NLSC Podcast

Dec 10 2024 200 ep. 81 mins 157
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The NLSC Podcast is the official podcast of the NLSC (www.nba-live.com), providing weekly discussion on basketball video games including NBA Live, NBA 2K and NBA Jam, our talented modding community, and other topics of interest to virtual ballers.

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NLSC Podcast #558: Does The NBA Have A Three-Point Problem?

Dec 10 2024 54 mins  
Are three-pointers actively ruining the NBA and making it less fun to watch? As much as we enjoy long-range sharpshooters and a timely trey, we believe that the chucking is really getting out of hand, and affecting the quality of play. We're not alone in feeling this way, and to that end, this week we join the community in discussing ideas of how to best combat the three-point prob

NLSC Podcast #557: Go-To Moves & The Myth About Sim

Dec 03 2024 60 mins  
What does "sim" really entail in basketball video games? There are definitely some myths and misunderstandings, which we're eager to clear up! That leads into us joining the community in recalling the go-to moves that we liked to use when playing real basketball. We also recap our co-op session of NBA 2K17 featuring the Ultimate Classic Teams Roster and a couple of quintessential v

NLSC Podcast #556: Terrible Takes & Devastating Losses

Nov 26 2024 88 mins  
What are some of the worst basketball and basketball video game takes that we've encountered? This week, we join the community in recalling an assortment of truly terrible opinions that definitely made us scoff! We also recap a couple of co-op sessions of NBA Live 18 that saw us gain revenge following a tough defeat, and on a similar note, reflect on the most devastating losses tha

NLSC Podcast #555: Player Lock & Preferred Roles

Nov 19 2024 41 mins  
Player Lock is an underrated feature outside of the career and online team play modes, but picking a suitable role is paramount. To that end, this week we join the community in choosing the players that we'd most prefer to lock on, from a shortlist of notable names from the 2000s and today. We also reflect on the excitement of a new video game purchase - especially when it's physic

NLSC Podcast #554: For the Love of the Video Game

Nov 12 2024 69 mins  
What is it that keeps us hooked on the virtual hardwood? This week, we join the community in sharing the reasons why we play basketball video games, from a love of the sport to bonding experiences to joyful fantasy and escapism. We also pick the three 2000s stars that we'd bring into the modern NBA in their prime, reflect on the NBA Live 18 server shutdown, and answer a question ab

NLSC Podcast #553: Bringing Three All-Time Greats Into Today’s NBA

Nov 05 2024 58 mins  
Past, present, and future are all topics of discussion this week! First of all, we tip things off with a recap of a session of NBA 2K13, using a 1996 roster to take on the Hawks with Shaq and Penny's Magic. Next, we join the community in naming three all-time greats that we'd want to bring into today's NBA. Finally, we and the community choose from a list of hypothetical features t

NLSC Podcast #552: Our Thoughts On The Current State of the NBA

Oct 29 2024 78 mins  
As the 2025 season gets underway, how do we feel about the current state of the NBA? This week, we join the community in sharing our opinions of the league these days, from three-point barrages to zero-tolerance technical fouls. We also discuss the evergreen problem of load management in the wake of a comment from Charles Barkley, along with some other recent issues including WNBA

NLSC Podcast #551: Does Gravity Ball Belong in NBA 2K25?

Oct 22 2024 55 mins  
Does Gravity Ball belong in NBA 2K25? This week, we join the community in reacting to the new mode for The City that's not only paid downloadable content, but frankly has very little to do with basketball! We also share our thoughts on the gameplay fixes and other updates in the big Season 2 patch for NBA 2K25, and touch on an important issue that's been affecting the modding commu

NLSC Podcast #550: All-Time Mo-Cap Starting Five

Oct 15 2024 58 mins  
If we could get anyone from NBA history in a mo-cap suit, who are the five players we'd choose to perform motion capture for a video game? This week, we join the community in sharing our All-Time Mo-Cap Starting Fives! We also recap a strange session with NBA Live 2000, talk shoes and getting back on the court, and get a little reflective as digital broadcasting milestones and a mi

NLSC Podcast #549: Underdone Players & Community Spirit

Oct 08 2024 80 mins  
Despite the ease of sharing highlights and connecting with fellow gamers, we've noticed a reluctance to do so nowadays. After discussing the potential causes, we urge the community to actively share their love of basketball gaming, and take an interest in what others are doing on the virtual hardwood. We also pay tribute to Dikembe Mutombo, and join the community in discussing play