If there’s a downer this year, it’s that the game modes have fallen by the wayside with the focus on gameplay. The simulated stats in Dynasty Mode aren’t on the money and with a few modes being removed, there have been some understandable negative reactions to the game (and being a Dynasty geek myself, the stats issue is a disappointment). However, I’m finding it enjoyable to play and if there’s a silver lining here it’s that with the gameplay improving by leaps and bounds, NBA Live 11 can be all about improving the game modes for the total package.