NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[Mintsa]

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Question........

When taking jumpers, does the ball clang or rattle in at all ??? Or is it all swishes like in the vids that were released ??

Thanks.



PS: Steph or Beluba can we get an update from one of you if this demo will be released on the PSN today ????

[bluengold34_OS]

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Question........

When taking jumpers, does the ball clang or rattle in at all ??? Or is it all swishes like in the vids that were released ??

Thanks.



PS: Steph or Beluba can we get an update from one of you if this demo will be released on the PSN today ????

I have seen it hit different parts of the rim and fall out and fall in. A lot of my jumpers are straight in though, but not all.

Example: I just hit like a 9 foot jump shot, that hit the front of the rim, hit the side a couple of times on the side and fall through. This doesn't seem to happen very often though..more times than not, it feels like its in or a miss.

[Mintsa]

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Thats good to hear at least there is some variety.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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The demo starts off with a Live 365 video, explaining everything that's new.

Then you are in the Celtics gym. Looks so much better than last year, much more alive with players shooting with you. Highlight videos are playing on the TV screens, etc.

You have 3 game options, all Lakers vs. Celtics. Normal, and 2 rewind games (11/23/07 and 6/8/08). You can view the historical box score for both games.

Quarters are 2 minutes long. You only play 1 half.

The crowd looks awesome, and hearing Marv Albert and Steve Kerr rules.

The tip off is fixed!!! hooray!

Wow, this doesn't really feel like Live 08, 07, etc. I can't describe it, but it feels more "real". Doesn't feel like the jittery Live feel if that makes sense. Everything feels tighter.

Sig shots look fantastic. The atmosphere is great, crowd chanting "defense,defense". I'm sold.

EDIT - Love the 2 man pick game, nice addition.

sweet, I keep saying the crowd looks great from the vids tat are out, I think it looks like the best crowd in a sports game. I hope it's aviaible for the ps3 TODAY! I got a Giants game to watch tonight.

[bluengold34_OS]

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Thats good to hear at least there is some variety.

There needs to be more though. There is a lot of variation when taking the ball to the hole, but there needs to be more on a jump shot. There is a lot of positves that I see so far, but the amount of clean jumpshots is really high.

[BiggD]

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WOW, kudos for E.A. for bringing it early...

but i'm with the PS3 guys... are we getting it on PSN today??

[ThreeKing]

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WOW, kudos for E.A. for bringing it early...

but i'm with the PS3 guys... are we getting it on PSN today??

I can't see why we wouldn't. Lets hope for the best.

[BiggD]

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What time does PSN shop usually update?

[Mintsa]

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Another 3 questions.......

1) How does the release on the jumpshots feel ???

2) Can we get some more impressions on rebounding ?? Does it have a more "2k" feel to it ?? Is it better/worse ??

3) How was the tip off fixed ??? What does it look like ?? What does it do now different the in the vids ?? Is it timing or do you mash the buttons ??


thanks,


PS: The PSN usually updates around 6 to 7 pm EST.

[DC]

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My god, too many blocked jumpshots. 5 blocks by my Celtics in the 1st quarter alone.. Garnett with 3, Perkins with 2. Odom with 1.

LOL @ Live still having this issue. I remember on Live 05 I had to scale down everyone's blocks because of this with the highest block rating being a 15

[bluengold34_OS]

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[quote=Mintsa;2038673700]Another 3 questions.......

1) How does the release on the jumpshots feel ???

They feel really good to me, there is no more hitch, and is pretty fuid......not quite 2k fluid, but pretty damn fluid.

2) Can we get some more impressions on rebounding ?? Does it have a more "2k" feel to it ?? Is it better/worse ??

The rebounding has been improved, as players just don't stand around and look at the ball on the floor anymore..lol. Its not as open as 2k, in 2k I feel like I make a difference as to how I postion myself for the rebound. Live, although improved greatly, feels like it's pre-determined a little.( hard to explain ) still much improved.

3) How was the tip off fixed ??? What does it look like ?? What does it do now different the in the vids ?? Is it timing or do you mash the buttons ??

Can't really say how they fixed it, but they way it looks is pretty cool, I have had an over the head shot of both players, and then the icon pops up ( Y ) and the quicker you hit, it seems the better chance to get the ball.Sorry thats a really crappy breakdown of it.

[Mintsa]

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How about the icon passing ??? IS there a delay when it pops up ??

And just to confirm it is now a different button then ally-oop ???


Also, how is the passing, do we still get those floaty passes when swinging the ball around the perimeter or when passing from the post back out to the wing ??? This was a problem in 08.

[tamakin]

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Just got done playing 2 games and I still don't know why some people buy NBA Live. The player movements are so awkward and lame. EA will never get the players to move as smooth as 2K does. I've only played demo versions of all the NBA live's since 06 on xbox 360 and I can honestly say they haven't stepped up the gameplay one bit. Somebody please tell EA to stop making basketball games. They're so out of touch and they just don't get it.

[bluengold34_OS]

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[quote=Mintsa;2038673758]

How about the icon passing ??? IS there a delay when it pops up ??

Nope, they pop up right away.

And just to confirm it is now a different button then ally-oop ???

Ally oop this year RB + RS pressed up

Also, how is the passing, do we still get those floaty passes when swinging the ball around the perimeter or when passing from the post back out to the wing ??? This was a problem in 08.[/

I would like the the passes a little crisper and quicker, but not nearly as floaty as last year. Still could be improved a little though.

[tamakin]

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Another 3 questions.......

1) How does the release on the jumpshots feel ???

2) Can we get some more impressions on rebounding ?? Does it have a more "2k" feel to it ?? Is it better/worse ??

1) Terrible. Awkward. Same as 06, 07 and 08. Gameplay is the same since 06. Player movements are so incredibly awkward.

2) Rebounding is a joke. It doesn't have a 2K feel to it at all.