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[ScientificPizza]

Switch online is delayed? That's a bummer

 

[FinKL]

Where I used to play basketball, I'm pretty sure someone would steal my Switch while I was playing.

Yep, ain't no body bringing out a fancy piece of electronic and leaving it out in the open at a street basketball court. That's just the way it is. Maybe a community court you'd be fine.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Switch online is delayed? That's a bummer

For only a few days I heard.

 

[Xater]

Man I really hope this turns out well. I would probably pick up the PS4 version. Switch version is't looking that hot. Would be good for local, but I will probably get more out of the online on PS4.

No I'm an Englishman if that helps just want to know in what way will this game feel more "meaty" than a single sport in the games I mentioned. Has it got different modes or courts etc.

No that doesn't help. I don't know anyone who didn't play NBA Jam in the 90s. Shit was on fire.

 

[Waluigilicious]

So am I Sir, you have no excuse lol!

I mean I know NBA is b-ball obviously, just never played a video game! I suppose it being budget priced helps in this case.

 

[HiiiLife]

I know you are ripping on the reveal trailer, but this would actually be great for the times that you are waiting for next game.

If you live in the suburbs of Rhode Island sure.

 

[Oresama]

Yeah, I'm much more concerned about the potential for steal spamming on all the versions, because currently there is no stamina penalty for it.

This.

I was all in for this game until I experienced the steal spam online.

Will not buy until they balance things out first.

That being said I still think the game has alot of potential once fixed...

 

[fernoca]

Switch version should be up Tuesday at 12PM EST/9AM PST.

 

[PadWarrior]

Switch version should be up Tuesday at 12PM EST/9AM PST.

Shoot was hoping for a midnight release.

 

[TheMagician]

No I'm an Englishman if that helps just want to know in what way will this game feel more "meaty" than a single sport in the games I mentioned. Has it got different modes or courts etc.

NBA Jam was great.

2 on 2 works really well.

 

[knee]

1. Push
2. Steal
3. Did you steal yet?
4. Steal
5. Win

 

[fernoca]

Shoot was hoping for a midnight release.

That's only for the Friday releases of first party games, at the moment.

Everything else releases at 9AMPST either Tuesdays (the usual releases) of Thursdays (eShop update).

At least is better than PlayStation's Grace Chen Time. So this game should be up on PS4...sometime during Tuesday.

 

[spyder_ur]

Favorite thing with these games: Who is the worst/least deserving player on that roster of players?

My pick:

Spoiler

Kris Humphries

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Favorite thing with these games: Who is the worst/least deserving player on that roster of players?

My pick:

Spoiler

Kris Humphries

You took my pick.
It would have been Tyler Hansbrough if he was still playing.

 

[Cornbread78]

That's only for the Friday releases of first party games, at the moment.

Everything else releases at 9AMPST either Tuesdays (the usual releases) of Thursdays (eShop update).

At least is better than PlayStation's Grace Chen Time. So this game should be up on PS4...sometime during Tuesday.

Hey, at least when it finally does get posted, it will have MP included 😎

 

[Yung Dolphin]

Does anyone think that they will patch the beta version that we all got to download on ps4 last week to the full game?

 

[PadWarrior]

That's only for the Friday releases of first party games, at the moment.

Everything else releases at 9AMPST either Tuesdays (the usual releases) of Thursdays (eShop update).

At least is better than PlayStation's Grace Chen Time. So this game should be up on PS4...sometime during Tuesday.

Lol good point.

 

[zeeaykay]

Does anyone think that they will patch the beta version that we all got to download on ps4 last week to the full game?

Absolutely




Not.

 

[LAM09]

When are reviews going live?

 

[newsguy]

I know one or two gaffers had the review copy of the Switch version. Can anyone chime in on undocked mode for this? I've read some impressions from other forums claiming this looks like 540p undocked and is a blurry mess ala Snake Pass. I truly hope this isn't the case, but I trust people here more than random poster on Reddit etc. so please chime in if you've tested it. Thanks.

 

[TheApatheticOne]

1. Push
2. Steal
3. Did you steal yet?
4. Steal
5. Win

After playing the demo on PS4, I gotta wait and see if this has indeed been adjusted in the final release. Stealing is like.... 75% of the game it felt like. Had a game where all it was was 4 guys running towards a loose ball.

 

[Jawbreaker]

I know one or two gaffers had the review copy of the Switch version. Can anyone chime in on undocked mode for this? I've read some impressions from other forums claiming this looks like 540p undocked and is a blurry mess ala Snake Pass. I truly hope this isn't the case, but I trust people here more than random poster on Reddit etc. so please chime in if you've tested it. Thanks.

It wouldn't be surprising since it looks sub-1080p when docked.

 

[Ryhian]

There's a twitch stream of the switch version live now: www.twitch.tv/n_squared

 

[jmizzal]

Is this available at midnight? Seems strange that I haven't been able to find any official info on release time availability for download. There's not even a store page for it on xbox.

Review embargo is tomorrow at 9 a.m. EST.

Trying to find out the same, will it be up at midnight on Switch?

Strange Switch has a store page but Xbox one doesnt, I have both Switch and Xbox one but will be getting this on Switch

 

[Chindogg]

There's a twitch stream of the switch version live now: www.twitch.tv/n_squared

Outside of some loading issues, the game graphically looks ok.

Still skeptical on the gameplay tho.

 

[FinalStageBoss]

I didn't like what I played from the PS4 beta leak thing tbh. Hopefully the final version fixes some pretty major issues(steal is way OP)

 

[SmoothRunningGun]

A demo would be nice.

 

[Hispanicguy]

There's a twitch stream of the switch version live now: www.twitch.tv/n_squared

Not hyped for it but I'm very curious.

The timing is interesting but weird. Not sure how some of those up close shots didn't even make it in, lol.

From looking at the stream, he shot a 3 with perfect timing and ended up getting 4 points.

Really not a fan of the whistle after each play. That needs to go.

Even with what I dislike, I may still give it a chance.

 

[Evil John Locke]

I will buy the shit out of this if it is good. I miss NBA Street (and Wayne Gretzky 3D Hockey and NFL Blitz and MLB Slugfest) so bad. Speaking of which, how is the announcer?

I might buy this even if it's just decent playing but well presented.

Edit: watched the stream above, yuck. It's a kiddie version maybe next year will be the resurgence of arcade sports games

 

[marc^o^]

I'm not feeling it, hope I'm wrong, I want it to be good/competitive.

 

[Jumpman23]

I'm in!

Now if they provide me a Michael Jordan add-on DLC option, I'm going bonkers!

Spoiler

Will probably cost the same price as the game

 

[Cornbread78]

When are reviews going live?

Is this available at midnight? Seems strange that I haven't been able to find any official info on release time availability for download. There's not even a store page for it on xbox.

Review embargo is tomorrow at 9 a.m. EST.

Looks like this..

 

[LAM09]

Looks like this..

Thanks

 

[iso135]

Does anyone know when xbone version launches? Is it the same as the Switch version (noon EST)?

 

[v1lla21]

Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. Hope they iron out the kinks real soon. Other than that the game looks fine for 20 bucks.

 

[twentytwo22]

Watched that stream for a bit. Ehhhh.... I don't know =/

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Looks really good for an NBA Jam clone.
The dunks are funny as fuck.

 

[bonesquad]

It's strangely missing a lot of key players. No Giannis or Middleton, the two best players for the Bucks, one of whom started the all-star game. Yet oddly they have Thon Maker.

What? First time in years the Bucks have worthwhile players, and they think I'd be "ok" with playing as Jabari Parker and Monroe. No thanks.

 

[mjc]

It's strangely missing a lot of key players. No Giannis or Middleton, the two best players for the Bucks, one of whom started the all-star game. Yet oddly they have Thon Maker.

Yeah, really odd choices right out of the gate.

 

[AEREC]

It has the pre-baked shadows, just not the dynamic court shadows of the other versions. The players have blob shadows so jumping and player positioning isn't an issue.

Ya, the blob shadows for the players look terrible.

 

[bobbychalkers]

ACG Review - Wait For A Sale
Sounds like it needed a little bit more time to cook but overall it doesn't seem to be anything that can't be fixed with a balance patch.

 

[Schnozberry]

Ya, the blob shadows for the players look terrible.

It's your money, do as you wish. I'd rather be able to play the game on the go than worry about the shadows. They don't really add much to the game.

 

[fernoca]

Hey, at least when it finally does get posted, it will have MP included 😎

Touché! XD

 

[qko]

After playing the demo on PS4, I gotta wait and see if this has indeed been adjusted in the final release. Stealing is like.... 75% of the game it felt like. Had a game where all it was was 4 guys running towards a loose ball.

Ahhh NBA Jam is back!

 

[SmoothRunningGun]

Thread title is funny because it's true

 

[iso135]

ACG Review - Wait For A Sale
Sounds like it needed a little bit more time to cook but overall it doesn't seem to be anything that can't be fixed with a balance patch.

Holy crap, I knew about not having online 2v2, but I didn't know that you can't even play vs. a friend online.

 

[MastAndo]

Holy crap, I knew about not having online 2v2, but I didn't know that you can't even play vs. a friend online.

Crap, this might be a dealbreaker. Are there plans to add 2v2 and 1v1 with a friend soon?

Also, what time does this get released?

 

[bumpkin]

Ahhh NBA Jam is back!

No way, stealing was not even remotely as potent in Jam as it is in the PS4 beta of this. I really hope they put out a patch to tone it down some.

 

[Nester]

There's a twitch stream of the switch version live now: www.twitch.tv/n_squared

Oh hey, that was me!

Overall I enjoyed it. I'm not a huge basketball fan or anything, but I do enjoy Arch Rivals/NBA Jam styled gameplay, so I had a good time. I'm terrible with shot timing. I look forward to playing more of it when online releases for the Switch version, the planned updates seem really nice.

I'm grinding through the tournaments in portable mode right now while watching TV so if anyone has any other questions about the Switch version, I can try to answer them!

 

[iso135]

Crap, this might be a dealbreaker. Are there plans to add 2v2 and 1v1 with a friend soon?

Also, what time does this get released?

They are saying they will add 2v2 online (basically 4 player multi), but I am not sure if/when they will add the ability to play with/against a friend.

People are saying 9AM PST, 12PM EST for the Switch version, but I haven't found anything yet for the Xbox One version.