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NLSC Podcast #602: That's No Way To Treat A Customer - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 1h

Episode #602 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, Andrew and Derek are talking about the first big NBA 2K26 patch, a successful Windows 11 update, an eBay horror story, and predictions for the 2026 NBA season. 🎙️

In Episode #602 of the NLSC Podcast: A terrible eBay experience, the first big NBA 2K26 patch, and 2026 NBA predictions.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 4h

A new show will be out shortly, but in the meantime, catch up on last week's NLSC Podcast, which discussed the EA acquisition! 🎙️

Tune in on...

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

YouTube: youtu.be/BPr0p24QZM0

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/79U2...

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

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 10h

"It's tiresome busywork akin to the grinding that takes place in MyCAREER, artificially padding out the game and ensuring that you're sick of it by the time you have a full roster."

ICYMI, 5 Reasons NBA Playgrounds Fell Short Of NBA Jam: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-reason...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 1d

NBA Live 19: Lakers vs. Warriors...in the 2026 Season!

Using a minimalist 2026 season roster for NBA Live 19, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social previews Opening Day by taking on the Warriors with the Lakers.

🎥 Full Highlights: youtu.be/R4VYf4ZPmis

Monday Tip-Off: I Can't (Totally) Hate NBA 2K's Open Worlds - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 1d

The City and The Neighborhood bring a mix of pros and cons to NBA 2K. @andrewnlsc.bsky.social discusses his love-hate relationship with MyCAREER having open world environments in this week's Monday Tip-Off.

In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew confesses that despite his quibbles with them, he can't (totally) hate NBA 2K's open worlds.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 2d

NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Jerry West in NBA 2K12

65 years ago today, Mr. Clutch made his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA 2K12 celebrated his career in glorious black-and-white, via its NBA's Greatest mode.

It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!

NBA 2K14 Mod Releases: Lakers Anniversary Patch - NLSC

Andrew Begley @andrewnlsc.bsky.social · 2d

Glancing at these late transactions as the 2026 NBA season looms, I'm reminded of what a pain offseason updates could be when I was modding NBA Live PC all those years ago. I still had fun making those rosters, but I burned out by creating too many eventual training camp cuts!

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 2d

A Los Angeles Lakers anniversary jersey update can be found in today's NBA 2K14 Mod Releases.

Download a Showtime Lakers jersey update, featuring the 60th Anniversary patch, in today's NBA 2K14 Mod Releases.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 2d

40 years ago today, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in test markets in North America!

ICYMI, this week's Wayback Wednesday took a look back at basketball gaming on the NES: www.nba-live.com/ww-nes-baske...

NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week: October 18th, 2025 - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 3d

It's time for the October 18th 2025 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! Some incredible lobs, awesome mods, and gamewinning shots can be found in this week's countdown.

Dee has picked the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week for October 18th, 2025. Check out the latest highlights from the community!

NBA 2K26 Patch 2.1 Released - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 3d

Details on Patch 2.1 for NBA 2K26.

Patch 2.1 is now available for NBA 2K26. It reverses a key gameplay change from Patch 2.0, and includes a couple of bug fixes.

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Andrew Begley @andrewnlsc.bsky.social · 3d

The NBA just taunting me with emails now.

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Andrew Begley @andrewnlsc.bsky.social · 4d

To celebrate turning 41 yesterday, I re-watched a Bulls game from 1997 in which MJ scored 41 points.

Shout out to all the channels flying under the radar of copyright strikes with classic NBA uploads!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLbz...

1997 MAVERICKS AT BULLS

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 4d

Seven years ago yesterday, the second and final NBA Playgrounds game was released. This week's Friday Five outlines five reasons why Saber Interactive's arcade hoops duology fell short of the best NBA Jam games.

The Friday Five: 5 Reasons NBA Playgrounds Fell Short Of NBA Jam - NLSC

In this week's Friday Five, Andrew outlines five reasons why the NBA Playgrounds games fell short of the best NBA Jam titles.

Andrew Begley @andrewnlsc.bsky.social · 5d

41 today. Also, back in August I marked 24 years running @thenlsc.bsky.social. Here's to many more, on both counts!

NBA 2K26 Patch 2.0 Released - NLSC

Andrew Begley @andrewnlsc.bsky.social · 5d

That interview re: Wilt Chamberlain is a fantastic read!

Also spotlights how The Book of Basketball pushed a lot of "wink-wink, trust me it's true" narratives. The "MJ was suspended in 1993" is another one. A great book, but definitely flawed.

HoopsAnalyst @hoopsanalyst.bsky.social · 5d

Robert Cherry POTD Mel Counts. My interview with Wilt expert biographer regarding the benching of Wilt for Counts for much of the 4th Quarter of Game 7 of the 69 Finals: hoopsanalyst.com/qa-with-wilt...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 5d

Details on Patch 2.0 for NBA 2K26.

Patch 2.0 for NBA 2K26 prepares the game for Season 2, and also includes technical fixes, likeness updates, and gameplay adjustments.

Wayback Wednesday: NES Basketball Gaming - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 6d

This Saturday will mark the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System's release in select test markets in North America. As such, this week's Wayback Wednesday takes a look back at basketball gaming on the NES.

In this week's Wayback Wednesday, Andrew marks the 40th Anniversary of the NES with a look back at basketball gaming on the platform.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 6d

"If you're putting all of that time and effort into creating in-depth and accurate roster mods, then you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't use them."

ICYMI, Play With Your Own Roster Mods: www.nba-live.com/mto-play-wit...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 7d

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NLSC Podcast #601: Electronic Arts Acquired in Massive Deal - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 7d

Episode #601 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek discuss the sale of Electronic Arts in a $55 Billion deal, and upgrading from Windows 10 to 11.

In Episode #601 of the NLSC Podcast: Electronic Arts has been acquired in one of the biggest deals in video game history.

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 7d

"He represents a particularly dreary chapter in Bulls history, being a member of teams that weren't just unsuccessful, but unenjoyable to watch."

ICYMI, 5 Least Favourite MyCAREER Teammates: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-least-...

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI, NLSC Podcast #600 discussed NBA 2K26, Virtual Hardwood Legends, realism feeling unrealistic, and retro gaming rotations.

Tune in on...

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

YouTube: youtu.be/6A2UnHHntW4

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

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

Monday Tip-Off: Play With Your Own Roster Mods - NLSC

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The NLSC @thenlsc.bsky.social · 8d

For roster modders, the fun shouldn't end when a project is done. This week's Monday Tip-Off is a reminder to play with your own work.

In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew discusses the joy and importance of playing with your own roster mods.