsec and NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and open up the mailbag to discuss go-to plays and one-off games that deserved sequels.
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This past week, we discovered how OP Keyon Dooling was in NBA 2K7! We also had a blast with 4-player NBA Jam: On Fire Edition over Parsec. After sharing a couple of other updates about what we've been playing, we open up the mailbag to discuss collecting basketball games, including the games we desire, and the games we regret buying.
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A Tweet has sparked rumours of a new college basketball game from EA Sports, which is certainly of interest to us! Meanwhile, our College Hoops 2K8 Tournament is rolling through the Elite 8, and producing more epic showdowns along the way. We also recap recent Parsec sessions, share some insights into a work-in-progress mod for NBA 2K10, and discuss PC gaming setups.
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In a moment of madness, we revisited NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360. All things considered, NBA Live 06 was a lot more fun! We also catch up on the latest from the College Hoops 2K8 Tournament, share stories from NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and discuss house rules when playing against the CPU. In this week's mailbag, we're talking about new offline modes and content that we want to see.
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Our College Hoops 2K8 Tournament is ready to tip off, right in time for March Madness! Speaking of NCAA hoops, should EA Sports look to revive it's college basketball series before NBA Live? We also discuss the madness of retro basketball game collecting, an interesting cancelled game starring Shaq, and open up the mailbag to discuss our All-Virtual Hardwood teams.
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Which three basketball games would we want to take with us if we were stuck on an island? We make our picks, and open up the mailbag to discuss the community's choices. We also recap the NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Tournament, reflect on a new appreciation for a couple of NBA Live games we've been playing over Parsec, and look ahead to March Modness.
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What would you do if you were made the Gameplay Director for NBA 2K? Our listeners have some ideas, and we open up the mailbag to discuss them! We also talk about our recent sessions with NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, NBA Live 2001, and NBA 2K14, and reflect on whether we psyche ourselves out when aiming for statistical goals.
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Does the community still feel the same excitement about the latest game every year? We open up the mailbag and discuss the games we felt most hyped for, and how things have changed. We've also got another fun week of basketball gaming to reflect upon, which included sessions with NBA Live 10, NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, and other classics.
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It's clear that the community misses having options when it comes to NBA video games! This week, we open up the mailbag to discuss the games that the community wants to see return. We also reflect an an epic comeback in our NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Tournament, NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and playing the 1996 season mod for NBA Live 2004 over Parsec.
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What does the community want to see in a potential NBA Live 23? We open up the mailbag to discuss your Wishlists, as well as our current expectations for the future of the NBA Live series. There's also some exciting retro modding news to share. Additionally, a couple of games have unsurprisingly re-entered our rotations.
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NBA Live 2001 enthusiasts Nate and Roger join us for an in-depth chat about their beloved game, which they've been regularly playing for over 20 years now! We also chat about other old favourites and retro basketball gaming in general, and reminisce about the NBA players that we grew up watching.
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It's Wishlist season, so we asked the community what they want to see in NBA 2K23! We received some great suggestions, which we really enjoyed discussing. We've also got some exciting news about a modding project for NBA Live 96 PC, and take a few moments to recap the recent action from our NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Tournament.
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Stildo33 joins us to talk about his work on the retro season roster mods for NBA 2K19, as well as his experiences playing on Parsec. He also recalls an epic seven game series with a friend that ended up getting physical! We also discuss the shutdown of the NBA 2K20 servers, and reflect on some other memorable basketball games.
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Our NBA Live 10 Tournament has finished, so we recap what turned out to be a successful endeavour. We also riff on Kidz Sports Basketball, which we're inclined to call the worst hoops game ever made. It's not fun, but fortunately games like NBA 2K13 and Basketball Classics are. In this week's mailbag, we're talking about times that basketball video games started fights with friends and family.
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We're wrapping up 2021 with a Christmas special! After recapping our recent Parsec sessions with NBA Live 99 and NBA in the Zone 2, we open up the mailbag and join our listeners in sharing some of our favourite Christmas-related basketball and basketball gaming memories.
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Believe it or not, the ability to wear Crocs in NBA 2K22 MyCAREER isn't enough to get us into the mode! We've continued to enjoy some older titles though, but revisiting them does make us appreciate advancements to dribbling controls. Reflecting on the fun we've had on the virtual hardwood in 2021 also makes us determined to keep playing what most appeals to us in 2022.
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Recent observations of the real NBA have put The Rec's style of play into perspective. Meanwhile, while NBA 2K22 has felt dry, NBA 2K17 has been fun to dust off. As such, we're taking the opportunity to reflect on one of our all-time favourite basketball video games. In this week's mailbag, we're looking at old school features that we miss, and would like to see return.
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It's a shorter show this week, but we've still got plenty to talk about! Following an intense game, the Semi-Finals of the NLSC NBA Live 10 Tournament have concluded. We've also revisited NBA Live 97 PC, and its radical presentation. The latest patch for NBA 2K22 has removed cheese, and not everyone is happy. We also reflect on the importance of shot timing mechanics.
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From outstanding games to well-made mods, it's impossible not to appreciate labours of love on the virtual hardwood! We experienced both in this week's Parsec gaming session, which included a wild game of NBA Jam TE with 2014 rosters, and a nostalgic revisiting of NBA Live 96 PC. In this week's mailbag, we're talking about paid mods, and avoiding burnout with big modding projects.
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A recent foray into Online H2H in NBA Live 19 reveals that toxicity isn't exclusive to NBA 2K's scene. We dissect the discouraging attitudes towards losing and sportsmanship. In the mailbag, we're reflecting on games we wish that we modded, and we also respond to some other comments. We also discuss our latest NBA Live 06 co-op session, and a potential concern for the modding community.
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Would NBA 2K22 impress someone who hasn't played the series in over ten years? We have an answer from the community, which leads us to discuss bad first impressions. We also talk about the double-edged sword of getting several patches every year, the addictiveness of grinding, playing NBA Live 06 for Xbox 360 co-op over Parsec, MyTEAM demographics, and alleged skill gaps.
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Episode #400 is here! To celebrate the milestone, we're looking back at watershed moments in basketball gaming, as well as our favourite teams to play with, and games we'd love to see remade. We also discuss the dunk meter in NBA 2K22, pick up our NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Road Trip, and profile NBA Live 07 on Xbox 360.
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NBA Live 06 for Xbox 360 is one of the most controversial releases in the NBA Live series, but does it deserve its reputation? Following a Parsec session, this week's episode busts a few myths about the seventh generation launch title, and also revisits NBA Live 09. Additionally, it appears some content for NBA 2K17 may be lost; or at least, very difficult to retrieve.
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Despite some technical difficulties, our NBA Live 10 Tournament has resumed! One of us has also finally unlocked the NBA Street team in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, but sadly they're not as good as one might hope. We also discuss the controversy with Badges in NBA 2K22 Current Gen following the latest patch, and 2K's handling of the issue.
The post NLSC Podcast #398: Can We Get A Transparency Badge? appeared first on NLSC.
Is there anything wrong with playing video games as an adult? This week, we're tackling that issue and a number of other questions related to basketball gaming, from games we'd like to revisit in-depth and underutilised features, to modding pipedreams and franchise teams! We also ponder rebranding possibilities for NBA Live, in light of recent FIFA news.
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This week's Monday Tip-Off about the rising cost of MyCAREER gained traction on Twitter, prompting us to address a few of the reactions. Speaking of MyCAREER, a retro kick is ending, but dabbling with MyGM has inspired an overdue return to franchise gaming. We also catch up on the NLSC NBA Live 10 Tournament, and discuss some issues with MyTEAM in NBA 2K22 Current Gen.
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The end of an extended retro kick with NBA 2K14 PS4 looms, leading to some reflections on the game. Meanwhile, the latest NBA 2K22 patch came close to causing heartbreak before a fix came through. We've got more thoughts on NBA 2K22, including a recap of our adventures in MyTEAM. We also talk about our latest session in Parsec, and discuss creative modding ideas.
The post NLSC Podcast #395: Retro Kicks, Lucky Breaks, & Modding Ideas appeared first on NLSC.
With the pre-order saga more or less resolved, we've got further impressions of NBA 2K22 to share. We also reflect on the recent official patches, and discuss a refreshingly honest review that touches on many issues that we always make a point to cover. We've also looking forward to new gaming opportunities with Parsec, and open up the mailbag to suggestions for new retro teams.
The post NLSC Podcast #394: You Mean, It’s Not Just Us? appeared first on NLSC.
While one of us still waits for our copy of NBA 2K22 PS5 to arrive, the other has been diving into MyTEAM, and has more impressions to share. We've also got another update on the NBA Live 10 Tournament, as an exciting first round series concludes. Other topics this week include the history of retro team issues, the most frustrating mechanics, and the worst basketball video game launches.
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NBA 2K22 is out, and the community has some strong opinions on both versions. We offer up our list of pros and cons, while resolving to share further thoughts after spending more time with it. Meanwhile, the NBA Live 10 Tournament continues to produce fun games, and NBA 2K14 has been an interesting retro kick. In this week's mailbag, we're reflecting on memorable and impressive game launches.
The post NLSC Podcast #392: First Impressions of NBA 2K22 appeared first on NLSC.
The NLSC NBA Live 10 Tournament has tipped off, and it's been a huge success so far! Our feelings about the latest NBA 2K22 developer blogs are more mixed; cautiously optimistic for MyTEAM, somewhat sceptical in regards to gameplay. We also touch on an important issue within the modding community, and recall more fun times with Road Trip in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition.
The post NLSC Podcast #391: A Tale of Two Developer Blogs appeared first on NLSC.
There's a 20th Anniversary to celebrate, but will we join 2K NextMakers? Probably not. As seen in this week's Top 10, we also had one of the most exciting endings ever to a game of NBA Live 10. It thrilled us more than the latest NBA 2K22 news, even if that does involve go-karts. Meanwhile, the price of collecting games is getting ridiculous, and we discuss two mailbag topics.
The post NLSC Podcast #390: Well, It’s No Garfield Kart! appeared first on NLSC.
We're back to our regularly scheduled programming, and there's a trickle of NBA 2K22 news to cover, not to mention some controversy with Ronnie 2K. We discuss our concerns, and also our backup plans if this year's game is a bust. Since it's been a couple of weeks, we talk about the games in our rotation, and the lessons NBA 2K14 can teach us. Also, it's the return of the mailbag!
The post NLSC Podcast #389: The Developers Who Cried Skill Gap appeared first on NLSC.
In Part 2 of our chat with Leftos, we talk about the impact of wishlists, and discuss ideas for further customisation in MyNBA. Leftos also provides insights into some of the programming challenges he's faced, and the reasons behind certain design choices. He also describes what it's been like to develop games during the pandemic, and picks his favourite game that he's worked on so far.
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It's the Return of Leftos, Part 1! The former NLSC Team Member, now Lead Software Engineer Backend on NBA 2K, joins the show to talk about his eight years at Visual Concepts, and experiences working on its franchise modes. We also discuss the concept of realism in franchise modes, Leftos' basketball background, and the need for unruly geese in The City.
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We're still hitting the road in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, with co-op proving to be a blast as we build chemistry and develop strategies. Speaking of which, we take a moment to reflect on some techniques that are all too easily overlooked. We also touch on another vague NBA Live update (of sorts), the prospect of a F2P model, and basketball gaming's most unstoppable moves and players.
The post NLSC Podcast #386: Don’t Forget to Pump Fake appeared first on NLSC.
We've had our first look at NBA 2K22, and if nothing else, Dirk Nowitzki looks great! Some promising improvements have been touted, but we've heard much of it before, so we're taking it with a grain of salt. Following EA Play 2021, dedicated NBA Live fans are understandably losing hope. We've also found a new game to play via Parsec, and are still making memories in other old favourites.
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The NBA 2K22 preview season is officially underway with the reveal of this year's cover players and pre-order bonuses...and of course, the ability to pre-order before any previews have been shown! Unfortunately, news about the PC version and demo were disheartening. Elsewhere, a Tweet mentioning LeBron James and EA has people buzzing. We're also talking NBA Jam 2010, and College Slam for PC.
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As the NBA 2K22 preview season looms, the apologists are already warming up their excuses. EA Sports have also teased an announcement of a returning series; what are the odds that it's NBA Live? Meanwhile, Double Dribble Playoff Edition and NBA Live 95 have been in our rotation, and we have a few thoughts to share. This week's mailbag discusses the peak era for basketball gaming, and underrated gameplay additions.
The post NLSC Podcast #383: It’s Still All Speculation appeared first on NLSC.
We're not alone in our enthusiasm for Parsec, as more members of the community are getting involved! We talk about our recent online head-to-head games of NBA Live 10, NBA 2K17, NBA 2K19, and NBA 2K21, and compare performance to the 2K servers. There are also some NBA 2K22 rumours to discuss as the preview season looms, and we answer a question about the new Space Jam game.
The post NLSC Podcast #382: A Community Connected appeared first on NLSC.
We have a lot on our minds this week! We've been revisiting some more games, including another epic retro clash in NBA Live 10. We also talk about how external factors and frustrations can taint our first impressions of games we later enjoy. A comment blaming the community for microtransactions also gets us fired up, we discuss the impact that striving for realistic stats has on fun, and mull gameplay improvements yet to be made.
The post NLSC Podcast #381: Recurrent Fun, Not Recurrent Revenue appeared first on NLSC.
In Episode #380 of the NLSC Podcast, Andrew and Derek recall another fun week in basketball gaming, from remotely modding NBA Live 10 and creating retro teams to revisiting NBA Jam: On Fire Edition and NBA Street Vol. 2. They also discuss some noteworthy mod releases, a possible NBA 2K22 leak, and a relevant development with Madden PC. This week's mailbag covers NBA Action 95, and community toxicity.
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In Episode #379 of the NLSC Podcast: Recent gaming sessions, new video game legends, creative modding ideas, NBA 2K22, and eras we'd revisit.
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In Episode #378 of the NLSC Podcast: Epic clashes in NBA Live 10, recent modding developments, NBA 2K22 rumours, CGI trailers, and licensing.
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In Episode #377 of the NLSC Podcast: The decline of NBA-oriented modes, problems with Parsec, Frostbite for NBA Live, and NBA Courtside 2002.
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In Episode #376 of the NLSC Podcast: An epic NBA Live 10 clash, creating virtual hardwood highlights, RetroArch, and throwback aesthetics.
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In Episode #375 of the NLSC Podcast: EA Play 2021 news, playing NBA Live 10 via Parsec, the effects of online discourse, and bad cyberfaces.
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In Episode #374 of the NLSC Podcast: Luka Doncic reportedly ditches EA for 2K, NBA Live's rough start on Xbox 360, and the Tecmo NBA games.
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In Episode #373 of the NLSC Podcast: Past innovations and our hopes for NBA 2K22, Parsec playtime, NBA Live 09 PS2, and multi-gen collecting.
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In Episode #372 of the NLSC Podcast: An update for Basketball Classics, issues with competitive gaming, Acclaim's NBA Jam games, and sequels.
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In Episode #371 of the NLSC Podcast: Interesting Tweets from EA, shot aiming in NBA 2K22, ESPN NBA 2K5, and a standalone MyTEAM game.
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In Episode #370 of the NLSC Podcast: More on NBA Live 2001, issues with MyTEAM cards, ideas for Blacktop mode, and trash talking mechanics.
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In Episode #369 of the NLSC Podcast: Flaws in favourites, how to get started in modding, revisiting NBA Live 2001, and User vs. User gameplay.
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In Episode #368 of the NLSC Podcast: A new 2K studio, game preservation and backwards compatibility, and building our own arcade hoops title.
The post NLSC Podcast #368: You Say Ancient, We Say Classic appeared first on NLSC.
In Episode #367 of the NLSC Podcast: Making a successful rip-off, controversial and unpopular takes, and ending releases for Current Gen.
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In Episode #366 of the NLSC Podcast: Modding follies, stigma against adults playing basketball games, and putting fun back into sim titles.
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In Episode #365 of the NLSC Podcast: The need for good Create-a-Player features, Ultimate Rivals announced, The W Online, and a new mailbag.
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In Episode #364 of the NLSC Podcast: Slam City's 90s goodness, a March Modness preview, 10 games we'd take into isolation, and a new mailbag.
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In Episode #363 of the NLSC Podcast: Games we've revisited and changed our minds about, and fair compromises with microtransactions.
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In Episode #362 of the NLSC Podcast: The best and worst shooting mechanics, new patches for NBA 2K21, modding news, Space Jam 2, and more.
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In Episode #361 of the NLSC Podcast: Hope for a new March Madness game as well as NBA Live, G League in NBA 2K, and making our voices heard.
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In Episode #360 of the NLSC Podcast: More gamers returning to NBA Live 19, investing in digital NBA moments, and modding obstacles.
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In Episode #359 of the NLSC Podcast: A look at NBA Live Mobile's success, remembering Kobe's 81-point game, and more mailbag fun.
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In Episode #358 of the NLSC Podcast: A PC version of NBA Live 20, Start Today in NBA 2K21, revisiting NBA Live 16, and another mailbag.
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In Episode #357 of the NLSC Podcast: It's our interview with Andy Hull, the creator of Dunk Lords and programmer on Spelunky.
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In Episode #356 of the NLSC Podcast: The State of NBA 2K, entering a new year. Also, NBA 2K13 on Wii U, and ideas to keep from NBA Live 19.
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In Episode #355 of the NLSC Podcast: A big mailbag to end the year! Ranking NBA 2K on last gen, NBA Live's future, favourite mods, and more.
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In Episode #354 of the NLSC Podcast: A new patch for NBA 2K21 Next Gen, NBA 2K19 servers, bad ratings, canimations, and other gaming habits.
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In Episode #353 of the NLSC Podcast: More NBA 2K21 Next Gen impressions, moving on from The Rec, future wishlists, and holiday memories.
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In Episode #352 of the NLSC Podcast: Our first hands-on impressions of NBA 2K21 Next Gen, ongoing Current Gen issues, and this week's mailbag.
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In Episode #351 of the NLSC Podcast: Balancing positivity and negativity, the need for honesty, missing features, and playcalling habits.
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In Episode #350 of the NLSC Podcast: Issues in NBA 2K21 Next Gen, online stat padding, ageism, the state of modding, and another mailbag.
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In Episode #349 of the NLSC Podcast: The launch of NBA 2K21 Next Gen, the style of play in the NBA 2K League, and underutilised Legends.
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In Episode #348 of the NLSC Podcast: Patch 1.05 for NBA 2K21 Current Gen, The City and MyNBA on Next Gen, and the return of the mailbag.
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In Episode #347 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA 2K21 Next Gen gameplay, WNBA modes, a Kobe Bryant screenshot, and the worst old school hoops games.
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In Episode #346 of the NLSC Podcast: Unskippable ads in NBA 2K21 Current Gen, Next Gen Gameplay Blog #3, and the delights of Super Dunk Shot.
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In Episode #345 of the NLSC Podcast: Thoughts on the second gameplay blog for NBA 2K21 Next Gen, and going back to mod older games.
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In Episode #344 of the NLSC Podcast: Thoughts on NBA 2K21 Current Gen after the first month, and reactions to the Next Gen trailer and blog.
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In Episode #343 of the NLSC Podcast: Part 2 of our discussion with Josh and Dave on the common traits of the best and worst basketball games.
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In Episode #342 of the NLSC Podcast: Josh and Dave return to talk Basketball Classics news, and the hallmarks of good and bad hoops games.
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In Episode #341 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA 2K21 Patch 1.02 thoughts, troubling issues and problematic reviews, PBA Basketball Slam, and more.
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In Episode #340 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA 2K21 pre-order bonus controversies, further impressions, and the impact of snarky, trolling reviews.
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In Episode #339 of the NLSC Podcast: Initial impressions of NBA 2K21 Current Gen, promising NBA Live news, and other games we've been playing.
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In Episode #338 of the NLSC Podcast: Our impressions of the NBA 2K21 Demo, thoughts on the MyCAREER and Neighborhood trailer, and Dunk Lords.
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In Episode #337 of the NLSC Podcast: Breaking down the NBA 2K21 MyTEAM blog, looking ahead to the demo, and Current Gen plans.
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In Episode #336 of the NLSC Podcast: Breaking down the gameplay blog for NBA 2K21 Current Gen, demo speculation, and more retro purchases.
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In Episode #335 of the NLSC Podcast: The NBA 2K21 Current Gen trailer, Next Gen price increases, and NBA Live 16's servers shutting down.
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In Episode #334 of the NLSC Podcast: News on the soundtrack, gameplay, and MyTEAM in NBA 2K21, NBA Live 21 a no go, and the joy of cartoonish games.
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In Episode #333 of the NLSC Podcast: Expensive auctions and bargain pick-ups, a forgotten game, online woes, and what would change our hoops gaming habits.
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In Episode #332 of the NLSC Podcast: What makes a sim gamer "sim", suggestions for additional retro teams, and ideas for new and revamped game modes.
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In Episode #331 of the NLSC Podcast: Jumpshot mechanics, current and future modding projects, games we want to see return, and the NBA's looming resumption.
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In Episode #330 of the NLSC Podcast: Covers, pre-order bonuses, pricing, the PC port, and other NBA 2K21 news, as well as the future of franchise gaming.
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In Episode #329 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA 2K21 cover speculation, soundtrack memories, future rookies in MyTEAM, and Vince Carter's retirement.
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In Episode #328 of the NLSC Podcast: A no-show for NBA Live at EA Play, some questionable NBA 2K21 rumours, the NBA 2K League, and boomer grumbling.
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In Episode #327 of the NLSC Podcast: Reactions to the NBA 2K21 Announcement Trailer, and subsequent expectations for next gen, the PC version, and NBA Live.
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In Episode #326 of the NLSC Podcast: The NBA's return, long-lost games, Patreon's use in the modding community, EA Play, the ABA, and the question of DLC.
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In Episode #325 of the NLSC Podcast: We take a deep-dive into the NBA Playgrounds series and its future, catch up on some news, and recall a forgotten game.
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In Episode #324 of the NLSC Podcast: Digital discounts and Patch 1.13 for NBA 2K20, the prospect of exclusivity in NBA games, and new retro treasures.
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In Episode #323 of the NLSC Podcast: Thoughts on the PS5 tech demo, being an older basketball gamer, enjoying broken games, and retro mod preferences.
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In Episode #322 of the NLSC Podcast: Thoughts on recent NBA Live and NBA 2K news, editing functions we want to see, and games we've changed our minds about.
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In Episode #321 of the NLSC Podcast: The popularity of historical content, reimagining old game covers, and the painful grind that comes with a new game.
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In Episode #320 of the NLSC Podcast: A post-mortem of NBA 2K18, examining where it went wrong and how it became a turning point for the 2K series.
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In Episode #319 of the NLSC Podcast: Mamba Day MyTEAM content, recent retro pick-ups, new ESRB ratings for loot boxes, and what we've been playing recently.
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In Episode #318 of the NLSC Podcast: Our 25th Anniversary of NBA Live celebrations continue as Andrew interviews Andrew Jinks, programmer on NBA Live 95-98.
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In Episode #317 of the NLSC Podcast: Modding projects we're working on (and the joy that it brings us), the benefits of PC releases, and specs for next gen.
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In Episode #316 of the NLSC Podcast: Andrew interviews Darren Schueller, former NBA Live programmer and the man behind implementing DBF files on PC.
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In Episode #315 of the NLSC Podcast: The way we like to play basketball video games, the titles that shaped those tastes, and a few ideas for NBA TV.
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In Episode #314 of the NLSC Podcast: Controversial bans in NBA 2K20 MyTEAM, unfinished business in previous games, and going through nostalgic phases.
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In Episode #313 of the NLSC Podcast: Our impressions of NBA 2K20 after six months, NBA Live rumours, using NBA Live 19 for testing, and a 2K promotion.
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In Episode #312 of the NLSC Podcast: March Modness, records for NBA 2K20, deafening silence for NBA Live, and our biggest influences in basketball gaming.
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In Episode #311 of the NLSC Podcast: Gross behaviour from an ESPN talking head, recency bias, and our approach to sliders and difficulty in modern games.
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In Episode #310 of the NLSC Podcast: An interview with Rod Roddekopp, programmer on NBA Live 95-2001, celebrating the series' 25th Anniversary.
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In Episode #309 of the NLSC Podcast: A tribute to the late and legendary Kobe Bryant, with reflections on his career and presence in basketball video games.
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In Episode #308 of the NLSC Podcast: Thoughts on Patch 1.10 for NBA 2K20, and a detailed rundown of wishlist ideas for NBA 2K21.
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In Episode #307 of the NLSC Podcast: An in-depth look at roster mods, from the creative process to technical details, and why they're so enjoyable to make.
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In Episode #306 of the NLSC Podcast: Josh and Dave from Namo Gamo join the show to talk about Basketball Classics reaching v1.0, retro gaming, and the NBA.
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In Episode #305 of the NLSC Podcast: A tribute to David Stern, a discussion of the community's relationship with developers, and frustrations with the NBA.
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In Episode #304 of the NLSC Podcast: Reflections on the past decade in basketball gaming and the current generation, and a look ahead to next gen.
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In Episode #303 of the NLSC Podcast: A mysterious new patch for NBA 2K19, and an in-depth discussion of franchise gaming in NBA Live and NBA 2K.
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In Episode #302 of the NLSC Podcast: Part 2 of a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, covering NBA Live 07 through to today.
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In Episode #301 of the NLSC Podcast: Part 1 of a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of NBA Live, covering the series' origins through to NBA Live 06.
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In Episode #300 of the NLSC Podcast: Recent controversies in the community, Basketball Classics, and the joy of collecting basketball games, new and old.
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In Episode #299 of the NLSC Podcast: A server shutdown announcement, nostalgia on the virtual hardwood, and a discussion about what basketball gamers want.
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In Episode #298 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 20's cancellation, the future of NBA Live, and the latest updates for NBA 2K20 and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
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In Episode #297 of the NLSC Podcast: Andrew and Kenny share their initial impressions of NBA 2K20, from gameplay to modes and everything in between.
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In Episode #296 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA 2K20 Demo impressions, as well as thoughts on the MyCAREER trailer, Game Informer preview, and some other news.
The post NLSC Podcast #296: Do You Want to Build a MyPLAYER? appeared first on NLSC.
In Episode #295 of the NLSC Podcast: Recapping a week of good news for NBA 2K20, including new retro teams and promising changes to MyCAREER.
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In Episode #294 of the NLSC Podcast: Gameplay and WNBA developer blogs for NBA 2K20, record numbers for NBA 2K19, and the latest tidbit on NBA Live 20.
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In Episode #293 of the NLSC Podcast: The MyGM blog and Next is Now trailer for NBA 2K20, and the latest on what's happening with NBA Live 20.
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In Episode #292 of the NLSC Podcast: A round-up of the latest NBA 2K20 news, and a discussion of how a focus on career modes has affected basketball gaming.
The post NLSC Podcast #292: MyCAREER Killed The Franchise Mode appeared first on NLSC.
In Episode #291 of the NLSC Podcast: The ratings reveal for NBA 2K20, new offseason rosters for NBA Live 19, concern over NBA Live 20, and modding projects.
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In Episode #290 of the NLSC Podcast: A round-up of the first snippets of this year's preview season, thoughts on recent patches, and a crazy NBA offseason.
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In Episode #289 of the NLSC Podcast: The end of the 2019 NBA season, gaming habits during the offseason, and a look ahead to this year's preview season.
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In Episode #288 of the NLSC Podcast: Impressions of Patch 1.25 for NBA Live 19, another look ahead to NBA Live 20, and some other NBA Live news.
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In Episode #287 of the NLSC Podcast: Andrew and Arcane discuss the basketball video game modding community, as well as their own history with the hobby.
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In Episode #286 of the NLSC Podcast: Andrew and Arcane discuss the focus for online play in NBA Live and NBA 2K, and what that means for different gamers.
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In Episode #285 of the NLSC Podcast: Andrew and Arcane discuss how the NBA 2K series has now enjoyed a decade of dominance in basketball gaming.
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In Episode #284 of the NLSC Podcast: Andrew and Kenny talk about the Road to 99 in MyCAREER, and the player progression systems in NBA 2K and NBA Live.
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In Episode #283 of the NLSC Podcast, Andrew chats with Izzy Snow about playing the full version of NBA Elite 11, the state of NBA Live, and more.
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In Episode #282 of the NLSC Podcast, Andrew and Arcane discuss the six MyCAREER stories so far, and how they've impacted NBA 2K's most popular mode.
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In Episode #281 of the NLSC Podcast, Andrew and Arcane reflect on how NBA Live has fared this generation, and what must happen in NBA Live 20 and beyond.
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Boomshakalaka! Episode #280 of the NLSC Podcast is heating up as Andrew chats with the legendary voice of NBA Jam, Tim Kitzrow!
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In Episode #279 of the NLSC Podcast, Andrew and Arcane break down the problems with 2K Pro-Am, and suggest how the mode can be fixed in NBA 2K20.
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In Episode #278 of the NLSC Podcast: Updates for NBA Live 19, NBA 2K19, and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, MyCAREER discoveries, and celebrity teams in video games.
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In Episode #277 of the NLSC Podcast: New content updates for NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19, March Modness tips off, and more stories from the virtual hardwood.
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In Episode #276 of the NLSC Podcast: A new patch for NBA Live 19, news of the WNBA being added in NBA 2K20, and a look back at All-Star Weekend 2019.
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In Episode #275 of the NLSC Podcast: The latest updates for NBA Live 19, the preferred focus for NBA Live 20, a Locker Code mishap in NBA 2K19, and more.
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In Episode #274 of the NLSC Podcast: Patches for NBA Live 19, NBA 2K19, and Playgrounds 2, Our Week in Basketball Gaming, the trade deadline, and more.
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In Episode #273 of the NLSC Podcast: Title updates for NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19, recent mod releases, All-Star selections, and the Kristaps Porzingas trade.
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In Episode #272 of the NLSC Podcast: Content updates for NBA Live 19, a look back at NBA Street, and the future of Team Pro-Am in NBA 2K.
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In Episode #271 of the NLSC Podcast: 2K renews their NBA deal, the importance of a well-rounded game, issues with online content, and All-Star voting.
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In Episode #270 of the NLSC Podcast: A discussion of our top wishes for NBA Live 20 and NBA 2K20, as Wishlist season officially gets underway.
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In Episode #269 of the NLSC Podcast: Patches for NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, big modding news, controversies, and holiday basketball gaming.
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In Episode #268 of the NLSC Podcast: Content and title updates for NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19, our latest achievements on the virtual hardwood, and more.
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In Episode #267 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19 updates, the future of college sports games, the latest NBA talk, and more.
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In Episode #266 of the NLSC Podcast: Patch 1.14 for NBA Live 19, Sony looking to crack down on lag switching, and Our Week in Basketball Gaming returns.
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In Episode #265 of the NLSC Podcast: Updates for NBA Live 19, online play in NBA 2K19, and a couple of topics from the real NBA.
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In Episode #264 of the NLSC Podcast: Further impressions of NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19 following all the updates, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, and more.
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In Episode #263 of the NLSC Podcast: Our initial impressions of NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19, and reactions to the latest NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 trailer.
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In Episode #262 of the NLSC Podcast, Andrew is joined by Josh and Dave from Namo Gamo to talk about Basketball Classics, video game design, and the NBA.
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In Episode #261 of the NLSC Podcast: Impressions of NBA 2K19 The Prelude, the final stretch before NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19 are released, and Manu Ginobili.
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In Episode #260 of the NLSC Podcast: The latest NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19 news and previews, our NBA Live 19 demo impressions, and more.
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In Episode #259 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 19 screenshots and details on One Court customisation, a trailer and developer blog for NBA 2K19, and more.
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In Episode #258 of the NLSC Podcast: Female Create-a-Player in NBA Live 19, the first NBA 2K19 developer blog, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, and other news.
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In Episode #257 of the NLSC Podcast: A new NBA Live 19 trailer, hands-on impressions and screenshots of NBA 2K19, and some other stories from the past week.
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In Episode #256 of the NLSC Podcast: More NBA Live 19 previews, the NBA 2K19 cover reveals, disturbing allegations, and big offseason moves.
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In Episode #255 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 19's cover reveal and pre-order availability, Take-Two's CEO comments on microtransactions, and more.
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In Episode #254 of the NLSC Podcast: Another NBA 2K19 cover leak, NBA Playgrounds 2, our plans for this year's titles, and more basketball gaming talk.
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In Episode #253 of the NLSC Podcast: Our reactions to the latest NBA Live 19 impressions, information, and gameplay videos, a rumour, and more.
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In Episode #252 of the NLSC Podcast: All of the NBA Live 19 news from EA Play, NBA 2K19's pre-order follies, and the conclusion of the 2018 NBA Finals.
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In Episode #251 of the NLSC Podcast: More on the future of NBA Live, a couple of listener-suggested topics, Our Week in Basketball Gaming, and the 2018 NBA Finals.
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In Episode #250 of the NLSC Podcast: Some interesting news stories ahead of this year's NBA Live and NBA 2K preview season, the 2018 Conference Finals, and more.
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In Episode #249 of the NLSC Podcast: Changes to the NBA Live Team, NBA Playgrounds 2 is delayed, the 2018 Conference Finals are underway, and more.
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In Episode #248 of the NLSC Podcast: A new trailer and the release date for NBA Playgrounds 2, another week in basketball gaming, and the 2018 NBA Conference Finals.
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In Episode #247 of the NLSC Podcast: FIFA 18 offers up ideas for future NBA Live games, the NBA 2K League tips off, NBA Street Vol. 2 is celebrated, and the 2018 NBA Playoffs continue.
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In Episode #246 of the NLSC Podcast: Controversy with NBA Live 18 content updates, NBA 2K developers soliciting feedback on Twitter, NBA Playgrounds 2's possible release date, and more.
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In Episode #245 of the NLSC Podcast: The NBA 2K League's Twitch deal, NBA Playgrounds 2 is announced, Basketball Classics comes out on Steam, and more.
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In Episode #244 of the NLSC Podcast: A discussion of NBA Live 19 and NBA 2K19 as we submit our Wishlists, an NBA Playgrounds event, the 2018 NBA Playoffs, and more.
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In Episode #243 of the NLSC Podcast: The latest on the NBA 2K League, better days ahead for NLSC GrindTime, a few NBA topics, and more.
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In Episode #242 of the NLSC Podcast: Warnings about gambling in NBA Live and NBA 2K, the need for complimentary content and giveaways, Our Week in Basketball Gaming, and Kawhi Leonard.
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In Episode #241 of the NLSC Podcast: The annual problem of clickbait content, another week of basketball gaming, and Aussie accomplishments in the NBA.
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In Episode #240 of the NLSC Podcast: More promising news for the future of NBA Live, the upcoming NBA 2K League Draft, 2K Pro-Am, and a few other topics from the past week.
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In Episode #239 of the NLSC Podcast: Strong digital sales for NBA Live 18 on PS4, the next step in the NBA 2K League, March Modness, and more.
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In Episode #238 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 18 on sale, discounted prices for player attributes in NBA 2K18, the 2018 All-Star Game, and more.
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In Episode #237 of the NLSC Podcast: All-Star updates for NBA Live 18, new controversies surrounding NBA 2K18, and the 2018 All-Star Weekend.
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In Episode #236 of the NLSC Podcast: The latest updates for NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, more on the future of NBA 2K, the trade deadline, and an All-Star Weekend preview.
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In Episode #235 of the NLSC Podcast: Roster updates for NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, a new patch for the NBA 2K League Combine, and more.
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In Episode #234 of the NLSC Podcast: the latest roster for NBA Live 18, the next step in the NBA 2K League qualifiers, and the 2018 All-Stars.
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In Episode #233 of the NLSC Podcast: Wishlist topics, a new patch for NBA Live 18, analysis of player retention in NBA 2K18, NBA Jam news, and more.
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In Episode #232 of the NLSC Podcast: rumours of a new NBA Jam game, retro basketball gaming, what we've been doing on the virtual hardwood this past week, and some NBA talk.
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In Episode #231 of the NLSC Podcast: the latest patches and content updates for NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, a new version of NBA Playgrounds, the NBA 2K League, and more.
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In Episode #230 of the NLSC Podcast: Roster editing in NBA Live 18, a somewhat less substantial update for NBA 2K18, and other basketball gaming discussion.
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In Episode #229 of the NLSC Podcast: New updates for NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, a full and eventful week of basketball gaming, and some NBA discussion.
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In Episode #228 of the NLSC Podcast: New content for NBA Live 18, NBA 2K18's success with microtransactions, and more basketball gaming discussion.
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In Episode #227 of the NLSC Podcast: New updates for NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, a couple of mailbag questions, the 2018 NBA season, and more.
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In Episode #226 of the NLSC Podcast: Patches and updates for NBA Live 18, NBA 2K18, and NBA Playgrounds, and a look ahead to the 2018 season.
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In Episode #225 of the NLSC Podcast: Patches for NBA Live 18 and NBA Playgrounds, a couple of NBA 2K18 news stories, and Our Week in Basketball Gaming.
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In Episode #224 of the NLSC Podcast: Updates for NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, our most recent experiences with both games, and some NBA news.
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In Episode #223 of the NLSC Podcast: Further NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18 impressions, review controversies, and the Carmelo Anthony trade.
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In Episode #222 of the NLSC Podcast: Our impressions of NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18, and our outlook for the 2018 basketball gaming season.
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In Episode #221 of the NLSC Podcast: Updates to the NBA Live 18 demo, thoughts on The Prelude to NBA 2K18, and the end of our 2K Pro-Am season in NBA 2K17.
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In Episode #220 of the NLSC Podcast: Another patch for the NBA Live 18 demo, and a big week of NBA 2K18 news, including the reveal of The Neighborhood.
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In Episode #219 of the NLSC Podcast: Further NBA Live 18 demo impressions, NBA 2K18's new historical content, the Kyrie Irving trade, and more.
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In Episode #218 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 18 pre-order bonuses, trailers and developer blogs for gameplay and MyTEAM in NBA 2K18, and more.
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In Episode #217 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA Live 18 Demo and Companion App impressions, other NBA Live 18 and NBA 2K18 news and previews, and more.
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In Episode #216 of the NLSC Podcast: News on the NBA Live 18 demo and WNBA content, NBA 2K18 snippets, the Roster Unlock for NBA Playgrounds, and more.
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In Episode #215 of the NLSC Podcast: Big NBA 2K18 news at last, the latest content update for NBA Playgrounds, Kyrie Irving's trade demand, and more.
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In Episode #214 of the NLSC Podcast: NBA 2K18 tidbits, new content in the pipeline for NBA Playgrounds, five copies of NBA Elite 11 surface, and more.
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