I’ve discussed the phenomenon of having false memories of basketball video games in The Friday Five, and indeed, I had enough examples for second column.
Of course, our memories aren’t always reliable. It’s as good of an excuse as any to revisit some old favourites, too. I’ll randomly remember a feature or something that I once experienced, and it strikes me as a good idea for a Wayback Wednesday feature. The same thing happens with basketball video games. It’s something I hadn’t thought about in years, but something jogged my memory, and I felt like reflecting on that ridiculous story. Last year, I whipped up a video illustrating a tall tale that I heard about Michael Jordan many years ago. It’s strange how certain memories will randomly pop into your head. This week, I’m going bug hunting in NBA Live 96 PC. 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.