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Since 1996, the NLSC has been your source for basketball video games! We cover NBA Live, NBA 2K, NBA Jam, and many more hoops titles. 🏀🎮💻
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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.
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
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.
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.
ICYMI, NLSC Podcast 607 named the best players to show budding basketball fans to get them hooked on hoops! Tune in on... 🎙️
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December 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
ICYMI, NLSC Podcast 607 named the best players to show budding basketball fans to get them hooked on hoops! Tune in on... 🎙️
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Happy Thanksgiving, Basketball Gamers! 🦃
Just for a change, in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, the turkeys do the stuffing.
Just for a change, in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, the turkeys do the stuffing.
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, Basketball Gamers! 🦃
Just for a change, in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, the turkeys do the stuffing.
Just for a change, in NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, the turkeys do the stuffing.
"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...
ICYMI, Fun When Optional, A Chore When Mandatory: www.nba-live.com/mto-fun-when...
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"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...
ICYMI, Fun When Optional, A Chore When Mandatory: www.nba-live.com/mto-fun-when...
1996 in the NBA, as portrayed by NBA Live 2004 PC.
Incidentally, the mod is still available here: forums.nba-live.com/downloads.ph...
Incidentally, the mod is still available here: forums.nba-live.com/downloads.ph...
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
1996 in the NBA, as portrayed by NBA Live 2004 PC.
Incidentally, the mod is still available here: forums.nba-live.com/downloads.ph...
Incidentally, the mod is still available here: forums.nba-live.com/downloads.ph...
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?
Can you spot the oddity that will play a key role in this week's retro topic?
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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?
Can you spot the oddity that will play a key role in this week's retro topic?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:18 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
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
🎮 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
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
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Derrick Rose in NBA Live 14.
On this day in 2013, it was confirmed that Rose suffered a torn MCL the night before in a game against the Blazers, ruling him out for the rest of the 2014 season.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
On this day in 2013, it was confirmed that Rose suffered a torn MCL the night before in a game against the Blazers, ruling him out for the rest of the 2014 season.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Derrick Rose in NBA Live 14.
On this day in 2013, it was confirmed that Rose suffered a torn MCL the night before in a game against the Blazers, ruling him out for the rest of the 2014 season.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
On this day in 2013, it was confirmed that Rose suffered a torn MCL the night before in a game against the Blazers, ruling him out for the rest of the 2014 season.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Some creative watermarking in the OG NLSC roster updates for NBA Live 96 PC.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Some creative watermarking in the OG NLSC roster updates for NBA Live 96 PC.
"Although it was probably for the best, it would've been fun to see MJ and Chuck together, and to play with that lineup in video games."
ICYMI, 5 Comebacks That Would’ve Been Fun To Play With (Part 4): www.nba-live.com/tff-5-comeba...
ICYMI, 5 Comebacks That Would’ve Been Fun To Play With (Part 4): www.nba-live.com/tff-5-comeba...
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
"Although it was probably for the best, it would've been fun to see MJ and Chuck together, and to play with that lineup in video games."
ICYMI, 5 Comebacks That Would’ve Been Fun To Play With (Part 4): www.nba-live.com/tff-5-comeba...
ICYMI, 5 Comebacks That Would’ve Been Fun To Play With (Part 4): www.nba-live.com/tff-5-comeba...
Hoop heads,
If you wanted to make someone fall in love with basketball, what past and present basketball player would you introduce to them first? 🏀
Example: Past Michael Jordan, Present Steph Curry
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the next NLSC Podcast!
If you wanted to make someone fall in love with basketball, what past and present basketball player would you introduce to them first? 🏀
Example: Past Michael Jordan, Present Steph Curry
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the next NLSC Podcast!
November 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hoop heads,
If you wanted to make someone fall in love with basketball, what past and present basketball player would you introduce to them first? 🏀
Example: Past Michael Jordan, Present Steph Curry
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the next NLSC Podcast!
If you wanted to make someone fall in love with basketball, what past and present basketball player would you introduce to them first? 🏀
Example: Past Michael Jordan, Present Steph Curry
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the next NLSC Podcast!
Vale, Rodney Rogers.
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Vale, Rodney Rogers.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Placing LeBron James on the Lakers in NBA Live 2004 and ESPN NBA Basketball. 🟣🟡
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Placing LeBron James on the Lakers in NBA Live 2004 and ESPN NBA Basketball. 🟣🟡
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
Season 23 is officially underway! Will it be his last? For what it's worth, NBA Live 2004 thinks so: www.nba-live.com/ww-lebron-ja...
Congratulations to Andrew Gaze, who has been officially elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame! 🏀🦘
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Congratulations to Andrew Gaze, who has been officially elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame! 🏀🦘
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
Incidentally, Gaze was playable in NBA Live 2000 and Team USA Basketball. He's also in the official roster update for NBA Live 99 PC.
ICYMI, Andrew and Derek discussed the cost of video games in Episode #605 of the NLSC Podcast. 🎙️
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New episode out soon!
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New episode out soon!
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
ICYMI, Andrew and Derek discussed the cost of video games in Episode #605 of the NLSC Podcast. 🎙️
Tune in on...
NLSC: www.nba-live.com/nlsc-podcast...
YouTube: youtu.be/b3AExb2jwEQ
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New episode out soon!
Tune in on...
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"Maybe it's because so many people have moved on to MyCAREER and MyTEAM where we have limited customisation when it comes to gameplay, while sim heads who play franchise modes want authenticity."
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
November 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"Maybe it's because so many people have moved on to MyCAREER and MyTEAM where we have limited customisation when it comes to gameplay, while sim heads who play franchise modes want authenticity."
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
ICYMI, 5 Lost Features We Don't Talk About Enough: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-lost-f...
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: D-League 'Toine in NBA 2K11
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: D-League 'Toine in NBA 2K11
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Antoine Walker sporting the Idaho Stampede's jersey in NBA 2K11. The NBDL/D-League/G League tipped off its inaugural season 24 years ago today.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
NLSC Podcast Topic:
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 AM
NLSC Podcast Topic:
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
The Steam Machine was announced and is planned for release early in 2026.
🟢 Are you planning to buy?
💰 What would you consider to be a fair price?
🔴 Any concerns?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their thoughts and yours on an upcoming show!
"Not only was it controversial, but one of the worst and mostly poorly-thought out ideas in the history of the NBA 2K series."
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Not only was it controversial, but one of the worst and mostly poorly-thought out ideas in the history of the NBA 2K series."
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
ICYMI, 5 Controversial Concepts That Were Abandoned: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-contro...
"It's possible to create highlights and enjoy the gameplay for what it is, as long as you're not taking it too seriously. It's playable, and capable of entertaining moments."
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"It's possible to create highlights and enjoy the gameplay for what it is, as long as you're not taking it too seriously. It's playable, and capable of entertaining moments."
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
ICYMI, a retrospective of ESPN NBA 2Night 2002: www.nba-live.com/ww-espn-nba-...
"It's become a fun way to get the most out of a game I’m revisiting, not to mention an interesting challenge to push the limits of what can be done as far as customising its content."
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"It's become a fun way to get the most out of a game I’m revisiting, not to mention an interesting challenge to push the limits of what can be done as far as customising its content."
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
ICYMI, Tinkering With Rosters: www.nba-live.com/mto-tinkerin...
Vale, Michael Ray Richardson.
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Vale, Michael Ray Richardson.