NBA Live 15 News Post

NBA Live 15 and First In-Game Update Available Today, Post Your Impressions

10:34 AM - October 28, 2014 by Steve_OS

NBA Live 15 is available today for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Since more people will have their hands on it today, we figured it would be better to start a fresh new topic.

If you want to read some impressions from the EA Access version, click here. Otherwise, play a few games and post your impressions.

NOTE: If you are looking for the game or demo in the PS Store, they typically update later in the afternoon.

EA Sports has posted their full list of controls for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Below is a list of items that have arrived in the first in-game update:

Updated scanned player heads for D. Rose, J. Noah, K. Leonard, and C. Anthony
Updated San Antonio Spurs Championship jerseys
Cleveland, New Orleans, and Charlotte courts have been updated
Updated jersey icons for MIN alternate, MIA Floridians (Hardwood Classics), PHI road, CLE alt 2
Updated accessory colors for new Cavaliers uniforms
Updated "Pull the Chair" Post Move
Updated catch animations on inbound passes
Updated "Up and Under" layup animations
Updated team show colors for Sacramento
Jordan shoes updated for players in Rookie Showcase.
Steal rating updated for K. Humphries & J. Hamilton
Updated accessories on several players
Updated rosters to reflect recent player moves
Updated player shoes in the All-Star Game
Moved some players to the free agency pool
Updated player portraits in Live Ultimate Team
Info updated on several players, including playstyles, positions, jersey numbers and more
Foot planting with pump fakes has been updated
Shot timing updated for free throws

Game: NBA Live 15Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
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# 221 LingeringRegime @ 10/29/14 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl1963


	Are you serious with this one? Anyways, I love Live15. Games are super exciting to play and I keep wanting to get one more game in. It's amazing what good audio does for games and even movies. Sent using a telephone

Yeah, I am serious with that one. The game has more pressing issues to address obviously, but not everyone in the NBA wears jerseys so loose.

# 222 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 10/29/14 05:15 PM

This game is so much fun against another user !

# 223 Rick_Tha_Rula87 @ 10/29/14 05:23 PM

I keep seeing people say they only take 3's and drive. Have u not seen the NBA the past few years. The 3pt shot has taken over. They barely shoot mid range shots. Quick question though. I mostly play sports games. Which system should I get Xbox 1 or PS4?

# 224 Marino @ 10/29/14 05:39 PM

I am really enjoying this game. I love how superstars play like it. And on that note, **** Steph Curry. Tore me up in my last game.

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# 225 WTF @ 10/29/14 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marino


	I am really enjoying this game. I love how superstars play like it. And on that note, **** Steph Curry. Tore me up in my last game. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Glad to see you like it Marino.

And Steph... yeah.

# 226 ScoobySnax @ 10/29/14 06:36 PM

Having fun with the game, but there is a lot of wonkiness for sure.

CONS:

-Rebounding still feels predetermined. This is a legacy issue that I would like to see addressed. Some user control here would be nice. Not a huge deal, but still kinda irks me.

- Customization has to be an absolute MUST for next year. I've only played a couple of games, but I've noticed the scoring seems a bit high IMO. It would be nice to turn down 3pt accuracy, encourage the mid range game a bit more.

- Seeing ball warping at times - this is more of a bug/QA issue that I think can easily be addressed

- Need to incorporate more/better animations without sacrificing control.

- Post game needs better animations and more variety of shots. As a Mavs fan, the Dirk one legger has got to be redone. It's downright atrocious, but I appreciate the effort.

-would like to see more variety in ball/rim/net interactions. Seems like every shot from three is a swish. There is variety in the mid to close range shots though.

PROS:

-Atmosphere! Definitely feels like an NBA game/broadcast. The crowd is live, the music, PA announcer all gives the illusion of being at a game. Nailed it!

-It's visually stunning. Very easy on the eyes.

-Love the variety of and ones. Seems very realistic.
-Game play is improved. I'm glad the player momentum issue from last year has been addressed. I can get to and finish at the rack now!

-Defense has been improved. Like the hedge animations for on ball screens. Blocking has been improved. I think some more options can be added though.

-ESPN cameras and presentation add a level of immersion that just isn't possible on other games. Fake "networks" just don't do it for me.

All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase and progress of the franchise and I'd give it a solid 6.5/10 if I had to assign a score. Time to keep stacking improvements (no more holding back, no more regression) I expect Live 16 and the other game to be a toe-to-toe slugfest next year. The industry needs Live!

# 227 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 10/29/14 06:38 PM

One thing I'm excited for is that EA has been very active with updates this gen

# 228 nohgoon001 @ 10/29/14 06:47 PM

Overall, I enjoyed the game play this year.
But, what makes really annoying me is every point gaurd's fatigue is hardly reduced during
the entire game without substitution.
Is there anyone who aware of it?
Will that be fixed in next update?

# 229 Playmakers @ 10/29/14 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobySnax


	CONS: - Customization has to be an absolute MUST for next year. I've only played a couple of games, but I've noticed the scoring seems a bit high IMO. It would be nice to turn down 3pt accuracy, encourage the mid range game a bit more. As a Mavs fan, the Dirk one legger has got to be redone. It's downright atrocious, but I appreciate the effort.

+100 on both cons

I'm shocked Dirk can't get his one legger done properly....

The man has earned that right to have this shot done correctly in any B-Ball game or else he's just another player on the floor shooting a jumper...

# 230 tha_show256 @ 10/29/14 06:58 PM

IMHO, the other game is pretty better all the way around! I've tried for a while to like live, and I dont.

# 231 The 24th Letter @ 10/29/14 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by magicman32


	There were a couple of times I hit the dribble stick and nothing happened..

Agree with you here, the IGN review talked about this as well. Control and responsiveness was talked about ALOT during the lead up to the game...so I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned until now...

There are angles on the dribble stick that simply don't respond to your input...also an occasional delay in the passing button...

Same with animations...I know folks lamented about being stuck in them...there is a good bit of suction and "carrying" by the defense to stay in front of you...reminds me of annoying carry animations in 2k14 NG

# 232 Flightwhite24 @ 10/29/14 07:07 PM

Is Synergy not updated yet? I thought it's supposed to be updated after games? Roster updates aren't done daily?

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# 233 blackceasar @ 10/29/14 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockie_Fresh88


	This game is so much fun against another user !

Ive played about 4 online games.. all 4 were pure cheese. Until EA can really start putting thought into physics and animations, this game becomes NBA Jam when playing someone else online.

# 234 lakerfan1 @ 10/29/14 07:24 PM

long time lurker, first post

Like many here, I buy the other game EVERY year, but personally, I usually get bored in a week or two. Not different this yr. I really enjoyed Live 10, and am happy to report that Live 15 is flat out FUN.

I have the same impressions as most of you, but I'll be focusing on impressions from playing mostly as the Lakers: really loving the immersion from staples center specific sounds/crowd noise: 'mvp', 'we want tacos', 'defense', booing dwight and harden every time they touch the ball.
Flow of the game (minus the wonky animations).

cons which I hope get fixed via path (If someone can comment if fixing via patch is even possible, that'll be greatly appreciated):
Kobe's fadeaway jumper-from standstill, takes a tiny hop away from basket where you have to release the shot button immediately to get a "great shot". Any nba player can jump higher than that! Also from the post (clicking in right analog), his fadeway turn around animation just doesn't look right. It's a weird angle usually, regardless if I'm turning right or left--almost as if he's turning around in the same position, instead of drop stepping left or right.

No momentum jump shooting. This one is a big one. I can be running full speed in one direction, press shoot, and the player does a standstill jumper (automatically squaring his shoulders to the room, instead of squaring them while mid air). no fading in the direction i'm running (which the other game does beautifully)

Those are just minor gripes that distract from the overall flow of the game. Still having fun and am excited to get online after practicing a bit. I only have time for one bball game and this yr it's live.

# 235 pdawg17 @ 10/29/14 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by blackceasar


	Ive played about 4 online games.. all 4 were pure cheese. Until EA can really start putting thought into physics and animations, this game becomes NBA Jam when playing someone else online.

There is potential for good games though. Had a great triple overtime game yesterday that had maybe 8 dunks combined. Both teams shot under 50% fg. Very fun.

# 236 dubplate @ 10/29/14 07:47 PM

Only played half a game with ten minute quarters but I can tell I'm going to have fun with this game. It may not be a hardcore simulation of the sport but it's close and that's good enough for me since it's FUN to play.

I wish I could say the same about 2K15 but I'm just not feeling their next gen efforts. To me playing 2K15 feels like work and Live feels like a vacation.

# 237 alexthegreat @ 10/29/14 08:38 PM

Don't know if its still like this offline, but the in-game substitutions and rotations are horrible online.

One game I decided not to mess with it and let the CPU handle it. They changed the entire starting lineup in the 2nd half, and kept Dame out for an entire quarter.

# 238 pslieber @ 10/29/14 08:46 PM

Concur with many of the sentiments above. NBA Live is arguably more 'fun' to play...with 2K the more well-rounded product.

What Live offers is something different, not necessarily better. Much like The Show - while an outstanding game - 2K began to get stale for me. I wanted something a little more free flow.

Also and as a near solely offline player - I don't have any mates who own the same sports titles I do - having a fun game keeps me coming back for more.

Still, there are some very glaring issues with Live that need fixing. The same can be said for UFC and NHL: two very criticized games, but ones EA seems committed to fixing post release via consistent patches. These titles made me confident Live will get similar TLC toward better subsequent product.

As a game reviewer for multiple sites, I can respect sentiments that a launched product @ full price should not be borderline beta. Still, I'd rather see a publisher committed to continuous improvement than a one and done (when earlier console generations didn't afford a patch opportunity).

Hopefully the Live team will keep doing its thing.

# 239 JLowden717 @ 10/29/14 08:53 PM

I got the post patch Ea Access version and it played the Halftime show and Post game show

# 240 WTF @ 10/29/14 08:59 PM

Yeah, you all don't have the "in game" update that happens with the full version I don't think. That's the thing that made the highlights glitch.

Looking forward to having them back. They actually were picking really good highlights for the end of quarters, halftime report, and post game report.

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