The Line Drive 2/15

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Posted February 15th, 2009 at 10:30 am

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  • 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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  • big vatoe

    agreed on the dunk contest.

  • big vatoe

    agreed on the dunk contest.

  • C Squared

    Pasta,
    I fell that this year will definetly be an improvement for MLB 2k9.

    We always talk about what we don't like in games (I could make a whole list just from the 10 vids that have been released), but what specifically do you think are the game's strengths from watching the videos?

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

      Its tough to say off the videos, I think the overall experience is going to be better obviously. I'm noticing things like the CPU swinging at everything and a lack of hit variety. I also don't care for the big pitching circle and flash of light. But I do dig the new real-time presentation and the flow that comes with that, and the commentary is much better. They seem to have the most authentic signature animations also. Before I make any real judgments though I want to play the game because that is how I'll really be able to tell what feels right and what doesn't. So hopefully we'll get a demo before release this year.

  • C Squared

    Pasta,
    I fell that this year will definetly be an improvement for MLB 2k9.

    We always talk about what we don't like in games (I could make a whole list just from the 10 vids that have been released), but what specifically do you think are the game's strengths from watching the videos?

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

      Its tough to say off the videos, I think the overall experience is going to be better obviously. I'm noticing things like the CPU swinging at everything and a lack of hit variety. I also don't care for the big pitching circle and flash of light. But I do dig the new real-time presentation and the flow that comes with that, and the commentary is much better. They seem to have the most authentic signature animations also. Before I make any real judgments though I want to play the game because that is how I'll really be able to tell what feels right and what doesn't. So hopefully we'll get a demo before release this year.

  • beau

    i've personally felt the dunk contest was one of those things that was set up for eventual failure..

    i mean, there's only set number of amazing dunks that are possible..

    after having it for said many of years, dunks that ooh and ahh us that we've never seen just become fewer and further between

  • beau

    i've personally felt the dunk contest was one of those things that was set up for eventual failure..

    i mean, there's only set number of amazing dunks that are possible..

    after having it for said many of years, dunks that ooh and ahh us that we've never seen just become fewer and further between

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

    Its tough to say off the videos, I think the overall experience is going to be better obviously. I'm noticing things like the CPU swinging at everything and a lack of hit variety. I also don't care for the big pitching circle and flash of light. But I do dig the new real-time presentation and the flow that comes with that, and the commentary is much better. Before I make any real judgments though I want to play the game because that is how I'll really be able to tell what feels right and what doesn't. So hopefully we'll get a demo before release this year.

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

    Its tough to say off the videos, I think the overall experience is going to be better obviously. I'm noticing things like the CPU swinging at everything and a lack of hit variety. I also don't care for the big pitching circle and flash of light. But I do dig the new real-time presentation and the flow that comes with that, and the commentary is much better. Before I make any real judgments though I want to play the game because that is how I'll really be able to tell what feels right and what doesn't. So hopefully we'll get a demo before release this year.

  • pat oak

    Yo Pasta reading the Nba Live10 Interview with espn it sounds like nba live 09 sucked it up once again as usual! But yet you rated the game over 2k9!!! Whats even more funny is that E.A. Sports hired one of the developers of Nba 2k. Here is suggestion to Mr Wang on how to make the game better. Quit! lol

    • pastapadre

      Well first I didn't rate either game, however I did get more enjoyment out of Live. I don't think that should be surprising since I especially value online play. 2K9 was certainly a good game, but it was only half a game. Live is far from perfect but I had fun with it and it delivered on its promised features.

    • J-Claw

      A lot of people are unsatisfied with 2K9 just check out the 2K forum for proof of that. Live looks like it has more potential now.

  • pat oak

    Yo Pasta reading the Nba Live10 Interview with espn it sounds like nba live 09 sucked it up once again as usual! But yet you rated the game over 2k9!!! Whats even more funny is that E.A. Sports hired one of the developers of Nba 2k. Here is suggestion to Mr Wang on how to make the game better. Quit! lol

    • pastapadre

      Well first I didn't rate either game, however I did get more enjoyment out of Live. I don't think that should be surprising since I especially value online play. 2K9 was certainly a good game, but it was only half a game. Live is far from perfect but I had fun with it and it delivered on its promised features.

    • J-Claw

      A lot of people are unsatisfied with 2K9 just check out the 2K forum for proof of that. Live looks like it has more potential now.

  • ASA

    U MAD

  • ASA

    U MAD

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

    From the sounds of Live 10, I am glad EA appears to be steering away from the gimmicky new features. I honestly believe no one wants a new gimmick. People want a game that plays well.

    I played NBA Live 95 (the Genesis version) on ConsoleClassix.com and that game is still fun as ever. Even the graphics don't look terrible. The view of the court was excellent and the game was, and is, still downright fun….I hope Live 10 gets back to that….

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

    From the sounds of Live 10, I am glad EA appears to be steering away from the gimmicky new features. I honestly believe no one wants a new gimmick. People want a game that plays well.

    I played NBA Live 95 (the Genesis version) on ConsoleClassix.com and that game is still fun as ever. Even the graphics don't look terrible. The view of the court was excellent and the game was, and is, still downright fun….I hope Live 10 gets back to that….

  • Frank

    Yeah let's hope they take a chapter out of a game from 15 years ago.

    I'll have what's he's drinking.

  • Frank

    Yeah let's hope they take a chapter out of a game from 15 years ago.

    I'll have what's he's drinking.

  • Billy

    Hey Brian, I e-mailed you with something for Live 10. Thanks!

  • Billy

    Hey Brian, I e-mailed you with something for Live 10. Thanks!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

    2K will never be better

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

    2K will never be better

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

    oh and all of 2K's player models look like their consto

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

    oh and all of 2K's player models look like their consto

  • Jack

    NBA "Live 10":the benefit concert

  • Jack

    NBA "Live 10":the benefit concert

  • Lee

    Give me a break.

  • Lee

    Give me a break.

  • theanswer35

    if the guy like live o well get off his dick damm i personally i like playing cpu more in live then 2k DNA does a pretty good job of having teams and players play like them self's, in 2k the cpu is straight bs, human vrs human i think 2k is better.

    some off you need to get a life seriously this site guy

  • theanswer35

    if the guy like live o well get off his dick damm i personally i like playing cpu more in live then 2k DNA does a pretty good job of having teams and players play like them self's, in 2k the cpu is straight bs, human vrs human i think 2k is better.

    some off you need to get a life seriously this site guy

  • big vatoe

    mr. wang…….nuff said!

  • big vatoe

    mr. wang…….nuff said!

  • nba live sucks

    those who play nba live are kids who are cheesers who will dunk all day. live is fake i returned it after the 1st day it sucked. people who like live like fake games.

  • nba live sucks

    those who play nba live are kids who are cheesers who will dunk all day. live is fake i returned it after the 1st day it sucked. people who like live like fake games.

  • pat oak

    you are right pasta. but the interview basically said the game sucked and had only one good feature and that is the dna 365 but how can you really get any fun out of that before it gets old. I am terribly not happy about how the cpu plays in 2k. They are even worse than when they use to jump for pump fakes all the time!!! I dont play much online all i use online for i to take regular roster updates and im sure alot of people do the same out there also. I do think since 2k has been the best they have sat on there hands and have not improved on the gameplay like they should be doing. I hope Live 10 can actually compete with 2k next year

  • pat oak

    you are right pasta. but the interview basically said the game sucked and had only one good feature and that is the dna 365 but how can you really get any fun out of that before it gets old. I am terribly not happy about how the cpu plays in 2k. They are even worse than when they use to jump for pump fakes all the time!!! I dont play much online all i use online for i to take regular roster updates and im sure alot of people do the same out there also. I do think since 2k has been the best they have sat on there hands and have not improved on the gameplay like they should be doing. I hope Live 10 can actually compete with 2k next year

  • nba fan

    potential as in the future but as of right now live bites!!

  • nba fan

    potential as in the future but as of right now live bites!!

  • pat oak

    I dunno he did help make 2k one of the best. lets see what he can do for live

  • pat oak

    I dunno he did help make 2k one of the best. lets see what he can do for live

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/FreezerBoy FreezerBoy

    Do you do anything but bash 2K?

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/FreezerBoy FreezerBoy

    Do you do anything but bash 2K?

  • gunner

    All I can say about that EA Live 10 article is you don't hear 2k people having to do those types of interviews do you??

    I will admit they really fucked up the online this year but for the past week it seems they finally fixed the servers and loading into the online menus, doing challenges,etc. Is lightning quick and is a much more enjoyable experience.

    I'll tell you I have purchased 2k basketball games since their inception on the Dreamcast and I still love them and don't see a need to switch to live yet.

  • gunner

    All I can say about that EA Live 10 article is you don't hear 2k people having to do those types of interviews do you??

    I will admit they really fucked up the online this year but for the past week it seems they finally fixed the servers and loading into the online menus, doing challenges,etc. Is lightning quick and is a much more enjoyable experience.

    I'll tell you I have purchased 2k basketball games since their inception on the Dreamcast and I still love them and don't see a need to switch to live yet.

  • Real Deal

    NBA 2k is just a port from the Ps2 days, eventually it won't have anything new to offer in terms of gameplay except more and more animations, Live actually ha the technology in place to create a great game..Mike Wang was the main thing that made 2k what it is today, and he'll definately improve live.

    "When you boot up the Game, it's goin to look and sound like a whole new game" – Ryan Santos

    now thats a bold statement and i expect live to be a wayyyy better game than it has been in the past, and the DNA will bring it to another level, this will be a good game..2k will always be good but i think live will eventually surpass it in the next year or two

  • Real Deal

    NBA 2k is just a port from the Ps2 days, eventually it won't have anything new to offer in terms of gameplay except more and more animations, Live actually ha the technology in place to create a great game..Mike Wang was the main thing that made 2k what it is today, and he'll definately improve live.

    "When you boot up the Game, it's goin to look and sound like a whole new game" – Ryan Santos

    now thats a bold statement and i expect live to be a wayyyy better game than it has been in the past, and the DNA will bring it to another level, this will be a good game..2k will always be good but i think live will eventually surpass it in the next year or two

  • aaron

    actually i think they reversed this year. all you have to do in 2k is spin spin spin and dunk.

  • aaron

    actually i think they reversed this year. all you have to do in 2k is spin spin spin and dunk.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

    yes i do you idiot have you seen the player models there awful

    • NBAFAN

      the played models in 2k are awful??? are you serious?? what you looking at them with 3D glasses???? yet you think the stick figured cartoonish models in live09 is the best?? write to me when you come back to earth!! AT THE END OF THE DAY AND END OF THE ARGUMENT JUST CHECK THE SALES FIGURES IF YOU THINK THAT 2K IS THAT AWFUL CAOMPARED TO LIVE!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pacmanfan21 pacmanfan21

    yes i do you idiot have you seen the player models there awful

    • NBAFAN

      the played models in 2k are awful??? are you serious?? what you looking at them with 3D glasses???? yet you think the stick figured cartoonish models in live09 is the best?? write to me when you come back to earth!! AT THE END OF THE DAY AND END OF THE ARGUMENT JUST CHECK THE SALES FIGURES IF YOU THINK THAT 2K IS THAT AWFUL CAOMPARED TO LIVE!

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