NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[HoosierDaddy]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Beluba said 95% when the demo came out so its 95%, if it was 80 the game probably would be delayed.

that's a bit disappointing. The passing is inaccurate without using the icon passing, the shot clock issue should be fixed, and I still hate how most people finish off layups and dunks with their left hands when that rarely happens in real life.

I was hoping the demo is 2 or so months old and they've been working on stuff since then to iron out the final stages. Just because the demo is released at this point, doesn't mean it's the latest build they had. I saw the 95% quote, just wasn't sure if it was by Beluba or a EA staff member. Thanks though.

[jlbrown143]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Really some of you kat's need to stop smokin....live is going to be a good game......all of these little things about elbows and socks and stuff like that are just dumb complaints!!! if you going to bash live 09 then atleast make good complaints like the score board being in the way, or the funky animations from some of the post play.....I can't believe the progress that has been made on this game since last year...wow!! this is truly going to be a great year for b-ball

I am still adjusting to the game demo but the momentum factor is off the chain this year and the more I play it the more natural the control is starting to become....some of yall gon have to do your home work this year because live seems to have gotten a light bulb connected, the sweat is good and the clothing physics is good, just look at ray allen's expressions when he gets fouled and paul gasol graphics is the best I've seen so far....(but 2k9 is just starting to surface...about Dam time!!!) too many non hoopers commenting on things that they can't even relate too...where are my real hoopers at?

[left4dead]

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I love everything about Live 09 demo except for the sluggish controls and the horrible passing system. Unfortunately that might be the deciding factor whether or not I purchase this game. It seems like the players' moves are a step behind my command and once they get stuck in a dribbling animation.....you're pretty much helpless until your player is finished with his moves. Just doesn't feel right. I've noticed a lot of herky-jerky motion and chopiness to the gameplay. Also the passing is probably the worst part of this game. Way too many rainbow-lob passes and not enough bounce and off-the-dribble passes. The passing in "Live" needs a major overhaul.

Since I've read that the demo is about 95% of the retail game, I doubt that EA can fix or address these issues in time.

Live is definitely going in the right direction but IMO it's still a year away from becoming a truly great NBA game.

[phant030]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

FYI PS3 Users:

If u change the port ur controller is assigned to, you can play w/ diff players in the practice gym.

1 Pierce, 2 Garnett, 3 Allen, 4 Rondo

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Hoosier.. the shot clock doesnt stop unless there is a violation or foul of come kind... like out of bounds or whatever.

Its correct in the game.

[HoosierDaddy]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

That's not right. Any stoppage in play stops the clock in NBA. Made basket, foul, timeout, etc..

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It doesn't stop in pro ball, here or overseas... not for made baskets at least, except the last 2 minutes of a quarter.

It used to be the way you're describing in the past, and the clock only continued like it does now in college basketball but the NBA adopted the same thing... probably to go along with the rule changes of speeding the game up.

[HoosierDaddy]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

ahh... I see.

Guess I didn't pay much attention to the change when it happened then. However, the clock was still moving on an out of bounds play with under 1 minute to go, so maybe it's not completely accurate in the game?

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That's pretty strange, but it could be a demo thing

[bateman11]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

That's pretty strange, but it could be a demo thing

You played the demo yet krde?

[BREWCREW1982]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

What the hell is taking so long for the ps3 demo to come out? It seems like this is the year that live steps up and may bring some competition finally to 2k. I always loved nba live games until i got a ps3. The last two years have been pretty bad compared to the nba 2k series. I personally would rather move on to the live series bc i love marv albert and what he brings to a video game. Marv albert and good gameplay= yessss!!!!

[ehh]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

Finally DL'd the demo and got to play about five games of it. My initial impressions are very good, the game is a huge improvement from 08. I love the play calling and pick-n-roll functionality. Being able to read the D and have your screener slip the screen is f'n awesome, although it will probably be cheese.

I love the leaners, floaters and especially the sideways leaners and how the L-stick is incorporated into it. If you want to square up, let go of the stick, if you need to get up a shot as quickly as possible you can do it off balanced while still holding the L-stick. Very cool.

I actually think the graphics are better than 2K. I love the uniforms, sneakers, accessories, etc. The textures look much better than 2K as does the sweat on the players.

My major gripes are:

- The analog stick passing is awful.
- Rebounding is better but can still improve a lot
- The animations are improved but also can still improve quite a bit
- The net/rim/ball interaction could be better. After playing the demo for a while and then watching the 2K9 trailer and the gameplay vid - ******* 2K nailed the swishing motion of a net like no other.

I still don't have plans to pick this up because I'm going to get NCAA 09 but I can definitely see a bright future for Live and could imagine myself having a lot of fun with Live if it was the only pro basketball game. Good job EA!

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Just a few games but I've been so busy that I haven't had a chance to get time in as I said before it released on the ps3 uk


I've played a ton of live 08 the past few weeks so ill notice the difference immediately

[RanRon]

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I was impressed with the player models/faces. The gameplay still needs alot of work. It seems to be a huge improvement from last year but that's not saying much. Alot of the new additions seem promising however until they gameplay is improved I cant see spending $60

[Mintsa]

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1) How do throw alley's ?? I've seen it in the vids where an alley is thrown or when the player will just go up and get it, come back down and go up. But I cant seem to figure it out ??

2) Can you not just "put your hands up" on D ??? It use to be just hitting up on the right stick but it doesnt work ??? Please tell me they didnt take it out of the game ??