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NBA Live 14 Developer Blog: Signature Styles & Dribbling Controls

NBA Live 14 gameplay designer Scott O’Gallagher has posted a blog over on the official website, detailing signature styles and dribbling controls in this year’s game. Scott talks about getting the balance right between the ballhandler and the defensive player, reiterating their focus on authenticity and recreating the subtleties of one-on-one situations while also allowing the user to be creative in their dribbling.

The blog also features three short clips demonstrating the different levels of dribbling moves. Basic moves are executed with quick flicks and holds of the right analog stick, more advanced moves can be performed by chaining moves together and signature moves are performed by holding a modifier and flicking the right stick in one of six directions, with each direction performing a different signature move.

Check out the blog for the full rundown and feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below, as well as in this thread in the NBA Live 14 section of the NLSC Forum.

New NBA Live 14 Gameplay Blog Coming Tomorrow, Lillard Screenshot

A post on the official NBA Live Facebook page has indicated that a new blog will be coming out tomorrow, providing an insight into gameplay in NBA Live 14. A new screenshot of Damian Lillard taking on Ricky Rubio was also released alongside the bulletin, which you can check out by clicking the thumbnail below.

We’ve also added it to our NBA Live 14 Screenshots gallery, which you can find here. We’ll be covering the contents of the blog when it’s posted but in the meantime, feel free to post your thoughts on the latest screenshot and NBA Live 14 in general in the comments below, as well as in this section of the Forum.

NBA Rewind in NBA Live 14, More Ultimate Team Details

Gamestop’s pre-order listing for NBA Live 14 has revealed some more information on a couple of the game’s modes. As originally reported by Pastapadre, it appears as though NBA Rewind will be making a return in this year’s game, allowing users to replay memorable games with accurate lineups and data. The ability to play along with your favourite team’s schedule with game-specific lineups and player data is also noted, suggesting that Dynamic Season will be returning in some form as well.

The Gamestop listing also mentions a couple of details on Ultimate Team, noting that NBA legends will be obtainable in the mode. It also mentions Fantasy Showdown challenges which will allow users to earn coins, in turn allowing new players, uniforms and other content to be purchased. What are your thoughts on these details? Have your say in the comments below and join in the discussion that’s taking place in the NBA Live 14 section of the NLSC Forum.

Last Call For NLSC Podcast Episode #51 Listener Mailbag Submissions

I’m putting out a last call for listener mailbag submissions for Episode #51 of the NLSC Podcast, which we’ll be recording in about 24 hours. Last week, we invited you to send in your reactions to NBA 2K14 current gen, in addition to any other comments or questions you had. This week, we’re looking to read out some of your reactions to the trailers for NBA Live 14 and NBA 2K14 next gen, as well as your suggestions for any other topics you’d like to hear us talk about, questions you’d like us to answer or predictions you’d like us to make.

Post your submissions in this thread in the NLSC Hub or in the comments below. You can also hit us up via our Facebook page and Twitter.

NBA Live 14 Twitter Chat Recap

NBA Live 14 executive producer Sean O’Brien took part in a chat via the official NBA Live Twitter earlier today, answering questions about the controls, the feel of the game, player tendencies and dynamic crowd reactions. Sean also acknowledged the presence of Ultimate Team, stating that more information would be coming shortly. More details on the commentary team and some raw gameplay footage will also be coming our way soon.

You can check out a recap of the chat below. Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments, as well as take the discussion to this thread in the NBA Live 14 section of the NLSC Forum.

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NBA Live 14 Twitter Chat with Sean O’Brien Right Now

The official EA Sports NBA Live Twitter is conducting a chat with NBA Live 14 executive producer Sean O’Brien right now. Click that link to send in your questions; we will have a recap of the event later today.

NBA Live 14 Official Gameplay Trailer

EA Sports have uploaded the official gameplay trailer for the upcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 launch title, NBA Live 14. The trailer mashes together many different players’ moves in a 5 on 5 gameplay setting with the only real editing done to the video being camera cuts. Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams, Steve Nash and Dwyane Wade, among others, all make appearances.

The trailer does a good job showing off dribbling moves, basic player movement, and the overall art style for the game. You can check it out below; if you can’t see the embedded video, you can catch it here on YouTube. After watching, share your thoughts in the comments and in our NBA Live 14 Forum. Thanks to PeoplesChamp for the heads up!

Another NBA Live 14 Screenshot

EA Sports have posted another NBA Live 14 screenshot on the game’s official Facebook page, this time featuring Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls taking on the Miami Heat. They also reiterated that a video would be coming tomorrow, featuring legitimate 5-on-5 gameplay.

In the meantime, you can check out the latest screenshot in our NBA Live 14 gallery, or by clicking the thumbnail below.

Add your thoughts in the comments below or take the discussion to this thread in the Forum.

NBA Live 14 Gameplay Teaser, 5-on-5 Trailer Coming Friday

EA Sports will finally be showing some 5-on-5 gameplay from NBA Live 14 in a trailer coming this Friday. In the meantime, a 15 second teaser video featuring Steve Nash putting up a floater has been posted here over on the game’s official Facebook page.

With the game’s release a little over a month away, it seems that news and previews are finally picking up this week after a couple of false starts. What impressions does the teaser video give you? What are you hoping to see in the full gameplay trailer? Sound off in the comments below and join in the discussion that’s taking place here in the NBA Live 14 section of the Forum. Thanks to ThaLiveKing for the heads up!

NLSC Podcast – Episode #50

We’ve hit another milestone as the NLSC Podcast has reached its 50th episode! Join Arcane, JaoSming, Lean and myself as we celebrate my birthday with our discussion of the latest NBA Live 14 and NBA 2K14 next gen news, more impressions of NBA 2K14 current gen and a few NBA related odds and ends.

  • Before we begin, we take a moment to reflect on the NLSC Podcast, 50 episodes on. As you might expect, JaoSming misses Leftos.
  • Ultimate Team has been confirmed for NBA Live 14, with pre-order bonus packs. We expect we’ll give it a look.
  • The soundtrack for NBA Live 14 is being revealed, one song at a time. What do we think of the tracks that have been unveiled so far?
  • The athlete lineup for NBA Live 14 has been announced and some new screenshots have been posted, so naturally we have to analyse them in minute detail.
  • Speaking of screenshots, the first proper screenshot for NBA 2K14 next gen has come out. Is the ball texture as impressive as NBA Live 14?
  • The big social media feature of NBA 2K14 has been announced: Locker Codes. The panel goes mild.
  • Andrew finally has NBA 2K14 on PC, so he can offer some initial impressions. We also finally have closure on the Saga of the Pre-Order & NBA 2K13 CD Key (sort of).
  • A few NBA topics are discussed including the Celtics’ new gameplan and some other preseason impressions.
  • We wrap up with a listener mailbag, in which you give us your thoughts on NBA 2K14 so far.

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As always, we hope that you enjoy the latest episode and invite you to give us your feedback, as well as your thoughts on anything that we discussed, either in the comments below or in this thread in the NLSC Forum. Please also keep the mailbag submissions coming!

Another NBA Live 14 Soundtrack Reveal, John Wall Screenshot

EA Sports have revealed another song from the NBA Live 14 soundtrack as part of their Tracklist Tuesdays campaign: “DDFH” by Run The Jewels. You can check out an uncensored version of the song here over on YouTube.

Another in-game screenshot has also been released, featuring John Wall taking on cover player Kyrie Irving. Check it out in our NBA Live 14 Screenshots gallery or by clicking the thumbnail below.

Be sure to add your thoughts in the comments below, as well as in the NBA Live 14 section of the Forum.

Athlete Lineup Announced For NBA Live 14; New Screenshot

EA Sports have announced their athlete lineup for NBA Live 14: Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, John Wall, Kemba Walker, Ricky Rubio and Victor Oladipo. The article mentions that all six players have provided the development team with input and feedback, in addition to taking part in motion capture sessions to get their signature moves into the game.

The in-game likenesses of all six players are also featured in an image with the tagline “Nothing but Next”, along with an in-game screenshot of Victor Oladipo dunking. Check them out by clicking the thumbnails below or see them here in our NBA Live 14 Screenshots gallery.

Add your thoughts in the comments below, as well as in this thread in the NBA Live 14 section of the NLSC Forum.

First Song Revealed For NBA Live 14’s Soundtrack; More To Come

The first song from NBA Live 14’s soundtrack has been revealed on Twitter by developer Ryan Santos: “Numbers on the Boards”, by Pusha T. You can listen to an uncensored version of the song here over on YouTube.

According to this Tweet from Ryan, further soundtrack reveals will be coming every Tuesday via the official NBA Live Twitter, leading up to a full reveal on November 5th. What do you think of the first song that’s been revealed for NBA Live 14’s soundtrack? Have your say in the comments below and join in the discussion that’s taking place here in the NLSC Forum. Thanks to hiteshom for the heads up.

Ultimate Team in NBA Live 14, Countdown Thread

As noted by Pastapadre, the pre-order listings for NBA Live 14 on retailers such as Amazon and Gamestop have confirmed the inclusion of Ultimate Team in NBA Live 14. Ultimate Team’s presence in the game was expected given the feature’s popularity in Madden, FIFA and NHL, along with a mention of it in the LinkedIn profile of an EA Sports developer discovered by Douglas Veney of GoodGameBro.com.

Customers who pre-order NBA Live 14 for the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will receive seven Ultimate Team Premium Gold Packs with which to start building their ultimate fantasy team, with a limit of one pre-order bonus per customer order. The offer is also being extended to all existing pre-orders, so gamers who put their order in early won’t be missing out.

An official announcement on Ultimate Team and more information on NBA Live 14 is likely right around the corner, as we aren’t too far away from the advertised release date of November 19th. In the meantime, feel free to add your comments below and join in the discussion that’s taking place in the NBA Live 14 section of the NLSC Forum. While you’re there, be sure to join in the fun with our Countdown to NBA Live 14 game, in which we post pictures of players whose jersey numbers correspond to the number of days left until the game is released.

NLSC Podcast – Episode #49

NBA Live 14 news, NBA 2K14 impressions, modding talk, the NBA preseason and some other fun stuff. It’s Episode #49 of the NLSC Podcast featuring Arcane, JaoSming and myself, available to listen to now!

  • One of our eagle-eyed Forum members discovered an NBA Live 14 article that leaked via EA Sports’ UK website, providing info on on player motion. It’s since been taken down, but we react to it anyway.
  • An interview with GamingBolt has revealed that FIBA teams will not be making an appearance in NBA Live 14. Are we upset?
  • Why is Andrew still playing NBA 2K13 PC? Why did he buy it again off Steam when he already has the disc version?
  • JaoSming, on the other hand, does have NBA 2K14 PC. After a week with the game, he has more impressions to share.
  • A whole lot of modding plans are discussed, with JaoSming outlining the projects he’s got lined up.
  • The NBA preseason is getting us excited for another year of basketball. There’s been quite a few highlight plays so far, plus the long-awaited return of Derrick Rose.
  • We wrap up the show with some other NBA thoughts, including the supposed end of Lob City for Doc Rivers’ Los Angeles Clippers.

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As always, we’d love to hear your feedback on this week’s episode, along with your thoughts on everything we discussed, either in the comments below or in this thread. Once again, we didn’t have a listener mailbag segment this week but we invite you to send in your questions, comments and NBA 2K14 impressions for next week’s show.