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Is the NBA Live 13 Cover Athlete, LeBron James?

01:05 PM - August 6, 2012 by Steve_OS

Just received this NBA Live 13 cover art featuring LeBron James, from an anonymous source.

Take it with a grain of salt for now, but it is something we can chew on, while we wait for EA Sports and the NBA Live 13 team to make any announcements, on well... anything.

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# 61 Blue @ 08/06/12 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dantecamp21


	I'm a professional graphic designer and by the consistency of the art (pay close attention to the background which has the same visual flavor of the polygons on his right forearm) I'd say it could be the real deal. It's really different from the other EA covers but as somebody wrote earlier, they might want to make the game stand out from the pack. EA would be wise to make a splash and going with LeBron. They need all the help they can get to get the Live brand going right now.

True but it only took me 15 min to find the image of LeBron, so that makes me think it's fake, but you never know the image was taken by a photographer for the sun sentinel in Miami so I don't know for sure

# 62 mvb34 @ 08/06/12 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by liberaluser


	If this turns out to be a fake, it is the nail in the coffin for Live at this critical junction. So many people will be more disappointed than they already are.

EA hasn't not came out and said this who is on the cover!!

# 63 Altimus @ 08/06/12 04:06 PM

Don't think it's real... all EA sports game follow the same style I think for that given year. Compared to Madden, FIFA and NCAA, this one does not.

# 64 Dantecamp21 @ 08/06/12 04:09 PM

The one thing really going against the art style that was implemented (in case it's the real cover) is that it kinda hides LeBron. We're assuming EA paid a truckload of money to nab him so they can use his image as bail for the casual gamer.

They're not doing that with that art style, that's for sure.

# 65 Bellsprout @ 08/06/12 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RajonRondoCeltics9


	The cover is raw and my favorite player LeBron "King" James, def. deserves it! NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP. Also, getting a Gold Medal in the Olympics. MIAMI HEAT #6.

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	Originally Posted by RajonRondoCeltics9

I'm confused.

# 66 stizz @ 08/06/12 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayman


	.... I'm confused.

Rajon Rondo's favourite player is LeBron, obviously.

# 67 theprocess @ 08/06/12 04:24 PM

I can't see why the Miami Heat or any team would allow for their Team Colors to be skewed. Most likely not the real thing.

# 68 bmgoff11 @ 08/06/12 04:46 PM

Question did your guys find the photos of the cover athletes for nba2k13 from another site?

# 69 sportjames23 @ 08/06/12 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayman


	.... I'm confused.

Beat me to it.

# 70 SC_Chuckles @ 08/06/12 05:56 PM

Some of you guys are fools to even say a game is bad, when you have not played it or seen a near finished product of it. It makes no sense to criticize it. I seen the 2K13 gameplay and 2K is doing what they have been doing for 3 years now, which is selling the same game over and over again. 2K12 actually sucked, I was hoping it was good because I wanted a basketball game to play but it was junk. EA does need to make a splash because 2K is giving us more of the same as they said and if its like 2K12 I dont want it. But overall you should not judge either game based upon what you read and videos of other guys playing it. Also if you hate Live so much stop looking at articles about it.

# 71 Dynastium @ 08/06/12 06:04 PM

That cover is bad.

# 72 Sparkles @ 08/06/12 06:09 PM

that is probably the most awesome cover i have ever seen......

# 73 RayRay34 @ 08/06/12 06:15 PM

OK so here is my wacky thought...I think if this truly is the "cover" it shows that all signs are pointing toward a digital distribution of the game.
#1 it doesn't follow EA's 2013 template.
#2 PS3, why because PS3 usually is able to get out digital stuff on there service before Xbox does.

Anyway another 2cents from me on this whole thing. Now just waiting for a certain user to shoot my thinking down like they do to everyone else in these forums!

# 74 juicey79 @ 08/06/12 07:16 PM

What's interesting is that 2K has the Jigga man's endorsement and and live just releases a cover with LBJ.
Hmm very interesting.

# 75 STRIKE B @ 08/06/12 07:26 PM

The cover looks like you need some 3D glasses to actually see how it looks!

# 76 chronoxiong @ 08/06/12 07:31 PM

I see nothing wrong with that cover. It really looks more artistic with it's painterly look and effects. Gonna be interesting to try and replicate it if your trying to do your own custom cover with that style.

# 77 RRLBJ96 @ 08/06/12 07:49 PM

Does Anybody know wen EA is announcing the actual cover player. I honestly think it should be LBJ but u never know wat EA is gonna do next. U think there gonna kill it this year after working on a game for 3 years then they are silent for months. I actually wanna play a different ball game other than 2k for once

# 78 Boilerbuzz @ 08/06/12 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dantecamp21


	I'm a professional graphic designer and by the consistency of the art (pay close attention to the background which has the same visual flavor of the polygons on his right forearm) I'd say it could be the real deal. It's really different from the other EA covers but as somebody wrote earlier, they might want to make the game stand out from the pack. EA would be wise to make a splash and going with LeBron. They need all the help they can get to get the Live brand going right now.

So are you saying you're willing to stake your professional rep on it being authentic?

# 79 authentic @ 08/06/12 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	So are you saying you're willing to stake your professional rep on it being authentic?

Wait, on it being me? I'm going to be on the cover of Live 13?!

# 80 Boilerbuzz @ 08/06/12 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SC_Chuckles


	Some of you guys are fools to even say a game is bad, when you have not played it or seen a near finished product of it. It makes no sense to criticize it.

OK...

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Originally Posted by SC_Chuckles


	I seen the 2K13 gameplay and 2K is doing what they have been doing for 3 years now, which is selling the same game over and over again.

... Wait... What??? Do as you say, not as you do?

So WHAT does the EA cover art have to do with 2K? This while addressing a crowd that was OK with EA basing this game off of what was done right with Live 10 and some of the spirit of Elite 11. Some folks make NO sense at all.

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