NBA Live 16 News Post

NBA Live 16 Announces LIVE Run and Summer Circuit Online Modes, Try it Free Sept. 15

10:00 AM - August 13, 2015 by Steve_OS

EA Sports and the NBA Live 16 team have just announced LIVE Pro-Am, featuring 2 all-new online modes called LIVE Run and Summer Circuit. Players will be able to try out these 2 modes on September 15 for free, along with Tip Off mode featuring six teams.

Read about the modes here:

The new companion mobile app featuring GameFaceHD will be available on September 8, so you can scan your face and have it ready when the game arrives.

We will have an interview posted shortly with NBA Live 16 Executive Producer, Sean O'Brien.

Check out the trailer and read the full press release below.

RISE TOGETHER IN NBA LIVE 16 PRO-AM

New LIVE Run and Summer Circuit Online Modes Available for Free on Sept 15

Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced NBA LIVE 16 is bringing basketball fans new ways to compete online with the introduction of LIVE Pro-Am. LIVE Pro-Am features two all-new fun and exciting online modes, LIVE Run and Summer Circuit. First off is LIVE Run, giving players a smooth and stable online pick-up game with up to nine friends on storied courts like Rucker Park, Venice Beach, Jordan Terminal 23 and more. Joining LIVE Run is the brand new Summer Circuit, an online co-op mode where players will travel across North America squaring off against NBA superstars on a journey to dominate the court. LIVE Pro-Am will be available to try for free starting September 15 via download on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.

At the heart of LIVE Pro-Am is you. Use your created player across LIVE Run, Summer Circuit and the Rising Star career mode. Playing games in any of these modes will earn you SP (Skill Points) to upgrade your skills using our new progression system and RP (Reward Points) to purchase authentic gear in the LIVE Spot store. Customize your player from head to toe with the latest kicks and gear from leading apparel brands including Jordan, or get some ink from world-renowned tattooist Randy Harris. NBA LIVE 16 also introduces a new companion mobile app featuring GameFaceHD, the exclusive mobile scanning tech which can be used to quickly and easily scan your face and upload it into the game. GameFaceHD will be available for free download on mobile devices starting September 8, and all scanned faces can be used when LIVE Pro-Am launches for free on September 15. Your created character�s progression and reward unlocks will be carried over into the full game when NBA LIVE 16 launches on September 29.

Alongside LIVE Pro-Am, starting September 15 fans can check out exhibition-style play in Tip Off mode with six NBA teams, and the Learn LIVE tutorials, consisting of drills to familiarize yourself with the game and basketball fundamentals. All this together in a free package will give basketball fans an opportunity to run with their friends and get a head start on the new season in advance of the launch of NBA LIVE 16.

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# 61 KingTocco @ 08/13/15 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob. D


	Very nice announcement, Im glad we can do private lobbies reduces the wait time for games even more. All I played is online on live 15 this year no different. Anyone need someone to game with let me know, I'm online starting the 15th lol.

You gonna be on X1 or PS4?

NBA live soundtrack is always on point, Skyzoo is so under appreciated. Can't wait to hear the rest of the tracks

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# 62 bxphenom7 @ 08/13/15 01:31 PM

The animations looked great. This is looking like a real comeback for Live finally. Props EA

# 63 Tunechid @ 08/13/15 01:49 PM

Getting live and 2k this year live looks good but let's see if it still play stiff/limited

# 64 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2K


	Can you select current NbA teams or individual nba players in live run? Multiple users online from one console in these modes or play now?

There are no user-controlled NBA players in either Live Run or Summer Circuit, though you will match up against NBA players on the "boss teams" in Summer Circuit.

Not sure about multiple users online. We didn't try that.

# 65 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bo.jangles344


	If the gameplay is solid and defense matters, the height/weight and stat caps in conjunction with no $$ to buy stats REALLY makes me excited. I don't care if all my fiends get 2k. If this plays decently I'm in Everyone knows that 2ks system for park and rec was exposed this year, and I'm really worried next year will be the same.

Obviously playing against other users changes things a little bit, but we found that you still needed solid basketball fundamentals to succeed in either part of the mode. If the man defending you decided not to guard you then sure you can drive and dunk and whatever, but I didn't find this to be an "arcade" mode.

# 66 KingTocco @ 08/13/15 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mrprice33


	There are no user-controlled NBA players in either Live Run or Summer Circuit, though you will match up against NBA players on the "boss teams" in Summer Circuit. Not sure about multiple users online. We didn't try that.

I'm at work and can't fully dive into the details but is this all just a PvE experience or is there PvP portions too?

Either way it looks like fire but I'm just curious

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# 67 knick9 @ 08/13/15 01:55 PM

Looks great. If I pick up an NBA game this year it will definitely be LIVE. I'm just completely done with all the gimmicks and overall crappy support from EA's competitor. I know every game has issues but I'm tired of dealing with the same ones.

# 68 iLLWiLL @ 08/13/15 01:56 PM

Wow. Had little interest in a park mode going into today, but... color me impressed...?

# 69 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StrictlyForBuckets


	I'm at work and can't fully dive into the details but is this all just a PvE experience or is there PvP portions too? Either way it looks like fire but I'm just curious Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Both. Summer Circuit is PVE, while Live Run is PvP.

# 70 JODYE @ 08/13/15 02:01 PM

Damn, Live is coming this year.

They had me right when Naughty by Nature came on lol

# 71 DonWuan @ 08/13/15 02:03 PM

If have absolutely no interest in online play of any sort.

But this looks nice.

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# 72 iLLWiLL @ 08/13/15 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Alongside LIVE Pro-Am, starting September 15 fans can check out exhibition-style play in Tip Off mode with six NBA teams, and the Learn LIVE tutorials, consisting of drills to familiarize yourself with the game and basketball fundamentals. All this together in a free package will give basketball fans an opportunity to run with their friends and get a head start on the new season in advance of the launch of NBA LIVE 16.

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Originally Posted by mrprice33


	When I was in Orlando a couple of weeks back, we primarily played this mode. Any questions?

Mr. Price ... Is this an unlimited use demo? No time restrictions like EA Access? And the "exhibitions" are played in respective NBA arenas?

# 73 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLWiLL


	Mr. Price ... Is this an unlimited use demo? No time restrictions like EA Access? And the "exhibitions" are played in respective NBA arenas?

The Pro-Am part of the demo is limited in terms of scope, not time. You can only get to 80 OVR and play on 4 out of the 7 courts in Summer Circuit and Live Run.

In Tip-Off, you are playing in NBA arenas like any other demo. I'm sure quarter length is reduced though.

# 74 mlp111 @ 08/13/15 02:14 PM

Looks interesting, but animations still need a ton of work..........

# 75 Rob. D @ 08/13/15 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by StrictlyForBuckets


	You gonna be on X1 or PS4? NBA live soundtrack is always on point, Skyzoo is so under appreciated. Can't wait to hear the rest of the tracks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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# 76 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 02:20 PM

BTW you can see one of the dribble handoffs at about :42 seconds of the trailer, before the Melo dunk.

# 77 CaliDude916 @ 08/13/15 02:21 PM

This is awesome! Trailer looked good. Great graphics, smooth animations. I'm hyped!

# 78 iLLWiLL @ 08/13/15 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mrprice33


	The Pro-Am part of the demo is limited in terms of scope, not time. You can only get to 80 OVR and play on 4 out of the 7 courts in Summer Circuit and Live Run. In Tip-Off, you are playing in NBA arenas like any other demo. I'm sure quarter length is reduced though.

But we can play this demo to death, no 10-hour restrictions like EA Access? Thanks for answering questions!

# 79 krazyboy225 @ 08/13/15 02:29 PM

aha i can personally vouch for the accuracy of the hoopdome court in toronto, didnt expectt to see it there though.

# 80 mrprice33 @ 08/13/15 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLWiLL


	But we can play this demo to death, no 10-hour restrictions like EA Access? Thanks for answering questions!

That is correct.

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