NBA Live Developer Interview at OS

[Patr1ck]

Operation Sports has posted an interview with several NBA Live developers. Chase Becotte talks to NBA Live developers Mike Wang, Ryan Santos and Sean O'Brien about their work on NBA Live 09. They also talk a little bit about NBA Live 2010.

You can check out the interview here.

[JaoSming]

My basic notes from listening to it, not including the small talk and 09 questions.



DNA will be full fledged this year and improved

authenticity focus with body types and lighting

TV presentation, plus stuff TV cant do
they consult ESPN

huge focus on passing

new passing mechanics announced later

will build on NCAA game's fast break logic

NCAA spacing and different styles of play (pacing, tempo) will come over to live

improving help and on ball defense is a focus

evidently NBA Live 10 is the name

365 free with new version of the game/charge for used will continue

[Andrew]

I'll have to have a listen sometime today but thanks for the summary. I think it's definitely a good idea to keep 365 free on purchase of a new copy, that would've been a tough sell at least after only one season.