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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #181 (October 22nd, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:37 am

Episode #181 (October 22nd, 2016)

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Episode #181 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss the latest NBA 2K17 news, provide a round-up of some recent retro modding releases, and reflect on some more success in 2K Pro-Am.

On this week's show...

  • A European eSports tournament for NBA 2K17 is tipping off next weekend. We're not eligible ourselves, and we're also more casual in our approach to online gaming besides, but it's cool to see nevertheless.
  • The Nintendo Switch (codenamed Nintendo NX) has been revealed, and it seems it will have much stronger third party support, including a port of NBA 2K17. Will we be picking it up?
  • As our NBA 2K17 modding community continues to do some great work, we also want to recognise the efforts several users have been making in keeping older games up to date. We quickly round up some of the recent releases for older NBA Live and NBA 2K titles.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: a couple of really fun sessions of 2K Pro-Am with more clutch wins, and a lengthy winning streak in MyCAREER.
  • Some interesting rumours are making the rounds about LaMarcus Aldridge possibly being traded by the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Elton Brand has reportedly changed his mind about playing one more season, and will be calling it a career. One of us wishes he could've spent more time in Chicago.
  • We wrap up Episode #181 of the NLSC Podcast with some quick thoughts on the epic finale of the 2016 WNBA Finals between the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #182 (October 28th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:28 am

Episode #182 (October 28th, 2016)

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Episode #182 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and myself as we discuss opportunities for NBA Live 17, some more exciting victories in 2K Pro-Am, the start of the 2017 NBA season, and more.

On this week's show...

  • It appears as though advertising is starting to appear after the third quarter in NBA 2K17. We discuss the controversial practice of in-game advertising in AAA titles.
  • Once again, we touch on the problems with an "always online" approach to modes such as MyCAREER, after a recent PSN outage made it impossible to play.
  • With some of the dissatisfaction gamers have with NBA 2K17 and the way 2K has handled things with VC and so forth, has the door been left open for NBA Live 17?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: more clutch wins for the NLSC 2K Pro-Am squad, a blossoming rivalry, a trip to MyPARK, and the Walk-On experience.
  • The 2017 NBA season has tipped off! We talk about the first couple of days which saw a triple-double from LeBron James, a huge win for the San Antonio Spurs, big numbers from Anthony Davis, and the official debut of Joel Embiid.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #183 (November 4th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:43 am

Episode #183 (November 4th, 2016)

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Episode #183 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and myself as we talk about the upcoming NBA 2K17 patch, some huge performances in 2K Pro-Am, and a couple of NBA stories from the past week.

On this week's show...

  • We tip off Episode #183 of the NLSC Podcast with some community announcements, including additions to the Contributors group in the Forum, and new content in the Wiki.
  • NBA 2K17 hasn't received a roster update since mid-October, owing to a problem caused by the most recent patch. An upcoming title update is expected to fix that issue, as well as problems with disconnections in 2K Pro-Am, but what about the timeout glitch?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: the best three game stretch of 2K Pro-Am that any of us are likely to have, a quick session of LIVE Pro-Am, and the latest results from our respective MyCAREER games.
  • We wrap things up with some NBA talk, including Ray Allen's retirement, hot starts for Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, and the highly anticipated Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #184 (November 12th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:53 am

Episode #184 (November 12th, 2016)

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Episode #184 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss Patch 1.05 for NBA 2K17, offer up some more thoughts on what might be happening with NBA Live 17, and talk about a couple of other topics from the past week.

On this week's show...

  • We've started the ball rolling on our NBA 2K18 Wishlist, and encourage everyone to get involved in posting some constructive feedback for the development team.
  • Off the top of our heads, what are some of the main issues we'd like to see addressed in NBA 2K18?
  • Patch 1.05 has been released for NBA 2K17, addressing several bugs and tuning a few elements of the game. Some fixes are working better than others, but at least the timeout glitch is gone from 2K Pro-Am.
  • New rosters are also coming through for NBA 2K17 again, and a recent update has added Steve Nash back to the 2003 Mavericks and 2005 Suns.
  • What do we make of the radio silence from EA Sports regarding NBA Live 17? What do we think is going to happen with the game, and what are our expectations?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: tough times and bratty kids in 2K Pro-Am, and a milestone achievement in MyCAREER.
  • We wrap up Episode #184 of the NLSC Podcast with some NBA talk, including Stephen Curry's record-breaking thirteen three-pointers in a game, and Dwyane Wade's first game against the Heat.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #185 (November 18th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:17 am

Episode #185 (November 18th, 2016)

Hosts: Andrew, Arcane & Kenny

Episode #185 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and myself as we discuss recent modding releases, issues with YouTubers getting banned in NBA 2K17, and a few other topics of interest from the past week.

On this week's show...

  • We tip off Episode #185 of the NLSC Podcast with a round-up of the latest releases from our talented NBA 2K17 modding community. Some excellent retro mods have been created so far!
  • It seems that Patch 1.06 for NBA 2K17 is in the pipeline. What do we expect it to fix? What do we want it to fix?
  • Dime Magazine recently posted a countdown of the ten funniest glitches in NBA 2K. Which ones have we experienced ourselves?
  • There's been a lot of dissatisfaction with 2K Sports recently, as several YouTubers have been banned for unclear Terms of Service violations. We discuss 2K's handling of the situation.
  • What are some of our favourite jerseys that aren't available in NBA 2K17?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: a reminder that career modes have come a long way since NBA 2K10, and the most recent 2K Pro-Am games for the NLSC THRILLHO squad.
  • We wrap things up with a couple of NBA topics, namely Tim Duncan's impending jersey retirement, and a record for Aussie NBA players.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #186 (November 26th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:34 am

Episode #186 (November 26th, 2016)

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Episode #186 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss Patch 1.06 for NBA 2K17, the upcoming Park After Dark event in MyPARK, a tidbit of NBA Live 17 news, and more.

On this week's show...

  • 2K is presenting the "Park After Dark" event in MyPARK this weekend, with Snoop Dogg making an in-game appearance as DJ Snoopadelic. It's not really our thing, but it does sound kind of fun for MyPARK players.
  • NBA 2KVR has been announced. Might some of the technology be adapted for use in the main game in future years?
  • NBA 2K17 has received Patch 1.06. Although some issues have been resolved, unfortunately it seems that some new bugs have also arisen, and not everyone is happy with the tweaked gameplay.
  • We're starting to hear promising bits and pieces about NBA Live 17 from developers on social media. Senior Producer Mike Mahar also had a few things to say about the game in a recent chat to FOX 13 News in Tampa Bay.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: An enjoyably successful run in 2K Pro-Am, two more quadruple-doubles in MyCAREER, and a surprising lack of loyalty.
  • We wrap up Episode #186 of the NLSC Podcast with some NBA chatter, including the Detroit Pistons' impending move to a new arena, Zach LaVine's incredible 360 dunk from the foul line, and Kevin Love's big first quarter against the Blazers.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #187 (December 2nd, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:05 am

Episode #187 (December 2nd, 2016)

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Episode #187 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and myself as we react to the fallout of Park After Dark, offer up further thoughts on the recent NBA 2K17 patches, discuss NBA Live's social media presence, and catch up on Our Week in Basketball Gaming.

On this week's show...

  • Park After Dark wasn't quite as successful as 2K Sports and MyPARK enthusiasts were hoping it would be, with many prominent YouTubers harshly criticising it. We react to the fallout, and offer up a couple of thoughts on the event.
  • There's been some discontent in our community regarding the recent patches for NBA 2K17. Are the patches messing up the game more than they're fixing and improving it?
  • Do NBA Live's social media accounts offer any indication as to what's happening with NBA Live 17? What will happen with NBA Live Mobile as we get closer to the game's console comeback?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: Struggles for NLSC THRILLO, success in MyCAREER, and the best trade in the history of franchise modes in MyLEAGUE.
  • We wrap up Episode #187 of the NLSC Podcast with some good news about Isaiah Austin.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #188 (December 10th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:50 am

Episode #188 (December 10th, 2016)

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Episode #188 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss Patch 1.07 for NBA 2K17, drama in the NBA 2K YouTube community, a tidbit about NBA Live 17, and our basketball gaming experiences from the past week.

On this week's show...

  • In response to a question on Twitter, EA Sports has reiterated that NBA Live 17 will be released in the first quarter of 2017, and that more news will be released closer to the game coming out.
  • Patch 1.07 has come through for NBA 2K17, and seems to primarily be an update for the upcoming eSports tournaments. Still, we wonder why it took 24 hours to post three whole patch notes.
  • We react to some drama in the NBA 2K YouTube community, and compare it to some of the issues we've seen in our modding community over the years.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: Some more enjoyable wins for NLSC THRILLHO in 2K Pro-Am, an epic quadruple-double in MyCAREER, and chasing records.
  • We wrap up Episode #188 of the NLSC Podcast with some NBA discussion, including Klay Thompson's incredible 60 points in 29 minutes, and Dwyane Wade's performance with the Chicago Bulls so far.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #189 (December 17th, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:14 am

Episode #189 (December 17th, 2016)

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Episode #189 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! News is slowing down with the holiday season upon us, but Arcane and I still have a few things to talk about this week, including another exciting win in 2K Pro-Am, further thoughts on Patch 1.07 for NBA 2K17, and the passing of a broadcasting legend.

On this week's show...

  • Patch 1.07 is out now for the PC and Xbox One versions of NBA 2K17. Once again, we can't help but remark on the difference in size between the three patches, despite them all containing the same content and fixes.
  • The next eSports tournament for NBA 2K17 has officially been announced, with another $250,000 up for grabs. We're not able to take part, but that might actually be for the best.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: a clutch victory with unexpected heroics in 2K Pro-Am, and dusting off a couple of classics.
  • The NBA and Players Union have come to terms on a new agreement, thankfully avoiding a lockout at the end of the season (or so it would seem).
  • We wrap up Episode #189 of the NLSC Podcast with a discussion of the late Craig Sager, and some of the beautiful tributes from players, coaches, and broadcasters in the wake of his passing.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #190 (December 22nd, 2016)

Postby Andrew on Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:58 am

Episode #190 (December 22nd, 2016)

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Episode #190 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! It's our 2016 Year in Review episode, as we'll be taking a short break before resuming our digital broadcasting duties in early January. Thank you to everyone who has tuned into the NLSC Podcast throughout the year; we greatly appreciate the support!

On this week's show...

  • We tip things off by talking about our Basketball Game of the Year. Or, in other words, which game we've enjoyed the most out of the three that we've been playing regularly at some point over the past twelve months.
  • There's been some interesting and surprising news and events in 2016, both in basketball gaming and the real NBA. We recap some of the major stories, including NBA Live 17's delay, the mixture of controversy and exciting details during the NBA 2K17 preview season, the Cleveland Cavaliers' championship, the retirement of several big names, and more.
  • Back in June, we had a stressful time here at the NLSC when it looked like we might have to scale back or even shut down operations after our former host informed us that they were closing up shop. Fortunately, we found a new home and expect to be around for a while yet. Thank you to everyone who has donated to the hosting fund, or continues to support the site in other ways!
  • As 2016 draws to a close, we look ahead to 2017. What do we want to achieve next year? What are some of the things that we have planned? We have a few ideas, and hope that you'll stick around for the ride!

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #191 (January 13th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:13 am

Episode #191 (January 13th, 2017)

Hosts: Andrew & Kenny

Episode #191 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! We're tipping off a new year of podcasts with some speculation on the future of NBA Live, a recap of what's been happening with NLSC THRILLHO these past few weeks, and a couple of other topics.

On this week's show...

  • Early 2017 should be an eventful time for basketball gaming, with NBA Live 17 currently slated for release in Q1, and 2K Sports holding eSports tournaments for NBA 2K17.
  • When do we think we'll start receiving some NBA Live 17 news? Are we standing by our previous predictions?
  • All things considered, is it likely that EA Sports will end up skipping the scheduled Q1 release and simply go ahead with NBA Live 18 later this year?
  • What frustrates us the most about NBA Live and NBA 2K?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: Win #100, another epic overtime win, and some big numbers in 2K Pro-Am. Also, some MyTEAM tales and tips.
  • We wrap up Episode #191 of the NLSC Podcast with some NBA talk. Russell Westbrook is still averaging a triple-double, Kyle Korver has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the 2017 All-Star Weekend looms.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #192 (January 20th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:58 am

Episode #192 (January 20th, 2017)

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Episode #192 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss the announcement that NBA 2K18 will be available on the Nintendo Switch, the latest rumours surrounding the next NBA Live release, and a couple of other news items from the past week.

On this week's show...

  • Visual Concepts has announced that NBA 2K18 will be available on the Nintendo Switch. We discuss the Switch's viability as a primary platform for basketball gaming.
  • Something is in the pipeline as far as the next NBA Live game is concerned. Following on from last week's speculation, we talk about the as yet unannounced demo, "The Drive to NBA Live", and what it could mean for the future of the NBA Live series.
  • Millertime2325 has released an excellent mod for the Super Nintendo version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition, NBA Jam 2K17. Play an old favourite with 2017 season rosters!
  • We originally decide not to talk about Our Week in Basketball Gaming - it's been a bit of a tough one - but then we do anyway. NLSC THRILLHO reaches the Elite tier (then experiences some tough losses), and our MyCAREER games roll on.
  • Episode #192 of the NLSC Podcast wraps up with some fantastic news about the future of sleeved jerseys, now that Nike will be taking over.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #193 (February 3rd, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:11 am

Episode #193 (February 3rd, 2017)

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Episode #193 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! We're back after taking last week off due to Australia Day, and we have some interesting topics to discuss, including the future of NBA Live, a new patch for NBA 2K17, All-Star Weekend 2017, and more.

On this week's show...

  • It appears as though The Drive to NBA Live has been cancelled, and EA Sports will instead be focusing on developing a fully featured NBA Live 18, coming in the Fall. We give our thoughts on the situation.
  • A new patch has come through for NBA 2K17, addressing a few key problems gamers have been having. Aside from that, have we noticed any remarkable differences?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: an update on our MyCAREER games, including some All-Star Weekend disappointment, and the latest highs and lows of NLSC THRILLHO in 2K Pro-Am.
  • The 2017 All-Stars have been announced. Unfortunately for Zaza Pachulia, the league stepped in and squashed his All-Star hopes.
  • Dysfunction and drama are the common themes in the NBA right now, from the Chicago Bulls' struggles to a war of words between LeBron James and Charles Barkley.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #194 (February 11th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:31 am

Episode #194 (February 11th, 2017)

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Episode #194 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss this week's news and events, including the newly announced NBA 2K eSports league, problems in 2K Pro-Am, and an unfortunate incident involving Charles Oakley.

On this week's show...

  • 2K Sports is partnering with the NBA for an official eSports league. It's a cool concept, but will it ultimately benefit a majority of the userbase?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: We've had very little success getting matched up for games in 2K Pro-Am following Patch 1.10, though we did hit up MyPARK and a couple of Walk-On games. Also, Playoff success in MyCAREER, and the early stages of building a powerful MyTEAM squad.
  • New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley was thrown out of Madison Square Garden in controversial fashion. Seems most observers are on Oak's side, and we find it hard to disagree there.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #195 (February 17th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:56 am

Episode #195 (February 17th, 2017)

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Episode #195 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and I as we discuss the latest controversy with Locker Codes in NBA 2K17, recap a tough week in 2K Pro-Am, and look ahead to the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend.

On this week's show...

  • NBA 2K17 celebrated Valentine's Day with a Locker Code for a Kevin Love MyTEAM card, but the limited quantity didn't exactly leave gamers swooning. We react to the controversy, and discuss what 2K could have done instead.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: NLSC THRILLHO enjoyed an exciting overtime win in 2K Pro-Am, but also weathered some tough, tough losses. Also, a milestone performance in MyCAREER, and expanding collections in MyTEAM.
  • A couple more significant trades have taken place, and it sounds as though a few more are in the works. We give our thoughts on the Toronto Raptors acquiring Serge Ibaka, and the Denver Nuggets trading away Jusuf Nurkic.
  • With the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend just about ready to get underway, we offer up our predictions for all of the events.
  • We wrap up Episode #195 of the NLSC Podcast with a quick discussion of Ben Simmons. Will he make his debut this season, or shut it down until next year?

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #196 (March 4th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:18 am

Episode #196 (March 4th, 2017)

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Episode #196 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! We're back on the air after skipping last week, as we wanted to wait until the NBA trade deadline had passed so that we could discuss any deals that went down. There's quite a few other things to talk about as we catch up this week, including suggestions to improve 2K Pro-Am, a busy week in basketball gaming, and the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend.

On this week's show...

  • A solid, well-thought out list of suggestions for improving 2K Pro-Am was posted over at Operation Sports. It's certainly a topic that interests us, so we take a look at the ideas, and throw out a few suggestions of our own.
  • Visual Concepts recently did something very cool with Make-A-Wish, though some unfortunate wording was used to promote it on Twitter.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: We played a little bit of everything this week! Thoughts on Park After Dark #3, Kenny's impressions of NBA Live 16, comparisons between LIVE Pro-Am and 2K Pro-Am, and updates on what we've been doing in MyCAREER and MyTEAM.
  • The 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend came, disappointed, and went. You might think we're turning into grumpy (grumpier?) old men, but a lot of people seem to share our sentiments.
  • As it turned out, the biggest trade happened during the All-Star Game, and not at the trade deadline.
  • We wrap up Episode #196 of the NLSC Podcast with a quick discussion of recent NBA news and results, including injuries and the Playoff push.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #196 (March 4th, 2017)

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"Guys at 7.3 like kristaps Porzingis shouldn't be able to cross people over like Jamal Crawford" - Kenny Young

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I think KP may be listening to the show, also definitely agree with a lot from the pro-am list but the ones that stand out for me that really take away the enjoyment of the game are losing the ball off the body for no reason, the two player mocapped animation that drags you along with the play, the chase down blocks when your a good 10 foot ahead of the nearest defender but yet you go up to dunk in super slowmo so you get blocked... I feel like theses same issues have being hear for years now which is why I am close to trading in 2k17 and just waiting to see what Live 18 has to offer.
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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #196 (March 4th, 2017)

Postby Dee4Three on Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:33 am

mp3 wrote:"Guys at 7.3 like kristaps Porzingis shouldn't be able to cross people over like Jamal Crawford" - Kenny Young

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I think KP may be listening to the show, also definitely agree with a lot from the pro-am list but the ones that stand out for be that really take away the enjoyment of the game are losing the ball off the body for no reason, the two mocapped animation that drags you along with the play, the chase down blocks when your a good 10 foot ahead of the nearest defender but yet you go up to dunk in super slowmo so you get blocked... I feel like theses same issues have being hear for years now which is why I am close to trading in 2k17 and just waiting to see what Live 18 has to offer.


This move right here.

It's where I think NBA 2K17 faulters some, big guys in todays game (And back in the day, look at Olajuwon and Robinson), could do these moves. They could face up and make a quick first step, or even sometimes beat the other guy off the dribble. Players in NBA 2k17 (big guys AND some guards and Forwards) are made so slow movement wise, the moves are SO SLOW, they don't have a prayer of getting by the defender.

Great move by KP.
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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #196 (March 4th, 2017)

Postby mp3 on Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:12 am

On the 2k rosters sure bigs are slow and clumpy but yet head to the Park or pro-am and you have loads of maxed out 7,3 centers that you just can't stay in front of.
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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #196 (March 4th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:22 am

That's definitely a delicate balancing act that needs to be figured out: allowing some bigs to have better handles, while avoiding MyPLAYER bigs being too cheesy in that regard.
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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #197 (March 10th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:17 am

Episode #197 (March 10th, 2017)

Hosts: Andrew & Arcane

Episode #197 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane and I as we discuss a couple of issues regarding the NBA 2K17 roster updates, our recent experience in online modes and what we might be looking to play instead, and a handful of NBA topics.

On this week's show...

  • Regular roster updates continue to come through for NBA 2K17. However, on top of a couple of other issues, it appears that the injury-free rosters aren't actually injury-free.
  • On a more positive note, starting a new MyCAREER will use the most recent official roster. Starting over at 55 Overall is still painful, though.
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: We've tried MyPARK and 2K Pro-Am, but online play is losing its appeal. MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyLEAGUE still hold intrigue however, and we get an idea for a fun challenge.
  • Moving on to the real NBA, our fellow Aussie Andrew Bogut has suffered another unlucky break; literally. Will he end up in the NBL?
  • Adam Silver has indicated that he'd like to make the All-Star Game competitive again. We're encouraged to hear it!
  • As the 2017 regular season enters its final stages, who are the frontrunners for the MVP?
  • We wrap up Episode #197 of the NLSC Podcast with a milestone by Dirk Nowitzki.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #198 (March 25th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:04 am

Episode #198 (March 25th, 2017)

Hosts: Andrew & Kenny

Episode #198 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Kenny and I as we reflect on NBA 2K17 six months in, catch up on what we've been playing recently, and discuss a couple of topics related to the real NBA.

On this week's show...

  • NBA 2K17 has been out for around six months now. After many, many hours playing it, what are our favourite and least favourite aspects of the game?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: 2K Pro-Am and MyPARK have lost their appeal for us. On the bright side, we've been having more fun with MyLEAGUE, MyTEAM, and MyCAREER.
  • The practice of resting players in nationally televised games has prompted some harsh remarks from all-time greats. We offer up our thoughts on the matter, and some of the backlash.
  • Larry Sanders has returned to the NBA. Will he be able to pick up where he left off a couple of years ago?

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #199 (April 1st, 2017)

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Episode #199 (April 1st, 2017)

Hosts: Andrew, Arcane & Kenny

Episode #199 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and I as we get together to talk about some recent NBA Live 18 news, reflect on our past in week in basketball gaming, and react to a huge performance by Devin Booker.

On this week's show...

  • NBA Live 18 will be on display and playable at EA Play 2017. Are we optimistic, and what kind of details are we expecting to come out of the event?
  • In Our Week in Basketball Gaming: a return to 2K Pro-Am and MyPARK in NBA 2K17 yields unexpectedly enjoyable results. Also, strange player movement in MyCAREER, MyTEAM challenges, and a new MyLEAGUE game.
  • An itch to mod an old favourite has resulted in the release of an updated 1996 season roster for NBA Live 2004.
  • The Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker turned heads and set records when he scored 70 points against the Boston Celtics. We react to the performance, and some of the things that have been said about it.

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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #199 (April 1st, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:40 pm

We're recording Episode #200 this week. While we're always open to topic suggestions, I did want to make a point of specifically putting out a call this week, since it's a milestone episode.
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Re: NLSC Podcast - Episode #200 (April 14th, 2017)

Postby Andrew on Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:54 pm

Episode #200 (April 14th, 2017)

Hosts: Andrew, Arcane & Kenny

Episode #200 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! Join Arcane, Kenny, and myself as we celebrate another milestone with a jumbo size episode in which we catch up on all the latest news, including Patch 1.12 for NBA 2K17, the announcement of NBA Playgrounds, and the end of the 2017 NBA season. Thank you for your continued support of the NLSC Podcast!

On this week's show...

  • Patch 1.12 has been pushed through for NBA 2K17. We've played some online and offline games with the patch, and have a few impressions to share.
  • Various tuning updates have tweaked the shooting in NBA 2K17 as of late. Have we noticed any major differences?
  • We're all looking forward to the newly announced NBA Playgrounds from Saber Interactive.
  • Since it's Episode #200, we take some time to reflect on the previous 199 shows, and our time in the NLSC community.
  • Our Week in Basketball Gaming has included a shocking loss in MyCAREER, new rewards in MyTEAM, and connection issues in 2K Pro-Am and MyPARK.
  • Derrick Rose has had yet another season ended early by a knee injury. What's next for the former MVP?
  • Pau Gasol, Joe Johnson, and Paul Pierce - all arguably underrated stars in their prime - reached noteworthy scoring milestones before the season ended.
  • Bold predictions return, as we give our picks for the regular season award winners, and the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

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