NLSC Podcast

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...

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 Ori...

As we await further previews, how hyped are we for NBA 2K24? Along with the community, we rate our excitement level out of ten. We also recap sessions with NBA Live 18, NBA Live 08, and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, comment on another Tweet from a virtual hardwood elitist, and open up the mailbag to discover some surprising clutch ratings circa 2007. The post NLSC Podcast #486: Our Excitement Level fo...

The NBA 2K24 preview season is officially underway, with some tidbits that have the community buzzing. To that end, we break down everything we know so far, including some bad news for PC gamers. We also recap a fun Parsec session with NBA 2K14 Next Gen, reflect on a Tweet that really resonated, and touch on devious practices. The post NLSC Podcast #485: NBA 2K24 Preview Season Tips Off appeared f...

The community has spoken: we want a new college basketball game, whether it's from EA, 2K, or both! From licensed players to gameplay and features, we discuss our expectations for a hypothetical release. We also talk about the bewildering attempts to rehabilitate NBA 2K18's image, Damian Lillard's trade request, and NBA 2K17 ratings trivia. The post NLSC Podcast #484: NCAA Basketball, NBA 2K18, &...

We're taking a look back at Sony's NBA 07 for PlayStation 3, after using PS Rewired to play a H2H game on original hardware. That prompts us to reflect on the different ways that we connect to play basketball games, and the community spirit of those initiatives. We also touch on the debate between Sim Nation and Left-Right Cheesers, and open up another mailbag. The post NLSC Podcast #483: The Diff...

What will the basketball gaming landscape look like in five years? This week, we join the community in speculating on the future of our favourite genre of video games! We also reflect on the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA Championship, and recap recent sessions playing NBA 2K9 and NBA 2K14. The post NLSC Podcast #482: Basketball Gaming in Five Years appeared first on NLSC .

How long does the allure of the latest basketball game last? This week, we join the community in discussing when and why we've chosen to move on from the current release. We also follow up on last week's look back at NBA Live 15 by revisiting the even more controversial NBA Live 14, and reflect on the fun we've been having with NBA 2K14. The post NLSC Podcast #481: When To Bench A Basketball Game...

A fun session of NBA Live 15 prompts us to take a deep dive into the game, not just discussing its cons, but also some pros that are often overlooked. We also recap a co-op session of NBA Live 06 PC, and join the community in talking about our real life playing styles, and how that translates to the virtual hardwood. The post NLSC Podcast #480: Is NBA Live 15 Overlooked? appeared first on NLSC .

Our attention turns to real basketball this week, including the Denver Nuggets making the Finals, Carmelo Anthony retiring, and Scottie Pippen losing his mind! We also join the community in sharing our own pre-game pump-up rituals. As for the virtual hardwood, we debunk a false narrative regarding NBA Live and NBA 2K, and reflect on ESPN NBA 2K5 ratings in the mailbag. The post NLSC Podcast #479:...

Games we wish we played more, and seasons we wish we could've finished, are common tales among basketball gamers. This week, we're joining the community in discussing our biggest regrets! We also address recent NBA Live rumours, reflect on some spectacular highlights, and provide an update on Year 6 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER. The post NLSC Podcast #478: Highlights, Rumours, & Regrets appeared first on...

A session of NBA Inside Drive 2003 produced a truly epic game, one that we couldn't skip recapping in detail! It brought to mind some famous comeback victories in real NBA history, to which it bears some uncanny similarities. We also join the community in discussing basketball video game series that would make a welcome return. The post NLSC Podcast #477: Our Epic NBA Inside Drive 2003 Game appear...

Which basketball video games would you love to play again for the first time? This week, we join the community in sharing the titles that we wish we could go back and experience anew. We also take a look back at NBA Inside Drive 2004, a release that definitely held its own against some strong competition. The post NLSC Podcast #476: Games We’d Love To Play Again For The First Time appeared first o...

How do real games inspire us to hit the virtual hardwood? This week, we're joining the community in reminiscing about times that the NBA has had us rushing to pick up a controller! We also talk about AND1 Streetball and NCAA March Madness 99, recall the fantastic replay angles in NBA Live 2000 PC, and react to some great news for NBA 2K23 modding. The post NLSC Podcast #475: Getting Fired Up To Vi...

This week, we welcome KingJMASE to the show! Mase talks about the origins of the Elite Street League, and the inspiration for his commentary style. We also discuss the challenges of content creation, one of his finest virtual hardwood performances, and his history with basketball and basketball gaming. The post NLSC Podcast #474: Talking ESL & More With KingJMASE appeared first on NLSC .

Obviously we love basketball video games, but what else do we enjoy playing? This week, we're discussing the other titles in our rotations, and reflect on the games that we've spent countless hours with over the years. We also have a mod teaser to share, and recap a thrilling game of NBA Live 95 PC. The post NLSC Podcast #473: What Else Are We Playing? appeared first on NLSC .

NBA Action '95 is one of the most overlooked basketball titles of the 90s, and thus ripe for a deep dive. From its gameplay to its content to the interesting history of the series, this Sega Genesis exclusive is well worth remembering! We also recap the end of Year 5 in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and compare the NBA Playgrounds games to NBA Jam: On Fire Edition. The post NLSC Podcast #472: A Deep Dive Int...

This week we're joined by johnz1, creator of the NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition mod for NBA Jam: On Fire Edition PS3! We chat to John about the creation of the mod and his background in modding, the philosophy behind ratings in the NBA Jam series, Michael Jordan being hidden in the 2010 reboot, future projects, and basketball gaming origins. The post NLSC Podcast #471: Talking NBA Jam: Legends O...

Which basketball games rank among our most played all-time? We join the community in reminiscing about the titles we racked up the most hours in. Additionally, we recap the Elite 8 of our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament, react to the release of the NBA Jam: Legends On Fire Edition mod, and pay tribute to Willis Reed. The post NLSC Podcast #470: Quality Time on the Virtual Hardwood appeared first on...

With March Madness underway, it's a perfect time to play and talk about college basketball video games! We join the community in sharing our history with NCAA on the virtual hardwood, and some of our favourite titles. We've also got an update on our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament, and once again touch on the possibility of college basketball video games making a comeback. The post NLSC Podcast #469...

To celebrate March Modness, we're reminiscing with the community about our favourite mods for NBA Live, NBA 2K, and other basketball games! We also recap an intense showdown to tip off our NCAA Basketball 10 Tournament, and a fun session of NBA 2K10 with a work-in-progress missing legends roster. The post NLSC Podcast #468: Our Favourite Basketball Game Mods appeared first on NLSC .

What kind of historical content does NBA Live need if/when it returns? Both we and our listeners have some ideas! We're also discussing recent pick-ups, the fun of playing on original hardware, our upcoming NCAA Basketball 10 tournament, recent modding projects, fun moments from the past week on the virtual hardwood, and NBA Live 2004's weird Legends ratings. The post NLSC Podcast #467: Retro Cont...

NBA Jam Tournament Edition is a classic, but it has some highly unusual ratings! We reflect on some prominent examples, and speculate on how they might've come about. We're also looking ahead to March Modness with some fun plans. Recapping our recent sessions leads to a comparison of NBA Live 06 and NBA 2K6, while this week's mailbag discusses ideal gaming experiences. The post NLSC Podcast #466:...

Another All-Star Weekend is upon us, but sadly, we're no longer excited about it. On a brighter note, we had a blast partaking in All-Star activities in NBA Live 08 - including a wild three-point shootout - and revisiting NBA 2K13 to play some Blacktop. We're also taking a deep dive into the most annoying mechanics in basketball gaming history, including the community's biggest gripes. The post NL...

We're not alone in wanting a new NBA Jam game, but what would we like to see in a hypothetical one? We've got plenty of suggestions, as does the community! We also profile NBA Full Court Press following a co-op session, recap progress on a couple of modding projects, and plan our hoops gaming rotations for the rest of February. The post NLSC Podcast #464: We Want A New NBA Jam appeared first on NL...