NLSC Podcast

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.

It's that time of the year again! NBA 2K27 is now available via Early Access for gamers who pre-ordered one of the special editions, and we're among those who have already played it ahead of its full launch on September 4th. To that end, this week we're sharing our first hands-on impressions of NBA 2K27, breaking down the positives and negatives so far. Our listeners also weigh in with their thoughts in this week's community question. The post NLSC Podcast #645: NBA 2K27 First Impressions appeared first on NLSC.

The big NBA 2K27 infodump has come and gone, which means it's essentially a wrap on the game's abbreviated preview season. An event for content creators provided some more gameplay footage however, so this week we join the community in reacting to what we've seen, and a couple of other details about NBA 2K27. We also share some thoughts on the impending shutdown of NBA Live Mobile. The post NLSC Podcast #644: So, That Was The NBA 2K27 Preview Season appeared first on NLSC.

After an unexpected week off, we're back to discuss skill gaps on the virtual hardwood, specifically what that truly means. This includes a look at how artificial boosts and certain gameplay mechanics run contrary to the idea of implementing a skill gap. On a happier note, we also recap a couple of fun co-op sessions with NBA 2K14 and NBA Live 18. The post NLSC Podcast #643: The Truth About Skill Gaps appeared first on NLSC.