NLSC Podcast

How do you keep franchise mode games fresh and interesting, and avoid messing them up? We're sharing our tips for avoiding rosteritis, tradeitis, and other virtual GM blunders! We also recap a couple of fun Parsec sessions with NBA Live 10 and NBA Live 98, follow up on a greedy basketball manager game, and open up the mailbag to read some basketball fan origin stories. The post NLSC Podcast #463:...

This week, we're revisiting the often overlooked NBA Live 09 for PS2, and discussing problems with the influencer movement and algorithms as it pertains to content creation and community feedback. We also recap our recent sessions with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 and NBA 2K19, provide updates on modding projects, and tally court time on the virtual hardwood. The post NLSC Podcast #462: NBA Live 09 PS2 &...

Wishlist season is upon us, so we're talking about the gameplay improvements that both we and the community want to see in NBA 2K24. Meanwhile, a Parsec session saw us resume our Road Trip in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, and have some fun with Hoops for NES. We also reflect on NBA Live 99's graphics, and quiz the community on NBA Live 06 ratings in this week's mailbag. The post NLSC Podcast #461: NBA...

Comparisons of NBA 2K14 and NBA 2K23 have been trending in the community, and we certainly have some thoughts on that topic! We also discuss MyNBA Eras rosters being made available in Play Now, and catch up on some recent modding developments. After reading a few additional responses to last week's mailbag, we quiz the community on the top-rated classic players in NBA 2K11. The post NLSC Podcast #...

As we tip off 2023 in the basketball gaming community, we take a look back at what we and other hoops gamers were playing throughout 2022, and what brought us the most enjoyment on the virtual hardwood. The post NLSC Podcast #459: What Basketball Gamers Played in 2022 appeared first on NLSC .

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our listeners! In this festive episode, we're reflecting on why we're thankful for basketball gaming, and what it's meant to us throughout the years. We also open up the mailbag and join the community in sharing some holiday memories on the virtual hardwood. The post NLSC Podcast #458: Why We’re Thankful For Basketball Games appeared first on NLSC .

After revisiting College Hoops 2K7, we reflect on the key points of a strong game that's often overshadowed by its very popular sequel. We also discuss how well NBA 2K13 holds up, recall some exciting pickups in MyTEAM, and note how NBA 2K23 PC has changed for the worse following the most recent patch. The post NLSC Podcast #457: Back To School With College Hoops 2K7 appeared first on NLSC .

How do we define simulation basketball in 2022? We discuss how changes in the real NBA have affected the virtual hardwood in terms of what gamers want and what they're emulating, and compare it to our more traditional notion of sim hoops. Meanwhile, this week's mailbag quizzes the community on ratings in NBA 2K17. The post NLSC Podcast #456: The Truth About Sim Basketball appeared first on NLSC .

NBA 2K23 has been out for three months and likely won't see any major changes from here on out, so we're going in-depth with our definitive review and ranking of the game! We break down all of the biggest pros and cons, and how it stacks up against the all-time best NBA 2K titles. In this week's mailbag, we quizzed the community on NBA Live 2003 dunk ratings. The post NLSC Podcast #455: Our Defini...

As promised last week, we revisited NBA Live 2005, and were reminded of what an amazing game it was (and still is)! Other older titles that we've played lately have likewise inspired our recent YouTube content. We also discuss whether NBA 2K23 is the best release since NBA 2K17, and quiz the community on ratings in the original NBA 2K in this week's mailbag. The post NLSC Podcast #454: Retro Sessi...

Is NBA 2K17 still the last great release in the series? The question prompts us to take another look back at one of our favourite games. We also revisited NCAA Basketball 10, and were left wondering how EA Sports managed to drop the ball after doing so well with it and NBA Live 10 alike. We've also got another quiz in the mailbag, this time about NBA Live 2005 ratings. The post NLSC Podcast #453:...

Since we played the Japanese-exclusive NBA Starting Five 2005 this week, we take a look at the history of Konami's basketball video games. We also recap our session with a Draft Roster for NBA Live 96, and discuss being drawn towards older titles more than we are to NBA 2K23. This week's mailbag features another quiz, this time about Overall Ratings in NBA 2K10. The post NLSC Podcast #452: NBA Sta...

We're going extremely old school this week, as we played Jordan vs Bird PC on floppy disk! We also revisited NBA Live 2000 to compare it to NBA Live 99, and had a session with NBA 2K8 for a change of pace. This week's mailbag about favourite cover players also allows us to go into some fun trivia. The post NLSC Podcast #451: NBA 2K8, NBA Live 2000, & Jordan vs Bird appeared first on NLSC .

It's our 150th episode as a duo! We're marking the occasion with some fun trivia, a look into Kendrick Perkins' Overall Rating beef, and a recap of revisiting NBA Live 96 and NBA Live 99 PC with custom rosters. We also pay tribute to the commentary of the late great Don Poier, and open up the mailbag to some very kind words from our listeners. The post NLSC Podcast #450: Games That Make You Say Bo...

NBA Live 99 PC is an underrated game, and this week, we had a blast revisiting it using a 2002 roster update! We also discuss the latest patch for NBA 2K23, and reflect on some recent retro basketball game pickups, including Arch Rivals for the NES and the later NBA 2K games on PlayStation 2. The post NLSC Podcast #449: NBA Live 99, Arch Rivals, & NBA 2K23 Updates appeared first on NLSC .

After revisiting NBA Showdown 94, we compare it to NBA Live 95, and reflect on one of the biggest jumps in basketball gaming history. We also recap a Parsec session with NBA Live 2003, mourn a devastating injury in NBA 2K14 MyCAREER, and discuss future plans for NBA 2K23. In this week's mailbag, the community tells us which retro hoops titles they'd buy with $20. The post NLSC Podcast #448: NBA Sh...

Though they were released twenty years apart, NBA Live 2003 and NBA 2K23 have both kept us entertained as of late. We recap our recent gaming sessions, and brainstorm some modding ideas. We're also calling out egotism among influencers, and opening up the mailbag to discuss ideas for improving customisation features. The post NLSC Podcast #447: Fun With NBA Live 2003 & NBA 2K23 appeared first on N...

The NBA Live 2001 Legends are back! Nate and Roger return to the show to talk about their favourite hoops title, and other beloved virtual hardwood classics. We also chat about creating content based on retro basketball gaming, memorable video game teams, and interacting with former NBA players. The post NLSC Podcast #446: Return of the NBA Live 2001 Legends appeared first on NLSC .

The honeymoon period for NBA 2K23 is drawing to a close, leaving many to wonder: is this the greediest 2K ever? Despite pushback from shills and toxic online players, valid criticism is breaking through. We also discuss a happy accident with MyNBA Eras rosters being patched before more serious issues, recall a cool feature in NBA Starting Five 2005, and hear from the community in this week's mailb...

How are we feeling about NBA 2K23 after spending a full week with it? We've got further impressions to share, both positive and negative, and open up the mailbag to find out what our listeners think of the game! We also discuss the impact of difficulty settings, the creative use of Legends in NBA ShootOut 2004, and a nasty, condescending Tweet about gaming as an adult. The post NLSC Podcast #444:...

NBA 2K23 is out now worldwide! We've been playing the Next Gen and Current Gen versions alike, and we've got plenty of impressions to share. From gameplay, graphics, and the Jordan Challenge, to MyNBA Eras, MyTEAM, and roster accuracy, it's a deep dive into all the pros and cons of NBA 2K23! The post NLSC Podcast #443: NBA 2K23 First Impressions appeared first on NLSC .

It's the final countdown to NBA 2K23! With snippets of news coming through on a daily basis leading up to the release, we share our thoughts on the latest developments. We also reflect on a steal of a retro collecting pickup, as well as a Tweet that sums up Next Gen snobbery. In this week's mailbag, the community shares their Virtual Hardwood Legends. The post NLSC Podcast #442: The Final Countdow...

The latest developer blogs brought us some great news about MyTEAM and The W in NBA 2K23 as release day approaches. We also revisited NBA Live 2001 this past week, while reactions to a Tweet about a fun Easter egg prompt us to defend retro basketball gaming once again. We've also got MyLEAGUE/MyCAREER updates to share, and a mailbag question to answer. The post NLSC Podcast #441: NBA 2K23 MyTEAM,...

The newly announced MyNBA Eras in NBA 2K23 Next Gen is one of the biggest additions in years! Although we have our concerns, we're still hyped. Meanwhile, we achieved a couple of technical triumphs with retro gaming this week, and discovered some great deals for aspiring collectors. We also reflect on the huge range of hoops titles circa 2002-2003, and open up another mailbag. The post NLSC Podcas...

Details from the NBA 2K23 Jordan Challenge blog have us hoping that the gameplay is up to scratch! We also discuss a fun game of NBA Live 2003, the challenges of big modding projects, and downplaying past eras to promote today's NBA. In this week's mailbag, listeners tell us the first thing that they'll be doing with NBA 2K23. The post NLSC Podcast #439: NBA 2K23 Jordan Challenge Blog, NBA Live 20...