Nlsc Podcast

A class action lawsuit is accusing Take-Two of theft, with particular focus on NBA 2K's server shutdowns and the subsequent loss of VC balance. While we aren't lawyers, we do have some thoughts on the situation, as does the community! We also discuss the use of Cronus Zen controllers and other methods of cheating in NBA 2K online, as well as some interesting interpretations of EA Sports' famous slogan. The post NLSC Podcast #506: Slogans, Lawsuits, & Not Feeling Zen appeared first on NLSC.

Is Slam 'N Jam 96 the worst arcade basketball video game that we've ever played? It's definitely a candidate! We reflect on a co-op session in the PlayStation version, as well as having a much better time with NBA Live 16, and continuing our Road Trip in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition. In this week's mailbag, we join the community in sharing stories about who we most enjoy playing basketball video games with. The post NLSC Podcast #505: The Worst Arcade Game We’ve Played appeared first on NLSC.

Last Wednesday marked a decade since NBA 2K14's release on PlayStation 4, so this week we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of an iconic game! We reflect on our experiences with both versions of NBA 2K14 over the years, and read some memories that the community shared with us. We also catch up on our past week of basketball gaming, and look back at EA Sports' missed opportunity with NBA Live 16. The post NLSC Podcast #504: NBA 2K14, Ten Years Later appeared first on NLSC.

We're all about good vibes and enhancing everyone's basketball gaming, from recommendations about an Android emulator to advocating for freely available mods! Speaking of modding, we cover a few ongoing projects from members of the community, including a 2009 roster for NBA Live 10 PS3. We also ask the community which console they'd choose if they could only have one for life, and what they consider to be the turning points for NBA Live and NBA 2K. The post NLSC Podcast #503: Good Vibes, Free Mods! appeared first on NLSC.

Koality Games has released a new version of Hoop Land for mobile devices, and after giving it a try, we're hoping to see it come to PC! We're far less excited about NBA 2K24 right now though, and based on the responses to this week's community question, not to mention the lack of mods, highlights, and discussion, it's clear we're not alone. We also catch up on what's been in our rotation, including NBA Live 10, NBA 2K14, and other favourites. The post NLSC Podcast #502: Hoop Land & NBA 2K24 Ennui appeared first on NLSC.

The 2024 NBA season has tipped off, and we've resolved to follow it with more enthusiasm from the start! To that end, we're sharing our thoughts as the new campaign gets underway, from our early picks for contenders and pretenders to what we expect from our favourite teams. Also, since it's Halloween, we reflect on spooky moments on the virtual hardwood, and an overlooked horror-themed hoops game on the Sega Master System. The post NLSC Podcast #501: 2024 NBA Season Tip-Off & Halloween Treats appeared first on NLSC.

It's our 500th episode, so this week we're celebrating with some classic clips from over eleven years of shows! Join us as we dip into the archives and react to some memorable moments, from the original test pilot in 2010 to a couple of fantastic guests. We also recap our sessions with NBA 2K10 PC using the recently-released fixed official roster, and reflect once again on how the game is often overlooked thanks to NBA 2K11. The post NLSC Podcast #500: NBA 2K10 & A Huge Milestone appeared first on NLSC.

How would we create the worst possible NBA Live and NBA 2K games, using elements from previous releases? This week, we join the community in choosing the worst mechanics in both series. We also reflect on our recent sessions with Blacktop in NBA 2K14, Road to the EBC in NBA 2K6, and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition using johnz1's Legends On Fire Edition mod, as well as discuss a recently released fixed roster for NBA 2K10 PC. The post NLSC Podcast #499: How Not To Make A Basketball Game appeared first on NLSC.

Revisiting NBA in the Zone 2 and NBA 2K13 has us reflecting on the fun approach of the sim-arcade hybrid, and comparing retro season roster mods to MyNBA Eras. We also discuss the WNBA Players Association calling out NBA 2K24's terrible player likenesses, imagine the ideal gameplay for NBA 2K and NBA Live by combining our favourite mechanics from previous games in both series, and alert out listeners to a great PC gaming deal. The post NLSC Podcast #498: Mods vs. MyNBA Eras, & Overdue Call-Outs appeared first on NLSC.

NBA 2K24 has been out for almost a month, and honestly, we're not feeling it right now. To that end, we join our listeners in giving the game a score out of ten. This leads us to reflect on the lack of choices in the basketball gaming space, compared to the array of titles that we once enjoyed. We speculate on why no one is stepping up to offer an alternative, and the community also weighs in with their takes on the matter. The post NLSC Podcast #497: Where Are All The Basketball Games? appeared first on NLSC.

We recently connected on Parsec to revisit a couple of our all-time favourite basketball video games: NBA 2K17 and NBA Live 06 on PC. We discuss the strong points of each game and why they hold up, as well as the satisfying feeling of playing them with mods that we made! We're also interested in the community's all-time favourites, so in this week's mailbag, our listeners tell us which titles they still hold close to their hearts. The post NLSC Podcast #496: NBA 2K17, NBA Live 06, & Community Favourites appeared first on NLSC.

Last week we discussed our first impressions of NBA 2K24, but how are we feeling after more time on the sticks? This week we join the community in sharing our second impressions of NBA 2K24's gameplay, as well as our thoughts on the disappointingly greedy approach to MyTEAM and MyCAREER. We also catch up on a couple of older titles that are in our rotations right now, and get way too enthusiastic reminiscing about Chuck Nevitt. The post NLSC Podcast #495: A Second Look at NBA 2K24 appeared first on NLSC.

NBA 2K24 is here! We've spent some time with both versions of the game, and have some initial impressions to share. While we're mostly focusing on gameplay this week, we also share some early impressions of modes and features, as well as react to some of the issues with MyTEAM and MyCAREER that gamers are reporting. We also open up the mailbag to see what the community thinks of NBA 2K24 so far. The post NLSC Podcast #494: First Impressions of NBA 2K24 appeared first on NLSC.

With the release of NBA 2K24 looming, we discuss the latest details on MyTEAM, MyCAREER, and The City, and whether it's affected our anticipation and excitement for the game. We also reflect on a recent Monday Tip-Off ranking 25 all-time favourite basketball video games, and the community shares their thoughts on NBA 2K24 gameplay previews in this week's mailbag. The post NLSC Podcast #493: All-Time Favourites, MyTEAM, & MyCAREER appeared first on NLSC.

This week, we're reacting to the NBA 2K24 gameplay blog and ProPLAY trailer, Mamba Moments reveal, and details on MyPLAYER builds and Badge progression. We also recap fun sessions with NBA Live 10 and NBA 2K14, celebrate another big milestone, and join the community in sharing some of our favourite memories of Kobe Bryant. The post NLSC Podcast #492: ProPLAY, Mamba Moments, & Badges (Oh My!) appeared first on NLSC.

This week's episode is all about the announcement that NBA 2K24 will feature Season Passes in MyTEAM and MyCAREER. We join the community in sharing our opinions on the concept, point out the hypocrisy and greed of the suits, and consider the possible impact it will have on this year's game and future titles alike. The post NLSC Podcast #491: A Tipping Point for Microtransactions appeared first on NLSC.

As we await the first previews of NBA 2K24, a war of words has broken out between Sim Nation, comp players, and the cheesers. We discuss the toxicity of the discourse, and share some thoughts from the community. We also recap what we've been playing (and modding) this past week, and discuss personal agendas with Top 10 lists. The post NLSC Podcast #490: Sim Nation vs. Comp Players vs. Cheesers appeared first on NLSC.

How much should basketball video games cost, from the base price to any microtransactions we may indulge in? A recent NBA 2K24 rumour prompts us to join the community in discussing fair prices and practices. We also respond to Jeff Teague's comparison of James Harden and Dwyane Wade, and recommend a new PlayStation 1 emulator. The post NLSC Podcast #489: The Cost of Basketball Gaming appeared first on NLSC.

Much to our excitement, NBA Live 09 is now playable via the PS3 emulator! We reflect on a session with the game, and compare it to NBA Live 10. Meanwhile, the roadmap for the NBA 2K24 preview season has set us thinking about what to expect come August 14th. We also discuss ideas for ProPLAY, and quiz the community on NBA Action 98 ratings. The post NLSC Podcast #488: NBA Live 09 & The Road to NBA 2K24 appeared first on NLSC.

This week, we're taking a look back at NBA Action 98, the forerunner to NBA 2K on PC and Sega Saturn. We also discuss fun sessions with Legends in NBA Live 18 Ultimate Team, retro PC gaming controllers, a surprising teaser regarding MyCAREER in NBA 2K24, and our first virtual NBA Championships, before opening up the mailbag for some NBA 2K13 ratings trivia. The post NLSC Podcast #487: NBA 2K’s Origins, Legends, & First Titles appeared first on NLSC.