NBA Live 10 Presentation Blog

by pastapadre
Posted July 31st, 2009 at 7:21 pm

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The weekly series of blogs for NBA Live 10 continues with a focus this time around on upgrades to the presentation. Several areas are touched on including playoff atmosphere, authentic sounds, new replays, removal of cut scenes, and storylines in dynasty mode. Click here to head over and read through the full posting which includes videos of real life examples that can be expected in the game.

Presentation was a big focus for us this year and encompassed a lot of different things: The broadcast look (overlays, screen wipes, replays). The broadcast sound (Marv Albert and Steve Kerr). The arena life (crowd, bench players, referees, dance teams and cheerleaders). The arena sounds (crowds, PA announcers, sound effects and ditties). And, stoppages in play (player emotions and reactions, player interactions). Our goal was to make every game unique and authentic this year by taking all of these into account. In addition, we wanted to make sure the regular season was different than the playoffs.

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T.C.

LoL I don't know how many yrs they've been saying that they've recorded authentic arena sound effects, they make it sound like it's a complete "new" feature that they've just implemented when actually they've been advertising it in previous years. BTW Steve Kerr isn't a commentator no more! He's been the Sun's GM for a couple of years now and EA still has him do commentary?! LOL. In reality they've just repeated the same Gimmicks year after year, just re-wording it a little and the average consumers fall for it, sure it sounds fresh but if u look back at previous LIVE game features they are basically repeating themselves…

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

They have Steve Kerr still on there because of the many hours of study time they have him in. Color commentators are always in discussions to come and go (Kerr to the Suns, Mark Jacksons/Doug Collins coaching etc). I say keep Kerr on because the commentary is pretty decent. I mean, the alternative would be who? Bill Walton? That alone would have everyone muting the commentators on the sliders.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

good point, spot on my man. The other alternative is what we have on 2k, a franchise with a distinct reputation of having the worst commentary of any sports title. This guy wants to talk about steve kerr being in live let talk about when was the last time we've seen clark kellog do any commentary of an NBA basketball game. Thats how bad 2k is.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

because it's a feature worth mentioning when you are talking authenticity. Why anyone would complain about having the actually sounds recorded from REAL games is a bit strange. As far as steve kerr still being in the game it's called artistic license and it better than Walton, Mark Jackson, or VanGundy and EA nows it. If we wanted to be completely annoyed by the commentary we have 2K for that. By the way when was the last time you actually saw Clark Kelloge call an NBA game, dude. Thats how bad 2K's commentary has gotten.

Anonymous

are you kidding me? kevin harlan is incredible in 2k. It feels just like a TNT Broadcast with Cheryl Miller as the sideline reporter. Yea Clark Kellogg was never an NBA commentator, but he has called hundreds of NCAA games.

Atleast 2k doesn't have a General Manager of a team doing commentary.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

Kevin Harlan is fine it's the goofy things that are said in the game that don't feel like i'm watching an NBA game.

So lets get this right, you are justifying Clark Kellogg an NCAA commentator over Steve Kerr, former NBA player, former NBA commentator. Now do you see how silly the comparisons are when you read them. Come on dude! If we're going based on who used better creative judgment you have to admit EA is more justified. 2K commentating [i'm actually laughing right now]. Lets take a poll to see how many people who play 2k actually turn that feature off in the game because its so sad.

T.C.

LoL I don't know how many yrs they've been saying that they've recorded authentic arena sound effects, they make it sound like it's a complete "new" feature that they've just implemented when actually they've been advertising it in previous years. BTW Steve Kerr isn't a commentator no more! He's been the Sun's GM for a couple of years now and EA still has him do commentary?! LOL. In reality they've just repeated the same Gimmicks year after year, just re-wording it a little and the average consumers fall for it, sure it sounds fresh but if u look back at previous LIVE game features they are basically repeating themselves…

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

They have Steve Kerr still on there because of the many hours of study time they have him in. Color commentators are always in discussions to come and go (Kerr to the Suns, Mark Jacksons/Doug Collins coaching etc). I say keep Kerr on because the commentary is pretty decent. I mean, the alternative would be who? Bill Walton? That alone would have everyone muting the commentators on the sliders.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

good point, spot on my man. The other alternative is what we have on 2k, a franchise with a distinct reputation of having the worst commentary of any sports title. This guy wants to talk about steve kerr being in live let talk about when was the last time we've seen clark kellog do any commentary of an NBA basketball game. Thats how bad 2k is.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

because it's a feature worth mentioning when you are talking authenticity. Why anyone would complain about having the actually sounds recorded from REAL games is a bit strange. As far as steve kerr still being in the game it's called artistic license and it better than Walton, Mark Jackson, or VanGundy and EA nows it. If we wanted to be completely annoyed by the commentary we have 2K for that. By the way when was the last time you actually saw Clark Kelloge call an NBA game, dude. Thats how bad 2K's commentary has gotten.

http://intensedebate.com/people/deepen03 deepen03

are you kidding me? kevin harlan is incredible in 2k. It feels just like a TNT Broadcast with Cheryl Miller as the sideline reporter. Yea Clark Kellogg was never an NBA commentator, but he has called hundreds of NCAA games.

Atleast 2k doesn't have a General Manager of a team doing commentary.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

Kevin Harlan is fine it's the goofy things that are said in the game that don't feel like i'm watching an NBA game.

So lets get this right, you are justifying Clark Kellogg an NCAA commentator over Steve Kerr, former NBA player, former NBA commentator. Now do you see how silly the comparisons are when you read them. Come on dude! If we're going based on who used better creative judgment you have to admit EA is more justified. 2K commentating [i'm actually laughing right now]. Lets take a poll to see how many people who play 2k actually turn that feature off in the game because its so sad.

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

FYI game play videos coming out next week.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

now thats the moment of truth EA can't hide from, they have to come correct or it's going to be brutal.

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

FYI game play videos coming out next week.

http://intensedebate.com/people/jonathanglapion jonathanglapion

now thats the moment of truth EA can't hide from, they have to come correct or it's going to be brutal.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

I like how EA Sports' Stephensonmc is quick to answer on nonessential additions like sweatbands but refuses to acknowledge any upgrade in actual gameplay.

Stephensonmc your NBA Live game has potential but the controls and the franchise logic are clearly lacking. 360 is a good feature but in reality it's like rims on a car, (it doesn't improve controls). All I'm saying is that we are all waiting for that "true" next gen basketball game. NBA Live has a big name but NBA2K is slowly taking over.

Mo Diddley the voice of the people!

Anonymous

agreed, well said.

stephensonmc

LOL, I don't agree b/c it wasn't "well said."

Mo, of COURSE we're addressing gameplay. Read any of the blogs on the Inside EA SPORTS blog, and you'll see this. I realize it's the "in" thing to do to rip LIVE, but we have alot of hard working people on our team working vigorously on improving our gameplay. We have a new team in place, and realize where our priorities are (make not mistake about that).

I know what you're waiting for my man, I'm really hoping we can deliver this to you! But yes, there's no denying over the past few years we've fell behind. That's obvious… Now we have to try and get back up, which I hope you guys see

If any of you have any questions, let me know! We'll be showing gameplay videos next week, and I'll be very interested in seeing your comments!

http://intensedebate.com/people/js0078 js0078

Stephensonmc: I don't normally comment but since you have made yourself available to receive and provide information from consumers, I thought I'd drop a line and give hopefully what you will take as some constructive criticism: Having said that, obviously "you guys" are working on gameplay improvements and I'm sure everyone here is hoping for the best. But these negative comments are not being said because it's the "in thing". It's for no other reason than this has become EA's "M.O", every year. You guys (the development team) try to sell the extras first and then the gameplay later. More years than not, Live hasn't lived up to expectations, which you seem to acknowledge, and fans are fed up with the hype that happens pre release, year after year. Everyone knows the bells and whistles are good in Live, and always have been….cont…

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mo_Diddley Mo_Diddley

I like how EA Sports' Stephensonmc is quick to answer on nonessential additions like sweatbands but refuses to acknowledge any upgrade in actual gameplay.

Stephensonmc your NBA Live game has potential but the controls and the franchise logic are clearly lacking. 360 is a good feature but in reality it's like rims on a car, (it doesn't improve controls). All I'm saying is that we are all waiting for that "true" next gen basketball game. NBA Live has a big name but NBA2K is slowly taking over.

Mo Diddley the voice of the people!

http://intensedebate.com/people/deepen03 deepen03

agreed, well said.

stephensonmc

LOL, I don't agree b/c it wasn't "well said."

Mo, of COURSE we're addressing gameplay. Read any of the blogs on the Inside EA SPORTS blog, and you'll see this. I realize it's the "in" thing to do to rip LIVE, but we have alot of hard working people on our team working vigorously on improving our gameplay. We have a new team in place, and realize where our priorities are (make not mistake about that).

I know what you're waiting for my man, I'm really hoping we can deliver this to you! But yes, there's no denying over the past few years we've fell behind. That's obvious… Now we have to try and get back up, which I hope you guys see

If any of you have any questions, let me know! We'll be showing gameplay videos next week, and I'll be very interested in seeing your comments!

http://intensedebate.com/people/js0078 js0078

Stephensonmc: I don't normally comment but since you have made yourself available to receive and provide information from consumers, I thought I'd drop a line and give hopefully what you will take as some constructive criticism: Having said that, obviously "you guys" are working on gameplay improvements and I'm sure everyone here is hoping for the best. But these negative comments are not being said because it's the "in thing". It's for no other reason than this has become EA's "M.O", every year. You guys (the development team) try to sell the extras first and then the gameplay later. More years than not, Live hasn't lived up to expectations, which you seem to acknowledge, and fans are fed up with the hype that happens pre release, year after year. Everyone knows the bells and whistles are good in Live, and always have been….cont…

yo-yo

Yea, I bet they do all that "authentic and presentation" stuff but will leave the gameplay as it was in 09 besides their only announcement -the individual shot arcs!! lol
yo-yo

Yea, I bet they do all that "authentic and presentation" stuff but will leave the gameplay as it was in 09 besides their only announcement -the individual shot arcs!! lol
http://intensedebate.com/people/js0078 js0078

But today, not so many people care about that stuff, we want gameplay improvements. Like this years mantra says, it's "back to basics". Today's consumer wants basic basketball fundamentals that work fairly and can't be abused, as well as smooth controls. You guys should be releasing actual gameplay information to the public first and foremost, it's what we want to see. What do you expect will happen if you continue to throw out bells and whistles every week? Your PR calendar should have started with releasing gameplay videos that show the basics have in fact been implemented and improved, right out of the gate. Then follow that up with the extras. If you can sell the fans on improved gameplay (from day one) instead of using the typical EA hype material, then you wouldn't see so many negative comments…..cont….
http://intensedebate.com/people/js0078 js0078

But today, not so many people care about that stuff, we want gameplay improvements. Like this years mantra says, it's "back to basics". Today's consumer wants basic basketball fundamentals that work fairly and can't be abused, as well as smooth controls. You guys should be releasing actual gameplay information to the public first and foremost, it's what we want to see. What do you expect will happen if you continue to throw out bells and whistles every week? Your PR calendar should have started with releasing gameplay videos that show the basics have in fact been implemented and improved, right out of the gate. Then follow that up with the extras. If you can sell the fans on improved gameplay (from day one) instead of using the typical EA hype material, then you wouldn't see so many negative comments…..cont….
http://intensedebate.com/people/js0078 js0078

So it's not the "in thing" like you said, those comments are expected until Live is a complete basketball game, as promised every year. It's EA's own fault for letting down the consumers who shell out alot of money to buy the product, only to find that it wasn't really as good as you said it would be. Every year there are promises made about how great the game will be, only to find that the next year, developers are acknowledging all their mistakes and promising new ways to fix old problems. I'm hoping for a "back to basics" basketball game this year with improved game play. Game play is key and that's what your team should be shelling out to customers, immediately. Just my opinion on the matter

stephensonmc

Agreed

We just talk about what PR tells us to talk about my man.

http://intensedebate.com/people/js0078 js0078

So it's not the "in thing" like you said, those comments are expected until Live is a complete basketball game, as promised every year. It's EA's own fault for letting down the consumers who shell out alot of money to buy the product, only to find that it wasn't really as good as you said it would be. Every year there are promises made about how great the game will be, only to find that the next year, developers are acknowledging all their mistakes and promising new ways to fix old problems. I'm hoping for a "back to basics" basketball game this year with improved game play. Game play is key and that's what your team should be shelling out to customers, immediately. Just my opinion on the matter

stephensonmc

Agreed

We just talk about what PR tells us to talk about my man.

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