NLSC Podcast

Is NBA 2K11 the best basketball video game ever made, as its title track boasts? Many hoops gamers believe so! At the very least, it still ranks up there on their lists. This week, we're taking a look back at NBA 2K11 and the hype it had around its release, and discuss our thoughts on the game in 2010 and 2026 alike. In this week's community question, our listeners also share their first impressions of NBA 2K11, as well as how they feel about it today. The post NLSC Podcast #655: NBA 2K11, Best Game Ever Made? appeared first on NLSC.

Our founders created the NLSC in 1996, meaning that this year marks the 30th anniversary of our website and community. To that end, we're celebrating the milestone by reflecting on what the NLSC means to us, and many of our fellow basketball gamers likewise share what the site has meant to them via their responses to this week's community question. We also shout out some of the recent efforts to usher in an exciting new era in our modding community. The post NLSC Podcast #654: What The NLSC Means To Us appeared first on NLSC.

Looking back at NBA 2K18, there's no doubt that it was a major turning point in the NBA 2K series, and not for the better. This week, we're examining the lasting impact that NBA 2K18 had in terms of gameplay, modes, microtransactions, and overall design. We also compare Metacritic scores, revisit some contemporary reviews and articles, and get our listeners' thoughts on the matter in this week's community question. The post NLSC Podcast #653: The Lasting Impact of NBA 2K18 appeared first on NLSC.

The rivalry between NBA Live and NBA 2K is something that we miss, as it meant competition and alternatives in the space. This week we're going back to where it all began by reading and reacting to contemporary reviews of NBA Live 2000 PC and the original NBA 2K for Sega Dreamcast. We agree with some remarks more than others, but one thing's for sure: reviews of basketball video games haven't really changed that much in a quarter of a century! The post NLSC Podcast #652: NBA Live 2000 vs. NBA 2K; A Rivalry Begins appeared first on NLSC.

The big patch for NBA 2K27 is out ahead of the launch of Season 2, and so far, many gamers are dissatisfied with the update. This week, we join the community in reacting to Patch 2.0 for NBA 2K27 with some hands-on impressions, as well as thoughts on the lack of goodwill that's come with ruining MyPLAYER builds. We also discuss the drawbacks of heavily relying on patching games post-release, and on a brighter note, a fun game in our NBA 2K9 Association. The post NLSC Podcast #651: Botched Releases & Overreliance on Patching appeared first on NLSC.

Efforts to revive NBA 2K15, NBA 2K16, and NBA 2K17 with community-maintained servers hit a snag following a DMCA takedown, but one thing's for sure: people are interested in revisiting old favourites, in large part due to dissatisfaction with NBA 2K27 and other recent releases. This week, we join the community in reacting to those server revival projects, and the Save The Game movement that's gaining traction. The post NLSC Podcast #650: NBA 2K27 & The Save The Game Movement appeared first on NLSC.

What kind of adult plays video games? As it turns out, a large majority of adults nowadays! This week, we're tackling the topic of gaming in adult life, and the stigma that still surrounds the hobby in 2026. We also react to a couple of very different articles on the matter, and our listeners weigh in with their opinions. Contrary to some prevailing stereotypes, it would seem that we all have a healthy approach to gaming! The post NLSC Podcast #649: Gaming in Adult Life appeared first on NLSC.

NBA 2K27 has been out for a few weeks now, and Derek has put almost 90 hours into the game. As such, this week he's providing his in-depth review of NBA 2K27, breaking down the positives and negatives of gameplay, modes, content, and features, and giving it a score out of ten. In this week's Community Question, our fellow gamers also share their thoughts on NBA 2K27 so far, along with their scores. The post NLSC Podcast #648: Dee Reviews NBA 2K27 appeared first on NLSC.

The use of generative AI in video game development is becoming a controversial issue. This week, we join the community in discussing how generative AI could potentially be used to enhance basketball video games, as well as some of the known drawbacks of the technology. We also react to the forthcoming implementation of microtransactions in NBA The Run, and recap a fun session of Blacktop in NBA 2K27. The post NLSC Podcast #647: AI in Game Development appeared first on NLSC.

NBA 2K27 is out now for everyone, meaning that more gamers have had a chance to get their hands on this year's release. To that end, this week we join the community in sharing some further impressions of NBA 2K27 - both positive and negative - covering gameplay, modes, and content. We also react to some reviews on Steam that seem rather fishy, as well as a couple that are definitely amusing to read. The post NLSC Podcast #646: What Gamers Are Saying About NBA 2K27 appeared first on NLSC.