Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

[coolcras7]

Re: Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

Having read the article, it seems that part of the focus is maintaining the product throughout the year. That's key for me.

One of the most frustrating parts of 2k sports over the last 3 years is the lack of frequent patches to fix some of the glaring issues. 2k makes a great basketball game, but has terrible support after launch. It often takes months to issue patches to fix some gamebreaking imbalances. 2k13 for pc is still waiting for a patch.

If Live really wants to cut into 2k's market, frequent minor patches to resolve gameplay imbalances would be a good step in the right direction. If they complement that with a few content patches to keep the game fresh, that would seal the deal. Free content patches would be amazing, but . . . you know, EA and all that.

I believe last gen developers had to pay after 2 patches, not sure how it will work with next gen. I dont believe any developer will have the time and resources to release mutiple small patches, plus the problem other than cost and resourses is they fact that you can patch one thing and totally mess up another so there has to be alot of Q&A before a patch can be released.

[juicey79]

Dude you are spot on. Why all the 2K hate when I clearly saw better in the 2 secs of 2k next gen than the 5 secs of EA next gen. the EA product just looks cartoony to me whilst 2k will hopefully look more photorealistic..

Please please don't let Live fool the people. They coming out on a new system which means no demo.
Yes the same can be said about 2K, but they have history of producing a good product. NBA live has had 3 years to make a game for current gen and couldn't deliver that means poor direction, poor excecution, and poor development, I want to give Live a try but I can't due to the fact that I have nothing to go off that will convince me this game will be good. There innovation is BounceTek are you kidding me....I would rather them have something A.I player interaction that impacts 5 on 5 play. Players all think independently yet cohesively. They move around with purpose on offense and defense. EA sport it's in the game is the slogan but yeah is it true to the game? 2K there is your slogan "2K Sports, its true to da game!"

[LRBTODAY]

Never forget. http://youtu.be/GxVENsPOSg8

[Maurice123]

Re: Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

Can't wait for Live 14. It is so far ahead of 2k in next generation consoles. 2k just now figured out how to implement blocks in their game! Lmao! Blocking shots is one of the most fundamental things of basketball and 2k finally understands.

[Tha_Kid]

Been wavering on my XBO preorder. Pretty much waiting to see more of Live as it will be the system seller for me. Everything else I can suck up and play on my 360.

[juicey79]

Can't wait for Live 14. It is so far ahead of 2k in next generation consoles. 2k just now figured out how to implement blocks in their game! Lmao! Blocking shots is one of the most fundamental things of basketball and 2k finally understands.

I didn't block them frequently but I've blocked dunks in 2k13. All other shots are blockable

[CaptainCharisma]

Please please don't let Live fool the people. They coming out on a new system which means no demo.
Yes the same can be said about 2K, but they have history of producing a good product. NBA live has had 3 years to make a game for current gen and couldn't deliver that means poor direction, poor excecution, and poor development, I want to give Live a try but I can't due to the fact that I have nothing to go off that will convince me this game will be good. There innovation is BounceTek are you kidding me....I would rather them have something A.I player interaction that impacts 5 on 5 play. Players all think independently yet cohesively. They move around with purpose on offense and defense. EA sport it's in the game is the slogan but yeah is it true to the game? 2K there is your slogan "2K Sports, its true to da game!"

so your telling me a new dribbling system isn't innovative? a dribbling system that might replicate how players actually move and dribble in real life?, hence "true player motion." Dribbling plays a huge part in basketball, especially with stars that can dribble, such as kyrie. This is a great way to differentiate players (in terms of dribbling and movement), something 2k doesn't offer, dribbling looks and feels the same with every player.

[CaptainCharisma]

and i know we've all seen the dribbling tech demo. If the game plays and moves like this during 5on5 action, and they have core bball fundamentals down, then i dont see why this game cant be good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqus9LL3_Uo

The movement looks fantastic compared to where live used to be

[poloelite]

Can't wait for Live 14. It is so far ahead of 2k in next generation consoles. 2k just now figured out how to implement blocks in their game! Lmao! Blocking shots is one of the most fundamental things of basketball and 2k finally understands.

How do you know it's so far ahead?? I've been blocking shots fine in 2k for years and now you can block dunks. When was the last time you played a new basketball game from EA? Not basing EA at all, but 2k clearly won on this gen and we've yet to see really anything about next gen from either. Let's just chill and choose when real info is released and showed.

[poloelite]

so your telling me a new dribbling system isn't innovative? a dribbling system that might replicate how players actually move and dribble in real life?, hence "true player motion." Dribbling plays a huge part in basketball, especially with stars that can dribble, such as kyrie. This is a great way to differentiate players (in terms of dribbling and movement), something 2k doesn't offer, dribbling looks and feels the same with every player.

Hey what EA says and what they deliver is two different things sometimes. They revamped the Madden engine and we see how that went smh. Live could nail it, but I'm waiting to see it and play it first. If they fool any of us this time, all shame is on us.

[BrianFifaFan]

Re: Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

My only thing is, so far,they are all about a single game or season experience. They haven't come right out and said it, but this game sounds barebones. Problem is, I'm all about Association on 2k. I don't play online. They did this with Live 07. And they thought they were fooling the Franchise types with Madden last year. If this game has no traditional franchise, I have no interest. I wish they would just go ahead and let the cat out of the bag. Konami had to let the cat out of the bag with PES and only having 20 stadiums and no rain.

That said, I would just prefer them to state what this game will and won't have. I think it would suit them well. Especially in light of the way the series has been handled the last three years. Then gamers like myself can make an educated choice. If it's not fully equipped, I'll see you next year. No harm, no foul. I'll appreciate you not spinning me with marketing jive and will keep you on my radar. Spin me like all of your previous comrades did, you've killed any chance. Just sayin.....

[CaptainCharisma]

Re: Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

So you are a skipping 2k14 because it doesnt have crew and my team is limited, yet you are getting a game (live 14) that doesnt have crew or my team? Doesnt that make these games a stalemate at this point? We know little about each, I would wait for more news and gameplay before deciding which game you are buying

Wait, no info regarding a crew or my team have been announced for Live, so how can you say they wont implement such a mode? Live 14 will have legends, therefore I'm sure they will include Ultimate Team

[Sirs]

Re: Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

2k has a great history therefore live sucks.... I think people will be surprised with live this year and should atleast give it a play test before deciding.

I don't know how you can make judgements based on the all holy 5vs5 gameplay. I see warping, sliding and cheese in 2k videos too.

[NoTiCe_O]

Re: Live 14 Producer Sean O'Brien Talks Expectations, Competition with 2K

My only thing is, so far,they are all about a single game or season experience. They haven't come right out and said it, but this game sounds barebones. Problem is, I'm all about Association on 2k. I don't play online. They did this with Live 07. And they thought they were fooling the Franchise types with Madden last year. If this game has no traditional franchise, I have no interest. I wish they would just go ahead and let the cat out of the bag. Konami had to let the cat out of the bag with PES and only having 20 stadiums and no rain.

That said, I would just prefer them to state what this game will and won't have. I think it would suit them well. Especially in light of the way the series has been handled the last three years. Then gamers like myself can make an educated choice. If it's not fully equipped, I'll see you next year. No harm, no foul. I'll appreciate you not spinning me with marketing jive and will keep you on my radar. Spin me like all of your previous comrades did, you've killed any chance. Just sayin.....

A few months ago they stated this will be a fully featured title.

Here's a list of the other additions their adding to the game. So I'm assuming there's a franchise mode featured for this years addition as well. The transparency the team is showing this year is something we haven't really seen from the NBA Live franchise. Usually they're all about the features and marketing, but right now they're basically saying we want to prove to you that we're legit. They also said that we'll have a chance to get our hands on the game beforehand (Gamestop maybe?).

So far they've proven to be on the positive side of the spectrum, and according to this article the 5 on 5 is completely rebuilt. So we'll have to wait and see.

[Gramps91]

Personally, I think we'll get a solid basketball game that isn't really heavy on features at least this year anyway.