Nlsc Podcast

After feeling inspired to revisit the Super Nintendo version of the original NBA Jam, we were reminded of how fun it still is...and also, just how unfair it can be! A couple of interesting ratings likewise stood out, leading us to dive into some statistics from 1993. We also join the community in discussing which ideas we'd take from other sports games to improve future NBA 2K releases (and potentially, a new NBA Live as well). The post NLSC Podcast #524: NBA Jam & Borrowing From Other Games appeared first on NLSC.

What are some of our favourite NBA jerseys of all-time? This week, we join the community in naming our top three uniforms throughout history, as well as listing other memorable designs as honourable mentions. We also discuss some of the players that made those jerseys so iconic, and reflect on how 90s styles are seemingly making a comeback despite so many people trying to tear down the era. The post NLSC Podcast #523: Our All-Time Favourite NBA Jerseys appeared first on NLSC.

Obviously we're big fans of and advocates for PC gaming, but are the benefits worth the drawbacks and potential expense? This week, we join the community in discussing the pros and cons of PC gaming - basketball and otherwise - and recommend price ranges for anyone in the market for a new rig. We also share our expectations for NBA 2K25 on PC, discuss Steam sales and other bargains, and preview minimalist rosters for NBA 2K6 on Xbox 360. The post NLSC Podcast #522: Is PC Gaming Worth It In 2024? appeared first on NLSC.

Could an unlicensed basketball video game provide a viable alternative to NBA 2K, if it had great gameplay, deep customisation and sharing options, a robust franchise mode, and a price tag of $39.99 USD? This week, we join the community in discussing this very intriguing idea! We also take a look back at NBA 2K8 following a Parsec session that sadly ended far too abruptly, and share an encouraging injury update. The post NLSC Podcast #521: No NBA License? No Problem! appeared first on NLSC.

What was the best generation of NBA Live and NBA 2K respectively? This week, we join the community in nominating the golden age for each series. We also recap a couple of exciting co-op Parsec sessions with NBA Live 2000 PC and NBA 2K2 for GameCube, follow up on Troydan's successful MyTEAM pull, discuss digital ownership, and note an unfortunate side effect of declining the new Terms of Service in NBA 2K24. The post NLSC Podcast #520: Best Generation of NBA Live & NBA 2K appeared first on NLSC.

Which modes have kept us hooked on the virtual hardwood over the years? Along with the community, we reminisce about some of our all-time favourite modes, and the games we played them in. We also respond to the latest ridiculous narrative being pushed about Michael Jordan and NBA history, catch up on Troydan's quest to pull a 100 Overall card in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM, and discuss the new mobile game, NBA Infinite. The post NLSC Podcast #519: Infinite NBA Modes To Keep Us Hooked appeared first on NLSC.

With the announcement that EA are laying off 670 people, we share our thoughts on an unfortunate industry trend, and also what it might mean for NBA Live. On the bright side, while the outlook for future games may seem bleak, we're arguably in a golden age for retro gaming! To that end, we recap our recent sessions with ESPN NBA Basketball and NBA 2K18 PS3, and note some good news about emulator and Windows 11 compatibility. The post NLSC Podcast #518: EA Layoffs Don’t Impress, Retro Gaming Does appeared first on NLSC.

The community has really been cooking with their submissions for the NLSC Top 10 Plays, and we're still excited about last week's countdown! To that end, we recap those spectacular virtual hardwood moments, and provide advice for both recording and submitting your highlights. We also note some recent improvements to PS2 emulation, discuss the ongoing saga with MyTEAM greed, and reminisce about Freestyle Control in this week's mailbag. The post NLSC Podcast #517: Making Highlights, More MyTEAM BS, & Freestyle Control appeared first on NLSC.

We've been on a major NBA Live kick recently, so in addition to recapping our Parsec sessions with NBA Live 97, 2004, 06, 09, and 10, we join the community in reflecting upon the NBA Live titles that we've spent the most time with over the years. We also discuss 2K reaching a whole new level of greed with NBA 2K24 MyTEAM, and celebrate Michael Jordan's birthday by sharing our fondest memories of MJ on the real and virtual hardwood alike. The post NLSC Podcast #516: Michael Jordan, NBA Live, & MyTEAM Greed appeared first on NLSC.

Following up on last week's show, we react to Take-Two's defense of Virtual Currency as "fictions". On a slightly less contentious note, in response to a post on our Discord, we weigh in on the NBA Jam vs. NBA Street debate. We also recap a session with NBA Live 2002, join the community in talking about preferred camera angles, and open up the mailbag to discuss how we'd handle microtransactions in a Triple-A release if it was our call. The post NLSC Podcast #515: NBA Live 2002, Jam vs. Street, & Broadcast Views appeared first on NLSC.

NBA 2K24 is prompting gamers to accept new Terms of Service with updated clauses regarding class action lawsuits and digital purchases. We discuss how the move has further eroded goodwill, with language that comes across as threatening in the wake of recent legal action against Take-Two. We also criticise the silence from influencers, as well as the apologist rhetoric that's coming from shills. The post NLSC Podcast #514: NBA 2K24’s New ToS is Complete BS appeared first on NLSC.

If we could bring back just one Triple-A release as an alternative to NBA 2K, what type of game would we choose: NBA sim, NBA arcade, street, or college basketball? This week we join the community in answering that very tough question! We also recap a session revisiting Konami's ESPN NBA 2Night, and open up the mailbag to discuss the players that got us into basketball and basketball gaming. The post NLSC Podcast #513: Bringing Back An Alternative to NBA 2K appeared first on NLSC.

It's Wishlist season once again, so this week, we join the community in listing our top three gameplay wishes for NBA 2K25! Not surprisingly, many of us have similar thoughts on what we want to see. We also discuss NBA ShootOut (aka Total NBA '96) and Sony's NBA 08, reflect on past-their-prime players still having something left in the tank, and provide an injury update. The post NLSC Podcast #512: NBA 2K25 Gameplay Wishlist appeared first on NLSC.

What is the most important and impactful position in basketball? Or indeed, is there one? Both we and our listeners share our thoughts on traditional roles, and players stepping outside of them throughout the years. We naturally draw comparisons to basketball video games, from Fantasy Draft preferences to how real hoops influences our style on the virtual hardwood. The post NLSC Podcast #511: The Most Important Position in Basketball appeared first on NLSC.

Are the NBA 2K League competitors the best in the world at the game? Both we and the community have some thoughts on that, as well as a ridiculous comparison to real NBA players. We also recap a fun session with Street Hoops by Black Ops Entertainment, discuss sportsmanship in real basketball, and invite the community to share their basketball gaming resolutions for 2024. The post NLSC Podcast #510: Street Hoops & NBA 2K League Elitism appeared first on NLSC.

A new year has tipped off at the NLSC, and that means we have some basketball gaming resolutions! There's also a new NBA 2K Playgrounds game out on Roblox, and honestly, we're underwhelmed by what we've seen of it. On a brighter note, we join the community in reflecting on what we were doing on the virtual hardwood throughout 2023, from solo sessions to Parsec connections. The post NLSC Podcast #509: Reflecting on Basketball Gaming in 2023 appeared first on NLSC.

It's our 2023 Christmas Special! After celebrating the arrival of a brand new desktop, we recap a couple of games of NBA Live 16, played with Christmas Day jerseys of course. We also join the community in listing the players and teams that we're enjoying watching so far in the 2024 season, and reflect on some of our favourite Christmas gifts involving basketball and basketball video games. The post NLSC Podcast #508: Basketball Gifts, NBA Live 16, & Who We’re Watching appeared first on NLSC.

With the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament wrapping up, we have some thoughts to share. We also discuss Austin Rivers' comments about the face of the league, compare editions of NCAA Basketball, and advocate for exhibition play on the virtual hardwood. The post NLSC Podcast #507: NBA Chat, Tournament Edition appeared first on NLSC.

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.