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NBA Live 14 Reviews From Around the Web

09:07 AM - November 19, 2013 by nflnutt

NBA Live 14 is available for everyone today. Make sure you check out some of the reviews that have appeared online. As more reviews come in, we'll update this post.

IGN (4.3/10)
Darkstation (2/5)
Bleacher Report (7.8/10)
Gamesradar (2.5/5)
PlayStation LifeStyle (5/10)
Kotaku (NO)
GameInformer (4/10)
GameSpot (4/10)

Game: NBA Live 14Reader Score: 4/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS4 / Xbox OneVotes for game: 17 - View All

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# 181 COACH WEBB @ 11/20/13 11:10 AM

Not trolling here, but has HipHopGamer said anything since this game has been released? Remember hearing him going bananas months ago. I just don't see why.

# 182 nate1986 @ 11/20/13 11:14 AM

After watching the side by side video of live 10 and 14 all I can say is holy crap, I don't know if its EA sports itself or the people who worked on live 14 but someone should be strung up by their socks and beaten with a broom

If this their idea of next gen, then I'd hate to wonder if madden or FIFA will regress backwards its a good thing there is an option on the market for NBA games, now don't get me wrong I didn't expect live to come out guns blazing and have the best game ever, but the graphics are unacceptable for next gen and barely acceptable for ps3/360, but I will say one positive thing about it, the ESPN presentation and graphic washes, so to the live fanboys I said something positive

# 183 coolcras7 @ 11/20/13 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	My original prediction (expecting Live to at least be better than this) was that they would slightly improve next year but be playing too much catch up and by year 3 the game would be scraped but honestly with how bad of a reception this game has gotten I wouldn't be surprised if EA just axes the series after this year. Not worth investing in a game from a business standpoint if you can't even come close to competing with the competition. It would take YEARS for them to get where 2k is now and you know next year 2k is going to come heavy with the features & bringing back customization & control since they nailed the on the court so well. I'm shocked Live is this bad.

If Live is back next year, we all know EA is all about making a profit, if this game fails to sell and based on all the negative reviews and the reaction to it on twitter, they will scrap it once again and start over.

# 184 kingeo19 @ 11/20/13 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COACH WEBB


	Not trolling here, but has HipHopGamer said anything since this game has been released? Remember hearing him going bananas months ago. I just don't see why.

Nothing yet but can't forget his classics.
Go through the foolishness for your self.
http://www.youtube.com/user/HipHopGamer1/videos

Take a look at his past.
There's just too much to pick but here are a few highlights:
(some stuff nsfw)

Go to 6:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paql2r53K74

Nba Live 13 hype
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOLcgAthznc

THE CLASSIC: SHOTS FIRED!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX2Ru5h8d9w

Start at 2:00, pure silliness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YREHZKqUypA

What changed? He snorted crack through his ***?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6yzXYe2syM

1:15-10:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMQnzClIk8c

More Live 13 hype, how serious is it HHG?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbsJlEJTgE

An insult to all bball video game consumers intelligence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLEFWrwqhII

THE PRESENT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01trxChJzIY

Finally some sense but completely unwarranted and disrespectful approach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Z6YxZ1R9I

He's a clown but for some unknown reason people like his schtick (dont get it). The best vid is an interview he did with EA Sports devs/reps showcasing Elite11. HHG in all his glory, look for it.

Found it!
HERE it is in all its glory
http://blip.tv/hiphopgamershow/nba-2...-proof-3834339

# 185 BlakkMajik3000 @ 11/20/13 02:53 PM

I decided to read the BR review first, since they gave it the highest score. I generally respect the site, so I figured I would see what they had to say even though they aren't known as a videogame review site.

However, after I read this, I was pretty much done.
And I quote:

Quote:


	Gameplay and Realism What Was Expected For as much criticism as the NBA Live series has endured in recent years, gameplay was never a major issue. I didn't expect the next-gen version to suffer in this area.

lolwhut? Gameplay has been THE problem for Live the entire past generation. NBA 2K didn't take over because it looked better, it took over because it played, you know, like a real basketball game.

I've tried to keep my prejudice in check leading up to the release of '14, refusing to form any opinion until the game was actually out in the wild. Believe it or not, even though I'm not an EA fan (especially Live) by any stretch, I wanted this game to be good. I am a firm believer that competition breeds better products.

However, with the reviews and gamer feedback and I've been reading, still looks like EA isn't there yet.

It's pretty sad that Live fans have had to wait 3 years for a game that looks like it should have come out on current gen systems.

# 186 turty11 @ 11/20/13 04:59 PM

even if i muted the ign review i almost puked all over my screen when i saw that sad excuse for a NEXT GEN game. Ea is done and needs to move on from basketball, they clearly don't have a grasp of how to make a good game

# 187 jmood88 @ 11/20/13 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COACH WEBB


	Not trolling here, but has HipHopGamer said anything since this game has been released? Remember hearing him going bananas months ago. I just don't see why.

I asked him about it on twitter awhile ago and he made up some story about EA showing him a version of the game that was completely different from the final game.

# 188 WarlordZMaster @ 11/20/13 07:32 PM

Ouch, even though I have my X1 NBA 2K14 in hand, I would still like to see EA put out a viable competitor. Competition is good and necessary.

# 189 Boilerbuzz @ 11/20/13 07:37 PM

Well, I guess IGN has a kindred spirit...

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/nb...14-review.aspx

Countdown to the discrediting posts...

# 190 ProfessaPackMan @ 11/20/13 09:41 PM

I love the "If you play smart, the game plays great" comments.

Uhhhh, NEWSFLASH MCFLY! ALL SPORTS GAMES CAN LOOK GOOD IF YOU PLAY SMART!

Come on now, that's common Sports Game Sense right there.

# 191 Melbournelad @ 11/20/13 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingeo19


	Nothing yet but can't forget his classics. Go through the foolishness for your self. http://www.youtube.com/user/HipHopGamer1/videos Take a look at his past. There's just too much to pick but here are a few highlights: (some stuff nsfw) Go to 6:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paql2r53K74 Nba Live 13 hype http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOLcgAthznc THE CLASSIC: SHOTS FIRED! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX2Ru5h8d9w Start at 2:00, pure silliness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YREHZKqUypA What changed? He snorted crack through his *? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6yzXYe2syM 1:15-10:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMQnzClIk8c More Live 13 hype, how serious is it HHG? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbsJlEJTgE An insult to all bball video game consumers intelligence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLEFWrwqhII THE PRESENT:** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01trxChJzIY Finally some sense but completely unwarranted and disrespectful approach http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Z6YxZ1R9I He's a clown but for some unknown reason people like his schtick (dont get it). The best vid is an interview he did with EA Sports devs/reps showcasing Elite11. HHG in all his glory, look for it. Found it! HERE it is in all its glory http://blip.tv/hiphopgamershow/nba-2...-proof-3834339

What a ******* idiot. Specifically in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbsJlEJTgE

# 192 KG @ 11/20/13 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS


	I just used trade in credit - and I was curious. Not a lot of games coming out between now and spring time, so I figured what the hell. If it means anything, I received many texts saying "Oh you're the one who bought it"

One of those texts was from this guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan


	I love the "If you play smart, the game plays great" comments. Uhhhh, NEWSFLASH MCFLY! ALL SPORTS GAMES CAN LOOK GOOD IF YOU PLAY SMART! Come on now, that's common Sports Game Sense right there.

It's like people expect the game to recognize that you're playing smart ball:

Calling the right plays, executing, getting good shots and making good use of your timeouts & subs.

If and only if you accomplish this you will unlock all the animations hidden to the vast majority of gamers. Your eyes will also slowly evolve and the graphics will upgrade.

# 193 pslieber @ 11/20/13 10:43 PM

I bit the bullet. $30 deficit to trade in NBA Live toward NBA 2K the next friggin' day. (GameStop is offering $22 in trade, another $10 toward NBA 2K13).

This site has given me so much over the years...so I beg you: please do NOT buy Live. While 2K isn't much improved over the last gen versions re: gameplay, it's absolutely magnificent as an example of next gen. It's gorgeous, and plays a solid game of ball (to include my beloved classic teams). This is the best we have...coming from a guy who adored NBA Live 10 and NCAA Basketball even more.

Hope to see you online.

# 194 yungflo @ 11/21/13 12:12 AM

metacritic is down to 46...

# 195 Boilerbuzz @ 11/21/13 12:40 AM

Even more:

Game Sided
http://gamesided.com/2013/11/19/nba-live-14-review/
6.0/10.0

The Slanted
http://theslanted.com/all-review-lis...14-review-ps4/
6.5/10.0

IRB Gamer
http://irbgamer.com/nba-live-14-review-off-the-bench/
3.0/5.0

# 196 Herbn @ 11/21/13 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nflnutt


	NBA Live 14 is available for everyone today. Make sure you check out some of the reviews that have appeared online. As more reviews come in, we'll update this post. IGN (4.3/10) Darkstation (2/5) Bleacher Report (7.8/10) Gamesradar (2.5/5) PlayStation LifeStyle (5/10) Kotaku (NO) GameInformer (4/10)

Why is bleacher report being listed? They have no credibility whatsoever. The fact that they gave it a decent grade is just further proof.

Sent from my One using Tapatalk

# 197 Boilerbuzz @ 11/21/13 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herbn


	Why is bleacher report being listed? They have no credibility whatsoever. The fact that they gave it a decent grade is just further proof. Sent from my One using Tapatalk

They have as much as any other site. Why not? I don't know if a rating anything under 8/10 can be considered decent...

# 198 jclem92 @ 11/21/13 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pslieber


	I bit the bullet. $30 deficit to trade in NBA Live toward NBA 2K the next friggin' day. (GameStop is offering $22 in trade, another $10 toward NBA 2K13). This site has given me so much over the years...so I beg you: please do NOT buy Live. While 2K isn't much improved over the last gen versions re: gameplay, it's absolutely magnificent as an example of next gen. It's gorgeous, and plays a solid game of ball (to include my beloved classic teams). This is the best we have...coming from a guy who adored NBA Live 10 and NCAA Basketball even more. Hope to see you online.

W-why didn't you just return it and use the credit toward 2K?

# 199 yungflo @ 11/21/13 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclem92


	W-why didn't you just return it and use the credit toward 2K?

cause its been opened. can't return open games

# 200 jclem92 @ 11/21/13 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yungflo


	cause its been opened. can't return open games

Oh, damn. I thought they just had to be in resale condition.

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