The Line Drive 2/15

by pastapadre
Posted February 15th, 2009 at 10:30 am

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Gamespot continues some good MLB 2K9 coverage with user-requested screenshots and full team ratings.

ESPN has an interview with NBA Live 10 producers. This is a pretty compelling interview for anyone interested in where the series is headed.

The Playstation Blog recapped the recent MLB 09 The Show Community Preview. It turned out to be a really worthwhile experience and hopefully SCEA continues expanding their community interaction.

Now just a week away from the Fight Night Round 4 Community Event. Make sure to drop anything you’re interested about here.

Seems like most everyone was disappointed with the NBA All-Star Saturday. The dunk contest has become way to gimmicky but I was happy to see Nate Robinson win it. If Lebron follows through and does it next year, and they can get someone else like Kobe involved, maybe the magic can return.

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trojan92

hey pasta,

whats up with gamespot only showcasing mlb 2k9 and not giving 09 the show no love whatsoever? thin 2k buy them out or something?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Probably SCEA just is waiting to send out final copies instead of a beta.

trojan92

hey pasta,

whats up with gamespot only showcasing mlb 2k9 and not giving 09 the show no love whatsoever? thin 2k buy them out or something?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Probably SCEA just is waiting to send out final copies instead of a beta.

Chesney

Haha
Chesney

Haha
raiderfanxx11

Having a great developer means jack. Look at Ben Brinkman, so dont think one guy in Mike Wang can solve all of NBA Live's problems. It takes a team effort.

Rick

no, but lord knows he'll find a way to add an unlockable "NBA LIVE DEVELOPERZ TEAM" so he can stick his ugly face in yet another game like he did with 2k for years

raiderfanxx11

Having a great developer means jack. Look at Ben Brinkman, so dont think one guy in Mike Wang can solve all of NBA Live's problems. It takes a team effort.

Rick

no, but lord knows he'll find a way to add an unlockable "NBA LIVE DEVELOPERZ TEAM" so he can stick his ugly face in yet another game like he did with 2k for years

nba live sucks

aaron u think wrong. the game is so much more realistic and funnier to play against people and the computer. U just mad u have live haha

Real Deal

2k versus the Cpu is not fun, u HAVE to adjust the sliders just to make it a realistic game, or the CPU will light u up for 60 wit Andre Miller, in live theres no need to adjust sliders. You can play a game and know that thhe players are gonna play with the tendencies they have in real life, actually shoot mid range jumpers and not just execute off 1 lil mistake that u make everytime like 2k does.

Playing 2k against people is more fn than vs the CPU, the CPU just gets bull

nba live sucks

aaron u think wrong. the game is so much more realistic and funnier to play against people and the computer. U just mad u have live haha

Real Deal

2k versus the Cpu is not fun, u HAVE to adjust the sliders just to make it a realistic game, or the CPU will light u up for 60 wit Andre Miller, in live theres no need to adjust sliders. You can play a game and know that thhe players are gonna play with the tendencies they have in real life, actually shoot mid range jumpers and not just execute off 1 lil mistake that u make everytime like 2k does.

Playing 2k against people is more fn than vs the CPU, the CPU just gets bull

pat oak

See what you have done Pasta??! The live vs. 2k debate still rages on!!! But honestly i hope that both game will improve considerably then what they have been giving us. Basketball is a Popular sport and we deserve some bang for our buck when we go out and purchase games for 60 something dollars or so.
pat oak

See what you have done Pasta??! The live vs. 2k debate still rages on!!! But honestly i hope that both game will improve considerably then what they have been giving us. Basketball is a Popular sport and we deserve some bang for our buck when we go out and purchase games for 60 something dollars or so.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

The Mike Wang interview was pretty good. He basically addressed the issues most gamers didn't like about NBA Live, while at the same time being committed to maturing some of the innovations over the years. The whole Live vs. 2K debate will go back and forth, it's subjective, but the point I want to make is that 2 years ago this debate wouldn't have existed.

Wang tried to bash 2K, it's expected, but if you say that Live needs to build on a foundation, then you're taking a page out of 2K's book. Ultimately it's what the gamers enjoy, and 2K has a solid fan base.

I did however prefer Live over 2K this year, I'm actually still playing it. I do wish though they'll do something about the player rotation. I love how you can edit the rotation on 2K.

As for the Dunk Contest. It was Dwight Howard's contest to lose. He should have gone with a higher Rim, 12 feet was too easy, especially when he's 7 footer and competing against Nate Robinson at 5'9".

They do need more stars in the Dunk Contest. All Star Weekend should be about the All-Stars.
For example, I'd love to see a 3 point contest consisting of:
Ray Allen
Dirk
Kobe
Lewis
Granger
Joe Johnson
Paul Pierce

HORSE: 1 Rookie, 1 Veteran, 1 Legend

Dunk Contest:
Lebron
Howard
Cater (Should have been an All-Star)
Kobe (his ability to float is awesome)
Wade
Amare

The problem here is that the prize money doesn't mean as much as it used to. Put a $1 million prize for the dunk contest winner. Make it worth their while to get their pride hurt.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

The Mike Wang interview was pretty good. He basically addressed the issues most gamers didn't like about NBA Live, while at the same time being committed to maturing some of the innovations over the years. The whole Live vs. 2K debate will go back and forth, it's subjective, but the point I want to make is that 2 years ago this debate wouldn't have existed.

Wang tried to bash 2K, it's expected, but if you say that Live needs to build on a foundation, then you're taking a page out of 2K's book. Ultimately it's what the gamers enjoy, and 2K has a solid fan base.

I did however prefer Live over 2K this year, I'm actually still playing it. I do wish though they'll do something about the player rotation. I love how you can edit the rotation on 2K.

As for the Dunk Contest. It was Dwight Howard's contest to lose. He should have gone with a higher Rim, 12 feet was too easy, especially when he's 7 footer and competing against Nate Robinson at 5'9".

They do need more stars in the Dunk Contest. All Star Weekend should be about the All-Stars.
For example, I'd love to see a 3 point contest consisting of:
Ray Allen
Dirk
Kobe
Lewis
Granger
Joe Johnson
Paul Pierce

HORSE: 1 Rookie, 1 Veteran, 1 Legend

Dunk Contest:
Lebron
Howard
Cater (Should have been an All-Star)
Kobe (his ability to float is awesome)
Wade
Amare

The problem here is that the prize money doesn't mean as much as it used to. Put a $1 million prize for the dunk contest winner. Make it worth their while to get their pride hurt.
Reignman

Thanks for the NBA Live 10 interview, I think I read that a few times in the previous years… Excuses about the previous title, promises and hype about the coming one…

But now maybe something really shall change as a 2k9 brain has been hired, but that SEAN guy really looks a brainless one…
Reignman

Thanks for the NBA Live 10 interview, I think I read that a few times in the previous years… Excuses about the previous title, promises and hype about the coming one…

But now maybe something really shall change as a 2k9 brain has been hired, but that SEAN guy really looks a brainless one…
nbafan

what?? one innovation the past 5 years!!! live dna???? you gotta be kidding me! read the interview again. but at the end of the day you dont see 2k sports hiring somebody from ea sports lol!!! thats enough said
nbafan

what?? one innovation the past 5 years!!! live dna???? you gotta be kidding me! read the interview again. but at the end of the day you dont see 2k sports hiring somebody from ea sports lol!!! thats enough said
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Solid foot planting, Dynamic DNA, NBA Live Rewind, 5 on 5 Online Team Play, Hot Spots. By no means am I even saying that these features have been a hit, but there have been innovative ideas in my opinion that need more time and maturing and Mike Wong hit the nail on the head that you just can't come out with something new every year without maturing a process. That's the direction that Live '10 appears to be in.

Seeing the state of 2K Sports, I don't think they'd have the salary space to lure someone from EA, especially with all the down sizing 2K has been doing with the losses they've experienced with their other franchises.

This isn't about fanboyism "nbafan" this is about the way forward, for both franchises. 2008 was a good year, I'm hoping for even better results next year.

Pat Oak

A yo Jr last time i heard EA just cut a few jobs themselves!! I think i might have saw your name on that list also!!!
Yes 2k sports suck, but they atleast can still claim top spot in basketball any day! Why would they lure someone from Ea sports to do basketball if they are currently #1 in sales???? Didn't you just noticed it was the other way around???? Or you are blind to that also???

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Solid foot planting, Dynamic DNA, NBA Live Rewind, 5 on 5 Online Team Play, Hot Spots. By no means am I even saying that these features have been a hit, but there have been innovative ideas in my opinion that need more time and maturing and Mike Wong hit the nail on the head that you just can't come out with something new every year without maturing a process. That's the direction that Live '10 appears to be in.

Seeing the state of 2K Sports, I don't think they'd have the salary space to lure someone from EA, especially with all the down sizing 2K has been doing with the losses they've experienced with their other franchises.

This isn't about fanboyism "nbafan" this is about the way forward, for both franchises. 2008 was a good year, I'm hoping for even better results next year.

Pat Oak

A yo Jr last time i heard EA just cut a few jobs themselves!! I think i might have saw your name on that list also!!!
Yes 2k sports suck, but they atleast can still claim top spot in basketball any day! Why would they lure someone from Ea sports to do basketball if they are currently #1 in sales???? Didn't you just noticed it was the other way around???? Or you are blind to that also???

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I agree. In past years they've really tip toed around some of the gripes most have with NBA Live in general, so this article was refreshing. The shocking part was Live actually taking a jab at 2K, that's something completely new and I don't think they'd say that unless they were completely confident they had something good in development. Even 2K didn't take a jab at Live until after E3 last year….this will be interesting. If anything 2K will probably take notice and step their game up as well. Quality competition will only satisfy both bases.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I agree. In past years they've really tip toed around some of the gripes most have with NBA Live in general, so this article was refreshing. The shocking part was Live actually taking a jab at 2K, that's something completely new and I don't think they'd say that unless they were completely confident they had something good in development. Even 2K didn't take a jab at Live until after E3 last year….this will be interesting. If anything 2K will probably take notice and step their game up as well. Quality competition will only satisfy both bases.
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Troll much?
http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Troll much?
pat oak

Also they keep comming out with something new every year cause they are sucking it up in sales . There is no maturing process. You stick with the good business model you have that is keeping you atop or you keep changing it up to catch the competiton like like EA is doing. Or you go and hire the top competitors other guy like EA have done also. You dont hear Sony hiring someone from 2k sports for baseball.
pat oak

Also they keep comming out with something new every year cause they are sucking it up in sales . There is no maturing process. You stick with the good business model you have that is keeping you atop or you keep changing it up to catch the competiton like like EA is doing. Or you go and hire the top competitors other guy like EA have done also. You dont hear Sony hiring someone from 2k sports for baseball.
pat oak

A good sim basketball game will satisfy any side.
pat oak

A good sim basketball game will satisfy any side.
http://intensedebate.com/people/jlmilky26 jlmilky26

wuz up easports if yall do not do nothing alse please put the retro teams on nba live 10 the fans will love that for example like the 72&10 chicago bulls i would love that please make it happen
http://intensedebate.com/people/jlmilky26 jlmilky26

wuz up easports if yall do not do nothing alse please put the retro teams on nba live 10 the fans will love that for example like the 72&10 chicago bulls i would love that please make it happen