1Ups Bryan Intihar reviews NBA Live 08 for the 360, and assures that the game goes along way in righting several of the wrongs committed by the 07 edition. For starters, this one is...well, it's actually playable, thanks to a host of improvements. Instead of the god-awful default camera perspective that made it seem like you were playing the game from the nosebleed section, Live 08 introduces a much more effective sideline view.
This year's edition sports some legit low-post moves, and it's very easy for your power forwards and centers to pass the rock with their back to the basket. Simply holding the trigger or shoulder button enables you to play tight man-to-man defense on ball handlers.
More after the jump.
EA SPORTS NBA LIVE 09 has predicted that the Lakers will capture their 15th NBA Championship by defeating the Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals simulation. In a historic match-up that was last seen 21 years ago, the series lived up to its billing in a seven game thriller. It was NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant who led the charge, averaging 29 points and 6 assists per game throughout the series. With this victory, Phil Jackson set a new record by winning 10 NBA Championships as a coach. The Finals tip off this Thursday at 9PM EST on ABC.
Boston needs to win to increase their # of championships to 2 more than the lakers.
Lakers = Yankees of the NBA
They must have been playing online and the Lakers were losing and pulled their internet wire out of the system. Boston got the loss and a DNF%. GOOOOOO EA!
After announcing last week that Madden would no longer be made for the PC, EA Sports has now stated that NBA Live has been canceled for the PC as well.
Since when people play sport games on the pc? pc are created for rpg's and shooters, bye bye
GOOD. Maybe now they will concentrate on releasing a game without the stupid slowdown and bugs. Its always fun when you are beating someone and they yank the cable and you receive a loss and DNF. EA ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!!
Its embarrassing to admit, but I bought a bunch of EA games in the past year and have ALWAYS been an EA Sports fan. But recently they are really horrible and its amazing how fast a company can turn off loyal gamers.
Why are they the only ones saved from the garbage called EA Sports!! Save the consoles too!!! Get rid of EA!
I didn't hear about the madden news. What happened to their exclusive agreement with the NFL that said that their games had to come out on all platforms (which I assumed included the personal computer)?
As well as today's previously announced XNA game demos, there's also some more content available to download from the XBOX Live Marketplace. Here is the full list:
Content: N+ Theme Pack - Gold
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong
Dash Text: 4 images featuring N+'s gold and unparalleled minimalist style. Helps quench your thirst for tasty gold. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: N+ Theme – Ninja
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Korea
Dash Text: 4 images featuring N+'s iconic ninja and style. Minimalist, inspiring, exciting -- just like N+! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Content: Ninja Gaiden 2 Gameplay Video - GDC Highlights (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Germany
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] Highlights from GDC gameplay that include new level, new weapon and new enemies. Coming June 2008, Ninja Gaiden 2 will debut exclusively on Xbox 360 as the blockbuster action-packed sequel to Ninja Gaiden. NG2 will feature an all-new gameplay engine with auto-health regeneration system, new levels & adventures, new enemies and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise.
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And 7 free XNA Creators Club games.
My favorite? Jelly Car and Dishwasher(wow, is it cool).
What is WRONG with these game companies?
Why would you post the 360 review and use the 360 score as an example of Devs not doing their jobs with the higher scoring version?, strange thing to do with an even stranger comment to go along with the action being a Sony fan worried about the 360. http://www.1up.com/do/revie...
and yet people will line up and buy it - so what difference does it make?
Electronic Farts FTW
..but only cause I know a guy that works at EA, so i get EA gameds for 20 bucks. But 60 bucks for this, pfft. Basically it's the exact same Live game you've been playing for years with a graphics makeover. It's not THAT bad, but 2K still owns the b-ball court, by alot.