Electronic Arts has recently been acquired in one of the biggest deals in the history of video games. This week, we share our thoughts on the news and what it might mean for the future of basketball gaming. We also note some of the reactions to the deal that we've seen from the wider gaming community on social media. Needless to say, it's proving to be quite a controversial move!

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It's the 600th episode of the NLSC Podcast! A huge shout out to our listeners and the NLSC community at large for continuing to support all of our content! To mark the milestone, this week we're simply getting on the mics to chat about basketball gaming. We share our latest thoughts on NBA 2K26, and reflect on other games that we're currently playing - including our NBA 2K9 Association - along with a few other topics that came up during the course of our conversation.

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Music is a vital part of the atmosphere in basketball video games, and as such, is often connected to our nostalgia for them. This week, we join the community in reflecting on basketball video game music, from our all-time favourite soundtracks and standout songs to the tunes that just didn't seem to be a good fit for the virtual hardwood.

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Why do we still play basketball video games? This week, we discuss the factors that keep us hooked on the virtual hardwood, from a love of competition and shared experiences to the way it allows us to feel connected to and indeed more informed about our favourite sport. We also reflect on the lingering stigma surrounding gaming as an adult, and push back on the notion that it's a childish hobby that needs to be left behind.

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Need help mastering NBA 2K26? This week's show provides some detailed tips, from what to do on the sticks to suggestions for gameplay sliders and camera settings! We also join the community in discussing how we're playing NBA 2K26, along with the other basketball games that are currently in our rotations. Speaking of which, our NBA 2K9 Bulls Association continues to be a blast, leading us to reflect on the game's quality and how we'd rank it.

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In a shocking and rather unfortunate development, EA Sports rescinded their proposal for a college basketball game in light of Take-Two reaching agreements with several schools to develop their own "college basketball experience". This week, we join the community in reacting to the news and speculating on what we can expect from 2K. We also follow up on last week's show with some further impressions of NBA 2K26.

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NBA 2K26 is already in gamers' hands thanks to the early access pre-order bonus provided by the Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions. As such, this week we join the community in sharing our first impressions of this year's release! From gameplay to the Eras rosters, this episode is a comprehensive breakdown of the pros and cons that we've observed so far. We also discuss some disappointing roster sharing news, as well as the concept of aura farming.

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With NBA 2K26 right around the corner, a community event has given us a detailed look at the game in action. We share our thoughts on what we've seen so far, as well as what the influencers who attended the event are saying. In particular, we note how valid criticism is once again being shot down ahead of the game's release. We also cover some of the key points of the Courtside Report on MyNBA and MyGM, and recall our favourite basketball nicknames.

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