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

[_MidNight_]

Can't believe I read through this entire thread (PS3 owner)
Few thoughts, This game is sounding/looking more and more like the game I've been waiting on live to make for years, watching videos of the AI attacking the user as if they were controlled by a human is simply amazing. Coming from a person who as owned every Live game (yes even Live 07) it's unimaginable how much it pains me to wait a full week to play this *shake head @ Sony* but I'm staying strong through all the fantastic wright up's in the thread. Thank you guys

I've also notice for the most part, the people who's had bad things to say about this game are almost all newcomers, I found that very strange. Constructive criticism is always a good thing, but simply ripping a game because it doesn't play like another game without giving it a fare chance is unbelievable and should have no part of sim nation. It's as if some don't want there to be 2 good basketball games for people to chose from, they feel threatened by a potentially excellent Live game this year and that boggles my mind.

Anyways, I cant wait till Thursday to get my mitts on this baby, I can tell it's going to be the longest 4 days of this year, at-least the videos and impressions are keeping me entertained. Keep em coming fellas.

[dat swag]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dantecamp21

The best thing about a post up mechanic in the perimeter is the premise to shield the ball from the defender. Sometimes I miss that while selecting the plays from the quick play calling menu. Your player gets a bit vulnerable.

I think you will see more of the perimeter post-up or protection animation in online or head 2 head games when defenders play more of an aggressive defensive game. The CPU plays smart in that its not gonna crowd the ball handler because in real life a good ball-handler is gonna blow right by the defender who is crowding or pressuring hard with the body

[Dantecamp21]

Quote: Originally Posted by dat swag

I think you will see more of the perimeter post-up or protection animation in online or head 2 head games when defenders play more of an aggressive defensive game. The CPU plays smart in that its not gonna crowd the ball handler because in real life a good ball-handler is gonna blow right by the defender who is crowding or pressuring hard with the body

I agree. In the end it's a not big deal for me either because I already got used to the system as it is. And Mike said they won't change it, just add a new option as well.

[authentic24]

instead of lightly pushing the stick just tap it towards the basket i post up every time i do it remember don't hold or push in lightly just tap it in the direction this may end the need for the button i just did it.

[RayDog253]

Quick Note Guys,
When your trying to drive and make contact with the defender, don't try to cross in the other direction because the ball will get tipped or stolen every time. Instead pull back on the sticks and attempt your drive again. Took me quite a few turn overs until I figured this out. Works really well.
So in other words, stop trying to force the drive if the defender is in front of you. Especially if he has a body one you. Play smart protect the ball and you will see less turnovers.

1 more thing,
For passes along the perimeter that keep getting stolen. I found it best to control the other player and get some separation from the defender before passing him the rock. This works mainly if you picked up your dribble and/or are stuck in the corner.

Yeah, just a couple things I thought I would share with you all. Hope this helps anyone having trouble with offense.

[RayDog253]

Quote:

When I move my player on defense, I want to feel that same sort of momentum and responsiveness that I feel when dribbling...on defense and offball control I want that same ability to do a quick burst of speed or a juke based on my left stick movement.

It's there...... I see no problem with the momentum or the way the player moves when defending the perimeter. They got a nice feel to it. Sliding your feet to stay in front of the defender, having to cut back after biting on a fake. I like it, and think it's fine. I hope I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Oh, and my vote is for leaving the controls as is. Having no problems posting up on the elbow with kobe. I haven't tried backing down at the top of the free throw line yet though.

[authentic24]

How to post up tutorial, i hope this will help the few who have been having trouble with it. and once again no sound just and annoying popping sound so turn it down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDUCJ1ZbXOk

I have tested it and it primarilyworks on the wings all the way to just inside the 3 point line but center court not so much because the defenders don't play as closely as they do on the wings.

[tril]

looks like there will truely be 2 solid titles this year, wow