What was it all about? Let’s take a look back…way back… The latter wasn’t quite the game-changer we were hoping for either, but fortunately it didn’t have any adverse affects. The former didn’t pan out quite as well as hoped, as the improvements to foot-planting were offset by other animation issues. Two of the most-hyped innovations during the preview season were foot-planting technology, and procedural awareness. While the team at EA Canada did err in their attempts to rebuild the series with NBA Live 07, the game did feature a few meritorious technological improvements. Unlike its immediate predecessor, it wasn’t a solid gameplay experience mired in controversy. Nevertheless, while there’s a certain novelty in dusting it off, NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360 is not my first choice for retro basketball gaming. My stance has slightly softened, if only because some of the eighth generation titles turned out to be considerably rough in their own right, not to mention disappointing given the advances in technology and expectations placed upon them. The Xbox 360 version of NBA Live 07 has the dubious reputation of being one of the worst games in the NBA Live series.
This week, I’m taking a look back at Procedural Awareness in NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360. You’ll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content.
Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia.
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