Game Reviews and More
This is the first time for CURSOR to have a blog column about game reviews. Expect more on the next blog columns and you Explorers can also suggest what game reviews you want to be inside this column. You can send your suggestions to cursor_newsletter@yahoo.com.
On our very first game review, I have picked a unique one which is not your usual pc or video game you play. I just want to share with you how great and talented Filipinos are in terms of Information Technology that we can also create innovative games however the main problem is that we have the skills but unfortunately, we lack the resources and the support we need. I’m not in favor to anyone but I just want you to share the truth.
I have been a PBA die hard fan since my elementary days. I do always watch every game when I have time even while I’m doing my homework. For me, it is the game of the Gods as players are treated with high respect.
EA sports invented the NBA Live for all basketball gamers. And for me I vent my frustrations in being a player by playing the game religiously. I even have to starve myself to death just to save money so that I could play NBA Live.
During the year 2003, a MOD (or modification) for PC gamers was built by Mr. Panelo and some talented patchers making the first ever PBA live game for PC. It was a blast and it is nicer because it has a touch of belongingness. I mean we can root for Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers or Chicago Bulls but Ginebra, Purefoods, and San Miguel sounds much better because we always feel we know these players more rather than those NBA millionaires.
Last year, the release of PBA live 2007 in which a volume of visitors downloaded the free MOD got a good review from some basketball critics. When a friend told me that there is PBA Live 07 in a computer café near the University, I came to be very excited to play it and as I’ve expected, this game is a total conversion mod for NBA Live 07. It has accurate and up-to-date rosters to choose from- All-Filipino & Import-reinforced -including North & South All-Star teams and Team Pilipinas. They also added some tweaked gameplay files for a more realistic PBA game feel plus complete cyberface, portrait graphics for each player, recent team jersey and court graphics resemble real life counterparts. Where in you can select Araneta Coliseum, Cuneta Astrodome, PhilSports Arena, or even court in TOKOSHIMA where FIBA Asia was held as a play venue. But the thing is that it was very exciting to use PBA players who are on your own hands as you control the players’ movement, the play of the team you are going to execute and how well you can get the momentum shift and then win the game.
Now let’s get inside the areas for improvement. Since it is a modification, the features of NBA LIVE 07 is still the same except of the rosters of players and teams, the theme songs in the main menu, the loading screens, the videos played on the background of the main menu, the main menu itself and the advertisements . When you play it, you will notice that the audio for the announcers are not modified, it still the same voice you will hear from NBA Live 07. Another one is the freestyle superstar of selected superstar players. For example is Jayjay Helterbrand of Barangay Ginebra, he is known to be a point guard and his freestyle superstar trigger is a playmaker and tight guard. When you try to switch the superstar trigger of Helterbrand, you will be surprised that it has also other triggers such as power, inside scorer, high flyer and shooter. Imagine a power type player on Jayjay Helterbrand who dunks over Marlou Aquino which must only be known for Asi Taulava or Kelly Williams. In short, the same NBA players that has a different look and jersey they are wearing.
For you to play it, you need first the original NBA Live 07. PBA Live 07 is a total modification add-on for NBA Live 07, the same system requirements as NBA Live 07 and it is for PC Platform only. Game consoles such as PlayStation, XBOX are not supported. And as I’ve researched on it, is not affiliated with the Philippine Basketball Association as well as all the company products, logos, brands appearing in the game. These were merely put to make the game more visually realistic.
Downloads are available at http://pbalive.yebaweb.com. Hope we all continue to support PBA Live and all the Pinoy patchers making this dream a reality.
There are no limits, just do it.
-Jeffrey O. Santos
On our very first game review, I have picked a unique one which is not your usual pc or video game you play. I just want to share with you how great and talented Filipinos are in terms of Information Technology that we can also create innovative games however the main problem is that we have the skills but unfortunately, we lack the resources and the support we need. I’m not in favor to anyone but I just want you to share the truth.
I have been a PBA die hard fan since my elementary days. I do always watch every game when I have time even while I’m doing my homework. For me, it is the game of the Gods as players are treated with high respect.
EA sports invented the NBA Live for all basketball gamers. And for me I vent my frustrations in being a player by playing the game religiously. I even have to starve myself to death just to save money so that I could play NBA Live.
During the year 2003, a MOD (or modification) for PC gamers was built by Mr. Panelo and some talented patchers making the first ever PBA live game for PC. It was a blast and it is nicer because it has a touch of belongingness. I mean we can root for Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers or Chicago Bulls but Ginebra, Purefoods, and San Miguel sounds much better because we always feel we know these players more rather than those NBA millionaires.
Last year, the release of PBA live 2007 in which a volume of visitors downloaded the free MOD got a good review from some basketball critics. When a friend told me that there is PBA Live 07 in a computer café near the University, I came to be very excited to play it and as I’ve expected, this game is a total conversion mod for NBA Live 07. It has accurate and up-to-date rosters to choose from- All-Filipino & Import-reinforced -including North & South All-Star teams and Team Pilipinas. They also added some tweaked gameplay files for a more realistic PBA game feel plus complete cyberface, portrait graphics for each player, recent team jersey and court graphics resemble real life counterparts. Where in you can select Araneta Coliseum, Cuneta Astrodome, PhilSports Arena, or even court in TOKOSHIMA where FIBA Asia was held as a play venue. But the thing is that it was very exciting to use PBA players who are on your own hands as you control the players’ movement, the play of the team you are going to execute and how well you can get the momentum shift and then win the game.
Now let’s get inside the areas for improvement. Since it is a modification, the features of NBA LIVE 07 is still the same except of the rosters of players and teams, the theme songs in the main menu, the loading screens, the videos played on the background of the main menu, the main menu itself and the advertisements . When you play it, you will notice that the audio for the announcers are not modified, it still the same voice you will hear from NBA Live 07. Another one is the freestyle superstar of selected superstar players. For example is Jayjay Helterbrand of Barangay Ginebra, he is known to be a point guard and his freestyle superstar trigger is a playmaker and tight guard. When you try to switch the superstar trigger of Helterbrand, you will be surprised that it has also other triggers such as power, inside scorer, high flyer and shooter. Imagine a power type player on Jayjay Helterbrand who dunks over Marlou Aquino which must only be known for Asi Taulava or Kelly Williams. In short, the same NBA players that has a different look and jersey they are wearing.
For you to play it, you need first the original NBA Live 07. PBA Live 07 is a total modification add-on for NBA Live 07, the same system requirements as NBA Live 07 and it is for PC Platform only. Game consoles such as PlayStation, XBOX are not supported. And as I’ve researched on it, is not affiliated with the Philippine Basketball Association as well as all the company products, logos, brands appearing in the game. These were merely put to make the game more visually realistic.
Downloads are available at http://pbalive.yebaweb.com. Hope we all continue to support PBA Live and all the Pinoy patchers making this dream a reality.
There are no limits, just do it.
-Jeffrey O. Santos
jeffreysantos16@yahoo.com.ph
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