NBA Live 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

[Pared]

Nice post, load.

Except the part about playing like you're in NY on the blacktop. What you know about that! Get outta here! lol

[loadleft]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Nice post, load. Except the part about playing like you're in NY on the blacktop. What you know about that! Get outta here! lol

LOL, not much, other than from summer visits to family there growing up. I live in college basketball Mecca about equal distance from UNC, Duke, and NCST. I'm a Duke fan with connections to all three programs, whether it's being friends with the coaches, former players, or friends of friends of the coaches. Gets me lots of free tickets and behind the scenes looks. I get to see what you guys do in practice and for fun.

[authentic24]

i don't know if its just me but outta like 30 some odd games, (yes i have no life) every game has played out differently, but what i wanted to ask is has anyone gotten a player on a hot streak and noticed that he might be a lil bit faster than b4 like it was more pep in that players step, because i got kobe hot he scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and he was moving like lightning was under his feet, maybe this was just me idk i will investigate some more, but outta all the games i played he wasn't moving that fast till this game in particular.

[NDIrish98]

i'm a 2k fan, last edition of Live i bought was 98 and ive only tried a few games of Live since then and they've been horrible. i have to say, i like this one, it took me a while getting use to the controls however, but i thought it played good, really good animations, on shots and even dunks. i think the only problem is trying to play D, i dont like when a guy drives to the basket and when you move your guy to defend, if the ball handler stops, its seems the animations dont let you change direction fast enough. the controlled player on D just seems to keep sliding too far in that direction, and then the ball handler can get by you too easy, other than that i thought it was great, granted ive only played a couple games, but i liked it, for now.

[Jano]

Quote: Originally Posted by RayAllen20

This game is amazing but I cant win playing in the broadcast view. I cant tell how to drive by my opponents and see how open my teammates are. Sure it looks amazing to watch but it is hard to play. I wish the demo had the view from the top of the key. Thats wat I always play with.

I'm in this same boat Allen can't wait until I get to play this game on the baseline cam its going to be even more fun.

EDIT:
And great post Loadleft its good to see you didn't give up on it like so many others.

I remember one of the devs mentioning how much of an adjustment this game will be.

I didn't think it would be this big but I'm glad I kept at it because I'm having a lot of fun with it now.

[IowaAJ]

I am a 2k Fan and I do love the control and the dribbling is really easy which I love. This game looks good and the one thing I really like is the play calling is easier but I just like the shot stick too much. I think both games are going to be good though. I think the aspect of NBA Today is enough to keep me with 2k.

[dat swag]

Defensively I think this game is and will be a chess match. Like many have said there are a few NBA Players that can't be stopped in a one on one situation. One poster said he pretty much plays to contest the shot...Beluba suggested that his strategy is to CONTEST shots and make the offense take more difficult shots.

I really think if you are able to play good D by staying in front of your man...call timely and strategic double teams and learn to attempt steals with the right players in the right situations a whole new level of defense will open up...What I like about the game/demo thus far is I feel like I'm in CONTROL of most, if not all, aspects of the game on both ends of the court...right down to the branching animations and what hand I want to go to the hole with.

As a guy who has played 2K and Live since the Dreamcast days this IMO is the 1st time since the Dreamcast that I feel like Live is actually in the ball game. I actually enjoyed Live 09 even with all its shortcomings...This IMO is the best Hoop game I've seen and played to date...My statement takes nothing away from 2k because its a solid series...I just think the LIVE team is a bit more progressive and willing to take chances on all levels of development of the game.

[JVal3208]

Wow, I really can't believe I'm about to say this; Live is back!!

I was a Live fanatic until 2K5, when I purchased both games. Since then I've been a fan of 2K. I just hadn't felt like the developers of Live were even trying to make a basketball sim with the last few games, it was ridiculous if you ask me. But this Live 10 demo is so much better in so many aspects. The "dumb" things I made fun of, adding rebounding, sizeups, hustle plays (theres still no excuse that they are JUST being added) have made the game much more enjoyable. They've got the atmosphere down correctly, even locomotion is much better. For the first time in a long time, I can say that I have a decision to make on which game I will buy. Not to say Live doesn't need alot more work, but for right now, its Live. 2K better hurry up if they don't want to lose customers!