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NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

06:36 AM - September 4, 2008 by wurstman3000

The NBA Live 09 demo has been released, please download it and post your impressions here.

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# 181 tamakin @ 09/04/08 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca


	What camera did you play on? I find the quality of the game really changes from camera to camera.

Oh okay, so the camera fixes the awkward player movements? I don't wanna play a game that has to be at a certain camera angle for the quality to improve. What a joke.

# 182 tamakin @ 09/04/08 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MomentousCeltic


	Lol, let me guess, you don't like the demo? We get it dude. I wouldn't call it garbage...I do wish it was smoother though.

How is it not garbage? The player movements have NEVER been smooth.. the way they move is no different from the '06 demo. Every year I download the demo to have a quick laugh.

# 183 kwas676 @ 09/04/08 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tamakin


	I played 2 games and had to delete the demo off of my xbox. It is HOT GARBAGE. The way the players move haven't changed since the '06 demo. It boggles my mind how most of you can play such an awkward basketball game. EA can't compete with 2K's smoothness.

If you know your a straight up die hard 2k basketball fan nothing wrong with that but plz stop trolling the tread, people want a fair review of the game not a bias fan boy who getting mad cause people actually like the game come on now.

# 184 BrianFifaFan @ 09/04/08 07:36 PM

Okay guys, let's keep it civil. If you don't like the game please keep the opinions away from what could be considered trolling, please. If you can't, maybe saying nothing might be better. Thanks

# 185 23 @ 09/04/08 07:39 PM

No, it was trolling

3 stright posts talking about 2k basketball.

Just stick to the NBA Live demo, good or bad

# 186 tamakin @ 09/04/08 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kwas676


	If you know your a straight up die hard 2k basketball fan nothing wrong with that but plz stop trolling the tread, people want a fair review of the game not a bias fan boy who getting mad cause people actually like the game come on now.

Don't ever call me a "fanboy" again. Any die hard BASKETBALL fan in general could not possibly enjoy the awkward, unnatural, herky jerky movements of NBA Live. And why are you assuming I'm getting mad? LOL. I posted my opinion of the demo. Don't be so quick to throw out the "troll" and "fanboy" card.

# 187 jewelz1132 @ 09/04/08 07:43 PM

I havent really had time to go in on the demo yet but the visuals are crazy...

# 188 tamakin @ 09/04/08 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KDRE_OS


	No, it was trolling 3 stright posts talking about 2k basketball. Just stick to the NBA Live demo, good or bad

Read what I wrote. I answered somebody's question who asked if rebounding was like 2k. And I said EA can't compare to the smooth player movements of 2k. That's my opinion. How is that trolling? I think you got it twisted.

# 189 BrianFifaFan @ 09/04/08 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tamakin


	How is it not garbage? The player movements have NEVER been smooth.. the way they move is no different from the '06 demo. Every year I download the demo to have a quick laugh.

This would be something you might wanna think about before you start defending your comments. Shall we move on please?

# 190 Bornindamecca @ 09/04/08 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tamakin


	Read what I wrote. I answered somebody's question who asked if rebounding was like 2k. And I said EA can't compare to the smooth player movements of 2k. That's my opinion. How is that trolling? I think you got it twisted.

Just tone down the energy level a bit, man. It's fine not to like the demo. At this point, many people have chimed in with a similar opinion, but you can discuss the weaknesses of the game without saying things like "garbage" and "any basketball fan...etc".

The demo has its problems, just discuss them straight up while being respectful to the forum, and the people who made the game.

# 191 �roke @ 09/04/08 08:03 PM

I just saw this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpOFDoL0IDQ

but in the other side of the basket. But it was the same move. The arms, the legs, the head, everything.

I couldn't say nothing but Woooooooooooooooowwww!

So pretty. And some serious dunks in the gym by Garnett and Tony Allen too.

# 192 23 @ 09/04/08 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tamakin


	Read what I wrote. I answered somebody's question who asked if rebounding was like 2k. And I said EA can't compare to the smooth player movements of 2k. That's my opinion. How is that trolling? I think you got it twisted.

Yes you did state your opinion. Now that you've done that, it makes no sense to continue to harp on the demo in this manner when everyone else has been posting their thoughts good and bad continually without taking the thread into a tailspin.

I've asked that we keep the 2k basketball stuff out of here because people are here to read NBA Live demo impressions.

If you continue to do it you're trolling at this point.

# 193 JBucc @ 09/04/08 08:07 PM

I've got mixed reactions. The animations are much better than previous years. The graphics are great as usual, players are a bit too skinny but otherwise looks phenomenal.The announcers are great too.

But I don't like the shooting and how there's no real release point, and why does every block get pounded into the ground? And other than the shooting which is very quick (maybe a little too quick) everything else, switching players, passing, and just moving around feels sluggish and unresponsive. Defenders seem really slow to get into the right position too, I've seen them just stand at half court looking stupid. In zone D they seem to stick to their zone too strictly. On one play Garnett got the ball by the basket with Gasol right next to him, but instead of guarding him Gasol started running back to the center of his zone.

Another thing I just thought would become standard is showing the play art on the court like 2k8 did. It's great for guys like me who know a little bit about basketball and want to play sim and run plays but don't exactly know what to do in every situation and don't have high basketball IQs.

And finally, could someone explain what exactly does what on the right stick? I'm kind of just pushing it around in random directions hoping something good happens.

# 194 funkysven @ 09/04/08 08:11 PM

for those who dont have the demo and want to see some footage check out this video posted by pastapadre on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03AmOejRY1Q

# 195 23 @ 09/04/08 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JBucc


	I've got mixed reactions. The animations are much better than previous years. The graphics are great as usual, players are a bit too skinny but otherwise looks phenomenal.The announcers are great too. But I don't like the shooting and how there's no real release point, and why does every block get pounded into the ground? And other than the shooting which is very quick (maybe a little too quick) everything else, switching players, passing, and just moving around feels sluggish and unresponsive. Defenders seem really slow to get into the right position too, I've seen them just stand at half court looking stupid. In zone D they seem to stick to their zone too strictly. On one play Garnett got the ball by the basket with Gasol right next to him, but instead of guarding him Gasol started running back to the center of his zone. Another thing I just thought would become standard is showing the play art on the court like 2k8 did. It's great for guys like me who know a little bit about basketball and want to play sim and run plays but don't exactly know what to do in every situation and don't have high basketball IQs. And finally, could someone explain what exactly does what on the right stick? I'm kind of just pushing it around in random directions hoping something good happens.

That happens in Live 08 too but the best way to use the zones effectively is to control everyone, but still that is a bit annoying. Its like the AI has no brains at times.

# 196 bigeastbumrush @ 09/04/08 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by funkysven


	for those who dont have the demo and want to see some footage check out this video posted by pastapadre on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03AmOejRY1Q

Horrible footage on Pasta's part. I didn't see him call one play. He played poor defense. The turnaround 3 by Allen.

He played it so poorly. Reminds me of the old IGN 2K footage.

# 197 babythug23 @ 09/04/08 08:24 PM

Do i need gold

# 198 Bornindamecca @ 09/04/08 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by babythug23


	Do i need gold

Yup

# 199 BobbyColtrane @ 09/04/08 08:37 PM

some ppl are really negative toward this game - which is fine, that's their opinion - but i wanted to post some positive feedback for beluba and steph.

i really like live and was sort of "forced" to go to 2k the last couple of years because live was so bad. the demo looks really good to me and i'm excited to get back to EA basketball. i can't stand the control (or lack thereof) in the 2k games. i think the game is heading in a good direction and i'm excited to see what happens the next couple of years.

# 200 23 @ 09/04/08 08:38 PM

One thing I can say from that demo vid is that it doesnt look as bad as some are making it out to be

Another thing with both major bball games i cant understand is why do they pass the ball overhead passing when its not necessary

Didnt see PG domination

Some shots still look too fast.. they need to fix that ugh

Some of the animations look quirky, but IMHO

The gameplay is going to be very very important on the lasting value moreso than animations for this game.

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