The sports genre is a tricky one for developers in today’s landscape. Fans of the genre want their yearly installments. Pundits want innovation rather than the typical roster updates. To achieve innovation and changes that warrant a purchase on a ye...
The new focus on defense, NBA authenticity, real 'at the game' feel,
Player models look plastic and game modes lack variety.
EA Sports brings us another installment of their NBA franchise. Does NBA LIVE 10 get to wear the championship ring or does it go out in the first quarter? Check out the full review, after the break!Full Review:Back in the day I used to play a lot of ...
Abstract: The story of NBA Live 10 is one of two games. One of them took place before a myriad of fixes, patches, and gameplay changes. That was a game where the AI did not grasp the concept of clock control, refusing to call timeouts or foul in close match-ups ...
Abstract: Sports titles don't change all that much with each successive release, right? A combination of relatively short development cycles and the need to stay within the confines of the sport they represent, means that these sports 'simulators' regularly stru...
Abstract: The game's focus on the fluidity and feel of real basketball is a great direction for the franchise, even at the expense of revolutionary new gameplay modes.
Published: 2009-10-06, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Down by just a point with only 20 seconds left in the game, you take control of Kobe Bryant and begin to size up the inconsistent defender standing a few feet in front of you: Vince Carter. You rhythmically dribble the ball between your legs as your ov...
Dynamic DNA makes the Season mode mirror the real thing, Calling plays is intuitive and rewarding, Oneonone encounters are challenging because of manual dribbling controls, Online play is smooth and fun.
Glitchy ball physics, Players are often dumb, Mediocre commentary.
Dynamic DNA seasons are a great addition to the franchise, but NBA Live is not quite a championship contender. ...
Abstract: EA's NBA Live is back again this year trying to dig itself out of a hole it has been mired in since the birth of the Dreamcast ten years ago. For those keeping score at home, Live has been trying to gain our attention with stiff player animations, lous...
Abstract: EA’s NBA Live series hasn’t exactly been the go-to option for basketball fans for quite a few years. Having been largely overshadowed by the NBA 2K series, this year the developers were on a mission to reassert themselves as a dominant franchise once a...
