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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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Who are the most dominant players when they're controlled by the CPU in basketball video games? This week, we join the community in discussing some of the most unguardable players on the virtual hardwood, at least when they're in the hands of the AI. We also reflect on the frustration of not always being able to light it up with those same players ourselves, and mention a few players who haven't been as dominant in video games as they really should be.
The post NLSC Podcast #614: Dominant CPU Controlled Players in Basketball Video Games appeared first on NLSC.
Happy New Year, fellow basketball gamers and hardcore hoop heads! As 2026 gets underway, we're tipping things off by joining the community in discussing our plans for this year when it comes to basketball gaming and real basketball alike. We also reflect on the most recent game in our co-op Chicago Bulls Association in NBA 2K9, which saw us pick up a very satisfying victory.
The post NLSC Podcast #613: 2026 Basketball & Basketball Gaming Plans appeared first on NLSC.
Another year is almost in the books! As 2025 draws to a close, we join the community in discussing the basketball and basketball gaming gifts that we gave and received this holiday season. From shoes, shirts, and collectibles, to video games, DVDs, and new basketballs, it's clear that we're all still as passionate as ever about real hoops and the virtual hardwood alike.
The post NLSC Podcast #612: Hoops Gifts for the Holidays appeared first on NLSC.
What Ifs are an intriguing topic in basketball discussions, especially when they involve comebacks that could've been, and comebacks that could potentially still occur. To that end, this week we're reflecting on some historical comeback rumours and returns that were reportedly close to happening, both of which we would've enjoyed seeing. We also discuss whether there are any recently-retired players that could still have an impact if they returned today.
The post NLSC Podcast #611: NBA Comebacks We Would’ve Loved to See appeared first on NLSC.
With the NBA Live 19 servers shutting down, a recent kick has inspired a look back at the final release in the NBA Live series. We reflect on our overall impressions of the game after giving it another chance, from the tuning of the last patch and overall gameplay experience to thoughts on Ultimate Team, The Streets World Tour, Legends, and depth. We also discuss fresh eyes leading to new perspectives, where NBA Live 19 ranks, and what a new game must do differently.
The post NLSC Podcast #610: Revisiting NBA Live 19 appeared first on NLSC.
During a recent podcast appearance, former NBA coach turned analyst Stan Van Gundy opined that the best 20 players in NBA history have all played within the last 20 years. This week, we join the community in responding to that claim and a couple of his other recent hot takes, as well as speculate on the motivations behind making them. We also discuss a few other popular but erroneous historical narratives that are about to complicate the GOAT debate.
The post NLSC Podcast #609: Stan Van Gundy Disrespects NBA History appeared first on NLSC.
With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S likely to be superseded within the next few years, what are our thoughts on the current generation of NBA 2K games? This week, we're ranking NBA 2K21 through NBA 2K26 from best to worst, with a few members of the community also weighing in with their rankings. We also discuss our overall view of Ninth Gen NBA 2K, noting some of the key mistakes the series has made, as well as some of the things that it has done right.
The post NLSC Podcast #608: Ranking This Generation’s NBA 2Ks appeared first on NLSC.
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.
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