NLSC Podcast #531: EA College Football Now, EA College Basketball Next?

[Andrew]

Episode #97 (October 2nd, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Tune in to Episode #97 of the NLSC Podcast, hosted by Arcane and myself! With a new gameplay video for NBA Live 15, the impending release of NBA 2K15, and plenty of news on both games, we have plenty to talk about this week.

• A new video and developer blog has given us further insight into the improvements to offensive gameplay in NBA Live 15. Are we impressed?
• The daily ratings reveals continue, and NBA Live 15 associate producer Fernando Rodriguez has provided some additional information in the Forum.
• All player overall ratings have now been revealed in NBA 2K15. Naturally, there was controversy!
• What did we think of the Momentus Trailer for NBA 2K15?
• We loved Da_Czar's insight into the evolution of freelance offense in this year's game, but which part made us geek out the most?
• MyPARK and The Stage have finally been unveiled. We only wish JaoSming were here to gush over it!
• Knowing our luck with predictions, are we even going to bother speculating on the unannounced feature?
• Moving on to the real NBA, we discuss the addition of more sleeved jerseys, a potential change to free throws, Paul George's eventual comeback, and Tim Duncan.
• We close this week's episode by getting a bit technical with DeMarcus Cousins.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

[Andrew]

Episode #98 (October 11th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Episode #98 of the NLSC Podcast is out now, hosted by Arcane and myself. In this week's show, we discuss the latest NBA Live 15 news and previews, and I share some initial impressions of NBA 2K15 PC. Please note that the details on NBA Live 15's game modes were released after we finished recording, so we'll be chatting about that in a future episode.

• NBA Live 15 ratings drops continue, with Fernando providing a few extra details in the Forum.
• The latest hands-on impressions of NBA Live 15 are quite promising and positive...even IGN's take!
• Our interview with Sean and Connor is set for next week, so stay tuned for more NBA Live 15 info.
• NBA 2K15 is out now! We talk about the pre-order bonuses, and a few other launch-related topics.
• Arcane's copy is still on the way, but Andrew is able to provide his initial impressions of NBA 2K15 PC.
• We still have much to figure out before NBA 2K15 modding can take off, but our community is working on it.
• Moving on to this week's NBA chat, we talk about Kenneth Faried's extension, Chris Bosh's remarks about LeBron James, and a few other recent topics.
• We end the show on a fantastic Kevin Garnett quote.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

[TBM]

Will the first podcast after the release of Live 15 be episode 100? How fitting.

[Andrew]

As it stands, 100 will be the week before NBA Live 15 comes out.

[Andrew]

Episode #99: Sean O'Brien Interview #2 (October 18th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane
Special Guest: Sean O'Brien

We're excited to present you with another special episode of the NLSC Podcast this week, featuring our highly anticipated second interview with NBA Live 15 Executive Producer, Sean O'Brien! Our community submitted lots of questions for Sean and we did our best to ask as many of them as possible, as once again he was very open and candid in his responses. Some of the topics we discussed include:

• The decision to push back NBA Live 15's release, and the work that's been done in the additional weeks of development time.
• The demo/early access dates, and what those trial versions will entail.
• Key improvements in this year's game, at both ends of the court.
• What features are on the cards for next year, and why certain features couldn't be included this year (such as sliders).
• Some of the community's most commonly asked questions about NBA Live 15.
• And much more!

Click here to listen to the show!

As we mentioned on the show, Sean will be answering some questions that we didn't have time to ask "on-air" in written format, so stay tuned for that follow-up. A big thanks to Sean once again for joining us for another interview! As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. We also invite you to join in the discussion taking place in the NBA Live 15 section of the Forum.

[Kevin]

Episode #99: Sean O'Brien Interview #2 (October 18th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane
Special Guest: Sean O'Brien

We're excited to present you with another special episode of the NLSC Podcast this week, featuring our highly anticipated second interview with NBA Live 15 Executive Producer, Sean O'Brien! Our community submitted lots of questions for Sean and we did our best to ask as many of them as possible, as once again he was very open and candid in his responses. Some of the topics we discussed include:

• The decision to push back NBA Live 15's release, and the work that's been done in the additional weeks of development time.
• The demo/early access dates, and what those trial versions will entail.
• Key improvements in this year's game, at both ends of the court.
• What features are on the cards for next year, and why certain features couldn't be included this year (such as sliders).
• Some of the community's most commonly asked questions about NBA Live 15.
• And much more!

Click here to listen to the show!

As we mentioned on the show, Sean will be answering some questions that we didn't have time to ask "on-air" in written format, so stay tuned for that follow-up. A big thanks to Sean once again for joining us for another interview! As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. We also invite you to join in the discussion taking place in the NBA Live 15 section of the Forum.

Great job once again, guys

[Andrew]

Episode #100 (October 27th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane
Special Guests: JaoSming, Leftos, Tim Tschirner

Well, we made it: one hundred episodes of the NLSC Podcast! We've lined up some special guests to mark the occasion, in addition to our usual chatter about NBA Live, NBA 2K, and the real NBA. It's a longer show than usual this week, but we hope that you enjoy it!

• NBA Live 15 is out this week. Don't forget to check out our latest interview with Sean O'Brien in Episode #99!
• The past week has brought us some more details on Ultimate Team, as well as a video on defensive improvements.
• Xbox One users have been able to preview NBA Live 15 via EA Access, and there have been some positive and promising impressions so far.
• We chat about some other NBA Live 15 content, including the Tips & Tricks videos, some screenshots we received from EA, and the raw gameplay footage that has been posted.
• The first patch for NBA 2K15 is out on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The PC has also received a second patch, addressing some technical issues. More updates are in the pipeline.
• Leftos has been going above and beyond with support in the NLSC Forum, as 2K have been working hard on addressing issues with the PC version. We certainly appreciate the efforts!
• We cover the latest modding developments for NBA 2K15 PC, as a couple of people in our community have been making great progress.
• Arcane provides his initial impressions of NBA 2K15 on PlayStation 4.
• In our first pre-recorded interview, we welcome JaoSming and Leftos back to the show. We discuss the Podcast, give JaoSming a proper send-off, and naturally, rib one another.
• Andrew chats to NLSC co-founder Tim Tschirner, who reflects on the early days of the site, and talks about his time as a developer on NBA Live.
• There's an obligatory NBL reference, as we discuss the Josh Childress incident.
• The NBA season is about to tip off! We discuss Kawhi Leonard's future with the San Antonio Spurs, injury woes for Steve Nash and Jason Richardson, and a couple of Aussies who have been waived.
• We end the show with some reflections on 100 episodes, and this week's Cool Fact.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread. Thanks for your support through the first one hundred episodes!

[Kevin]

Jao is back! Listening to it right now

[Andrew]

Episode #101 (November 5th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Episode #101 is out now, hosted by Arcane and myself! Despite my obsession with the Fallout series, I resisted the temptation to make a Fallout 3 reference. We did, however, provide our initial impressions of NBA Live 15, our latest thoughts on NBA 2K15, and our reflections on the first week of the 2014/2015 NBA season.

• We briefly reflect on last week's 100th Episode of the NLSC Podcast.
• NBA Live 15 is out now! We've had the game for a week now, and have some initial impressions to share.
• Day one updates added some new content to NBA Live 15. It'll be interesting to see how the game can evolve over the next few months.
• NBA 2K15's daily updates are a huge improvement on previous years. A checklist of what's in the updates has also been made available.
• The PC version of NBA 2K15 was free to play on Steam last weekend. We provide a quick update on the situation with modding.
• Moving on to our NBA discussion, we chat about the first week of the 2014/2015 season.
• Injuries are plaguing Derrick Rose - again - but also the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Lakers are off to sluggish starts.
• We wrap up the show with a few thoughts on Lauren Hill's story.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

[TBM]

Unfortunately, you didn't save this podcast properly. You exported it at 16kHz instead of the usual 44kHz, so everything sounds quite muffly and we can't hear how nice the new mic is.

[Andrew]

I know, unfortunately I realised that far too late. I usually record the Podcast on my laptop, whereas this time I recorded on my desktop, and I hadn't changed those settings in Pamela (I'm used to everything already being in place). My bad, I've made sure that everything will be right next week (and tested out the recording again to make doubly sure).

[Andrew]

Episode #102 (November 13th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Episode #102 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, Arcane and I both have new microphones, and we've actually recorded the show at the proper quality! Join us as we chat about the past week in NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15, as well as a few NBA topics.

• NBA Live 15 has been receiving new content, from current rosters to Legends and Challenges in Ultimate Team.
• Once again, Fernando is keeping tabs on our roster feedback thread in the NLSC Forum.
• A new interview and blog have also provided us with some further insight into the development of NBA Live 15.
• NBA 2K15 has also been receiving new MyTEAM content, along with the daily roster updates.
• Our talented community has made some significant strides in developing tools to mod NBA 2K15.
• We wrap up the news segment with some housekeeping notes on the Wiki and Downloads section.
• Arcane talks about his recent experiences in NBA 2K15's MyCAREER, while Andrew reflects on playing with JaoSming in The Park.
• Some observations about offline multiplayer in NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15 lead us to wonder...are we gaming dinosaurs?
• Moving on to the real NBA, we give our thoughts on broken records (dubious and otherwise), and the current league standings.
• Cleveland has won a few games, but LeBron James lost his triple double, and a bizarre handshake has been unveiled.
• When will the Philadelphia 76ers win their first game of the 2014/2015 season? We make our predictions.
• We close the show by admiring Robin Lopez's latest artistic masterpiece.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

[Kevin]

When I click the download link, it says "Failed - No File". Any ideas?

[Andrew]

Just checked and it's working fine for me.

[TBM]

Your new mic sounds much better, Andrew. Much more full sounding. The old one had no mids or lows.

[Andrew]

It's a pretty awesome mike, the Blue Yeti.

[Kevin]

Got it working. It's because IDM expired so I uninstalled it and now I'm downloading it. Will listen to it later

[Andrew]

Episode #103 (November 20th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew, Arcane, Pdub & Qballer

Episode #103 of the NLSC Podcast is available now! Arcane, Pdub, Qballer, and myself are your hosts for this episode, as we discuss the past week in basketball gaming, as well as some recent NBA topics.

• As we open the show, it appears as though Arcane won't be able to join us...or will he?
• We quickly rundown some recent NBA Live 15 news, including the latest Ultimate Team content.
• A couple of new tools have been released for NBA 2K15 PC, so modding should hopefully be underway very soon!
• We congratulate Vlad, who in addition to releasing the new version of RED MC, also appears to have landed a job with 2K Sports.
• Pdub and Qballer provide their impressions of NBA Live 15, and we discuss our recent experiences with the game.
• Arcane joins the show, surprising everyone except Andrew, who added him to the Skype chat.
• Pdub gives his thoughts on NBA 2K15, and we discuss some possible enhancements for MyCAREER.
• Turning our attention to the real NBA, we reflect on the Malice at the Palace, on its tenth anniversary.
• The Philadelphia 76ers are still losing. We throw some new predictions out there.
• Kobe Bryant's latest milestone, the Los Angeles Lakers' fortunes, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies are also discussed.
• We finish with some Tweets about Derrick Rose, who once again is in and out of the Chicago Bulls' lineup.

Click here to listen to the show!

As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

[TBM]

I haven't listened yet, but the summery says Vlad landed a job with Visual Concepts, but AFAIK, that is not the case. He just sent in a resume(unless you know something we don't).

[Andrew]

Well, as far as we're aware it's past the application stage, since he's negotiating terms. I'm sure he'll keep us informed.

[Andrew]

No show this week, but we should be back on the air next week.

[Andrew]

Episode #104 (December 11th, 2014)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Following a two week hiatus, the NLSC Podcast is back with Episode #104! Arcane and I are your hosts this week, as we discuss the latest NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15 news, what we've been playing lately, and the latest happenings around the NBA.

• We're back! We tip things off with some NBA Live 15 news, including the latest roster updates and a touching gesture.
• Patch #3 is out for NBA 2K15 on PC and PlayStation 4. A lot of work has certainly gone into it.
• Modding is beginning to pick up for NBA 2K15 PC, thanks to the hard work of gregkwaste.
• We talk about our recent gaming experiences. Obviously, NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15 have been in the rotation.
• NBA 2K15 face scanning follies are discussed, along with some tips on how to get a good looking scan.
• NBA Live 06 is still getting some love, almost ten years after its release.
• The Philadelphia 76ers have finally won a game! Two games, in fact.
• Golden State is red hot at the moment. How far can the Warriors go?
• A Tweet from the NBA Meme Team provides us with some interesting fantasy lineup choices.
• We briefly touch on MJ vs. Kobe, Part Infinity.
• Ending as always on a lighter note, LeBron James recently violated royal protocol. We aren't exactly mortified at the faux pas.

Click here to listen to the show!

As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week's show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

[TBM]

Good podcast as always.

[Kevin]

Listening to it right now

[Andrew]

Appreciate it guys, always good to hear that we have some regular listeners who are enjoying the show.