NLSC Podcast #524: NBA Jam & Borrowing From Other Games

[Andrew]

We're back! Hopefully we'll be able to stick to the regular schedule for the foreseeable future. I've gone back to truncating the silence in this week's episode, so as always, let me know how it sounds and whether you prefer it, or less post-production with more natural pauses.

Episode #116 (May 14th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Arcane is feeling better, so we're back with Episode #116 of the NLSC Podcast! This week we've got a fair amount of action to catch up on with the 2015 NBA Playoffs, as well as some noteworthy tidbits on NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16 to discuss.

• Are we due for some big NBA Live 16 news in the next month? A recent Tweet from a senior animator on the game has given us cause to speculate.
• What are our expectations of NBA Live 16 at this point? Which of our most desired improvements are we most likely to see?
• The latest episode of 2KTV dropped a couple of hints about improvements the development team are looking to make in NBA 2K16. It was brief, but we liked what we heard.
• E3 2015 is just over a month away. Do we expect NBA Live 16 and/or NBA 2K16 to be there?
• In this week's retro basketball gaming discussion, Andrew lists his latest eBay pick-ups.
• We recap the 2015 NBA Playoffs to date, and offer up a few more predictions. We haven't done too badly so far...by our standards, at any rate.
• Speaking of predictions, we make a couple of picks for the NBA Finals. As always, we take no responsibility for any jinxes!
• Do we disagree with any of this year's regular season award winners?
• Monty Williams' firing, new logos and jerseys, and the upcoming NBA Draft lottery round out this week's NBA discussion.

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[Kevin]

Listening

[Andrew]

Episode #117 (May 20th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

With no interruptions in sight this week, we're sticking to our regular schedule with the release of Episode #117 of the NLSC Podcast! Join Arcane and I as we discuss a couple of recent issues in the world of NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15, the latest results from the 2015 NBA Playoffs, and open up our mailbag to talk about some more of your suggested topics.

• In honour of David Letterman's impending retirement, we present the Top 10 Things Every Basketball Gamer Does!
• We cover some of the recent content updates for NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15, and revisit the issue of difficult jumpshots in NBA Live 15, post-patch.
• No new retro games in Andrew's collection this week, but a happy ending as far as getting the problematic copy of NBA Street Vol. 2 to work.
• The Chicago Bulls have gone fishing. Has Tom Thibodeau's tenure in the Windy City come to an end?
• A spectacular collapse saw the Los Angeles Clippers give up a 3-1 series lead to the Houston Rockets. What's next for them?
• We catch up on the rest of the NBA Playoffs to date, give our predictions for both Conference Finals series, and discuss Game 1 of Warriors vs. Rockets.
• After almost forgetting all about it, we talk about this year's NBA Draft Lottery. We don't buy into any conspiracy theories, but we do feel sorry for New York Knicks fans.
• We chat about the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Story Threads section of the Forum, and Kevin Garnett.
• Episode #117 closes with a Tweet from a less-than-impressed Kobe Bryant.

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[Andrew]

Clip from Episode #117:

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I'll be looking to post some more clips on our YouTube channel moving forward, but as always, you can listen to the whole show right here on the NLSC. Once again, you can find Episode #117 here.

[Andrew]

Episode #118 (May 28th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

With no interruptions in sight this week, we're sticking to our regular schedule with the release of Episode #117 of the NLSC Podcast! Join Arcane and I as we discuss a couple of recent issues in the world of NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15, the latest results from the 2015 NBA Playoffs, and open up our mailbag to talk about some more of your suggested topics.

• The release date and pre-order bonuses for NBA 2K16 have been revealed. What do we think?
• We give our thoughts on a couple of suggested features for NBA Live 16.
• With FIFA 16 adding female players, might we see WNBA players in NBA Live 16 or beyond?
• We revisit the topic of what would be included in our ultimate NBA video game. Spoiler: lace physics alone are not enough.
• Has the NBA 2K15 modding season been comparable to what happened when NBA 2K9 came out? We also make a few comparisons between modding tools for NBA Live and NBA 2K.
• Were this year's Conference Finals boring? What should we make of the Hawks, Rockets, and James Harden?
• Because we do so well with predictions, we make our picks for the 2015 NBA Finals. Of course, on paper there's a safe pick, but never underestimate our ability to jinx teams.
• Putting all of our Australian bias aside...do we think Matthew Dellavedova is a dirty player, or just scrappy?
• Should Paul Pierce hang it up? We discuss the possibility of a farewell tour with the Boston Celtics.
• We end the show by recapping some outstanding trolling by the Nike Shop Twitter account.

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[Andrew]

We're recording Episode #119 in a little under twelve hours, so if you've got any topic suggestions, please let us know ASAP!

Additionally, we're looking to introduce some new original content here on the NLSC in the near future, and will be looking to reorganise our schedule. As such, if you have any preference as to when you'd like the NLSC Podcast to come out each week, please let us know, and we'll take all suggestions into consideration. As always, thanks for your support of the NLSC, and the NLSC Podcast!

[Andrew]

Episode #119 (June 4th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

With last week's NBA 2K16 news, the 2015 NBA Finals ready to tip off, a few coaching changes, and some more topic suggestions from the community, Arcane and I have plenty to talk about in Episode #119 of the NLSC Podcast. Tune in now!

• Last week's episode of NBA 2KTV delivered the goods as far as NBA 2K16 tidbits are concerned. We give our thoughts on what we've learned so far.
• We've gotten a second wind for binging on NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15, so we share a few of our recent basketball gaming experiences, including some thoughts on the value of Ultimate Team packs.
• In some breaking news, we have new details on Spike Lee's involvement with NBA 2K16's MyCAREER mode. What do we make of it?
• We give our thoughts on a topic Kenny discussed in his latest column: direct passing into the backcourt, and vision/awareness "cones".
• What are our experiences playing real basketball? We reminisce fondly.
• E3 is quickly approaching, and should bring details on NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16. Oh yeah, and Fallout 4. One of us is rather excited about that.
• It's our last chance to change our 2015 NBA Finals predictions. Have we had a change of heart?
• What do we think of the criteria for flagrant fouls?
• The Chicago Bulls have fired Tom Thibodeau, and brought in Fred Hoiberg. We comment on the change, and other coaching hires around the league.
• Is Dwyane Wade looking to move on from the Miami Heat?

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[Kevin]

Downloading it now

[Mandich]

Holy shit got struck by lighting ?

Sorry about your sight issues, Arcane.

[Andrew]

Episode #120 (June 13th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

In the middle of the 2015 NBA Finals, and just a few days before E3, it's Episode #120 of the NLSC Podcast! Join Arcane and I as we discuss the NBA Live 16 cover announcement, everything we know so far about NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16, the on-going clash between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2015 NBA Championship, and more.

• We didn't have to wait long to find out that Russell Westbrook is gracing the NBA Live 16 cover. What do we think of that choice?
• With the release of a screenshot and a preliminary features list, we note that there's more optimism surrounding NBA Live 16 compared to recent years, especially with the game's presence at E3.
• After breaking down this week's NBA Live 16 news, we get up to speed with some NBA 2K16 information, including clarification on a couple of matters that we're glad to see.
• We comment on three areas where NBA Live 16 needs to show improvement: off-ball movement, animations, and the addition of a shot meter.
• Kotaku recently published an article describing a lengthy Association experience using skoadam's URB roster for NBA 2K13. Unfortunately, it got our name wrong.
• We answer some mailbag questions about community spirit and Forum participation...and possibly get a little sentimental in thanking the people who support us in doing what we do.
• It's been an interesting NBA Finals so far: scrappy, and at times ugly, but not boring. What do we think will happen next?
• If LeBron James leads the Cavaliers to the title, what does it mean for his standing amongst the greats? We discuss some recent proclamations about The King, and address the issue of "haters". (Caution: Rant Warning)
• Two Nike fanboys are quite pleased to hear about the company's new deal with the NBA, beginning in 2017. Yes, that would be us.
• We end with a Tweet by Brandon Jennings, which suggests that he's not a fan of NBA Live.

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[Andrew]

Episode #121 (June 18th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

With the conclusion of the 2015 NBA Finals, and some exciting developments coming out of E3, Arcane and I have plenty to talk about in Episode #121 of the NLSC Podcast. Tune in now!

• EA Sports went all out with their NBA Live 16 demonstration at E3 2015, giving us a lot of juicy details about the game. We break down all the developments, and give our thoughts on what we know so far.
• We also got a decent look at the gameplay in NBA Live 16, as it stands today. Were we impressed?
• On the whole, we'd have to say that the development team seems very confident about NBA Live 16. That would appear to bode well for the game's future.
• Were we surprised that we didn't get any NBA 2K16 news or previews during E3? When do we think more NBA 2K16 news will be on the way?
• The Golden State Warriors are the 2015 NBA Champions! We react to Dub Nation's first title in 40 years.
• Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Clippers have unveiled their new uniforms and jerseys. Are we fans of the new look?
• The Clippers have also just traded for Lance Stephenson. We consider whether or not he'll be a good fit.
• Outside of the NBA Live 16 news, E3 2015 had plenty of other previews and announcements that got us excited. We talk about some of the other big news coming out of the show, and games we're looking forward to.
• We close Episode #121 of the NLSC Podcast with a Tweet from SneakerNews.com.

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[Kevin]

Listening right now

[JaoSming]

never forget

[Andrew]

No mercy.

[Kevin]

Oh how I hope you're wrong with your predictions.

In other news:
Fallout fan sends Bethesda 2000 bottle caps to pre-order Fallout 4

[Andrew]

Our predictions about NBA 2K news?

[Kevin]

Our predictions about NBA 2K news?

No, draft day.

[Andrew]

Ah, of course.

[Andrew]

We've been on a bit of a hiatus due to scheduling conflicts and me feeling under the weather last week, but the NLSC Podcast is returning! We'll be recording in about 13 hours, and talking about all the latest NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16 developments, as well as the NBA offseason so far.

We're also looking to start releasing the Podcast a bit earlier in the week and on a more consistent schedule, in between some other new features we want to debut. So, with any luck, we'll be establishing the new schedule this week, and rolling out new features in the weeks to come.

[Kevin]

Looking forward to the podcast.

[Andrew]

Episode #122 (July 15th, 2015)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

After scheduling conflicts and illness caused us another undesirable delay, we're back with Episode #122 of the NLSC Podcast! Join Arcane and myself as we chat about the latest NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16 news, give our thoughts on the wild start to the 2015 NBA offseason, and talk about a couple of other things that are on our minds.

• We catch up on the latest NBA Live 16 news, including the developer blog on visuals, new screenshots, and details on the early version of the game that was on display at E3 2015.
• We're sold on the Special Edition of NBA 2K16, and we're liking the tidbits we've heard so far, but we want to hear more about this year's game from Visual Concepts.
• What are we playing at the moment? Andrew shares some recent NBA Live 15 Ultimate Team stories.
• We both added some classic titles to our basketball video game collections recently, but unfortunately, one of us was a little unlucky with our purchase.
• The 2015 NBA Draft saw a couple of surprise picks. We give our thoughts on how our favourite teams fared.
• Is Joel Embiid the next Greg Oden?
• Once again, we play fashion critics, as we discuss the new jerseys for the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.
• We discuss the 2015 NBA offseason, from the feud between DeMarcus Cousins and George Karl to DeAndre Jordan's controversial (in)decision, Luke Ridnour's wild ride, and the major player movement so far.

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[JaoSming]

Winamp?! guys, damn, 2015. Use Steam's built in music player at least..... Right there in the overlay when you need it


There were other things I wanted to mention, but I can't get past the rage that is Ben not joining the NLSC club in Driveclub. You know you can't be in a club by yourself and have it count for anything right? I did it for months, waiting! And if you want custom liveries, hit up your garage for those 4 slots and give my fantastic design your club one.

It's half-off in the US for PS+ peoples, well well worth it IMO. The real main-game season/challenge thingy does a great job bringing you up with the hatchbacks to sports to hypers unlike the PS+ one, which just throws you hard cars in weather immediately. I'll be getting the season pass sooner rather than later probably....

[mp3]

I actually got DriveClub with my ps4 went i bought it but traded it straight back in to go towards 2k15... no regrets.

Jon, that girl looked PISSED you blocked her shot, was that pretty much how things went down there after?

[JaoSming]

Nope, she learned not to shoot when I'm around and I got a reputation. Whether it's a positive or negative reputation is arguable.

[Andrew]

I picked up the PS+ version, so I guess I'll have to join the club.