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

03:03 AM - September 11, 2009 by 23

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 - Electronic Arts announced today that a playable demo of NBA LIVE 10 is now available for download on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace for all Xbox LIVE Gold Subscribers. Play as the Orlando Magic or the Los Angeles Lakers and re-write, or relive, last year’s NBA Finals match-up. The demo will be available to Xbox LIVE Silver members and on the PLAYSTATION® Network™ on September 17th, 2009.

With a renewed focus on creating an authentic 5 on 5 basketball videogame experience, NBA LIVE 10 introduces a myriad of gameplay improvements to the long running franchise. Computer controlled players will now move and react like their real life counterparts with enhanced player A.I. (artificial intelligence), and authentic, team-specific playbooks. In addition, all new dribbling, passing and shooting systems now give users more control over individual players than ever before seen in the franchise. Gamers can now control every movement as they break down a defender on the perimeter, drive to the basket, and finish at the basket using their left or right hand. From dishing no look passes to releasing a step back shot early or late to avoid a block from a defender, NBA LIVE 10 lets you to create highlight reel plays on your terms.

NBA LIVE 10 also features significant improvements in the franchises overall presentation. Arena specific lighting and crowd behaviors, signature pre-game rituals and celebrations, evolving storylines, and an all new broadcast package are just some of the many enhancements that will ensure that NBA LIVE 10 looks and sounds like a real life NBA game.

Powered by Dynamic DNA, NBA LIVE 10 will use the latest stats, rosters and tendencies for all the players and teams in the NBA*. With data supplied by Synergy Sports Technology – the premier analytics provider for over 25 NBA teams, Dynamic DNA allows NBA LIVE 10 to provide the most authentic basketball simulation experience in a videogame to date.

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# 1021 Yeah...THAT Guy @ 09/17/09 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by celg35


	i agree . i was a 2k fan , but live has an all new engine and graphics engine. I still am amazed at the movemengt and graphics. 2k looks the same as last year(not a bad thing) but live has to be the best looking sport game we might see this year.

I guess it's just my opinion then but I think 2k10 looks much better than Live to be honest. But yeah, I'm very impressed with the strides they've made.

# 1022 Pared @ 09/17/09 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RayDog253


	I think it might have to do with defensive ratings, because it seems easier to do with Kobe and Artest.

You could be right. I don't like that implementation, however.

# 1023 TreyIM2 @ 09/17/09 08:26 PM

Been playing the EU PSN demo off and on for about 4hrs (As always, I gotto the EU Store to get things earlier in the day on update day. I'm a USer.) and at first, I was thinking "Ok, this is a Live game...". Maybe it's just me but the controls were not difficult at all to get down because the basic movements with right joystick is still there from previous Lives or maybe it's just because they're very intuitive for me.

That being said, I can't say if I'm impressed or not. I will say that I like what's there, for the most part. One thing that annoys me is sometimes passing on the move, unless your freestyle passing, it seems, the players, at time, pause before receiving the ball. That's an old Live issue that still needs to be resolved. I will go freestyle only, my next go round, to see if I may have to stick to freestyle passing, only.

There are still issues with lack of responsiveness when pressing steal. Haven't noticed if rebounding button presses are still lacking, as well.

I like the atmosphere, a lot. I felt like I was really playing a b-ball game I would normally be watching on TV. The sweat issue is still there. Seems like everybody sweating profusely ,too early. Not sure if I like the colorful look. I can see how some people would say it looks cartoonish but I'm used to the colors, already.

I think I'll leave it there because I know it's not the finished product and there is a lot that I do like and a few other things I don't. Not to mention I wanna see the real effects DNA/365 has on the gameplay.

# 1024 HMcCoy @ 09/17/09 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	You could be right. I don't like that implementation, however.

It's a bit inconsistent, but I find i kinda like the fact that the CPU will punish you for not being in the right position. If you sag off on the weakside, then try to recover, you cant just run out and suddenly be stuck on the offensive player...if you don't recover with discipline you'll get blown by. Love that. I think the positional defense thing is cool...but I can see the new cheese are being the shake/bake and pull up game.

Cheese isn't just dunking. Cheese is exploiting a systems weakness repeatedly at the expense of realism. Casual players will figure out the new easiest way to score, and they will pound it down your sim throat. The midrange game and lack of consistent contact on the perimeter will definitely be cheese, and there will be lots of whine to go with it, lol.

Don't want cheese? Don't play cheesers. It won't be Live's fault...they've given folks a nifty offensive/defensive balance to work with if you choose, and it feels great.

# 1025 bls @ 09/17/09 09:02 PM

I can honestly say I dont think the mid range game will be cheese either. Especially with the DNA.

# 1026 HOLLIDAY1183 @ 09/17/09 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jano


	I have given up on playing as my lakers in the demo Lol. On offense its just a nightmare every one of the Magic guards shuts my players down. Knocking balls loose and taking it coast to coast for some "awesome dunks." I can hardly get past these guys and when I do "The Enforcer" is waiting for me. I literally give up on open drives to the basket when I see him around. If He even sniffs me coming in the in the paint he's either gettin a steal or blocking a shot its that simple. And it doesn't even matter when he's matched up w/ a guard on the perimeter because as soon as I get by him he blocks me from behind. And if I try and kick out to the perimeter the guards are there to pick it off. My post players don't fair any better because they can't get a shot over the top. If they beat him with a quick move he just blocks the shot from behind. On defense it gets even worse because I get attacked from all sides now. Nelson and Lewis bomb 3's all day and I have no answer because my teammates never get out on them. Even when they do its to late the shot is already up. Carter and Pietrus run the mid range game all day. They pop out from those screens and burn me all the time. When I stop them from hitting that they force the drive and 90% they get by me because "The Enforcer" is constantly setting moving screens. Games where I address these guys is when "That Man" starts to eat up the boards. He gets so many dunks I don't even get angry any more I just accept I can't beat him. Transition buckets are not even apart of my game because I can't get clean looks because of the speed demons. They become little enforcers waiting until the real one comes blazing down the court. So thats my story I've just given up on playing w/ my favorite team. Maybe I'll see the "light" when I play the full game on the baseline cam.

LOL !!! Yo I laughed throughout reading this entire post. Dwight is a beast in here. LOL

And RayAP you right, it is SO ANNOYING to watch a ball get loose or knocked away from you, only to watch in horror as all the defenders are racing toward the ball and eventual fast break opportunity, all the while your players just go into "Pass That Piff Mode" like they so high they couldn't possibly care less about retaining possession!!! Fix this EA!!!

# 1027 Jano @ 09/17/09 11:51 PM

I'm done with this demo until the full game is released I just can't stomach it anymore. I'm getting too frustrated playing it, I've concluded I plain suck at this game Lol.

I can't dribble anywhere without getting stripped, I can't make an open jumpshot for my life (I rarely get them anyway) and I'm terrible at finishing at the rim (Courtesy of "The Enforcers")

On Def I can't provide help D and I can't close out on shooters. I'm still going to give the full game a chance for some reason.

I see the potential in the game and I'm not going to give up on it until I've played the full version. I have this small glimmer of hope that something will click once I play the final version of the game.

# 1028 TreyIM2 @ 09/18/09 12:25 AM

Just to point out to those not understanding why the ability to push up on defense is "inconsistent" - It all has to do with your pressure settings. If u leave it at game default, it's on Auto, which of course means that the CPU will choose the level of pressure as it see fit and on which player.
I set mine to Tight for everyone and I can always push up on D so that magic force field is no longer there.

That being said, I am getting more and more into the demo. I think the game could definitely use more animations in terms of some of the movement transitions but this still isn't the final product. Can't wait to see how it pans out.

# 1029 HMcCoy @ 09/18/09 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jano


	I'm done with this demo until the full game is released I just can't stomach it anymore. I'm getting too frustrated playing it, I've concluded I plain suck at this game Lol. I can't dribble anywhere without getting stripped, I can't make an open jumpshot for my life (I rarely get them anyway) and I'm terrible at finishing at the rim (Courtesy of "The Enforcers") On Def I can't provide help D and I can't close out on shooters. I'm still going to give the full game a chance for some reason. I see the potential in the game and I'm not going to give up on it until I've played the full version. I have this small glimmer of hope that something will click once I play the final version of the game.

....uuuuse thaaaaa pumpfaaaaake Luuuke....

# 1030 Behindshadows @ 09/18/09 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HMcCoy


	....uuuuse thaaaaa pumpfaaaaake Luuuke....

lol

# 1031 Jano @ 09/18/09 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HMcCoy


	....uuuuse thaaaaa pumpfaaaaake Luuuke....

Lol you can't deceive "The Enforcer" and his Speed Demons with such simple tactics that's just crazy talk.

# 1032 HMcCoy @ 09/18/09 02:16 AM

Obi sez: Don't play me like dat.

Seriously tho Jano...sounds like you gotta slow down a bit bro. The defense is really not that good, lol.

I do hate when they jump the nano second you hit the shoot button, and end up blocking it before you even get into the shooting animation.

# 1033 Brinkybon @ 09/18/09 03:11 AM

I figure I might as well put in my two cents, given I've been lurking this forum for the better half of a month or so. I've been playing the demo pretty much non-stop the past week or so (Orlando mostly, just because I like jacking 3s), and for the most part it has been a positive experience. I won't regurgitate what has largely been said, but can state, above all the things I like about the player control, aesthetic etc... that the game is FUN, and this is an important point in evaluating any game I think. Nothing like chaining together a series of good offensive possessions to really get your rhythm going.

Having said that, and I hate to revert so quickly to the negative as the game really does deserve more praise than what I am giving it here, there are some key matters that are a concern/annoyance to me:

- The teammate AI kinda sucks. This is a pretty generic statement, but the fact of the matter is, so many of the points I give up are due to the fact that the AI gives little to no help in any aspects of closing out or rebounding (dudes just stand there while opponents come and pick the ball off the ground). The closing out one is particularly annoying just because I can play perfect defense on someone, but then they just pass the ball to a dude on the wing, who due to the AI's helpful hand, can pull up before I can switch to the other guy and meaningfully contest, resulting in a basket.

I'm only really annoyed with the rebounding as a byproduct of this shoddy AI defense - the mechanics behind it work reasonably well, as if I focus on rebounding with Dwight, I can box out/get into position and this is all quite seamless. However, this is usually a frivolous exercise, as the opponents rarely miss when I've left the defense to the AI.

- The aforementioned "everyone-standing-around" issue with loose balls lets down what would otherwise be a decent game mechanic.

- I can appreciate what EA has done with regards to inside dribbling, as this has often been the onus of past basketball titles. However, the current "insta-TO" situation is probably too severe, as I've gotten offensive rebounds where I land under the ring and then immediately turn it over without any chance to react.

But ultimately, it is perhaps most telling that I am still incredibly likely to purchase the game on Oct 6 DESPITE these flaws, and I think that speaks a lot about the quality of what is there.

Also, as an unrelated note, Carmelo in the hangar is prettttty slick. And I'm not even a fan of him in real life.

# 1034 Bornindamecca @ 09/18/09 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinkybon


	- The teammate AI kinda sucks. This is a pretty generic statement, but the fact of the matter is, so many of the points I give up are due to the fact that the AI gives little to no help in any aspects of closing out or rebounding (dudes just stand there while opponents come and pick the ball off the ground). The closing out one is particularly annoying just because I can play perfect defense on someone, but then they just pass the ball to a dude on the wing, who due to the AI's helpful hand, can pull up before I can switch to the other guy and meaningfully contest, resulting in a basket. I'm only really annoyed with the rebounding as a byproduct of this shoddy AI defense - the mechanics behind it work reasonably well, as if I focus on rebounding with Dwight, I can box out/get into position and this is all quite seamless. However, this is usually a frivolous exercise, as the opponents rarely miss when I've left the defense to the AI. - The aforementioned "everyone-standing-around" issue with loose balls lets down what would otherwise be a decent game mechanic.

All of the above. There are situations where my teammates are watching the ball, and I just can't believe it. They seem completely unaware of the ball once it is loose.

Hopefully this, and some of the other things you have mentioned are fixed when the Synergy updates hit.

# 1035 stizz @ 09/18/09 05:53 AM

Getting past people with Kobe is awesome haha.

# 1036 NELL86 @ 09/18/09 08:32 AM

Theres alot witht he demo that I like theres some negatives now i want to see what 2k comes with before choosing my hoop game

# 1037 lasthour @ 09/18/09 10:52 AM

I am loving the mid range game and the control you have on offense and defense. The game really feels authentic to basketball. I see the differences between the two teams, Howards defensive beast, but Gasol and Bynum are a monster defensive tandem down low also. Kobe is all most unstoppable, while the Magic can pound down low or kick out outside for the three ball.

Defense is a mix of on ball and low post positioning and gambling for the ball. The game is not perfect but this is a major improvement not just for Live but for basketball gaming.

# 1038 Jano @ 09/18/09 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinkybon


	- The teammate AI kinda sucks. This is a pretty generic statement, but the fact of the matter is, so many of the points I give up are due to the fact that the AI gives little to no help in any aspects of closing out or rebounding (dudes just stand there while opponents come and pick the ball off the ground). The closing out one is particularly annoying just because I can play perfect defense on someone, but then they just pass the ball to a dude on the wing, who due to the AI's helpful hand, can pull up before I can switch to the other guy and meaningfully contest, resulting in a basket. I'm only really annoyed with the rebounding as a byproduct of this shoddy AI defense - the mechanics behind it work reasonably well, as if I focus on rebounding with Dwight, I can box out/get into position and this is all quite seamless. However, this is usually a frivolous exercise, as the opponents rarely miss when I've left the defense to the AI. - The aforementioned "everyone-standing-around" issue with loose balls lets down what would otherwise be a decent game mechanic. - I can appreciate what EA has done with regards to inside dribbling, as this has often been the onus of past basketball titles. However, the current "insta-TO" situation is probably too severe, as I've gotten offensive rebounds where I land under the ring and then immediately turn it over without any chance to react.

These are the exact same problems I have w/ the game Lol.

And to HMcCoy Man I'm exaggerating a lot about the offense I'm still able to score. And this game provides me w/ the most excitement I have ever had scoring in a bball game.

Because of how tough the "Demons and The Enforcers" play on D, it feels real good when I go on scoring runs. Knowing that I had to work to get that drive or nail the mid range jumper makes scoring feels great.

But most of my frustrations are coming from the defensive end and how my AI players are of no help to me. When my guys give up 5 straight jumpers it just irritates me to no end.

Or when I'm on offense and as I'm driving the lane I see some some great rotations that I never see my teammates display.

Brinkybon's post was perfect in my opinion when it came to the Team AI issues. Its already tough enough to guard and out rebound one player.

It's just ridiculous that sometimes I have to practically guard every player on the floor myself in order to get a stop.

This is the reason why I'm putting the demo down because right now I'm just not able to do that because of my issues w/ the broadcast camera.

I still had fun w/ the game even despite all these issues so that's why I'm still going to give the full vers. a chance.

# 1039 born_bad @ 09/18/09 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman0823


	let me tell you something. if you have never played the game of basketball and or understand how the game of basketball is played then nba live 10 is not for you . just with the demo alone i have noticed how realistic this game is. so gone are those cheap moves, that unrealistic arcade feeling bball that so much of us hated and the main reason why most of us moved on to 2k. live on previous platforms was the best in business until 2k for dreamcast came on the scene. 2k opened our eyes to dreams beyond our beliefs. they showed that real basketball can be displayed in video games. on xbox was inside drive which in my opinion was one of the most realistic bball games ever created and once mr wang (lead designer of inside of drive) signed on with 2k, the series exceeded the expectations and satified our hunger with mouth watering bball games year after year. ea constantly changed the menu but had the same old cooks in the kitchen. i am a basketball fan first and always played both before i made the decision of which one was the most realistic simulation basketball on the market. last year i felt live had the recipe but still again those same old cooks . and then to much of our surprise comes in chef wang and based on the demo of live the gap is much closer and the chef has cooked up a meal that will entice us all . in my opinion, live will finish first because of the new ideas that were brought to the table such as freestyle passing and locomotion. 2k will never be able to duplicate the realism of how the players move and respond to your controls. everything in live is momentum based. the speed of your cross over is determined by your players speed attributes handle abilities and how much pressure you put on the right analog handling the ball. the same goes for defense. i was playing my cousin earlier this morning and defense was our greatest weekness until i thought about what chef wang and the czar told us, play basketball not video games and it clicked. defense is about leverage and angles. you never play a man straight up and you would never defend a player sliding just left and right. you have to use angles. example: if he takes a step to the left and you don't anticipate it, it is ok. move to the right but slightly angled to impeed his progress to the basket. that is how you defend a ball handler in live and in real life. you have to be quick and you have to anticipate your opponents movement. in live this is so true. you never want to fully commit to a direction by putting to much pressure on the left analog, you want to move it with slight pressure but quick in the direction the offensive player is moving but slightly angled to cut off his pursuit to the basket. these small things are appreciated because finally you feel like your in control on defense and it is all depending on your understanding of the game and the personel you have out on the court. this is just off of the demo and if 2k (which i loved 2k9 once I learned how to truly defend 9 months after i purchased it) doesnt come to the table with a new dinner plan, i think a lot of folks will feast on ea's live series this october. shout outs to the czar. shouts to ea for getting it right this time for the madden, nhl and soon to be live series. message to 2k, we need to see something besides that combine non sense you all released the people are hungry and ea has just opened the kitchen for true realistic basketball hungry fans... based on the demo there are still some inperfections but just like a woman, she may not be a 10 shoot maybe not even a 9 but an 8 and above she is worth spending money on. live based on the demo is worth $62. the sandman has spoken...

Is your keyboard missing the "Enter" button? How can you expect anyone to read through this massive wall of text with no breaks in it?

# 1040 2kjunkie @ 09/18/09 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman0823


	let me tell you something. if you have never played the game of basketball and or understand how the game of basketball is played then nba live 10 is not for you . just with the demo alone i have noticed how realistic this game is. so gone are those cheap moves, that unrealistic arcade feeling bball that so much of us hated and the main reason why most of us moved on to 2k. live on previous platforms was the best in business until 2k for dreamcast came on the scene. 2k opened our eyes to dreams beyond our beliefs. they showed that real basketball can be displayed in video games. on xbox was inside drive which in my opinion was one of the most realistic bball games ever created and once mr wang (lead designer of inside of drive) signed on with 2k, the series exceeded the expectations and satified our hunger with mouth watering bball games year after year. ea constantly changed the menu but had the same old cooks in the kitchen. i am a basketball fan first and always played both before i made the decision of which one was the most realistic simulation basketball on the market. last year i felt live had the recipe but still again those same old cooks . and then to much of our surprise comes in chef wang and based on the demo of live the gap is much closer and the chef has cooked up a meal that will entice us all . in my opinion, live will finish first because of the new ideas that were brought to the table such as freestyle passing and locomotion. 2k will never be able to duplicate the realism of how the players move and respond to your controls. everything in live is momentum based. the speed of your cross over is determined by your players speed attributes handle abilities and how much pressure you put on the right analog handling the ball. the same goes for defense. i was playing my cousin earlier this morning and defense was our greatest weekness until i thought about what chef wang and the czar told us, play basketball not video games and it clicked. defense is about leverage and angles. you never play a man straight up and you would never defend a player sliding just left and right. you have to use angles. example: if he takes a step to the left and you don't anticipate it, it is ok. move to the right but slightly angled to impeed his progress to the basket. that is how you defend a ball handler in live and in real life. you have to be quick and you have to anticipate your opponents movement. in live this is so true. you never want to fully commit to a direction by putting to much pressure on the left analog, you want to move it with slight pressure but quick in the direction the offensive player is moving but slightly angled to cut off his pursuit to the basket. these small things are appreciated because finally you feel like your in control on defense and it is all depending on your understanding of the game and the personel you have out on the court. this is just off of the demo and if 2k (which i loved 2k9 once I learned how to truly defend 9 months after i purchased it) doesnt come to the table with a new dinner plan, i think a lot of folks will feast on ea's live series this october. shout outs to the czar. shouts to ea for getting it right this time for the madden, nhl and soon to be live series. message to 2k, we need to see something besides that combine non sense you all released the people are hungry and ea has just opened the kitchen for true realistic basketball hungry fans... based on the demo there are still some inperfections but just like a woman, she may not be a 10 shoot maybe not even a 9 but an 8 and above she is worth spending money on. live based on the demo is worth $62. the sandman has spoken...

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