NBA Live 18 @ EA Play 2017

Copying my bulletin from the front page:

As many of you may be aware, Electronic Arts has withdrawn from E3 in favour of hosting their own event, EA Play. Open to the public, EA Play provides gamers with an opportunity to get an early look at forthcoming releases, both in person at the event and through previews released online. The lineup for this year's event has been announced, and NBA Live 18 is listed as one of the games that will be on display and playable.

This obviously confirms a couple of details. First of all, EA Sports are indeed intending to proceed with the NBA Live series following the cancellation of the first quarter release (the rumoured demo titled The Drive to NBA Live). Second, the game will be called NBA Live 18, retaining the familiar title format. It also suggests confidence in the game on EA's part, given that it will be playable at the event.

There'll probably still be much to learn about NBA Live 18 coming out of EA Play 2017, which will be held from June 10th-12th, but hopefully the game impresses, and good news is in the pipeline. As I've mentioned before, we'll be doing our best to set up some developer interviews, and bring you details on the game as they emerge. If you're interested in attending EA Play yourself, tickets will be going on sale on April 20th, 2017.

I really feel this is the year we get the game we want. The company is behind them now.

I certainly hope so. Whispers about the gameplay have been promising, but the game modes need to bring it too. And of course, roster editing needs to be brought back. After all this time, it needs to be a complete package. It can't be absolutely everything we want it to be in the space of two years, but here's hoping for big, big strides across the board, for a well-rounded and enjoyable game.

holy shit, i might just have to go to this.

i remember driving up to hollywood for something similar in like 07 only to find nothing

Well I hope your right Mr King because I only plan on buying one basketball video game this year and it's Live 18

holy shit, i might just have to go to this.

i remember driving up to hollywood for something similar in like 07 only to find nothing

We'll need to get you an NLSC shirt if you do.

Yep, that would be great if we had a site member there to give some decent feedback

And bring us the scoop, of course.

Naturally, the home of nba live..

Your source for basketball video games, after all.

I certainly hope so. Whispers about the gameplay have been promising, but the game modes need to bring it too. And of course, roster editing needs to be brought back. After all this time, it needs to be a complete package. It can't be absolutely everything we want it to be in the space of two years, but here's hoping for big, big strides across the board, for a well-rounded and enjoyable game.

Is that what those whispering voices in my head are? Nice to know.

I really wish I could somehow make it to this event. I would love to test the gameplay early on to see how it stacks up.

Who wants to buy my ticket?

Yep, that would be great if we had a site member there to give some decent feedback

I have money stashed away, and I'm really tempted to spend it LOL

Hey if you can afford it go for it!

EA finally woke up and seen the dollar signs the competition is making and said we want a piece of that lol.

Yep, that would be great if we had a site member there to give some decent feedback

I have money stashed away, and I'm really tempted to spend it LOL

I'd gladly join you, but I don't have enough stashed away for the flight.

Yep, that would be great if we had a site member there to give some decent feedback

I have money stashed away, and I'm really tempted to spend it LOL

Let's do it. Nlsc meet up in LA
Where's PDub?

So when they mention tickets, you have to pay to get into this event?

That's my understanding, yeah.

Yep, that would be great if we had a site member there to give some decent feedback

I have money stashed away, and I'm really tempted to spend it LOL

I'd gladly join you, but I don't have enough stashed away for the flight.

Ditto, I'd love to go but a quick search for flights and hotel came in at £1300 round about lol

Crowdfunding it is!

Seriously though, if you do go Q, we'll have to try and hook you up with NLSC gear.

Maybe speak to some of your contacts who could possibly be at the event also Andrew and see if they could sit down with Eric to answer a few questions?

I'll certainly see if something can be arranged.

I know its gonna be about $800 round trip direct flight from Toronto, I'm gonna do some research later on the actual cost, even if I'm there for a day. I've been to LA enough times, it'll be easy for me to be down there without headaches.

If you did make it down, would you be interested in providing us with some reports?

Crowdfunding it is!

Seriously though, if you do go Q, we'll have to try and hook you up with NLSC gear.

Sure. Sounds good