NLSC Podcast

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 p...

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...

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...

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 #51...

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 #5...

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 pos...

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 sl...

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...

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...

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 consid...

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, includin...

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...

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 ov...

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 ro...

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 listen...

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...

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...

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...

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. T...

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-Ti...

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!) appea...

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...

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 app...

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 firs...