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Re: NLSC Podcast #470: Quality Time on the Virtual Hardwood

Postby Andrew on Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:46 am

NLSC Podcast #470: Quality Time on the Virtual Hardwood

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Which basketball video games rank among our most-played all-time? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about the various titles that we've racked up the most hours in over the years. We're also able to talk about the NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition mod at last, and it's no surprise that the community shares our enthusiasm for it! johnz1 will also be joining us to talk about the mod next week, so stay tuned. The Elite 8 of our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament is in the books, so we reflect on the action thus far, and look ahead to the Final Four. We also pay tribute to the late, great Willis Reed.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #471: Talking NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition With johnz1

Postby Andrew on Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:08 pm

NLSC Podcast #471: Talking NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition With johnz1

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Special Guest: johnz1

This week, we're joined by johnz1, creator of the NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition mod for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition PS3! John provides insights into the creation of this fantastic mod, and also shares stories of his history with modding, including projects for NBA Street Vol. 2 and Tecmo Super Bowl. We also chat about the philosophy behind ratings in the NBA Jam series, his discovery of hidden assets for Michael Jordan in the 2010 reboot of NBA Jam, and his origins as a basketball gamer. John also teases a future modding project for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition that should be out soon, and answers some rapid fire questions about legendary NBA players.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #472: A Deep Dive Into NBA Action '95

Postby Andrew on Sun Apr 09, 2023 11:17 pm

NLSC Podcast #472: A Deep Dive Into NBA Action '95

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NBA Action '95 for the Sega Genesis was a game ahead of its time, yet it's often overlooked compared to other 90s hoops titles. As such, we're making it the subject of a deep dive this week, from its gameplay to its historical content to the interesting history of the NBA Action series. A listener question also prompts us to compare the NBA Playgrounds games to NBA Jam: On Fire Edition; do Saber's games hold a candle to EA Sports' second (and to date, final) NBA Jam release? We also catch up on the latest from Year 5 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and some other fun happenings around the community, including the 100th edition of the Top 10.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #473: What Else Are We Playing?

Postby Andrew on Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:08 pm

NLSC Podcast #473: What Else Are We Playing?

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There can be no doubt that we're passionate about basketball video games, but we do have interests outside of the virtual hardwood, too. This week, we're discussing some of the other titles that have been in our rotations as of late, as well as reflecting on other games that we've spent countless hours with over the years. Not surprisingly, we have some similar gaming habits, no matter the genre! After sharing our memories, we open up the mailbag to see what else the community enjoys playing. There's also a mod teaser to share, a thrilling game of NBA Live 95 PC to recap, and the latest results from our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #473: What Else Are We Playing?

Postby Andrew on Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:27 pm

Just a heads up, we're officially moving the NLSC Podcast to a Tuesday release beginning this week! The next episode features a chat with KingJMASE, where we talk about the ESL, his content creation philosophies, and history with basketball and basketball gaming.
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Re: NLSC Podcast #474: Talking ESL & More With KingJMASE

Postby Andrew on Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:28 pm

NLSC Podcast #474: Talking ESL & More With KingJMASE

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Special Guest: KingJMASE

This week, we're joined by one of our favourite streamers and content creators in the basketball gaming community, KingJMASE! Mase shares the story of founding the Elite Street League for NBA 2K, and the inspiration behind his commentary style. We also discuss the challenges of content creation, including time management and tempering expectations, as well as the importance of authenticity and originality. Mase also recalls his history with basketball games and basketball, and recounts one of his most impressive performances on the virtual hardwood. Finally, we wrap up a fun conversation by putting him in the hot seat to answer five rapid fire questions about real and virtual hoops alike.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #475: Getting Fired Up To Virtually Hoop

Postby Andrew on Tue May 02, 2023 11:14 pm

NLSC Podcast #475: Getting Fired Up To Virtually Hoop

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How does our enthusiasm for real basketball and the NBA motivate us to play video games? This week, we're joining the community in reminiscing about the games and other circumstances that made us want to pick up a controller and hit the virtual hardwood! We also reflect on the very enjoyable but underrated AND1 Streetball for PlayStation 2, and marvel at the attention to detail on the women's teams in NCAA March Madness 99, following a session with both games. There's also been some great news for NBA 2K23 modding, while a play from last week's Top 10 inspires a brief look back at the wide variety of instant replay angles in NBA Live 2000 PC.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #476: Games We'd Love To Play Again For The First Time

Postby Andrew on Tue May 09, 2023 11:18 pm

NLSC Podcast #476: Games We'd Love To Play Again For The First Time

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If you go could back and play any basketball video game for the first time, which one would it be? This week, we join the community in reminiscing about the hoops titles that we wish we could experience anew, because of how much we were floored by our first impressions of them. A couple of other games that we've since changed our minds about, and would've liked to have had a better first impression of, likewise get a mention! After playing it over Parsec, we also take a look back at NBA Inside Drive 2004, an Xbox exclusive from Microsoft that more than held its own against stiff competition from the other 2004 season releases.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #477: Our Epic NBA Inside Drive 2003 Game

Postby Andrew on Wed May 17, 2023 12:16 am

NLSC Podcast #477: Our Epic NBA Inside Drive 2003 Game

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When we connected on Parsec to play NBA Inside Drive 2003, we weren't anticipating having one of the most exciting games we've ever experienced on the virtual hardwood. One epic comeback later, and it was definitely a contest to remember! To that point, we're recapping our showdown between the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers for posterity, and to emphasise the fun that can be had when you don't give up on a game after falling behind. We also compare it to some famous comeback victories in real NBA history, to which it bears some uncanny similarities. In this week's mailbag, we join the community in discussing basketball video game series that would make a welcome return.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #478: Highlights, Rumours, & Regrets

Postby Andrew on Tue May 23, 2023 11:46 pm

NLSC Podcast #478: Highlights, Rumours, & Regrets

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Games that we wish we played more, seasons that we wish we finished, and saves that we wish we still had, are common tales among basketball gamers. This week, we join the community in reminiscing about some of our biggest basketball gaming regrets! A misconception about a job listing also prompts us to address the subject of NBA Live rumours, as well as clickbait content. Additionally, we touch on whether a theoretical future NBA Live should be sim, arcade, or a sim-arcade hybrid. We also reflect on some spectacular highlights in last week's NLSC Top 10 that had us all buzzing, and provide an update on reaching Year 6 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #479: Narratives, Nuggets, & Inspiration

Postby Andrew on Wed May 31, 2023 12:43 am

NLSC Podcast #479: Narratives, Nuggets, & Inspiration

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With some big stories and events in the NBA right now, our attention turns to real hoops this week! From the Denver Nuggets making their very first NBA Finals, to Carmelo Anthony announcing his retirement, to the latest sad and bitter tirade from Scottie Pippen, we've got some thoughts to share. Speaking of real basketball, we also join the community in talking about the pre-game rituals and inspirational material that gets us pumped up to play pick-up and league games. As for the virtual hardwood, we discuss a false narrative regarding the style of NBA Live and NBA 2K during the 2000s, and shout out some excellent content creators in the community. In this week's mailbag, we're taking a look back at the Overall Ratings of the top seven active players in ESPN NBA 2K5.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #480: Is NBA Live 15 Overlooked?

Postby Andrew on Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:35 pm

NLSC Podcast #480: Is NBA Live 15 Overlooked?

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NBA Live 15 generally wasn't well-received when it was released, but might it be somewhat overlooked today? A fun session playing the game over Parsec prompts us to take a deep dive into all of its pros and cons. Suffice to say it's a mixed bag, but it might just work its way into our rotation! We also connected to play NBA Live 06 PC with a 2012 season roster, and were reminded of what a special release it was. In this week's mailbag, we join the community in talking about how we play basketball in real life. Which players would we compare our style of play to, and does that at all influence the creation of our players in career modes?

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Re: NLSC Podcast #481: When To Bench A Basketball Game

Postby Andrew on Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:29 pm

NLSC Podcast #481: When To Bench A Basketball Game

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How long does the allure of the latest basketball game last? How often does it hold our attention until the next game comes out? This week, we're joining the community in discussing when and why we've chosen to move on from the current release in recent years. We also follow up on last week's look back at NBA Live 15 by revisiting the even more controversial NBA Live 14. Suffice to say, we were once again surprised by some of the details that we noticed! Naturally we draw a few comparisons to NBA 2K14, which we also continue to enjoy with Year 6 of MyCAREER, and a Legends season in MyGM.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #482: Basketball Gaming in Five Years

Postby Andrew on Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:08 am

NLSC Podcast #482: Basketball Gaming in Five Years

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What will the basketball gaming landscape look like in five years, as a new generation of consoles likely tips off? This week, we join the community in speculating on the future, from what we expect from NBA 2K to whether we anticipate NBA Live or any other competition returning. Recapping fun sessions with NBA 2K9 and NBA 2K14 leads us to reflect on why those older games hold up, and are often held in higher regard than more recent titles. We also send out our congratulations to the Denver Nuggets and their fans on the team's first NBA Championship, reminisce about the 2009 Orlando Magic, and celebrate another outstanding Top 10 Plays of the Week.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #483: The Different Ways We Connect

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NLSC Podcast #483: The Different Ways We Connect

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We're taking a look back at Sony's NBA 07 for PlayStation 3 this week, after successfully connecting to play a H2H game using PS Rewired. Although it was a bit of an oddball title in many ways, it had some strong points that highlight the importance of having alternatives to NBA 2K and NBA Live. Our experience with PS Rewired also prompts us to reflect on the different ways that we're able to connect to play basketball video games these days. We also touch on the recent Twitter debate between members of Sim Nation and the Left-Right Cheesers; you can probably guess whose side we're on! Meanwhile, in honour of a crazy alley-oop from our NBA 07 session, this week's mailbag is all about bad mechanics.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #484: NCAA Basketball, NBA 2K18, & Damian Lillard

Postby Andrew on Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:55 am

NLSC Podcast #484: NCAA Basketball, NBA 2K18, & Damian Lillard

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The community has spoken: whether it comes from EA Sports, 2K Sports, or indeed both, many of us are very keen to see a new college basketball game! From licensed players and gameplay to presentation and features, we join the community in discussing our expectations for a hypothetical NCAA title. Elsewhere, we've noticed a couple of Tweets attempting to rehabilitate NBA 2K18's image. Naturally, we have a few thoughts on that! We also discuss Damian Lillard's trade request and big contracts for NBA role players, react to the recent separation of EA Sports and EA Games, and open up this week's mailbag for some NBA 2K17 Overall Ratings trivia.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #485: NBA 2K24 Preview Season Tips Off

Postby Andrew on Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:36 pm

NLSC Podcast #485: NBA 2K24 Preview Season Tips Off

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The NBA 2K24 preview season is officially underway, with the reveal of this year's cover players and a few interesting tidbits that have the community buzzing. To that end, we break down and react to everything we know so far. That also includes confirmation that the PC version will be a prior gen port once again, which has naturally drawn some strong reactions! Speaking of reactions, one of Dee's Tweets about NBA 2K14 Next Gen really resonated with the community, demonstrating how it's still held in extremely high regard. We share that sentiment, especially after a co-op session that earned the game a place in our Parsec rotation! We also touch on devious practices, and the latest ridiculous comments from online cheesers.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #486: Our Excitement Level for NBA 2K24

Postby Andrew on Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:14 pm

NLSC Podcast #486: Our Excitement Level for NBA 2K24

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As we await the next round of news and previews, how hyped are we for NBA 2K24? Along with the community, we rate our excitement on a scale of one to ten. Of course, some of us break the scale in both directions! We also recap what we've been playing this past week, including a surprising session of NBA Live 18, testing out a work-in-progress mod for NBA Live 08, throwing it back with NBA Basketball for Intellivision, and tackling a tough challenge in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition. There's also some more virtual hardwood elitism on Twitter to push back on, and the reveal of some interesting clutch ratings in this week's mailbag trivia.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #487: NBA 2K's Origins, Legends, & First Titles

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NLSC Podcast #487: NBA 2K's Origins, Legends, & First Titles

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We're taking a look back at NBA Action 98 - the forerunner to NBA 2K on PC on Sega Saturn - after connecting to play a couple of games over Parsec. Naturally we compare it to NBA Live 98, as well as the PlayStation version, which was released as NBA Fastbreak '98. We've also been drawn back to Ultimate Team in NBA Live 18, and reflect on the fun we've been having with our Legends squads. We also discuss a surprising teaser regarding MyCAREER in NBA 2K24, and our first virtual NBA Championships. In this week's mailbag, we challenge the community to match Overall Ratings to the players in the default rosters of NBA 2K13.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #488: NBA Live 09 & The Road to NBA 2K24

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NLSC Podcast #488: NBA Live 09 & The Road to NBA 2K24

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In an exciting development, NBA Live 09 now works with the PlayStation 3 emulator! We recap a fun session with the game - which will now be part of our rotation - and compare it to NBA Live 10. In other news, 2K has revealed a roadmap for the NBA 2K24 preview season. This sets us thinking about what to expect come August 14th, as well as how to fairly evaluate the game when it's released. With a slightly clearer picture of what ProPLAY might entail, we also join the community in discussing the historical players we'd love to see it used to capture animations from. Finally, in this week's mailbag, we quiz the community on Overall Performance Ratings in NBA Action 98.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #489: The Cost of Basketball Gaming

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NLSC Podcast #489: The Cost of Basketball Gaming

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How much should basketball video games cost, from their base price to any microtransactions that we may choose to indulge in? A recent NBA 2K24 rumour regarding season passes in MyTEAM and MyCAREER has raised concerns about the possibility of additional costs moving forward. Naturally, both we and the community have a few thoughts on the matter; as you can probably guess, we're not big fans! On a brighter note, there's a new PlayStation 1 emulator that we recommend, along with some other retro gaming resources. We also react to Jeff Teague's recent comments regarding James Harden and Dwyane Wade, and a shifting NBA narrative that's about to start tying the talking heads up in knots.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #490: Sim Nation vs. Comp Players vs. Cheesers

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NLSC Podcast #490: Sim Nation vs. Comp Players vs. Cheesers

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As we await the first previews of NBA 2K24, a war of words has broken out between members of Sim Nation, comp players, and the cheesers. To that end, we discuss how toxic the discourse has become, and read out some of the community’s thoughts on the matter. As always, we catch up on what we’ve been playing this past week, from MyNBA in NBA 2K23 and MyGM in NBA 2K14, to Ultimate Team in NBA Live 18 and Fantasy Teams in NBA Live 10. We’ve also got some small updates on a couple of modding projects. Inspired by Julius Erving’s recent comments, we also share our thoughts on personal bias and agendas in Top 10 lists and other rankings, noting the similarities between discussions of NBA history and classic basketball video games.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #491: A Tipping Point for Microtransactions

Postby Andrew on Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:53 am

NLSC Podcast #491: A Tipping Point for Microtransactions

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Two tiers of Season Passes have been confirmed for MyTEAM and MyCAREER in NBA 2K24. Needless to say, it was a controversial announcement! This week we're taking a deep dive into the issue, examining the potential impact on the game, as well as Take-Two's history of aggressive recurrent revenue mechanics. We also read out comments from community members; it's not a spoiler to say that we're not alone in being unimpressed by the adoption of Season Passes for premium content! Meanwhile, content creators that shill for greedy business practices seem to be getting called out, which we're glad to see. All in all, NBA 2K24 could prove to be a tipping point for microtransactions in the series!

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Re: NLSC Podcast #492: ProPLAY, Mamba Moments, & Badges (Oh My!)

Postby Andrew on Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:35 pm

NLSC Podcast #492: ProPLAY, Mamba Moments, & Badges (Oh My!)

Hosts: Andrew & Dee4Three

The NBA 2K24 preview season is certainly ramping up! This week, we’re reacting to the ProPLAY trailer and the insights of the gameplay blog, discussing the featured games in Mamba Moments and noting some missed opportunities, debating the merits of the “Green or Miss” approach to shooting mechanics, and mulling the pros and cons of the new MyPLAYER Builder and the Badge progression/regression system. There are some intriguing ideas, but also a few that could prove to be costly missteps for NBA 2K24. We also recap fun sessions with NBA Live 10 and NBA 2K14, celebrate a big milestone, and join the community in sharing some of our favourite memories of Kobe Bryant.

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Re: NLSC Podcast #493: All-Time Favourites, MyTEAM, & MyCAREER

Postby Andrew on Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:16 pm

NLSC Podcast #493: All-Time Favourites, MyTEAM, & MyCAREER

Hosts: Andrew & Dee4Three

Could you name your Top 25 all-time favourite basketball video games? We reflect on some of the titles that were ranked in last week’s Monday Tip-Off, and reiterate the distinction between personal favourites and “best” lists. With the release of NBA 2K24 looming, we also have some news on MyTEAM, MyCAREER, and The City to discuss. Have the promised changes to MyTEAM Points, pack odds, and Season progression, and the streamlined approach to the NBA career experience, affected our excitement and anticipation for this year’s game? Also, in this week’s mailbag, the community shares their reactions to NBA 2K24 gameplay footage, as well as some of the other details coming out of the recent community event.

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