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NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

01:53 PM - November 19, 2013 by DirtyJerz32

The NBA Live 14 demo is available now on the PlayStation Store. You can also queue it up on the official PlayStation app (iOS, Android).

Below are some of the details for the NBA Live 14 demo, read more about it here.

Tip-Off - Play a full game with the following teams:

Cleveland Cavaliers
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
Golden State Warriors

Offline head to head matchups
One of five BIG Moments
Live Ultimate Team

Throughout the season, CourtQ and Synergy Sports will update the rosters, ratings and tendencies of all available teams and players in the demo.

Game: NBA Live 14Reader Score: 4/10 - Vote Now
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# 21 fluent2332 @ 11/19/13 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yungflo


	NO, ITS NOT.

OK THEN.

# 22 mlp111 @ 11/19/13 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fluent2332


	Again, you do realize that when you buy this game, you will be getting constant updates for the ENTIRE NBA SEASON? And that's not worth $60 to you?

Nope, not for me either... After testing the demo... I can officially say for me that the EA series as far as basketball is concerned has died! The game isn't worth my time, but i guess at least they released something.

# 23 WTF @ 11/19/13 04:23 PM

No matter how you spin it fluent, that constant up******, unless adding in additional animations and tweaking the core game, not just player updates, will add nothing substantial to the game. Yes, the players may take the shots that they take in real life, but if it doesn't "play/animate" properly, does it matter?

To you, it's apparent that it does. But for others, a poor animating, poor graphic title just isn't for them.

I'm downloading it right now. If it's anything like what I've seen in the videos, it probably won't be for me. The ball isn't "live", I've seen some terrible bounces off of the rim, some terrible ball trajectories from a shot, etc. Those things, the "updates" won't fix.

Will it fix the offense running through Okafor? Hopefully. Will it matter if the game is downright poor animating? For some, not so much.

I'm hopeful for it still, but my optimism is draining pretty quick. No matter the "man hours" that it takes to update this game daily, if it doesn't play a good game in the end, you're basically telling them that you'll buy the game as an "atta boy" just to pat them on the back for standing behind their game.

I'm only giving them $60 if it's a good game that I enjoy, not just because someone is working hard on the game.

# 24 CavsFanSteve @ 11/19/13 04:25 PM

Do you have to install teams to start a game?

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# 25 fluent2332 @ 11/19/13 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WTF


	No matter how you spin it fluent, that constant up******, unless adding in additional animations and tweaking the core game, not just player updates, will add nothing substantial to the game. Yes, the players may take the shots that they take in real life, but if it doesn't "play/animate" properly, does it matter? To you, it's apparent that it does. But for others, a poor animating, poor graphic title just isn't for them. I'm downloading it right now. If it's anything like what I've seen in the videos, it probably won't be for me. The ball isn't "live", I've seen some terrible bounces off of the rim, some terrible ball trajectories from a shot, etc. Those things, the "updates" won't fix. Will it fix the offense running through Okafor? Hopefully. Will it matter if the game is downright poor animating? For some, not so much. I'm hopeful for it still, but my optimism is draining pretty quick. No matter the "man hours" that it takes to update this game daily, if it doesn't play a good game in the end, you're basically telling them that you'll buy the game as an "atta boy" just to pat them on the back for standing behind their game. I'm only giving them $60 if it's a good game that I enjoy, not just because someone is working hard on the game.

As a basketball fan, I simply LOVE the idea of Synergy and the constant up******. I'm just saying it's a worthwhile feature that some seem to be overlooking.

Okay, you might think the game is just solid, or average, and then you say "it's okay, but it's not worth $60". Well, the game is solid, but it also updates every single game, every single team, every single day of the NBA season. That's pretty substantial, IMO.

I don't know about you, but I've had serious roster frustrations over the years with basketball video games. Little things, like guys having the wrong haircuts, wrong jersey numbers, bad ratings, to big things, like guys overachieving and still being rated low in the rosters, etc. Until I played Live 10. Because if a guy got called up from the D-league because of an injury, that guy was in the video game the same night.

I just love that aspect of the game. But if you're not feeling the game at all, then it's not worth your time or money. But if you like the game even a little, take into consideration all the features that play into that $60 price tag.

In other words, you're not just paying for a solid basketball simulation, you're paying for a solid basketball simulation that will be updated all year long.

# 26 CavsFanSteve @ 11/19/13 04:34 PM

My teams have been installing for 10 minutes. Is that normal?

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# 27 lilscoot13 @ 11/19/13 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CavsFanSteve


	My teams have been installing for 10 minutes. Is that normal? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

Wondering the same!

# 28 WTF @ 11/19/13 04:38 PM

I'll agree on that portion. The key word though, is "you're not just paying for a solid basketball simulation". If it's a solid title, then it's probably going to be worth the $60 in the first place. Judging from everyone else's opinion thus far, they don't think it's a solid basketball simulation. It's not just at OperationSports either. Everywhere you read is basically calling the game a turd. Hopefully it's not.

I want an updated game, but first and foremost, I want a solid game. I can overlook some wonky animations here and there, but I can't overlook a game that gets the fundamentals and foundation of a basketball game wrong. Ball trajectory and physics are one of the keys in a good basketball game period.

Hopefully I can get a little bit of time with the Demo this evening and get a true feeling for the game. If it plays well, and feels good, then I'll support it. But if it doesn't, then the updates do not matter.

# 29 RedmanR @ 11/19/13 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by yungflo


	NO, ITS NOT.

# 30 Sportsflibs @ 11/19/13 04:54 PM

If you want to see everything like it happened in the real game why not watch the real game?

# 31 SoundsLikeScone @ 11/19/13 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WTF


	I'll agree on that portion. The key word though, is "you're not just paying for a solid basketball simulation". If it's a solid title, then it's probably going to be worth the $60 in the first place. Judging from everyone else's opinion thus far, they don't think it's a solid basketball simulation. It's not just at OperationSports either. Everywhere you read is basically calling the game a turd. Hopefully it's not. I want an updated game, but first and foremost, I want a solid game. I can overlook some wonky animations here and there, but I can't overlook a game that gets the fundamentals and foundation of a basketball game wrong. Ball trajectory and physics are one of the keys in a good basketball game period. Hopefully I can get a little bit of time with the Demo this evening and get a true feeling for the game. If it plays well, and feels good, then I'll support it. But if it doesn't, then the updates do not matter.

The amount of passes I have seen that go in the wrong direction compared to the animation or rebounds that bounce in wrong direction based on how it hit the rim is staggering. If the ball is really physicsed, then it certainly isn't using the laws I'm used.

# 32 Flightwhite24 @ 11/19/13 05:08 PM

I can't tell what they've done since Live 10 and I'm being dead honest.

Damn I wanted this to be better than what is being said. As of right now I would give it a 3/10 and that's being generous

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# 33 Flightwhite24 @ 11/19/13 05:30 PM

Ok change of heart somewhat. After playing a half I am intrigued by what this game may become after the DNA kicks in.

I'm thinking about getting this. Lol

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# 34 El_Poopador @ 11/19/13 05:44 PM

its kinda crazy how much people are judging this game based solely on how it looks. luckily i can look past that and see a solid game of fundamental basketball.

sure there are plenty of wonky moments and the graphics arent anything special especially for a next gen exclusive. but anyone who was expecting that at this point clearly didnt understand the direction they were going this year anyway. gameplay first then graphics. i like that you actually have to work for an open shot and find your way to the rim instead of just charging the paint. well contested shots have a low percentage of going in and the closeouts are realistic. it actually feels like real basketball which is a great thing.

now dont get me wrong they definitely need to focus on how the game looks for the future. but they have a nice foundation for the gameplay and ai. if they get the graphics and player movement up to the same level then they have a triple a title on their hands.

# 35 fluent2332 @ 11/19/13 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FLIGHTWHITE


	Ok change of heart somewhat. After playing a half I am intrigued by what this game may become after the DNA kicks in. I'm thinking about getting this. Lol Sent from my iPhone

I think the DNA is in, my man. The demo certainly has it, and the official game released today so I'm guessing that has it, too.

# 36 kodiak @ 11/19/13 06:36 PM

Well I could only tolerate it for so long. It's not horrible, but it's also far from good. Some things are promising, especially certain aspects of the presentation. but not enough to warrant a purchase for me. The flip side to the presentation is Mike and Van Gundy just don't
sound natural and fluid most of the time.

Not a fan of the control scheme, but admittedly did not put enough time in to even come close to mastering them.

End of the day, it's not for me, but to those that do purchase, I hope you find enjoyment because that's all that matters. You don't need justification from others on games you do or don't play.

# 37 LiquidGotti @ 11/19/13 06:37 PM

Played the demo....this game is pure TRASH...WOW What has ea sports been doing for the last 3 yrs? I can't believe it.

I then played NBA 2k14 after, and the deference looked like a ps2 game going vs a ps4 game...smh

# 38 mvb34 @ 11/19/13 07:03 PM

After playing some of the game its no where as bad as people make it out too be.

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# 39 Timothy08 @ 11/19/13 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by seemoe


	Alright I put about an hour into it and I have to say that IGNs 4.3 review is very harsh. Personally, I'd give it about a 6.5-7. It's a decent game. Yes I know animations aren't amazing, but who is gonna compete with 2K? One thing I noticed is that it's very hard to get an open lane to the rim, the computer just keeps locking me down, learning the controls does take time. Presentation is good, commentary is meh. Computer AI for whatever reason likes running plays more for Bargnani rather than Melo, but maybe thats because I'm playing the demo?

I think it's exactly EA's job to compete with 2K lol

# 40 seemoe @ 11/19/13 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Timothy08


	I think it's exactly EA's job to compete with 2K lol

it was another way of saying no ones gonna be able to compete with 2K any time soon lol but yes it is their job you're right

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