The official podcast of the NLSC, talking about all things related to basketball video games!
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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…
The NBA 2K27 Gameplay Trailer dropped last week, giving us our first glimpse of this year's game in action. We also received a roadmap for the rest of the preview season along with a handful of early details on what to expect, including confirmation of a controversial change to dunking. As such, this week we're joining the community in reacting to the trailer and what we know about NBA 2K27 so…
The NBA 2K27 preview season is now officially underway with the reveal of this year's cover players, pre-order bonuses, and a handful of first-look screenshots. This week, we join the community in reacting to our first glimpse of NBA 2K27 and the three editions that will be available to pre-order, as well as the controversy surrounding the design of the Standard Edition cover. The post NLSC…
Although we do tend to take our basketball gaming seriously, sometimes it's fun to get a little silly with it; or indeed, looney! To that end, this week we're reviewing Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, which not only includes NBA Jam-style basketball, but also soccer, tennis, and golf. We also recap a co-op game of basketball in Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars, and join the community in…
Gaming in 2026 - basketball or otherwise - is certainly a mixed bag. There are some things that we're greatly enjoying, but also issues that are really bugging us! To that end, this week we present Dee's Dislikes and Andrew's Delights, wherein we get a few criticisms off our chest from issues with NBA The Run to anti-consumer practices, but also celebrate what's bringing us joy right now, such as…
Sony has announced that physical copies of PlayStation games will end production in 2028, with the console going digital-only. Despite claims that the decision was made in response to consumer trends, gamers by and large haven't been thrilled with the announcement! This week, we join the community in reacting to the news including a discussion of all the potential drawbacks, comparisons to PC…
The specifications of the Steam Machine have been confirmed along with the prices for both models, with and without a controller. Suffice it to say, the announcement has generated some controversy! This week, we're breaking down everything that we know about the Steam Machine, from specs to potential to value for money. We also join the community in discussing whether we'll be picking one up in…
There have been a number of father-son duos in NBA history, but when it comes to talent, it isn't always a case of "like father, like son"! To that end, this week we're choosing our Top 5 father-son duos for a two-on-two game. While there are some obvious choices with these multi-generational pairings, a couple of our picks might just surprise you! The post NLSC Podcast #636: The NBA’s Greatest…
NBA The Run was released last week, and so far it's certainly drawn a mixed reception from basketball gamers. This week, we're reviewing the new arcade streetball game from Play by Play Studios, breaking down the gameplay and describing our experiences playing in several tournaments. We also read out some impressions that the community has shared with us, and touch once more on the toxicity that…
With the preview season and indeed the release of NBA 2K27 looming, what are we hoping to see from this year's game from Visual Concepts? This week, we join the community in sharing some of our key Wishlist items, from our most-desired gameplay improvements to ideas for enhancing modes, features, and content. We also discuss a couple of details about NBA 2K27 that have already leaked, and pay…
