NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[Sigma4Life]

I don't understand what all the complaining is about. I'm a HUGE 2K fan but I think this demo plays a great game of basketball. Sure it's not as smooth as I'd like but the contact, especially regarding on the ball defense on the perimeter, and the pick and roll controls simply blow away 2k8. They even fixed the passing lanes so your not helpless when defending the pass.

I think by the time the full game is out many of the smaller issues will be ironed out.

[DC]

I love watching BShadows videos because of how much he jumps around and reaches.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stumbleweed

Here, just made this video -- nothing special, I basically get owned by KG in the post. A nice pumpfake three by Fisher and some pretty moves from KG. I cranked up the foul sliders for that game, so that's the reason for all the calls. Heh, BehindShadows videos will surely blow mine out of the water quality-wise, but I figured it's "the more the merrier" for you PS3/Live Silver people who can't get the demo yet..

This is the beauty of Live's commentary!

At around 2:15, user-controlled Gasol is doubling the Celtics' PG. The Celts get the ball to KG (who should be guarded by Gasol). KG does a turnaround for the score.

Steve Kerr chimes in "KG is too big for smaller players to guard".

It's like the commentary was specifically-based on the mismatch!!

I love this kind of stuff.

EDIT: Great video stumble.
And kudos to the EA devs getting in those stadium sounds. From the "Charge!" chant to "DEFENSE!", the crowd sounds amazing.

[Behindshadows]

Quote: Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

I love watching BShadows videos because of how much he jumps around and reaches.

aw..shhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet up! lmao...

I know I just be doing stuff on purpose to get some animations done.

In my 3rd Video you will see a more complete and balanced game.

In the meantime here's video 2

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/NBA...ideo_2_/821866

[Scoop 24]

this has gotta be a old version. cause turiaf still on the lakers.

[Vince]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoop 24

this has gotta be a old version. cause turiaf still on the lakers.

hmm, that doesn't mean anything.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Da_Czar

Actually there is sliding especially compared to live 08. that is what helps the game look smoother. 2K has much more sliding in 2k8 and the lone video for 2k9 though. I was dissapointed a bit to see that. but it does feel good to feel some momentum in the game its just a bit inconsistent in the transition of some animations.

It is a bit of a tradeoff but I think they've found a happy medium.

Except for the Quickstrike... hopefully that was tuned up.

[SageInfinite]

1 thing's for sure, this game could be really good with the proper sliders IMO. The ball/rim/net animations and interaction are pretty bad when compared to the competition. I think Aholbert said it best, this game is about a year away from being great.