The Latest on NBA Elite 11

by pastapadre
Posted August 25th, 2010 at 5:07 pm

There has been a lot of talk about NBA Elite 11 and its incoming features but so far little in the way of actual demonstration of it in action and even a noticeable lack of images. That remains even as its rival has surprisingly seen a deluge of gameplay videos. Understandably that has some nervous about the current state of NBA Elite 11. While that may not subside until the demo hits there are some new details on the game that have recently made their way out.

The latest Game Informer has a preview of NBA Elite 11. Discussed is the “Become Legendary” mode which includes the Jordan Brand showcase game that will also be part of the Elite demo. The progression system in the career mode will be based on awarding skill points from “game grades, statistical performances, and how you bounce back after bad games”. The EASBA online league structure will have its own player and team progression along with monthly champions (think EASHL in NHL). Dynasty mode is getting some big changes such as a “GM tracker”, revamped rookie classes, and a rebuilt sim engine.

ESPN has gone into further detail on the Become Legendary and EASBL modes which you can check out here. Of note is that it can go on for up to 25 seasons including trade offers and contract signings. The two are actually completely separate so BL players are not the ones used in EASBL. Instead new ones are created for the online mode which should help balance things out with a cap that will be around a 90 rating.

A new video has been released as well which details the game’s “Real AI”. Check it out below and leave your thoughts on everything in the comments!

Tags: latest news, Videos

Nphillyk

lol I was just thinking the same thing about SDot. He must have went on vacation or something. lol
Joe0552

Why call it Elite 11? Do we really need the 11 in the title? Why not just call this one “Elite” since this is the first year of the name change. If they want to distance themselves from Live and start all over again they shouldn’t call attention to the year. It makes the game seem like it’s a bit of a sequel. Which I thought it wasn’t a sequel or continuation of Live…I don’t know, it’s probably just me who has a problem it.
http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/YNPLC6XLXD44JA73ZGZRIU5WXY Jesse

im taking a year off of buying NBA Live. I cant afford two games anymore. I will give Littman the benefit of the doubt though next year because after reading his interview in this months game informer he really has made a believer out of me when I was purely a skeptic of NBA Elite as a whole. Dynasty mode is where its at for me and if Elite is anywhere close to NHL’s be a GM mode it will be a welcome addition to something that hasnt gotten the attention it deserves on the next gen consoles.
Mbalmer

It is confirmed that you can’ t play a shorter season on ELITE. That is going to be a HUGE bummer for alot of people.

Anonymous

No link = bullshit

Mbalmer

Go to operationsports.com There is a thread which I started that has that. Why does every jackass on here have to say stuff like No link=bullshit. I am not linking anything, go check it out for yourself. Or better yet, don’t believe me and get mad when you buy the game and the option is not there like you were wanting it to be.

Anonymous

No link = bullshit
Anonymous

No link = bullshit

Mattsama18

there is no excuse for that dunk at around 1:15 if you say so then we know you are a live fanboy
GeeWiz

Well it’s a good marketing scheme, because they got YOU watching!!!!! I feel these compaines are lacking 2K and EA both. Tons of new technology out their to create the ultimate game experience, and we always get just a nibble every year. But on the other hand it’s their business. “Save some for next year”, as they want to continue their cash flow into another fiscal year. So why do we fight amongst ourselves over these games? Because, we are all IDIOTS. It’s a friggin game. Who cares what who brings to the table, as long as it’s “Playable?” It’s all about gameplay! and both seem to have something different to show; and the final choice will be yours. There is always something good in either game; that’s when your going to have to make your decision. Why, make it NOW, when you don’t even have the game?
Hmrnhtr

this almost reminds me of the competition between mlb 2k and mlb the show (or lack thereof). the show has been murdering 2k for a few years now, but 2k’s latest game shows some promise. maybe elite will be better than in years past, but its kind of pointless arguing about what game is better until its out honestly. all that can be done is speculation
Anonymous

Passes off the backboard to yourself or a teammate for the dunk…….Gotta love this!!!!!

http://nbaelite11.nba-live.com/index.php?go=gameplay-interview
Anonymous

Seriously? Don’t kid yourself. MLB2k is garbage and has been ever since 2k7. Don’t forget 2k’s exclusivity license it coming due and when that happens you can be rest assured that MLB2k experience the same fate as did NHL2k.
Anonymous

The Jordan stuff in 2k will be great but like any other fluff game mode its interest will last all of a couple of hours. Nobody buys NBA2k to play fluff game modes. People buy this game for a deep franchise mode and/or solid online play.

So far 2k is making claims that they have addressed both. They say they gave attention to the online play but you know what. Sony says the same shit each year with MLB:The show and its still not right yet so I take what 2k says with a grain of salt. 2k Ronnie says that My player is going to “blow your mind”. That remains to be seen. I would imagine that if it actually works on day 1 that would be mind blowing in itself, right?
http://www.facebook.com/inkpimp Jonathan Glapion

are you kidding, this has to be flat out one of the dumbest statements made of this thread because you made the mistakes of including ALL sports titles. Hell it’s not even close to a good or fluid as FIFA… How about NCAA Football…oh wait those are EA titles, right?

Clark Kellog doesn’t even call NBA games. WFT. Pasta, stop allowing children to post here.
Hungryandrew

didnt that black guy played the role of Tupac’s friend in the music video “Iaint Mad at Cha”
Jwallace0317

I gotta say, this site is great. But with a few exceptions many of the people who frequently post here are a bunch of whiney idiots. If you spent more time objectively and respectfully discussing the specifics of the games and less time with the “I’m not a hater, you’re a hater” b.s., this site would be a whole lot better for it. Or, of course, if you don’t have anything that you can say in a decent adult way, you can always just shut up and say nothing! Again, this would be a better place for it.
http://www.facebook.com/makin.edwards Makin Edwards

DALEY YOU ARE OFFICIALLY A FANBOY LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
deez muthafukkin nutz

ea’s focusing on revamping the entire gameplay, so the commentary is most likely gonna take a hit. how much you wanna bet you’re gonna hear “mama there goes that man” like 10 times a game?
korey

ummm…. WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY??????
Projectkage

Daley…….(laughing hysterically)….oh man. Hahaha. You REALLY need to kill yourself! (continues laughing)
you suck

wow you don’t know who doris burke is. you really are a fake ass basketball fan no wonder you play live
kill ureself pleez

she’s the sideline reporter for ABC and ESPN and has been the sideline reporter during the Finals for awhile now and you have no clue who she is. Shows how much you know about basketball.
yea

If pasta would man up and just ban daley most of the fanboy problems in the comments section would instantly disappear.
Tpstamer

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=460648927447
http://twitter.com/amassicott alex massicott

The graphics look wayyyy bettter than any EA game in the past, they finally got the character models right