The ratings reveal for NBA Live 16 continues, as EA Sports has posted a list of the top five small forwards in this year’s game.

1. LeBron James (97 overall)
2. Kevin Durant (96 overall)
3. Carmelo Anthony (91 overall)
4. Paul George (90 overall)
5. Kawhi Leonard (89 overall)

As with the previous ratings reveal articles, the latest list goes into detail about some of the specific ratings for each of the five players. Notably, it mentions that LeBron James is also the highest rated player in the game, with high strength, dunking, and jumping ratings. Kevin Durant boasts some of the best shooting ratings in the game, while Kawhi Leonard is one of the strongest defenders. The individual ratings mentioned for Paul George and Carmelo Anthony also seem to be on point.

The article also provided us with a few more screenshots of all those players in action in NBA Live 16, which you can check out below, as well as in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery.

Any thoughts on the latest ratings reveal? Agree or disagree with the ratings these small forwards will have out of the box? Sound off in the comments below, and feel free to join in the discussion here in the NBA Live 16 section of the NLSC Forum.

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It’s back to our regularly scheduled programming this week, as Arcane and I host Episode #128 of the NLSC Podcast! An overview of this week’s show is as follows:

• In case you missed it, last week was a big episode for the NLSC Podcast, as we welcomed Leftos and JaoSming back to the show to talk about NBA 2K16.
• Our 20th Anniversary of NBA Live content has tipped off, and we have a couple of other housekeeping announcements to make.
• Catching up on all the NBA Live 16 news, we give our thoughts on the soundtrack, latest ratings reveals, and screenshots. Are we hyped for NBA Live 16?
• We recap a huge amount of NBA 2K16 news, including a new trailer, and several in-depth developer blogs. Has it moved the needle on our excitement for NBA 2K16?
• New content for NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15 is slowing to a halt, and we’re finding that we’re just about ready to move on. Still, we have been spending some time with last year’s games as of late.
• The Atlanta Hawks are retiring Dikembe Mutombo’s #55, so we reflect on some of our favourite Mutombo Moments.
• J.R. Smith has officially re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers; Tristan Thompson has not. Once again, we reflect on the Cavs’ chances this year.
• What do we think of Mickey Arison’s proposed Miami Vice/South Beach alternates for the Miami Heat?
• We end Episode #128 of the NLSC Podcast with an All-Time Lineup game.

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Have some thoughts on the latest episode? Sound off in the comments below, or here in the Forum. Also, if there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss on the next episode of the NLSC Podcast, feel free to hit us up in this thread.

The ratings reveals for NBA Live 16 continue, as the top five shooting guards in this year’s game have been announced. The players and their overall ratings are as follows:

1. James Harden (95 overall)
2. Klay Thompson (91 overall)
3. Kobe Bryant (89 overall)
4. Jimmy Butler (89 overall)
5. Dwyane Wade (88 overall)

The article also goes into detail about some of their specific ratings, explaining how they came to have their overall ratings that they do. Notably, James Harden is the fastest shooting guard in the game, while Kobe Bryant unsurprisingly has the highest Clutch rating.

Screenshots of four of the top five shooting guards were also posted; check them out below, or here in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery. As James Harden is one of the cover players for NBA 2K16, he is the only player on the list not to have a screenshot. EA had to take similar measures last year during their ratings reveals, only showing a screenshot of Kevin Durant’s shoes in articles where he was featured.

More ratings reveals appear to be on the way, leading up to the release of the NBA Live 16 demo on September 15th, and the full game on September 29th. What do you make of the top five shooting guards? Sound off in the comments below, and feel free to join in the discussion here in the NBA Live 16 section of the NLSC Forum.

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On a more positive note in the wake of the GameFace HD app being delayed, EA Sports have begun their ratings reveals for NBA Live 16. They’ve tipped things off by revealing the overall ratings for the top six point guards in the game; not surprisingly, NBA Live 16 cover player Russell Westbrook is among them (and not without good reason). The top six point guards are as follows:

• Chris Paul (95 overall)
• Russell Westbrook (94 overall)
• Stephen Curry (94 overall)
• Kyrie Irving (90 overall)
• John Wall (90 overall)
• Damian Lillard (90 overall)

In addition to the overall ratings, a few specific ratings have been revealed for those six players. EA also posted a few new screenshots; you can check those out below, as well as in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery.

Presumably, there’ll be a few more ratings reveals coming our way before the NBA Live 16 demo drops on September 15th. Speaking of player ratings, we’ll be maintaining a thread in the Forum once again this year, to provide EA with feedback on the roster updates.

In the meantime, feel free to share your opinions on the first ratings reveal in the comments section below, as well as take the discussion to the NBA Live 16 section of the NLSC Forum!

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The GameFace HD companion app for NBA Live 16, which was originally intended to launch today, has unfortunately been delayed by at least a few days. It doesn’t seem as though we should expect any further delays however, as EA Sports announced via the official NBA Live Twitter account that they anticipate releasing the app later this week.

Hey guys, the NBA LIVE Companion app will release later this week. We apologize for the short delay and will keep you posted. #RiseTogether

— EA SPORTS NBA LIVE (@EASPORTSNBA) September 8, 2015

For those who are unaware, the GameFace HD app will allow you to scan your face into NBA Live 16 for use in Rising Star and LIVE Pro-Am, and is set to be released for both Android and iOS devices. It will also be compatible with the NBA Live 16 demo, which is currently slated for release on September 15th. Should you pick up the full version of NBA Live 16 on September 29th, you’ll be able to make use of your scanned face, and any progress you’ve made in the demo will carry over.

We’ll be sure to post any updates on the release of the GameFace HD app for NBA Live 16 as they’re made available. As always, feel free to share any thoughts you may have on the news in the comments below, as well as in the NBA Live 16 section of the NLSC Forum.

EA Sports has revealed the soundtrack for NBA Live 16, which has once again been curated by MICK. As with the mixtapes for NBA Live 14 and NBA Live 15, the NBA Live 16 soundtrack features a selection of underground and up-and-coming artists. Once again, users will be able to create individual playlists for each of the game modes, as well as the main menu.

You can check out the full NBA Live 16 soundtrack below, as well as here in our Wiki. If you’d like to listen to all the tracks before the game drops, tune in to this Spotify playlist. Dime Magazine has also posted an interview with MICK, which you can read here.

Incidentally, the NBA Live 16 soundtrack has been named as the latest reason to play NBA Live 16 over on the official website. Any thoughts on the soundtrack? Share them in the comments below, and as always, feel free to take the discussion to the NBA Live 16 section of the NLSC Forum!

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TrueAchievements.com has revealed the Achievements (and by extension, the PlayStation Trophies) for NBA Live 16. Some familiar Achievements return this year, such as trading for a 90+ overall player in Dynasty Mode, completing a BIG Moments challenge within 24 hours of it being posted, and levelling up your Rising Star player.

Some of the new Achievements include scoring 100 points in a game with any player, which from memory was last offered up as an Achievement in NBA Live 10. A couple of the Ultimate Team Achievements hint at new features, including a list of GM objectives.

Additionally, EA Sports have begun counting down their 16 Reasons to Play NBA Live 16, basically spotlighting key features of the game that have been announced so far. The three reasons currently listed are: Russell Westbrook on the cover, improved visuals, and Freestyle controls. A new reason will be added to the list daily.

It won’t be long before we get our hands on NBA Live 16, as the demo is set to drop on September 15th. We’ll also be able to start scanning our faces for use in the game next week, as the GameFace HD app will be released on September 8th. In the meantime, share your thoughts on the latest developments in the comments section below, and feel free to take the discussion to our NBA Live 16 Forum.

We’ve been looking back at the history of the NBA Live series through our 20th Anniversary of NBA Live content – which will continue – but we’re turning our attention back to the upcoming game today, as a couple of new NBA Live 16 screenshots have come through recently.

The latest screens include another glimpse of the Kezar Pavilion and Brooklyn Park, LIVE Pro-Am gameplay at Seattle Pacific University, and a new shot of last year’s cover player, Damian Lillard. You can check them all out below, as well as in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery.

It won’t be long before we can get our hands on NBA Live 16, as the demo will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 15th. For those who are unaware, the demo will feature six playable teams in Tip Off mode, as well as LIVE Pro-Am and support for the GameFace HD app, which is due for release on September 8th. The full version will be out on September 29th.

Got any thoughts on the latest NBA Live 16 screenshots? Have your say in the comments below, and as always, be sure to join in the discussion here in the Forum!

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We’re in good health, good spirits, and have some exciting stuff to talk about, so it’s time for another episode of the NLSC Podcast! In Episode #126, Arcane and I recap the week in NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16 news, preview some upcoming features here at the NLSC, and discuss a couple of NBA-related topics.

On this week’s show…

• At long last, we’re launching our 20th Anniversary of NBA Live content! On a similar note, Andrew is celebrating his 14th Anniversary as NLSC Webmaster.
• We also have interviews with Sean O’Brien, and Leftos & JaoSming coming up. Get your questions in ASAP!
• Recapping the week in NBA Live 16 news, we give our thoughts on the latest preview media, and information on this year’s pre-order bonuses.
• The first proper gameplay trailer for NBA 2K16 has dropped. Do we feel hyped?
• Last week delivered us a huge amount of information on MyLEAGUE, MyLEAGUE Online, and MyGM. Naturally, it all came through after we wrapped up last week’s episode, but we’re happy to get it nevertheless.
• We discuss a few other NBA 2K16 news and notes, including changes to ratings, and the latest retro teams to be confirmed.
• With gamers looking forward to both NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16, shots are being fired by both companies. We weigh in on the situation.
• Metta World Peace could be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. What do we think of that move?
• Michael Jordan makes more in endorsements than any current NBA player. We reflect on the brand power of His Airness.
• We wrap up Episode #126 of the NLSC Podcast with Nick Young’s desire to play for the Boomers, and Andrew Bogut’s response.

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Have some thoughts on the latest episode? Sound off in the comments below, or here in the Forum. Also, if there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss on the next episode of the NLSC Podcast, feel free to hit us up in this thread.

High resolution screenshots of the final two LIVE Pro-Am courts in NBA Live 16 – Venice Beach and Seattle Pacific University – have been released during the past couple of days. You can check both of them out below, as well as over in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery.

EA Sports has also posted another quick clip showing off some of the customisation options in Rising Star and LIVE Pro-Am, this time spotlighting one of the important aspects of basketball culture: shoes. You can check out that clip below, or catch it here on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded video.

Finally, listings on GameStop and the PlayStation Store have confirmed the pre-order bonuses for NBA Live 16. Gamers who pre-order this year’s release will receive a LIVE Ultimate Team Pro Pack every week for ten weeks. This is dependant on the user logging in to LUT each week and opening their pack, so unlike previous years where the pre-order packs were delivered on day one, it will be possible to miss out on your bonuses if you’re not firing up the game each week. Additionally, gamers who pre-order NBA Live 16 will receive a custom theme, according to the PSN listing.

That’s all the NBA Live 16 news we have for the moment, but more should be on the way very soon. As always, if you have any thoughts, feel free to share them in the comments below, as well as join in the discussion here in the Forum!

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A few more NBA Live 16 screenshots have been released in the past day or two, including higher resolutions shots of the Kezar Pavilion and the Hoop Dome in Toronto, along with a close-up of Derrick Rose. You can check out all three screenshots below, as well as in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery.

EA Sports has also posted a video of the Tattoo Shop in NBA Live 16, spotlighting the choice of tattoos in this year’s game. For those who may be unaware, acclaimed tattoo artist Randy Harris has contributed several designs to NBA Live 16, providing an authentic and extensive range of tattoos to choose from when creating your Rising Star player.

Check out the video (along with the aforementioned screenshots) below, or catch it here on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded video. Don’t forget to check out my write-up with hands-on impressions of LIVE Pro-Am in NBA Live 16, as well as tune in to Episode #125 of the NLSC Podcast for some additional thoughts and coverage.

Tattoo Shop in NBA Live 16

Latest NBA Live 16 Screenshots

Post your thoughts in the comments section below, and feel free to take the discussion to our NBA Live 16 Forum!

Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with NBA Live 16 Executive Producer, Sean O’Brien. It doesn’t provide much in the way of new information about this year’s game, but it does offer some insights into the creative process, and the development team’s aims with NBA Live 16.

Notably, Sean speaks highly of the feedback that the development team receives from basketball gamers, from members of the EA GameChangers program to one on one feedback with the NBA Live community. He once again stresses that NBA Live 16 is being made “for (their) fans”.

Sean also discusses LIVE Pro-Am, describing an aim of not only making a game that is a solid basketball simulation, but also a social and competitive online experience. He also touts the RPG-style elements in LIVE Pro-Am, given its integration with Rising Star.

As always, feel free to have your say in the comments section below, as well as join in the discussion in the NBA Live 16 section of the Forum!

We’re back…again! And with any luck, there won’t be any further interruptions for some time. Tune in to Episode #125 of the NLSC Podcast, where Arcane and I discuss the latest NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K16 news and previews, a couple of recent events in the NBA, and my trip to the EA Tiburon studio in Orlando back in July.

On this week’s show…

• Andrew tips off the show with some thanks for the key folks who got him to Orlando to take part in the NBA Live 16 community event back in July. Lots of impressions and information coming, once clearance is granted!
• One aspect of NBA Live 16 that can be discussed at this time is the recently announced LIVE Pro-Am. Andrew follows up on his hands-on impressions with further thoughts, while Arcane has some hands-off impressions.
• A few screenshots and quick video clips have also been released, in addition to the trailer for LIVE Pro-Am. We talk about how well NBA Live 16 is shaping up, visually speaking.
• On a less positive note, we react to the absence of custom rosters and roster editing in NBA Live 16. Might it be patched in?
• 2K has also announced Pro-Am for NBA 2K16. We give our thoughts on 2K’s take on the concept, and the unfortunate situation of both modes having the same name.
• We’ve also had a glimpse of NBA 2K16 by way of some video clips on social media, screenshots, and the digital shorts narrated by Spike Lee.
• What do we make of the criticism that NBA 2K16’s graphics haven’t shown enough improvement?
• We discuss the latest retro teams to be announced for NBA 2K16, and make a couple of predictions as to which teams might be announced next.
• Speaking of retro basketball, Andrew has picked up a few more old school games. This leads to a comparison of collections.
• This week’s NBA discussion includes a few more thoughts on the new jersey designs, Tristan Thompson’s continued free agency, and some very bad news for Dante Exum.
• We wrap up Episode #125 of the NLSC Podcast with a bold prediction from Charles Barkley.

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Have some thoughts on the latest episode? Sound off in the comments below, or here in the Forum. Also, if there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss on the next episode of the NLSC Podcast, feel free to hit us up in this thread.

EA Sports has begun posting some higher resolution screenshots of the seven courts that will be available in LIVE Pro-Am when NBA Live 16 launches. The latest screenshots show off Rucker Park, Brooklyn Park, and Terminal 23; take a look at them below, or over in our NBA Live 16 screenshots gallery.

Additionally, EA has posted another quick clip of NBA Live 16, this time highlighting The LIVE Spot. The LIVE Spot is the area in which you upgrade your Rising Star player, as well as outfit them with new gear, accessories, and shoes for Summer Circuit and LIVE Run. Watch the clip below, or catch it here on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded video. For an in-depth look at how you can customise your Rising Star player in NBA Live 16, check out this developer blog.

Finally, don’t forget to check out my hands-on impressions of LIVE Pro-Am, and be sure to hit me up with any questions in this thread! You’ll also be able to hear me talk a little more about LIVE Pro-Am in Episode #125 of the NLSC Podcast, which will be out in a few hours time.

The LIVE Spot in NBA Live 16

Latest NBA Live 16 Pro-Am Screenshots

Any thoughts? Have your say in the comments below, and join in the discussion in the NBA Live 16 Forum!

TicoisTocory, who also attended the NBA Live 16 community event that I was at back in July, has posted some of his impressions of LIVE Pro-Am in this year’s game. Tocory will have even more impressions coming soon, including a breakdown of all the courts in Summer Circuit and LIVE Run. Check it out below, or catch it here on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded video.

For those who may have missed it, I’ve posted my hands-on impressions of LIVE Pro-Am in NBA Live 16 here. If you have any follow up questions about Summer Circuit or LIVE Run, feel free to hit me up in the comments here on the main page, or in this thread in the NBA Live 16 section of the Forum.

We’re also still lining up some NBA Live 16 developer interviews, and we’d like to give everyone the opportunity to submit some questions of their own. If you haven’t already hit us up with some questions, be sure to post them in this thread ASAP. We’ll be looking to get some insight into the situation with the lack of custom rosters, clarification on some of the finer details of NBA Live 16, and much more, so be on the lookout for those interviews in the not too distant future!