NBA Live 10 Impressions From Da_Czar

[Tha_Kid]

Very informative write-up. The points about defense have me quite intrigued and anticipating the demo on the 17th.

It's unfortunate that the frontcourt hasn't received the same sort of individualized attention that the guards got, as dribbling was overhauled and each player feels different there but the difference in posting up with Shaq vs Yao isn't as pronounced.

[michaeljordanjr]

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Live takes my excitement of this control to a new level by incorporating individual player momentums ( I know I didn't believe it myself). Each player... EACH player in the game has the ability to “feel” different.

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when you control D.Wade and notice how quick his spin move is compared to another wing player you realize that his physical tools will finally be accounted for and that some moves are more effective using him as opposed to another weapon on another team.

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In last years game the faulty defensive mechanic allowed you as a defender to close the gap on the offensive player with no fear of being beat. In live 10 closing that gap to stop the jumper can be a precarious situation depending on the match-up. Don't play videogames... play basketball. You will not have an anwer for elite players without using a double team to take the ball out of their hands.

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If you thought the playbooks from Live 09 were great I just don't know what to tell you. It is a very surreal experience to see the team your playing run the exact same thing you know they run in real life.

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There is nothing wrong with it. I just would like more player specifc individuality in the post up game.

Are you saying big men dont have signature post moves? ugh almost a perfect preview

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I am probably not allowed to say this but I feel I must just to set the record straight. Synergy = axiom. PERIOD. Axiom:a self-evident truth that requires no proof. The data points from synergy can NOT be competed with. I wish I could tell you more !!!

I'm on my way to Gamestop to pre-order the game.

[GSW]

can't wait.

[RipCity71252]

Awesome read Czar. Sounds like the game was tons of fun.

Can't wait to try it out on the 10th.

[Bornindamecca]

Now that was the steak and the potatoes right there.

[pbz06]

Awesome write-up.

[GSW]

"How come you didnt say anything negative Czar...what are you, on EA's pay roll?...you fanboy!!!"

[bigeastbumrush]

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Synergy I am probably not allowed to say this but I feel I must just to set the record straight. Synergy = axiom. PERIOD. Axiom:a self-evident truth that requires no proof. The data points from synergy can NOT be competed with. I wish I could tell you more !!!

You got me intrigued man...

Excellent write up. Glad to see EA brought some well-deserved knowledge to the studios and not just those cheese tournament clowns.