BREAKING NEWS! NBA Live 13 has been CANCELLED!
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There is breaking news and it’s not good news by any means for NBA Live fans. EA Sports has decided that they will not release NBA Live 13 and will continue to improve upon their product and attempt to release an NBA Live 14 next fall. After seeing the gameplay, it’s not a shocker, but many will be disappointed that they will not get to play the game they’ve waited 3 years for in NBA Live 13.
Here is the official statement from EA Sports Executive Vice President, Andrew Wilson:
“After a lot of consideration, we have made the decision to not launch NBA LIVE 13. I’d like to give you a bit of perspective.When we started the process of bringing back NBA LIVE, we knew it was going to be a long journey. We started by moving the game to a new studio. We brought in some of the best new technology that has helped fuel innovation in our other games. We launched an even deeper level of engagement with our community to gather more feedback directly from fans. And we built a whole new development team to bring it all to life. We felt like we were on the right path.
We also made a commitment to deliver a high quality experience — this is what our fans expect and what we demand of ourselves at EA SPORTS. But making great games is not easy, and we’re just not there yet on NBA LIVE 13. Having continued to look at the game over the past few days, it’s clear that we won’t be ready in October. And rather than launch midway through the season, we’re going to sit out the full year and stay focused on making next year’s game great. This decision puts us on the right track for success well into the future in a rapidly changing industry.
I’m disappointed that we have not yet met our high expectations with NBA LIVE, but I remain motivated about where we’re going. We’re committed to delivering new innovation in online, and our progress in the visual presentation of the game continues to take big strides. We also know that a great game starts with great gameplay, and this remains a huge priority for us.
This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one for our fans. I hope you’ll agree when you’re able to play the game next year.”
Andrew Wilson
Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS
Here is the official statement from EA Sports Executive Vice President, Andrew Wilson:
“After a lot of consideration, we have made the decision to not launch NBA LIVE 13. I’d like to give you a bit of perspective.When we started the process of bringing back NBA LIVE, we knew it was going to be a long journey. We started by moving the game to a new studio. We brought in some of the best new technology that has helped fuel innovation in our other games. We launched an even deeper level of engagement with our community to gather more feedback directly from fans. And we built a whole new development team to bring it all to life. We felt like we were on the right path.
We also made a commitment to deliver a high quality experience — this is what our fans expect and what we demand of ourselves at EA SPORTS. But making great games is not easy, and we’re just not there yet on NBA LIVE 13. Having continued to look at the game over the past few days, it’s clear that we won’t be ready in October. And rather than launch midway through the season, we’re going to sit out the full year and stay focused on making next year’s game great. This decision puts us on the right track for success well into the future in a rapidly changing industry.
I’m disappointed that we have not yet met our high expectations with NBA LIVE, but I remain motivated about where we’re going. We’re committed to delivering new innovation in online, and our progress in the visual presentation of the game continues to take big strides. We also know that a great game starts with great gameplay, and this remains a huge priority for us.
This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right one for our fans. I hope you’ll agree when you’re able to play the game next year.”
Andrew Wilson
Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS
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Who cares
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already a thread in the arcade
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Alpha Outlaw wrote: »already a thread in the arcade
theres always a thread about a topic everywhere....welll it wasnt posted here
and i dont visit the arcade........nor do everyone here.... -
Ether
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nobody plays Live anyway, and basically what they're saying we're never doing LIVE again and we are buying 2K as well. How do u take multiple years off to design a game and say u need another year when this is what you do??? LIVE R.I.P. you had a nice run for awhile
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lol what fans ?
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Live died 2000.
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bruh this aint "breaking news". live been dead since 2005.
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EA lost with the basketball games...
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Smart move
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no ? given
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Best thing for EA @ least they locked down the NFL License
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NBA Live hasnt been ? for years.
They saved themselves from flopping. No way they out sell 2k13 even if they sold the game for 10$ -
EA lost with the basketball games...
for your own good
http://community.allhiphop.com/discussion/459958/yo-name-is-yo-name/p1 -
? live why isnt Ronaldhino on FIFA13....the only reason EA sports even still exists is because they got the NFL license...
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ShadyWorldOrder wrote: »Best thing for EA @ least they locked down the NFL License
Co-sign that last part. Do yall think Madden would have had the same fate as Live if they didn't have the exclusive rights?
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hell Live aint been ? since Ps1... Live 2001 and 95 were the best
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hell Live aint been ? since Ps1... Live 2001 and 95 were the best
da bolded reminded me of dis instrumental lol cant forget da random "3" commentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1pT8U3HZ_s&feature=relmfu -
SocialAssassinRati wrote: »? live why isnt Ronaldhino on FIFA13....the only reason EA sports even still exists is because they got the NFL license...
the ronaldinho era is pretty much done for. this is 2012 bruh, not 2002/2006 when he won the world cup/ champions league with brazil/barcelona fc -
We ll always have Live 98 lol
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SocialAssassinRati wrote: »? live why isnt Ronaldhino on FIFA13....the only reason EA sports even still exists is because they got the NFL license...
the ronaldinho era is pretty much done for. this is 2012 bruh, not 2002/2006 when he won the world cup/ champions league with brazil/barcelona fc
? that got to do with him being on the game? He should still be on the game he's still playing in Brasil for a team thats on the game...
I always thought the ? was overrated to begin with...I just happened to notice it when scrolling thru the teams -
*prays to ? 2k sports outbids ea for the madden rights post*
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so any one knows when 2k will get back to making Football games?????
#Sa7ut3 -
2K needs to use the extra revenue from
Live fans to create a good college basketball game -
so Jay Z had the 2k13 launch party for nothing??