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Andrew Begley
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Covering basketball gaming for @thenlsc.bsky.social since 2001. Chicago Bulls, basketball, video game, and pro wrestling fan. Shameless in making Simpsons references.
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A rookie Chris Paul dribbles past Lawrence Frank in NBA Live 06 PC.
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Last week marked 12 years since the PlayStation 4's launch in Australia. In this week's Wayback Wednesday, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social reflects on going to a midnight launch, and playing NBA 2K14 and NBA Live 14 for the first time.
Wayback Wednesday: PlayStation 4 Launch, 12 Years On - NLSC
In this week's Wayback Wednesday, Andrew reflects on the launch of the PlayStation 4, and his first impressions of the eighth generation.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Vale, Elden Campbell.
December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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"Much as you’ll see other works parody and pay homage to famous artworks and imagery, the inclination is to mimic memorable NBA photos."

ICYMI, The Challenges of Historical Screenshots: www.nba-live.com/mto-challeng...
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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December 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Episode #608 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek are ranking NBA 2K21 through NBA 2K26, and discussing their overall thoughts on the PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X generation of 2Ks to date.
NLSC Podcast #608: Ranking This Generation's NBA 2Ks - NLSC
In Episode #608 of the NLSC Podcast: Ranking NBA 2K21 through NBA 2K26, and discussing the pros and cons of the current generation.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Latrell Sprewell throws down the reverse dunk against Houston in NBA Live 98 PC.

The Rockets were the final opponent Spree faced as a Warrior. On this day 28 years ago, the infamous altercation with P.J. Carlesimo took place, effectively ending Spree's tenure with Golden State.
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Retro content means more exciting opportunities for virtual hardwood photography! This week's Monday Tip-Off reflects on capturing historical screenshots, and some of the challenges that they involve.
Monday Tip-Off: The Challenges of Historical Screenshots - NLSC
In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew discusses the challenges of capturing authentic historical screenshots in basketball video games.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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ICYMI, NLSC Podcast 607 named the best players to show budding basketball fans to get them hooked on hoops! Tune in on... 🎙️

NLSC: www.nba-live.com/nlsc-podcast...

YouTube: youtu.be/N8ytsLvPAlU

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4YYF...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

New show out soon!
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
December.
December 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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A utility that aids in modding audio in NBA 2K16 has been added to our Downloads database!
NBA 2K16 Mod Releases: Sound File Tool - NLSC
Download a tool that helps convert WAV files to OGG files in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Reverse one controversial trade, and you can greatly confuse a game's simulation logic!

ICYMI, this week's Wayback Wednesday dove into how Dominique Wilkins can break Season mode in NBA Live 95 for SNES.
Breaking NBA Live 95 With Dominique Wilkins | NLSC Wayback Wednesday
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November 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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It's time for the November 29th 2025 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! Big swats, dazzling dribbling moves, vicious dunks, and a turkey with a trick shot can be seen in this week's countdown.
NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week: November 29th, 2025 - NLSC
Dee has picked the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week for November 29th, 2025. Check out the latest highlights from the community!
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November 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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A new NLSC Top 10 Plays will be out soon, but before it drops, catch up on last week's countdown!

Remember to hit up Derek (Dee4threeG on X, Dee4Three in our Forum) with your best virtual hardwood moments. All games are welcome, current and classic!
NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - November 22nd, 2025 - Highlights from NBA 2K26, NBA Live 19 & More
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November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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A series of Legends Challenges in NBA Live 19 Ultimate Team featured some fun coincidences...or possibly clever Easter eggs. This week's Friday Five discusses the stories that they (perhaps) unintentionally represent.
The Friday Five: 5 Coincidences in LUT 19 Legends Challenges - NLSC
In this week's Friday Five, Andrew shares five coincidences he encountered while playing the Legends Challenges in NBA Live 19 Ultimate Team.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving, Basketball Gamers! 🦃

Just for a change, in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, the turkeys do the stuffing.
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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"I can appreciate games trying new things and expanding their scope, but ill-fitting and mandatory RPG or management mechanics just end up taking time away from the core gameplay that I enjoy."

ICYMI, Fun When Optional, A Chore When Mandatory: www.nba-live.com/mto-fun-when...
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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1996 in the NBA, as portrayed by NBA Live 2004 PC.

Incidentally, the mod is still available here: forums.nba-live.com/downloads.ph...
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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A 2026 season Orlando Magic court update and a translation for a useful modding utility can be found in today's NBA 2K14 Mod Releases!
NBA 2K14 Mod Releases: Court & Translated Tool - NLSC
Download a 2026 season court update for the Orlando Magic, and a translated modding tool, in today's NBA 2K14 Mod Releases.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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In real life, the Dominique Wilkins-Danny Manning trade was a controversial move. In NBA Live 95 for Super Nintendo, it's the glue that holds the sim engine together! This week's Wayback Wednesday is a video diving into Nique's ability to break the game.
Breaking NBA Live 95 With Dominique Wilkins | NLSC Wayback Wednesday
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November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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A s-Nique peek at this week's Wayback Wednesday, which will be another video feature.

Can you spot the oddity that will play a key role in this week's retro topic?
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Episode #607 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek join the community in naming the past and present players they'd show a budding basketball fan to get them hooked on hoops.
NLSC Podcast #607: New to Basketball? These Are The Players To Study - NLSC
In Episode #607 of the NLSC Podcast: Our picks for past and present players that would make someone fall in love with basketball.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Extracurricular activities in basketball video games can help with progress, and add to the immersion. However, as this week's Monday Tip-Off discusses, what's fun when optional can easily become a chore when mandatory.
Monday Tip-Off: Fun When Optional, A Chore When Mandatory - NLSC
In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew discusses how some tasks in basketball video games are fun when optional, but a chore when mandatory.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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🎮 A Virtual Hardwood Tribute to Rodney Rogers 🏀

The late Rodney Rogers leads the All-Time Wake Forest Demon Deacons against the All-Time Louisville Cardinals in NBA 2K17 for PlayStation 4.

🎥 Full Highlights: youtu.be/RRiY9F76MHo
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM