The idea for the NBA Live PC mod came about in the wake of EA Sports’ announcement that NBA Live 09 would not be released on PC. So, why did the mod bear that name, and how did it come about? Let’s take a look back…way back… With NBA Live 06 being next up in our 20th Anniversary of NBA Live retrospectives, it also seemed fitting. Since I enjoyed looking back at my 1996 season mod for NBA Live 2004 last week, I thought that I’d do the same for a current roster update that I maintained for one of my all-time favourite games in the series. My search yielded some preview screenshots for the NBA Live PC mod, which became the NLSC’s comprehensive roster update for the PC version of NBA Live 06 for several years. Inspired by last week’s dig through the archives, I went rummaging again to see what else I could find. 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.
