Waiver Wire: NBA Live Developer Interview

by pastapadre
Posted February 10th, 2009 at 6:57 am

I was unable to take part in the latest Waiver Wire podcast but it is a good one as it features three developers from NBA Live 09/10 as they look back on this year and discuss some of what they are working towards for the next iteration. Mike Wang, Ryan Santos and Sean O’Brien join host Chase Becotte who is kind enough to represent me by mentioning my gripe with the name NBA Live 10. Also of interest out of the interview is that it appears they will be keeping the same structure for Live 365 in that it will be free with the purchase of the game. Originally they were considering charging for it outright as 09 was presented as a “sponsored” year.

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aaron

good listen its interesting to hear from them on their focus and what they know needs improvement. live 10 may end up being great
aaron

good listen its interesting to hear from them on their focus and what they know needs improvement. live 10 may end up being great
Mark

It's pretty pathetic when they say the best feature of the game is the DNA…it's pointless if gameplay and animations look horrible….there really is nothing positive to say about the NBA Live series…ball physics are terrible, net animations are terrible, player animations are terrible….good luck with NBA 10

Josh

Couldn't of said it better myself!

Mark

It's pretty pathetic when they say the best feature of the game is the DNA…it's pointless if gameplay and animations look horrible….there really is nothing positive to say about the NBA Live series…ball physics are terrible, net animations are terrible, player animations are terrible….good luck with NBA 10

Josh

Couldn't of said it better myself!

thekid

but yet 2k has slow jumps how the hell those ray Allen have the fastest release in the nba but in 2k it can easily be blocked? and the none foootplanting is getting annoying, and the spacing is horrible, how come 2k keeps everything behind doors and never talks to the public like that.
thekid

but yet 2k has slow jumps how the hell those ray Allen have the fastest release in the nba but in 2k it can easily be blocked? and the none foootplanting is getting annoying, and the spacing is horrible, how come 2k keeps everything behind doors and never talks to the public like that.
kwas676

OK will you virgins stop the 2k vrs live crap I personally think there best feature is the play calling the best i ve seen since inside drive.
kwas676

OK will you virgins stop the 2k vrs live crap I personally think there best feature is the play calling the best i ve seen since inside drive.
Mark

Live has never looked like real basketball…2K's signature animations and presentation are top-notch. And yeah, 2K outsells EA's Live series every year…
Mark

Live has never looked like real basketball…2K's signature animations and presentation are top-notch. And yeah, 2K outsells EA's Live series every year…
Josh

EA would be a lot better off not pumping up Live this year. They should just do what 2K does & let the game speak for itself! They really need to deliver this year! No more BS Gimics!
Josh

EA would be a lot better off not pumping up Live this year. They should just do what 2K does & let the game speak for itself! They really need to deliver this year! No more BS Gimics!
Doug

Check out that screenshot. Paul Pierce taking a leaning left-handed jumper from the right baseline? I think that's really all I needed to see. I haven't even touched Live since the 08 demo made me puke.

Josh

Haha! I just noticed that! Man Live really needs to get their act together! They still can't even get little things like that right? WTF?
theanswer23

?? ok its charge animation its not even a jumper

Doug

Check out that screenshot. Paul Pierce taking a leaning left-handed jumper from the right baseline? I think that's really all I needed to see. I haven't even touched Live since the 08 demo made me puke.

Josh

Haha! I just noticed that! Man Live really needs to get their act together! They still can't even get little things like that right? WTF?
theanswer23

?? ok its charge animation its not even a jumper

theanswer23

but yet the AI is terrible, if live 365 and 2k animations mixed up damm that would be great.
theanswer23

but yet the AI is terrible, if live 365 and 2k animations mixed up damm that would be great.
Lee

Mike Wang? Theres a reason why this series has gone in the trash

answer23

your kidding me right this guy was the lead gameplay designer for 2k7 to 2k8 I guess he doesn't know what hes doing cause does games where trash right.

Lee

Mike Wang? Theres a reason why this series has gone in the trash

answer23

your kidding me right this guy was the lead gameplay designer for 2k7 to 2k8 I guess he doesn't know what hes doing cause does games where trash right.

Dan O

Live 10? Sounds like some lame benefit concert
Dan O

Live 10? Sounds like some lame benefit concert
Mark

I don't really see the big deal with EA going with 10 for their titles…how is 09 any different?
Mark

I don't really see the big deal with EA going with 10 for their titles…how is 09 any different?
pat oak

I Just played Ncaa basketball 2009 and I nearly cried the game is soo horrible and its based on the same engine as nba live! I'm sure if it had live dna 365 pasta would rank it ahead of 2k9!!
For the love of basketball can 2ksports please resume!!! college basketball!!! There are still fans out there who love college basketball please!!!
pat oak

I Just played Ncaa basketball 2009 and I nearly cried the game is soo horrible and its based on the same engine as nba live! I'm sure if it had live dna 365 pasta would rank it ahead of 2k9!!
For the love of basketball can 2ksports please resume!!! college basketball!!! There are still fans out there who love college basketball please!!!
Tony

Hey pastapadre! Your xbox live message box is full. I want to send you a friend's request to get your NBA Live 09 rosters for 360. Thanks!
Tony

Hey pastapadre! Your xbox live message box is full. I want to send you a friend's request to get your NBA Live 09 rosters for 360. Thanks!