NBA Live 15 and First In-Game Update Available Today, Post Your Impressions

[Pappy Knuckles]

I just finished playing my first game on Superstar and I lost to the Rockets by a point. I couldn't figure out how to intentionally foul down in the final seconds, so they dribbled it around as the clock ticked down.

In the first quarter Houston jumped out to a big lead. They scored 40 points and shot 70%, so the majority of the game was spent trying to climb out of that hole. In the 4th quarter I managed to take a lead, and we went back and forth until I eventually lost. Fun game though. Dwight was an absolute monster on the boards.

The only thing that really stuck out to me in this one was the lack of free throws that Houston shot. I normally only hit triangle to contest when I think I can block, but only giving up four shots is still a bit low. I haven't paid much attention to that in my other games, so I'll see if that's a trend or not.

Houston also ran two sweet alley oops on me in the first quarter. I've heard people mention that the CPU never does it, but I've seen it several times since I've been playing. They don't do it all the time, but it does happen.

One thing I'd like to see is some of the contested baskets in the paint miss a bit more. If we could get those to miss maybe 20% more often than they do now, I think it would make a big difference.

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[Gotmadskillzson]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

I just finished playing my first game Houston also ran two sweet alley oops on me in the first quarter. I've heard people mention that the CPU never does it, but I've seen it several times since I've been playing. They don't do it all the time, but it does happen.

Your 1st game playing and you saw CPU throw 2 alley oops in the 1st quarter and several times in 1 game ? Your 1st game ?

I played about 20 games now and haven't seen it yet on Superstar. So yeah video evidence or it didn't happen

What system are you playing on ?

You got the golden copy if you saw not one, not 2, but SEVERAL alley oops thrown by the CPU in your FIRST GAME.

[donkey33]

Only played a half (12 min quarters) with the new data update and I can definitely notice improvements. CPU missing open threes and more layups missed. All good changes. Wish I had recorded it but had a sequence where the Cavs (I'm Miami) grabbed 4 offensive boards under the ring and with me jumping to attempt a block, they missed 3 times and went back up and up. Really life like when you see a dominant board team hammer the offensive glass.

I'm not mentioning the other game to start anything but I played it for the first time (free on steam at the moment) just before this Live session and I have to say, enjoyed the movement in Live a lot. Felt like they moved real well. Whether that was because of the update or not, no idea but well to control.

Comes back to these couple of issues though as to why I'm not sure I could make it my main game this year and it's a shame as I really want to.

- player and team likeness. Seems to have improved maybe as more games are played but Chris Andersen keeps posting up on thr block calling for the ball. LeBron hardly touched the ball too. This really needs fixing as if player and especially team likeness is correct, I'd be all over it.

- editing. I don't know if it can be patched in or not but I want to choose my play sets. Sliders missing I don't like and wish they could be patched in too but could live with if the game is tuned correctly. Editing not so much. Incorrect rosters and or ratings and there is nothing we can do about it until EA adjusts it whenever that is (Nash still in).

Man if those two were in/fixed.

[sportyguyfl31]

Im thinking all star is too easy...Ive been playing vs the Cavs...the games have been close affairs, but mainly because the CPU can be too passive...and Im able to make too many step back "hero shots" I currently have a 26-16 lead on the Cavs with Lebron being 0-4 through 2 1/2 qtrs..using the Knicks. Sorry, but my onball skills arent THAT good.

I like the flow and pace of the game a lot. There's a lot here that I like, but I really feel like it is a better multi-player game as opposed to a game where you can really get deep into dynasty mode.

The animation depth just isnt there. Sure, everything is functional, and works pretty well..but it's basic. Kevin Love will torch you with post fades, because he is Kevin Love..but the only difference between his post fades, and some other guy, is that he makes them more. I can see this being my online game and the "other game" being my offline franchise mode game. I REALLY like playing this game vs another user.

[The 24th Letter]

When is Live going to update their rosters?

[WTF]

I'd recommend everyone try superstar just to see if you see some problems that you may have clear up. I'm seeing some really nice off ball movement, some great passing (including jump passing and freestyle passing ). I'm seeing pumpfakes, signature size ups, different reads on pick n roll, etc.

I held the Mavs to 1-6 FGS to start my last game, only up to 27% at half time. Granted, they held me to 1-7 FGS to start, finally getting to 30% at the half.

[WTF]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

When is Live going to update their rosters?

No idea. Needs to be done.

[Pappy Knuckles]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

Your 1st game playing and you saw CPU throw 2 alley oops in the 1st quarter and several times in 1 game ? Your 1st game ? I played about 20 games now and haven't seen it yet on Superstar. So yeah video evidence or it didn't happen What system are you playing on ? You got the golden copy if you saw not one, not 2, but SEVERAL alley oops thrown by the CPU in your FIRST GAME.

My first game on superstar settings, not my first game period. And yes, they threw 2 in the same quarter. I've got no reason to make this up, man. Lol. I'm on PS4.