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NBA Live 09
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Developer(s)Electronic Arts Canada
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Platform(s)Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
Genre(s)Sports (Basketball)
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

NBA Live 09 is the 2008 installment in the NBA Live series developed and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on October 7, 2008. It features Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs on the cover. The Wii version of the game, developed by HB Studios, is titled NBA Live 09 All-Play and launched under EA Sports' new All-Play brand exclusive to the platform.

A demo was released for Xbox Live on September 4, 2008.

Features

Dynamic DNA

The brain behind the game is powered by Synergy Sports Technology, the premier analytics provider using NBA data for over 20 NBA teams, which evaluates Player DNA that breaks down how a player scores, Team DNA that rates how the players on the floor play as a unit and Tendencies that refer to the percentage a player drives left, right or shoots from each spot on the floor.

NBA LIVE 365

Made fresh daily all season long. NBA LIVE 365 takes it to a whole new level of connectivity, providing you an unprecedented level of authenticity and realism. Now every game truly is different powered by Dynamic DNA data updating daily.

Live Rewind

You can replay previous games with the updated statistical data that recreates identical conditions including injuries, hot/cold streaks, tendencies and player DNA. On September 3, 2008, IGN.com had a preview of the Live Rewind feature.[2]

Pick-and-Roll Control

This new two-man game mechanic lets you control both the ball handler and the screener, as you set screens and run two man plays, with on court instructions popping up to guide you through each play. On August 20, 2008 IGN had a preview of the pick and roll feature.[3]

5-on-5 Online Play

All 10 players on the court can now be controlled by users on 10 different consoles around the world. Now the game outcome can be completely dependent on how you play as an online team. On August 14, 2008, IGN had a preview of the online 5 on 5 feature.[4]

Quickstrike Anklebreakers

Force your defender to step up and guess what you'll do next. Trigger the turbo button and use the right analog stick for bold, responsive ball-handling moves to fake out your defender and create scoring opportunities. IGN.com had a preview of the quickstrike anklebreakers feature on August 28, 2008.[5]

Lockdown Defense

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O.J. Mayo guarding Allen Iverson.

Don't let your opponent get an easy basket, stay with him the whole way and cause a turnover or bad shot. On August 28, 2008, IGN had a preview of the lockdown defense feature.[6]

Signature Play Calling

Introducing an accessible in game playcalling system that pushes on-court visualization to guide you through the play. Linked to LIVE 365, this feature will suggest authentic plays for NBA's stars to run on the court. On August 13, 2008, IGN had a preview of the signature play calling feature.[7]. You can bring up plays by pressing a button and it will show the tendency of the player successfully completing that move. You can also change the players who will be shown on the play calling menu by changing it in the options menu e.g. if you have Eddy Curry Post Up you can change that to Stephon Marbury Off Ball Screen.

Expanded FIBA teams

There are now 24 FIBA teams compared to NBA Live 08, which only had 8. You can compete in an international tournament using authentic FIBA rosters and teams. On July 30, 2008, IGN revealed the starting five for each team and their ratings.[8] 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ==FIBA teams==

Teams are listed in alphabetical order.

Angola Italy
Argentina Japan
Australia Lithuania
Brazil Mexico
Canada Puerto Rico
China Russia
Croatia Serbia
Great Britain Slovenia
France South Korea
Germany Spain
Greece Turkey
Iran United States

Soundtrack


Reception

OXM released their review for NBA Live 09 in the November 2008 issue.

References

  1. ^ a b Release Date and Info
  2. ^ IGN: NBA Live 09 Rewind Preview/ Q&A
  3. ^ Pick and Roll Control Preview
  4. ^ IGN: NBA Live 09 Online Team Play
  5. ^ Quickstrike Anklebreakers Preview
  6. ^ IGN: Lockdown Defense Preview
  7. ^ Signature Play Calling Preview from IGN.com
  8. ^ Fiba Starting 5 and Player Ratings
  9. ^ OXM: NBA Live 09 Review
  10. ^ Team Xbox Review
  11. ^ 1Up Review
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