Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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Online Troubles Escalate Following Latest NBA 2K14 Patch
It seemed things couldn't get much worse for the next-gen version of NBA 2K14. The practically always-online nature, its damaging VC implementation, and crashes affecting many were already well publicized. Last week's patch did little to improve the situation as many are still unable to play MyCareer or MyGM due to crashes. It also introduced a new bug in MyGM that prevents proposed contract details from being altered essentially wrecking free agency. There are other areas of the game tho...
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First Significant Patch for NBA Live 14
The end of this week has brought updates to numerous next-gen sports games and NBA Live 14 is included in the bunch. Though patches are unlikely to generate additional interest in the game it is important for EA Sports to establish a level of support for the product and improve it for those who did purchase the unsatisfying reboot of the series. The company is certain to struggle with credibility in selling next year's game but showing a dedication to Live 14 could help them in that regar...
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Second Next-Gen NBA 2K14 Patch Arrives; Problems Continue for Troubled Game
The highly anticipated patch for NBA 2K14 released today on the Xbox One and is expected within a matter of days on the PS4. The update was meant to address the crashes being experienced by many in MyCareer and other modes while also offering various fixes, improvements, and additions. Given that some consumers have been unable to play 2K14 the crashing was obviously the priority here.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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Extensive Discussion on NBA 2K14’s VC Now Available in Podcast Form
For those who prefer to listen to podcasts as opposed to watching the Press Row Hangouts, the latest episode focusing on the VC controversy with NBA 2K14 is out now as a Press Row Podcast! For anyone who may have missed it be sure to check out the full article on the topic and here you can watch the Hangout episode if you'd prefer to do that instead. This is an important issue for fans of sports gaming to keep talking about, to make voices heard with word of mouth and through social...
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Press Row Hangout: The Controversy Over VC in NBA 2K14
The latest Press Row Hangout focuses entirely on the Virtual Currency aspect of NBA 2K14 on the Xbox One and PS4. What it is and why it has prompted an outroar, how it adversely affects gamers and they way they're forced to play a certain way or spend cash, and what to do in order to influence change for the future. For those who prefer to listen to podcasts over the video hangouts, the show will be offered in audio form within the next day or two and a new posting will go up at that time...
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VC Implementation Threatens The Future Of The NBA 2K Series
It's somewhat startling to look back just a few weeks and see evaluations of NBA 2K14 that did not mention alarming tactics instituted by 2K Sports that would greatly affect consumers. The game for all intents and purposes requires an online connection and VC has been baked into almost every mode in a way that detracts from the enjoyment of the product. Of course reviews also didn't bother to check how worthless the Online Leagues were and whether online even ran properly, and they wouldn't ...
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Second Next-Gen NBA 2K14 Roster Update Out Now
On the heels of the first roster update for the Xbox One and PS4 versions of NBA 2K14, which dealt with bringing the roster mostly up to date after going nearly two months without any alterations, another has released today that addresses the two biggest stories from Sunday. Kobe Bryant has been activated following his highly anticipated return. Injured players are unable to be used in next-gen NBA 2K14 as rosters can't be edited and saved to the hard drive. So ironically Kobe was availab...
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2K Sports Acknowledges NBA 2K14 Crashing Issue; Fix Coming in Future Patch
The crashing reported on earlier that is being experienced by many in the PS4 and Xbox One versions of NBA 2K14 will hopefully be fixed in the next patch. 2K Sports finally made a statement on the issue two weeks after the troubles started escalating by commenting to Kotaku and stating they are aware of the problem and are working to fix it. Yesterday, a 2K Sports representative told Kotaku that they are "currently working to address a known issue that has been impacting MyCareer on next ge...
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