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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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If you wanted to introduce someone to basketball, which players do you think stand the best chance of making them fall in love with the sport? This week, we're joining the community in naming our picks for both past and present players that we believe would get a new fan completely hooked on hoops.
The post NLSC Podcast #607: New to Basketball? These Are The Players To Study appeared first on NLSC.
Valve has announced the return of the Steam Machine, with the console-like gaming PC slated for release in early 2026. This week, we're joining the community in reacting to the news, including giving our thoughts on the announced specifications, discussing the potential advantages and disadvantages of a console-PC hybrid gaming device, stating our level of interest in possibly picking one up, and speculating on what it's likely to cost.
The post NLSC Podcast #606: The Steam Machine – Talking Specs & Predicting Cost appeared first on NLSC.
The price of video games remains a hot topic in 2025. Many people opine that they're too expensive, but plenty of others actually defend the current costs, and indeed suggest that video games should be even more expensive than they already are. This week, we dive into the issue, and join the community in suggesting what we believe would be fair prices for Triple-A games, indie games, online-only titles, and mobile releases.
The post NLSC Podcast #605: How Much Should Video Games Cost? appeared first on NLSC.
With the acquisition of the NBA license, Play by Play Studios' The Run: Got Next is now titled NBA The Run, and is slated for release some time in 2026. To that end, this week we join the community in reacting to the initial previews and teaser trailer. Although it's aiming to be a worthy successor to the NBA Street series and we'd like to see it turn out well, we'd be lying if we said we didn't have some concerns at this point in time.
The post NLSC Podcast #604: NBA The Run Coming in 2026 appeared first on NLSC.
A week into the 2026 NBA season, the league has been rocked by a gambling scandal. Not only that, but many fans - us included - have been irritated by the amount of flopping and free throws. This week, we join the community in discussing these controversies, along with a few other NBA matters that are getting us down. We also talk about whether video games make up for disappointment with real basketball, and getting ejected on the virtual hardwood.
The post NLSC Podcast #603: Gambling, Flopping & Other NBA Blues appeared first on NLSC.
Customer service, value for money, and quality products are topics that are on our minds this week. This comes in the wake of an eBay purchase that unfortunately became a deeply unpleasant transaction, as well as the first big patch for NBA 2K26 failing to make the game better (and indeed, arguably making it worse). On a lighter note, we also recap a successful upgrade to Windows 11, before wrapping up the show with some quick 2026 NBA predictions.
The post NLSC Podcast #602: That’s No Way To Treat A Customer appeared first on NLSC.
Electronic Arts has recently been acquired in one of the biggest deals in the history of video games. This week, we share our thoughts on the news and what it might mean for the future of basketball gaming. We also note some of the reactions to the deal that we've seen from the wider gaming community on social media. Needless to say, it's proving to be quite a controversial move!
The post NLSC Podcast #601: Electronic Arts Acquired in Massive Deal appeared first on NLSC.
It's the 600th episode of the NLSC Podcast! A huge shout out to our listeners and the NLSC community at large for continuing to support all of our content! To mark the milestone, this week we're simply getting on the mics to chat about basketball gaming. We share our latest thoughts on NBA 2K26, and reflect on other games that we're currently playing - including our NBA 2K9 Association - along with a few other topics that came up during the course of our conversation.
The post NLSC Podcast #600: Two Friends Talking Basketball Video Games appeared first on NLSC.
Music is a vital part of the atmosphere in basketball video games, and as such, is often connected to our nostalgia for them. This week, we join the community in reflecting on basketball video game music, from our all-time favourite soundtracks and standout songs to the tunes that just didn't seem to be a good fit for the virtual hardwood.
The post NLSC Podcast #599: The Best & Worst Music in Basketball Video Games appeared first on NLSC.
Why do we still play basketball video games? This week, we discuss the factors that keep us hooked on the virtual hardwood, from a love of competition and shared experiences to the way it allows us to feel connected to and indeed more informed about our favourite sport. We also reflect on the lingering stigma surrounding gaming as an adult, and push back on the notion that it's a childish hobby that needs to be left behind.
The post NLSC Podcast #598: Why We Still Play Basketball Games appeared first on NLSC.
Need help mastering NBA 2K26? This week's show provides some detailed tips, from what to do on the sticks to suggestions for gameplay sliders and camera settings! We also join the community in discussing how we're playing NBA 2K26, along with the other basketball games that are currently in our rotations. Speaking of which, our NBA 2K9 Bulls Association continues to be a blast, leading us to reflect on the game's quality and how we'd rank it.
The post NLSC Podcast #597: NBA 2K26 Tips & How We Play appeared first on NLSC.
In a shocking and rather unfortunate development, EA Sports rescinded their proposal for a college basketball game in light of Take-Two reaching agreements with several schools to develop their own "college basketball experience". This week, we join the community in reacting to the news and speculating on what we can expect from 2K. We also follow up on last week's show with some further impressions of NBA 2K26.
The post NLSC Podcast #596: EA Drops Out, 2K Going Back to School appeared first on NLSC.
NBA 2K26 is already in gamers' hands thanks to the early access pre-order bonus provided by the Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions. As such, this week we join the community in sharing our first impressions of this year's release! From gameplay to the Eras rosters, this episode is a comprehensive breakdown of the pros and cons that we've observed so far. We also discuss some disappointing roster sharing news, as well as the concept of aura farming.
The post NLSC Podcast #595: NBA 2K26 First Impressions appeared first on NLSC.
With NBA 2K26 right around the corner, a community event has given us a detailed look at the game in action. We share our thoughts on what we've seen so far, as well as what the influencers who attended the event are saying. In particular, we note how valid criticism is once again being shot down ahead of the game's release. We also cover some of the key points of the Courtside Report on MyNBA and MyGM, and recall our favourite basketball nicknames.
The post NLSC Podcast #594: Early NBA 2K26 Gameplay, Influencers & Iconic Nicknames appeared first on NLSC.
As the NBA 2K26 preview season rolls on, the big news revealed last week was that the WNBA has now been integrated into MyTEAM. The announcement drew some mixed reactions, so this week we're providing our take on the situation, and also reading out some thoughts from our listeners. We also react to some of the other key points in the NBA 2K26 MyTEAM Courtside Report, from Game Changer Cards to the promise of greater rewards.
The post NLSC Podcast #593: WNBA Coming to NBA 2K26 MyTEAM appeared first on NLSC.
Next up in the NBA 2K26 preview season is a look at the presentation in this year's game! This week we break down the Presentation Courtside Report, which provided insights into everything from the player models and team arenas to commentary and other authentic details. In addition to our thoughts, we also share feedback from the community, and discuss favourite virtual hardwood commentators along with potential replacements for the current crop of announcers.
The post NLSC Podcast #592: Will the Presentation in NBA 2K26 Wow Us? appeared first on NLSC.
Thanks to the NBA 2K26 Gameplay Trailer and developer blog, we have our first look at and insight into the on-court experience in this year's game. We react to the trailer - which had a very interesting song choice! - and break down the gameplay blog point-by-point as we join the community in sharing our thoughts and expectations following the first in-depth preview of NBA 2K26.
The post NLSC Podcast #591: NBA 2K26 Gameplay Trailer & Blog Reactions appeared first on NLSC.
While NBA 2K26 will be a hot topic over the next month, this week we turn our attention to a classic that's in our rotation, namely NBA 2K9. Now that we're ten games into our co-op NBA 2K9 Association with the Chicago Bulls, we provide a detailed recap of everything that's happened so far, and discuss some possible roster moves. We also invited the community to weigh in on which teams they'd most like to start an Association with in NBA 2K9.
The post NLSC Podcast #590: Running With the Bulls in NBA 2K9 appeared first on NLSC.
Take-Two is reportedly planning to develop their own college basketball game after making a rather insulting initial proposal to the Collegiate Licensing Company; a pitch that's become public thanks to a broken NDA. This week, we join the community in reacting to the possibility of a new college hoops title based on the NBA 2K engine, share our thoughts on the failed proposal, and discuss 2K's new deal with the NBA.
The post NLSC Podcast #589: 2K’s Insulting College Game Proposal appeared first on NLSC.
The preview season for NBA 2K26 is officially underway, and so this week, we join the community in reacting to the cover players and designs for every edition of NBA 2K26. We also give our thoughts on the preliminary features list and First Look screenshots, and discuss the seven-year extension of Take-Two's licensing agreement with the NBA that was signed back in 2019 and will thus be up for renewal soon.
The post NLSC Podcast #588: NBA 2K26 Covers & Early News appeared first on NLSC.
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