NCAA Basketball 10 Release Thoughts

by pastapadre
Posted November 17th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

While NCAA Basketball 10 released today it has been difficult for many to find copies. Apparently some shipping issues have kept it from reaching stores and it will be arriving in most locations tomorrow.

One person who was able to get a copy is Chris Jacobs over at ncaaStrategies. He has been posting some impressions up and plans to get some more videos up soon (one after the break). Head over and check out this thread to read through and ask any questions about the game.

Unfortunately because of the lack of media (outside of having a demo) or community interaction with NCAA Basketball 1o the first indications of how it has turned out may come from reviews. Websites have been embargoed from releasing reviews until tomorrow though IGN’s leaked early. They have given it a 7.8 basically stating that it is a collegiate version of NBA Live 10 with the enhanced presentation. One other issue being discussed amongst those with the game right now include the lack of authentic schedules. That should be fixed by the dynamic updates but the first should have already taken care of this.

Based on the demo I wouldn’t necessarily agree completely with the IGN description. While the games sharing an engine means they share some of the same problems, NCAA felt more wide-open and wasn’t as half-court based as Live. The most disappointing thing about the game to me is the lack of features. Live had Adidas Live Run, Online Team Play, and Dynamic Season. NCAA does not have any variation in online modes and didn’t implement an Online Dynasty or a career mode in the mold of Road to Glory. The game really needed to have some kind of pull outside of just implementing TV style presentation.

As I discussed in my earlier article the game just seems like it is being sent out to die. There is very little promotion and absolutely no hype around it even in places where you would expect some to be. While the market for college basketball games is tiny I would still expect to see more support from EA especially if they have plans for it to continue in the future. Again it calls into question whether the NCAA Basketball series will go on past this year. I do think it is likely there will be another “March Madness edition” available for download come tournament time though.

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hookem

you know if people that actually know a damn about sports comment on these sites… maybe ea wouldnt be cutting back on the people that actually put their blood and sweat into creating a sports game.. sorry its not the same as sighting an enemy through a super spectacular acurate scope…. and oh my god… the guy I was shooting at is dead… wow… what a realistic game…9.0 out of 10… I win and can get to level to level without being killed.. damn.. what a cool game… suck it fuck heads.
hookem

if you have ever played in sports on a competive level.. you know mistakes and human error are part of the game,, im tired of hearing…. too many turnovers and backcourt violations and missed layups..blah ..fuckin blah..blah..blah…. Well you know what fuckin socom navy seal whanabees.. thats what happens in sports… error after bad decision…after error.. and you know what… you learn from it and move on….. and most people..especially on the college level…………… do the same fuckin mistake again…. IN THE SAME GAME… its not tecmo bowl and i think its part of the creative genius in sports games.. the element of human error… its realistic … human… not gunning down a truck load of ninjas with one clip in your gun….. save it matrix nerds…. and go rent sonic the hedgehog.. where you can gather rings and kill everyone…… and give it a 5 out of 5
hookem

you people who are bitching are the same cunts that buy madden and turn the difficulty level to ALL MADDEN……… but……. shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. I know your secret…… You turn all the AL sliders down to zero….. don't worry I wont give your secret away…. OH wait… I just did…. the same dildos that play " call of duty" on easy level.. the same people that play " mlb 09" and wonder why every player is not hitting .400 and say " its not realistic " or the hitting is " tooo hard" cry me a fucking river you non- employed "flute player" in the band who got into sports because your girlfriend and every other person that stole your girlfriend in high school. is "into sports" because you feel left out.
hookem

you people who are bitching are the same cunts that buy madden and turn the difficulty level to ALL MADDEN……… but……. shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. I know your secret…… You turn all the AL sliders down to zero….. don't worry I wont give your secret away…. OH wait… I just did…. the same dildos that play " call of duty" on easy level.. the same people that play " mlb 09" and wonder why every player is not hitting .400 and say " its not realistic " or the hitting is " tooo hard" cry me a fucking river you non- employed "flute player" in the band who got into sports because your girlfriend and every other person that stole your girlfriend in high school. is "into sports" because you feel left out.
hookem

,As a war combat veteran. I want to relay this "realistic and somber statistic"….. since WW2 , the average lifespan of a soldier in combat is about 20 minutes aggregate… So the next time you are playing a FPS or some other role playing game and compare it to a sports game, the sports game always wins out on realistic play and the overcoming of human error… Its not even close the way sports games simulate reality compared to all other war games that don't…. Its the closest sim known to man…..ever…. especially in a video game… It cracks me up how all these war games get great reviews and a basketball game or a football game "because of minute technicalities" are horrible games. Get a grip on reality.. All are fantasy but the lack of reality is not even on the same scale
hookem

,As a war combat veteran. I want to relay this "realistic and somber statistic"….. since WW2 , the average lifespan of a soldier in combat is about 20 minutes aggregate… So the next time you are playing a FPS or some other role playing game and compare it to a sports game, the sports game always wins out on realistic play and the overcoming of human error… Its not even close the way sports games simulate reality compared to all other war games that don't…. Its the closest sim known to man…..ever…. especially in a video game… It cracks me up how all these war games get great reviews and a basketball game or a football game "because of minute technicalities" are horrible games. Get a grip on reality.. All are fantasy but the lack of reality is not even on the same scale
hookem

So the next time you are playing a "so called realistic war game" make sure you know that an offensive rebound hitting the floor six times in a basketball game, or three backcourt violations" is way more realistic than " getting off a grenade after your red blotched lens gets littered because you have been shot five times." …. Realitically… you are dead… and that offensive rebound that hit the floor.. really did happen… again and again every night in college basketball…. and will happen again… and again…. and again.. and again… and that backcourt violation too… and everyone survived
hookem

So the next time you are playing a "so called realistic war game" make sure you know that an offensive rebound hitting the floor six times in a basketball game, or three backcourt violations" is way more realistic than " getting off a grenade after your red blotched lens gets littered because you have been shot five times." …. Realitically… you are dead… and that offensive rebound that hit the floor.. really did happen… again and again every night in college basketball…. and will happen again… and again…. and again.. and again… and that backcourt violation too… and everyone survived
hookem

hey Pasta… love your site..check it out every day…. but I hope that any other review or article that includes the element of realism keeps perspective… I mean every basketball game averages 29 turnovers a game… and every war game….. well you know… lets keep perspective…. sports games win out in realism and authenticity every time
hookem

hey Pasta… love your site..check it out every day…. but I hope that any other review or article that includes the element of realism keeps perspective… I mean every basketball game averages 29 turnovers a game… and every war game….. well you know… lets keep perspective…. sports games win out in realism and authenticity every time
AmenRa

Who the hell ever said that war games were realistic? If anyone thinks the war games are simulation they are an idiot. Guess what……Movies are fake too!!!!! Idiots
AmenRa

Who the hell ever said that war games were realistic? If anyone thinks the war games are simulation they are an idiot. Guess what……Movies are fake too!!!!! Idiots
Dan W

I picked this game up last night and having an absolute blast so far. Sure, it's not the perfect college basketball sim, but IMO it's better than 2K8. I wouldn't have said that last year, as I was diappointed with 09, but I like this game better than Live. I'm not seeing the Live comparison too much. The atmosphere is outstanding. I really think this series is headed in the right direction.
Dan W

I picked this game up last night and having an absolute blast so far. Sure, it's not the perfect college basketball sim, but IMO it's better than 2K8. I wouldn't have said that last year, as I was diappointed with 09, but I like this game better than Live. I'm not seeing the Live comparison too much. The atmosphere is outstanding. I really think this series is headed in the right direction.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

From Wikipedia:

"The game includes 325 of the 347 schools in NCAA Division 1. Eight Programs that are fully classified as D-I were left out as well as 13 transitional programs."

How come these games still can't get every single school represented?
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

From Wikipedia:

"The game includes 325 of the 347 schools in NCAA Division 1. Eight Programs that are fully classified as D-I were left out as well as 13 transitional programs."

How come these games still can't get every single school represented?
http://www.thesportsgamer.com/ TSGTheSportsGamer

I agree with Pasta on this game being sent out to die. I understand we are in a limited economy, but man, EA really didn't put any effort into this one compared to even FIFA's stateside release (FIFA is an awesome game, but in terms of general popularity I would guess NCAA Hoops trumps soccer in the states).

Anyway, I did some digging in the roster file and there are classic teams listed in there as well as "test teams". For anyone who cares (and if EA cares enough) this might make it possible to add the missing D-I teams (like Kennesaw State, North Florida, etc.) later down the road…

http://www.thesportsgamer.com/?p=547
http://www.thesportsgamer.com TSGTheSportsGamer

I agree with Pasta on this game being sent out to die. I understand we are in a limited economy, but man, EA really didn't put any effort into this one compared to even FIFA's stateside release (FIFA is an awesome game, but in terms of general popularity I would guess NCAA Hoops trumps soccer in the states).

Anyway, I did some digging in the roster file and there are classic teams listed in there as well as "test teams". For anyone who cares (and if EA cares enough) this might make it possible to add the missing D-I teams (like Kennesaw State, North Florida, etc.) later down the road…

http://www.thesportsgamer.com/?p=547
quan

I loved the presentation, but the gameplay was whack. Recommend: Please don't buy it.
quan

I loved the presentation, but the gameplay was whack. Recommend: Please don't buy it.
Odyessus

i have had the game since it came out, and its ok. EA should be shot for not putting online, as well as teambuilder in the game. Multi player dynasty is a MUST..sadly this years version doesnt deliver this either. Gameplay is pretty fun and exciting, but thats about it.. and o yea.. IT WILL FREEZE
Odyessus

i have had the game since it came out, and its ok. EA should be shot for not putting online, as well as teambuilder in the game. Multi player dynasty is a MUST..sadly this years version doesnt deliver this either. Gameplay is pretty fun and exciting, but thats about it.. and o yea.. IT WILL FREEZE
zel

Should i trade in nba 2k10 and some other games to get ncaa basketball 10???

va804boi

yes best college basketball game ever!!!

zel

Should i trade in nba 2k10 and some other games to get ncaa basketball 10???

va804boi

yes best college basketball game ever!!!

ATLhotboi

Hell No!!!…..Just get a Monthly "GamePass" from Blockbuster Video for $ 24.99….and keep it as long as you want, or @ least til it pisses you off (LOL)
ATLhotboi

Hell No!!!…..Just get a Monthly "GamePass" from Blockbuster Video for $ 24.99….and keep it as long as you want, or @ least til it pisses you off (LOL)
John Garcia

My main problem, being a Utep fan, is that they make Derrick Caracter (#4) terrible in this game. No one in the nation can stop him, teams have to double team him and he still scores rebounds etc. Please fix him when you fix the rosters in the dynamic update hub or whatever its called. He scored 22 points last night in 12 shots only, and had 19 rebounds. He was also in the top ten recruits coming out of high school! and hes rated like 64 or something… so please please please. I dont know who to tell i hope this is the right place
John Garcia

My main problem, being a Utep fan, is that they make Derrick Caracter (#4) terrible in this game. No one in the nation can stop him, teams have to double team him and he still scores rebounds etc. Please fix him when you fix the rosters in the dynamic update hub or whatever its called. He scored 22 points last night in 12 shots only, and had 19 rebounds. He was also in the top ten recruits coming out of high school! and hes rated like 64 or something… so please please please. I dont know who to tell i hope this is the right place