NBA Elite 11
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NBA Elite 11 is a mobile basketball video game released by Electronic Arts
(EA) for iOS. It is the first installment in the NBA Elite series, succeeding EA's NBA Live series.
A release of the game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 was scheduled for October 5, 2010, but was delayed until March 31, 2011 due to "concerns about gameplay polish".The cancellation for these versions was officially announced on November 2, 2010 and development of the franchise was moved from EA's Black Box studio to its Florida-based Tiburon studio. EA instead released free DLC
for NBA Live 10
, including free roster updates for the 2010–11 NBA season
and free daily Dynamic DNA updates, for the entire 2010-2011 NBA Season. Previously, a download code for NBA Jam
was to be included with copies of Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of NBA Elite 11, but NBA Jam was subsequently released as a standalone game for both systems and the Wii
.
NBA Live 10 commentators Marv Albert
and Steve Kerr
were replaced by the ESPN
crew of Mark Jackson
, Jeff Van Gundy
, and Mike Breen
.
The game was to feature the debut of "Become Legendary Mode", a single-player career mode similar to "Be a Pro Mode" in
NHL
and FIFA and "Superstar Mode" in the Madden games.
The iOS version features a 3 point shootout mode, season mode, playoff mode, and play mode.
The game's soundtrack was produced by 9th Wonder
and rapper J. Cole and was going to include the song "The Plan."
. A demo
was released while the game was being finalized. The demo was plagued with glitches
that were much publicized, including one involving a player, most famously Andrew Bynum
in a YouTube video, stuck in the middle of the court in the model's bind pose (the default pose used to model the character, before any animation is applied). Another glitch that was noticed in NBA Elite 11 involved Chicago Bulls
Luol Deng
. Deng had a "hotspot" from the left baseline where he almost never missed from. Developers were aware of an animation bug, but intended to fix it before release. After internal review of the game, EA found the product to be unsatisfactory and cancelled the game.
However, some copies, especially for the Playstation 3
, have made it into circulation and are considered rare collector's items.
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
(EA) for iOS. It is the first installment in the NBA Elite series, succeeding EA's NBA Live series.
A release of the game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 was scheduled for October 5, 2010, but was delayed until March 31, 2011 due to "concerns about gameplay polish".The cancellation for these versions was officially announced on November 2, 2010 and development of the franchise was moved from EA's Black Box studio to its Florida-based Tiburon studio. EA instead released free DLC
Downloadable content
Downloadable content is official additional content for a video game distributed through the Internet. Downloadable content can be of several types, ranging from a single in-game outfit to an entirely new, extensive storyline, similarly to an expansion pack. As such, DLC may add new game modes,...
for NBA Live 10
NBA Live 10
NBA Live 10 is the 2009 installment in the NBA Live series, developed and published by Electronic Arts. Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic is the cover athlete. It was released on October 6, 2009. This is the final game to be known as NBA Live...
, including free roster updates for the 2010–11 NBA season
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
and free daily Dynamic DNA updates, for the entire 2010-2011 NBA Season. Previously, a download code for NBA Jam
NBA Jam (2010 video game)
NBA JAM is a basketball video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. It is the latest installment in the NBA Jam video game franchise and it was released on October 5, 2010...
was to be included with copies of Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of NBA Elite 11, but NBA Jam was subsequently released as a standalone game for both systems and the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
.
Features
Controls were retooled to primarily use the right analog stick for actions such as shooting. New animations were also added.NBA Live 10 commentators Marv Albert
Marv Albert
Marv Albert is an American television and radio sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball." From 1967–2004, he was also known as "the voice of the New York Knicks."Including Super Bowl XLII, Marv has called...
and Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr
Stephen Douglas "Steve" Kerr is a retired American professional basketball player. He shot .454 from three point range over his career and currently holds the record as the most accurate three-point shooter in NBA history...
were replaced by the ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
crew of Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson may refer to:* Mark "Jacko" Jackson , Australian rules footballer and actor* Mark Jackson, HarperCollins attorney associated with Judith Regan's firing and subsequent receipt of an apology and legal settlement...
, Jeff Van Gundy
Jeff Van Gundy
Jeffrey William "Jeff" Van Gundy is a former American basketball head coach. He coached most recently with the National Basketball Association's Houston Rockets...
, and Mike Breen
Mike Breen
Michael "Mike" Breen is a play-by-play commentator for the NBA on ABC and the lead commentator for New York Knicks games on the MSG network...
.
The game was to feature the debut of "Become Legendary Mode", a single-player career mode similar to "Be a Pro Mode" in
NHL
NHL series
NHL is a series of professional ice hockey simulation video games developed by EA Canada and published yearly by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports brand...
and FIFA and "Superstar Mode" in the Madden games.
The iOS version features a 3 point shootout mode, season mode, playoff mode, and play mode.
The game's soundtrack was produced by 9th Wonder
9th Wonder
Patrick Douthit , better known as 9th Wonder is a hip hop record producer, record executive, DJ, professor, and lyricist from Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A. He began his career as the main producer for the hip hop group Little Brother, and has also worked with Mary J...
and rapper J. Cole and was going to include the song "The Plan."
Development and cancellation
The developers of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions aimed to completely change the game's control system, but were pressed for time with an eighteen month development cycleSoftware development
Software development is the development of a software product...
. A demo
Game demo
A game demo is a freely distributed demonstration or preview of an upcoming or recently released video game. Demos are typically released by the game's publisher to help consumers get a feel of the game before deciding whether to buy the full version....
was released while the game was being finalized. The demo was plagued with glitches
Software bug
A software bug is the common term used to describe an error, flaw, mistake, failure, or fault in a computer program or system that produces an incorrect or unexpected result, or causes it to behave in unintended ways. Most bugs arise from mistakes and errors made by people in either a program's...
that were much publicized, including one involving a player, most famously Andrew Bynum
Andrew Bynum
Andrew Bynum is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . He was drafted 10th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2005. Bynum became the youngest player ever to play an NBA game later that year, breaking Jermaine...
in a YouTube video, stuck in the middle of the court in the model's bind pose (the default pose used to model the character, before any animation is applied). Another glitch that was noticed in NBA Elite 11 involved Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
Luol Deng
Luol Deng
Luol Deng is a South Sudanese-British professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls and the Great Britain national basketball team. He plays the small forward position.-Early life:...
. Deng had a "hotspot" from the left baseline where he almost never missed from. Developers were aware of an animation bug, but intended to fix it before release. After internal review of the game, EA found the product to be unsatisfactory and cancelled the game.
However, some copies, especially for the Playstation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, have made it into circulation and are considered rare collector's items.