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NBA Live 10 Review

11:13 PM - October 7, 2009 by RaychelSnr

The Association once had Russell and Wilt. Then there was Michael taking the reigns from Bird after he dropped 63 in the Garden during the '86 playoffs. Last year it was the debate between Kobe and LeBron. Right now it’s Live and NBA 2K.

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# 21 fluent2332 @ 10/08/09 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LAKE4742


	Agreed. This game is no 9.5.

to each their own, our scales are obviously not calibrated, which is fine. i'll leave the critics to their job, which is to criticize. the game is still a 9.5 all day to me, it's incredible what they were able to pack in to this game, yet the 'other' game...... ah forget it.

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	Live did okay this year but dont get carried away........they still have alot missing compared to the competition. The game is more fun just cause its made for a younger crowd but 2k is a grown man game which is more difficult to play so some might complain on that. Other than that both games are great in my book . 2k has the edge this year but live is not far behind.....

cool story bro

# 22 bigboy75 @ 10/08/09 01:32 AM

2k is a grown mans game? Wow. It's obvious you have not played live on the allstar level. You sir have been grossly misinformed.

# 23 rockchisler @ 10/08/09 01:43 AM

one of the fairest reviews I have seen.

# 24 HMcCoy @ 10/08/09 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fluent2332


	the other game doesn't even have plays. i strive to overstand this insanity

Me too, bro.

# 25 fluent2332 @ 10/08/09 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HMcCoy


	Me too, bro.

you're clever

edit - whoa, i actually have to defend that statement? obviously 2k has plays, but pales in comparison to live's in depth playcalling. this is all i meant. sorry if i confused anyone who is actually paying attention to this thread. 2k does in fact have plays

# 26 jdareal21 @ 10/08/09 02:39 AM

To me, it's almost like someone else said a couple pages back, you have to knock out the champion, and while close, I think Live 11 might be the one to ultimately do that next year.

I feel they're both almost on an equal level this time, and it comes down to what you prefer. For anyone (like me) who's played every 2K since Dreamcast, you can definitely start to feel the age. I wouldn't call it 2k9.5, but I also don't believe anyone who played 2K9 will be blown away by it. It's still solid, just not anything you would consider a huge leap.

On the other hand, Live is such a step up from where it's been lately that it's easy to get excited over the prospect of it just being playable without loads of aggravation. That being said, I still feel their are certain things that hamper it just slightly. I know one thing, 2K better pull out all the stops for next season, or we will have a new champion, I can almost guarantee that

# 27 RayDog253 @ 10/08/09 03:08 AM

Great review, I'm glad Gamers have a choice this basketball season. I'm really enjoying Live so far, and plan on getting 2k10 later on.

# 28 Wiffyjustus @ 10/08/09 04:03 AM

I think I'll give NBA Live 10 an 11.5 and see what happens.

# 29 rdlkilla2k @ 10/08/09 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiffyjustus


	I think I'll give NBA Live 10 an 11.5 and see what happens.

11.5???? no comment kid.......

# 30 marcoyk @ 10/08/09 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Court_vision


	I am really enjoying the game...but 8 is a very fair score for a game with a very generic post game + very poor D. I'd grade it like this: Perimeter offense A +++ Permiter defense...C Post offense... C Post D...no comment.

I'd completely agree with this. I feel like the blocking system is much better in the other game. It's too bad, because I really like the offense, and gear in Live. Also the DNA is gonna be awesome.
Nice review, by the way.

# 31 cmehustle @ 10/08/09 06:53 AM

its good to see Live is actually playable this season. They really fell off hard pretty much since like 04, i dont know why someone would have even bothered with the game since then. imo buying any other b ball game the last five years would be like buying another boxing game besides fight night lol. so its good to see that finally, Live is back to at least competing with 2k....

# 32 sportskid84 @ 10/08/09 07:20 AM

I think live should get an 8 out of ten this year

# 33 sportyguyfl31 @ 10/08/09 08:00 AM

I'm not in love with what they did to the post game this year, but I'll adjust to it. I thought last year it was more user friendly in that regard.

I'm still having a bear of a time on offense though. I think a lane is there but it is not....so i end up barrelling into traffic

Hell of a fun game to play though.

# 34 Brandwin @ 10/08/09 08:04 AM

Good review. I'm still torn in which game. Seems like the main reason people say Live is because of the big leap from last year and it's fresh. For me though, I haven't owned a bball game in two years, so they both feel fresh to me.

I dunno too much!

# 35 ILLSmak @ 10/08/09 08:07 AM

Live is the best basketball game ever... in terms of actually feeling like a real game while playing both the computer and other players. There are issues, of course... and I think they stand out more because everything is so perfect.

To me, posting up is not a problem... if you are smart you can do some crazy things... as well as draw some fouls. I was able to post David West vs Dyess in my first new Dynasty game and get him two quick fouls.

The key is to be patient, wait for it to unfold... is the double going to come? Then you can put the ball on the floor... bump him, you can spin either way, fake a fade away... face up. I wouldn't say it's GREAT and I really am waiting for the manual post up because online (maybe because of lag?) I am not able to do it as fluidly in the post... I always end up losing the ball instead of engaging the post up.

As for defense, it's too good. All you have to do is get in front of someone. You don't need to jump or anything. They will miss 85% of the time. Bron and Kobe maybe 60%.

I hate that they gave the big men size up moves... that really screws it up, and they overdid it on the hands inside. If you aren't smart or if you get unlucky the ball will just fly out of your hands (not even triggering an animation.)

You really have to be patient... and let the players move. If you try to do too much you will really get screwed.

It's rewarding to me to get owned by Superstar's logic and defense... and not feel like they are making cheat shots.

I'd rate this game 9 out of 10 for gameplay. 8 out of 10 (currently) for online due to lack of ranked team play, slight lag at times (which really affects free throws!), the lack of fatigue (and the auto subbing in teamplay), and lack of manual post up.

8.5

-Smak

# 36 NDIrish98 @ 10/08/09 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rdlkilla2k


	Live did okay this year but dont get carried away........they still have alot missing compared to the competition. The game is more fun just cause its made for a younger crowd but 2k is a grown man game which is more difficult to play so some might complain on that. Other than that both games are great in my book . 2k has the edge this year but live is not far behind.....

apparently you havent played Live this year. this seems to be the only response from 2k 'fanatics'.

# 37 pnutz313 @ 10/08/09 08:29 AM

I agree with this review Live 10 is a good b-ball game(never thought I would say that) but the "other game" still takes the trophy this year but this timee it was actually close instead of being a blow out. I think a lot of people here are blinded by the fact that live 10 is such a huge step from last year they think it's the greatest game. There are still a lot of improvements to this game and if you really love Live 10, you have to accept it's flaws instead of denying them and saying "Live 10 is the best! Post game is awesome even though I can't do much! blah blah blah A 9.5!!"

# 38 mojomojo @ 10/08/09 09:23 AM

I think is great to see real competition. That can only benefict both sides. Companies tend to get sloppy when they are the absolute king.

# 39 emelki1968 @ 10/08/09 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DyNaStY JOSH


	I'm still confused on which to get... People say Live 10 is a huge improvement from 09, but they say 2k10 is the way to go...I played Live 08, enjoyed it...played NBA 2k9, loved it. I was planning on getting 2k10 until I read some of the reviews... honestly OS, which one is the better game this year?

If you read both reviews, 2k10 has better score. Also, it has better reviews in other Websites. I don't understand why people compares how the games played last year or a few years ago. When you buy a new game you want to have a good experience regarding what the developer did in previous years.
I don't care how good or bad was Call of Duty WatW when it is time to buy ModernWarfare 2.
I personally going with 2k10. Both games have glitches right now, but the Association mode, My player and the gameplay are better in 2k, and that is the most important aspect in a basketball game for me.

Sorry, for my English, I am still learning.

# 40 stlstudios189 @ 10/08/09 10:11 AM

scores are only one of the aspects. Overall 2k10 is a great game, Live is right behind but, is better in some aspects, if I could buy both I would but, 2k10 gets the nod this season because in Live you can't lower the season schedule from 84 games. I know that seems trivial but, that was the tie breaker for me.

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