Full NBA Live 10 Preview

After seeing both previews, Live definitely seems like the favorite this year. The thing with Live is that you still never know, but I'm betting they finally get it turned around.

After seeing both previews, Live definitely seems like the favorite this year.

The thing with Live is that you still never know, but I'm betting they finally get it turned around.

After seeing both previews, Live definitely seems like the favorite this year. The thing with Live is that you still never know, but I'm betting they finally get it turned around.

After seeing both previews, Live definitely seems like the favorite this year.

The thing with Live is that you still never know, but I'm betting they finally get it turned around.

concidering this is their third go at it on the next gen…I think this years game will blow out the competition

concidering this is their third go at it on the next gen…I think this years game will blow out the competition

lets see how long it takes 2k fanboys to comment all over this post saying live sucks lol..god i hate fanboys

lets see how long it takes 2k fanboys to comment all over this post saying live sucks lol..god i hate fanboys

2k is still the game until proven otherwise. Simple as that, and no one page write up is gonna change my mind.

2k is still the game until proven otherwise. Simple as that, and no one page write up is gonna change my mind.

Live is lookin good but I'm leaning towards 2k because of the my player mode.

Live is lookin good but I'm leaning towards 2k because of the my player mode.

I definitely Play 2k but to me its only because it has been the better product. There's no doubt this year's live looks like an improvement but the movement of players on the court still look a bit robotic, which is something that always turns me off on their games. Maybe this year will be different, i dont know, but judging from the clips in the trailers when the camera is a gameplay cam, the robotic movement is still there, despite the player models being improved. One thing that sounds good, is the crow in this game, the way they amp it up depending on the situation. I'll definitely give the demo a try but i'm not going to reserve it until that demo.

I definitely Play 2k but to me its only because it has been the better product. There's no doubt this year's live looks like an improvement but the movement of players on the court still look a bit robotic, which is something that always turns me off on their games. Maybe this year will be different, i dont know, but judging from the clips in the trailers when the camera is a gameplay cam, the robotic movement is still there, despite the player models being improved. One thing that sounds good, is the crow in this game, the way they amp it up depending on the situation. I'll definitely give the demo a try but i'm not going to reserve it until that demo.

Is tha jay z pic on the nets?

Is tha jay z pic on the nets?

I just find it funny that people have been saying the same thing about Live for the last 3 years & we get the same results. "This is the year Live will take over"…"Live looks like the favorite this year"..Yea ok. You guys seem to forget that EA is a marketing machine & they know how to pull the wool over our eyes. I'll believe it when I see it. I gave up on Live a few years ago. It's not about being a fanboy or being biased, it's about being a realist. I play 2K over Live simply because it provides the most realistic gameplay. I grew up playing Live & I hope Live can get back on top but lets not fool ourselves here. I'm not knocking people who prefer Live but I don't thinks it's debatable which game is superior.

I just find it funny that people have been saying the same thing about Live for the last 3 years & we get the same results. "This is the year Live will take over"…"Live looks like the favorite this year"..Yea ok. You guys seem to forget that EA is a marketing machine & they know how to pull the wool over our eyes. I'll believe it when I see it. I gave up on Live a few years ago. It's not about being a fanboy or being biased, it's about being a realist. I play 2K over Live simply because it provides the most realistic gameplay. I grew up playing Live & I hope Live can get back on top but lets not fool ourselves here. I'm not knocking people who prefer Live but I don't thinks it's debatable which game is superior.

I have heard that the government forces suspects to play NBA Live and NBA 2K as a torture method to coerce them into giving up information. After playing last year's versions it's true. It brought me to tears to see how they just ruined the game of basketball.

I have heard that the government forces suspects to play NBA Live and NBA 2K as a torture method to coerce them into giving up information. After playing last year's versions it's true. It brought me to tears to see how they just ruined the game of basketball.

Why yes it is Pharrell1. Would you like an autograph?

Sincerely, Jigga

Why yes it is Pharrell1. Would you like an autograph?

Sincerely, Jigga

I get your point but ALL products are marketed to draw you in, no matter how good or bad, it's just a matter of strategy.

The Dev team [and this is a new one] has nothing to do with the marketing department, trust me. these are creative guys that want to put out work they can be proud of. the Marketing department is in place to help sell a product. 2K has the same thing going on just two different strategies in place.

I get your point but ALL products are marketed to draw you in, no matter how good or bad, it's just a matter of strategy.

The Dev team [and this is a new one] has nothing to do with the marketing department, trust me. these are creative guys that want to put out work they can be proud of. the Marketing department is in place to help sell a product. 2K has the same thing going on just two different strategies in place.

I have to admit…Live 10 is looking to take the crown this year. EA has really put their foot into this year's version but I'm still unsure. I still think that NBA 2K10 will remain the dominant out of the two.

I have to admit…Live 10 is looking to take the crown this year. EA has really put their foot into this year's version but I'm still unsure. I still think that NBA 2K10 will remain the dominant out of the two.

Yeah and you probably still think NFL 2k5 is the pinnacle of video game football too.

Yeah and you probably still think NFL 2k5 is the pinnacle of video game football too.

looking real good, 1st day buy 4 me…

looking real good, 1st day buy 4 me…

LIVE da FAV U CAN'T BE SERIOUS

LIVE da FAV U CAN'T BE SERIOUS

or maybe its because live has sucked for the past 6 years.

or maybe its because live has sucked for the past 6 years.

Enough with the Dynamic DNA already …How many times are they going to keep cramming that down our throats.

It’s a solid feature but it shouldn't consume you headlining paragraph. It's simply a more intricate way of basing rating on player statistics….WHICH IS WHAT ALL SPORTS GAMES DO!

I’m sorry but the difference between Dynamic DNA and rating players based off of their previous statistics while continuously updating them throughout the season, does not warrant the attention this feature gets.

But you know what does warrant this feature's level of attention??? The fact that EA (rightfully) wants to get something in return for all the money they dumped on the synergy exclusive license. It’s understandable, because they threw a lot of money at this feature, but really, did you see a vast difference between NBA Live 09 Luke Walton and NBA 2k9 Luke Walton?

I’m all for an NBA Live comeback but stop pushing your player ratings system when that’s the last thing that needs fixing.

Enough with the Dynamic DNA already …How many times are they going to keep cramming that down our throats.

It’s a solid feature but it shouldn't consume you headlining paragraph. It's simply a more intricate way of basing rating on player statistics….WHICH IS WHAT ALL SPORTS GAMES DO!

I’m sorry but the difference between Dynamic DNA and rating players based off of their previous statistics while continuously updating them throughout the season, does not warrant the attention this feature gets.

But you know what does warrant this feature's level of attention??? The fact that EA (rightfully) wants to get something in return for all the money they dumped on the synergy exclusive license. It’s understandable, because they threw a lot of money at this feature, but really, did you see a vast difference between NBA Live 09 Luke Walton and NBA 2k9 Luke Walton?

I’m all for an NBA Live comeback but stop pushing your player ratings system when that’s the last thing that needs fixing.

you just lost all credibility! You just can please a 2K fan I tell you.

Last year was the first year this was implemented. How you just dismissed a technology that will change the way sports games are made is crazy. Even 2k had to counter EA's innovation with it's sad attempt and they even found the feature you seem to think is useless important enough to expand on. I just wish people would read and comprehend what is being written about the game before dismissing every aspect of the game. They clearly [EA] is moving away from the typical player rating [smart move]. You should read through the article again because I was pretty pleases with the direction in regards to moving away from player ratings.

I guess the big question is has 2k improved enough on gameplay themselves to make up for the same graphics as last year? On the other hand EA has improved on all facets of Live, now we just need to see if it all works. If it does EA has the edge in my opinion.

you just lost all credibility! You just can please a 2K fan I tell you.

Last year was the first year this was implemented. How you just dismissed a technology that will change the way sports games are made is crazy. Even 2k had to counter EA's innovation with it's sad attempt and they even found the feature you seem to think is useless important enough to expand on. I just wish people would read and comprehend what is being written about the game before dismissing every aspect of the game. They clearly [EA] is moving away from the typical player rating [smart move]. You should read through the article again because I was pretty pleases with the direction in regards to moving away from player ratings.

I guess the big question is has 2k improved enough on gameplay themselves to make up for the same graphics as last year? On the other hand EA has improved on all facets of Live, now we just need to see if it all works. If it does EA has the edge in my opinion.

DrLogic,

We weren't pushing it at all….did you notice how that's a GAMESPOT preview? They write what they want to write. Got your ideas screwed homie.

DrLogic,

We weren't pushing it at all….did you notice how that's a GAMESPOT preview? They write what they want to write. Got your ideas screwed homie.

WHen are they gonna have midgame saves like 2k10 da kingz?

WHen are they gonna have midgame saves like 2k10 da kingz?

No one is writing this feature off, I’m simply tired of hearing about it.
@stephensonmc
Wasn't there an entire Live 10 blog dedicated to breaking down Dynamic DNA so we could all truly understand its greatness???
I'm aware that this preview was written by a GAMESPOT writer and obviously he's going to have his own opinion about what intrigues him, but don't try and act like you guys have never dedicated blogs to this topic. Come on, like we're not going to see Dynamic DNA in NBA Live 10 commercials and all over the back of the box.

No one is writing this feature off, I’m simply tired of hearing about it.
@stephensonmc
Wasn't there an entire Live 10 blog dedicated to breaking down Dynamic DNA so we could all truly understand its greatness???
I'm aware that this preview was written by a GAMESPOT writer and obviously he's going to have his own opinion about what intrigues him, but don't try and act like you guys have never dedicated blogs to this topic. Come on, like we're not going to see Dynamic DNA in NBA Live 10 commercials and all over the back of the box.

I don't fault you or the rest of the dev team for this….. as its probably the marketing team over at EA that perpetuates this kind of "back of the features" type of marketing.

No doubt that this is a solid feature like I already said, and sure its groundbreaking because they were the first to implement it, but its overall impact on the game itself is much more minimal then the NBA live dev team would care to comment on. Especially when compared to things like GAMEPLAY, FRANCHISE, BE A PLAYER, ONLINE PLAY….etc

I'm not saying it doesn't impact the above modes, I’m just saying that the affect it has on those modes are not really significant compared to what the marketing team would have you believe.(at least it wasn’t last year) Considering that 2k now has something similar to Dynamic DNA it’s just not the big a deal.

No one is writing this feature off, I’m simply tired of hearing about it.

@stephensonmc
Wasn't there an entire Live 10 blog dedicated to breaking down Dynamic DNA so we could all truly understand its greatness???

I'm aware that this preview was written by a GAMESPOT writer and obviously he's going to have his own opinion about what intrigues him, but don't try and act like you guys have never dedicated blogs to this topic. Come on, like we're not going to see Dynamic DNA in NBA Live 10 commercials and all over the back of the box.

No one is writing this feature off, I’m simply tired of hearing about it.

@stephensonmc
Wasn't there an entire Live 10 blog dedicated to breaking down Dynamic DNA so we could all truly understand its greatness???

I'm aware that this preview was written by a GAMESPOT writer and obviously he's going to have his own opinion about what intrigues him, but don't try and act like you guys have never dedicated blogs to this topic. Come on, like we're not going to see Dynamic DNA in NBA Live 10 commercials and all over the back of the box.

I don't fault you or the rest of the dev team for this….. as its probably the marketing team over at EA that perpetuates this kind of "back of the features" type of marketing.

No doubt that this is a solid feature like I already said, and sure its groundbreaking because they were the first to implement it, but its overall impact on the game itself is much more minimal then the NBA live dev team would care to comment on. Especially when compared to things like GAMEPLAY, FRANCHISE, BE A PLAYER, ONLINE PLAY….etc

I'm not saying it doesn't impact the above modes, I’m just saying that the affect it has on those modes are not really significant compared to what the marketing team would have you believe.(at least it wasn’t last year) Considering that 2k now has something similar to Dynamic DNA it’s just not the big a deal.

yes ea is a marketing machine an they got me a few times for my 60 bucks …but after seeing theses gameplay vids today i may be buying both this year….

yes ea is a marketing machine an they got me a few times for my 60 bucks …but after seeing theses gameplay vids today i may be buying both this year….

I agree, and i still dont really get how people can say that this looks better than 2k10? i dont understand really, nba live 10 is just saying that they are starting to do what 2k has been doing right for the past 3 years.

I agree, and i still dont really get how people can say that this looks better than 2k10? i dont understand really, nba live 10 is just saying that they are starting to do what 2k has been doing right for the past 3 years.

You wont find traces of my DNA anywhere near this piece of crap called Live.

You wont find traces of my DNA anywhere near this piece of crap called Live.

With teh way Live is using Synergy, dont be suprised to start paying to use it literally. I can see it coming.

With teh way Live is using Synergy, dont be suprised to start paying to use it literally. I can see it coming.

Amen Josh..U nailed it. These f-clowns fall for the same marketing gimmicks every year. I mean u can even look at the gameplay videos and if u closely it's still the same ol' hunched back zombies that look like characters from the batman animated DVD. hideous player models at it's finest. I think there will be a lot of disappointed people this year.

Amen Josh..U nailed it. These f-clowns fall for the same marketing gimmicks every year. I mean u can even look at the gameplay videos and if u closely it's still the same ol' hunched back zombies that look like characters from the batman animated DVD. hideous player models at it's finest. I think there will be a lot of disappointed people this year.

I was playing madden tonight and the ball went right through my receivers head for an int. Talk about a scripted game bro – lol

I was playing madden tonight and the ball went right through my receivers head for an int. Talk about a scripted game bro – lol

LOL – I hear ya bro. I remember when Live was good, oh wait, no I don't – lolol

LOL – I hear ya bro. I remember when Live was good, oh wait, no I don't – lolol

third go? where ya learn to count bro, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 1+1+1+1 =3?

third go? where ya learn to count bro, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 1+1+1+1 =3?

That's the misconception you have my man. When it comes to Synergy vs. 82Games, it's not "similar." It's not even in the same league. Garreth, one of the Producers on our team will explain this later.

That's the misconception you have my man. When it comes to Synergy vs. 82Games, it's not "similar." It's not even in the same league. Garreth, one of the Producers on our team will explain this later.

won't happen

won't happen

10 years they have been the inferior product. It's all gonna change in 1 year? Please. Im not downing EA for marketing well, but there are some pure idiots around here. I hope known of you make a living through using logic.

10 years they have been the inferior product. It's all gonna change in 1 year? Please. Im not downing EA for marketing well, but there are some pure idiots around here. I hope known of you make a living through using logic.

No online dynasty or franchise?

No online dynasty or franchise?

fuck a midgame save

fuck a midgame save

2k was wack until that $20 2k5 came out

2k was wack until that $20 2k5 came out

The only peeps who say it looks better are EA employees trying to start fights with their fake marketing. Trying to be fanz when dhey ain't – word – lol

The only peeps who say it looks better are EA employees trying to start fights with their fake marketing. Trying to be fanz when dhey ain't – word – lol

Ya, who cares about features that make the game more enjoyable and are easy to implement. Only welfares with no jobs, probably you, have all day to play 12 minute quarters

Ya, who cares about features that make the game more enjoyable and are easy to implement. Only welfares with no jobs, probably you, have all day to play 12 minute quarters

I hope this game is as awesome as Madden. I can't wait to see balls flying through peoples heads and players going through each other and just plain old-school awesomeness – lolol

I hope this game is as awesome as Madden. I can't wait to see balls flying through peoples heads and players going through each other and just plain old-school awesomeness – lolol

what 10 yrs? what 10 2k basketball games was so great that it had the edge over live for ten yrs plz let me know cause idk where u get this 10 yr crap from how the hell was 2k the head seller for 10 yrs when live was good from 95-05????? hmmm plz tell me form 95-05 which 2k basketball game was hot lol 2k came out in 99 do the math my g live was hot from 95-05 2k has had the edge for 2 yrs 2k6-2k7 2k8 was garbge 2k9 even though it played somewhat good it was still trash ik how ppl call 2k realistic that game is fulled with bugs its just so hard for ppl to realize it cause ppl are to busy being fanboys but when ppl are fanboys they have a hard time seeing the truth seeing a game for what it reall is 2k is a good game that shit aint fuckin great like ppl make it seem it has its problems. live has not been good since 06-09 so u can say 2k has had the edge for 4 yrs that 10 yr shit i have no idea where u got that from u must be a young dude plz do your research before u make your statments. its funny i know live hasa lot of catching up to do say what u want but the game is looking great this yr stuff is really comming together its not gonna beat out 2k but the game is shaping itself up to compite this and it looks like a sign of good things to come for next yr as well.

what 10 yrs? what 10 2k basketball games was so great that it had the edge over live for ten yrs plz let me know cause idk where u get this 10 yr crap from how the hell was 2k the head seller for 10 yrs when live was good from 95-05????? hmmm plz tell me form 95-05 which 2k basketball game was hot lol 2k came out in 99 do the math my g live was hot from 95-05 2k has had the edge for 2 yrs 2k6-2k7 2k8 was garbge 2k9 even though it played somewhat good it was still trash ik how ppl call 2k realistic that game is fulled with bugs its just so hard for ppl to realize it cause ppl are to busy being fanboys but when ppl are fanboys they have a hard time seeing the truth seeing a game for what it reall is 2k is a good game that shit aint fuckin great like ppl make it seem it has its problems. live has not been good since 06-09 so u can say 2k has had the edge for 4 yrs that 10 yr shit i have no idea where u got that from u must be a young dude plz do your research before u make your statments. its funny i know live hasa lot of catching up to do say what u want but the game is looking great this yr stuff is really comming together its not gonna beat out 2k but the game is shaping itself up to compite this and it looks like a sign of good things to come for next yr as well.

nba live is the worse game i have ever play and 2k9 is the best game………….2k9 is got way better graphic and i hope this year they"ll HAVE TEAM UP LEAGE IN 2K10

nba live is the worse game i have ever play and 2k9 is the best game………….2k9 is got way better graphic and i hope this year they"ll HAVE TEAM UP LEAGE IN 2K10

ea sports its in the game…

ea sports its in the game…

the gameplay video i saw at gamersyde shows that the change i hoped will not come this year.NBA 2K10 at the latest trailer looks very refined and balanced.I was hoping for the surprise from live 10…maybe next year.

the gameplay video i saw at gamersyde shows that the change i hoped will not come this year.NBA 2K10 at the latest trailer looks very refined and balanced.I was hoping for the surprise from live 10…maybe next year.

i showed the 2 videos to my sister and for live she said: "what's with the frame rate" and "they move like headless chickens".For 2k10: "lifelike animations" and "like watching tv".
Brought to you….by my sister.She doesn't play games and she is not biased like all of us.

i showed the 2 videos to my sister and for live she said: "what's with the frame rate" and "they move like headless chickens".For 2k10: "lifelike animations" and "like watching tv".
Brought to you….by my sister.She doesn't play games and she is not biased like all of us.

NBA LIVE 10 is a joke.

http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_nba_live_10_games...

NBA LIVE 10 is a joke.

http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_nba_live_10_games...

For me 2K always had better gameplay though their controls started to get a little ridiculous last year. I felt like I had to do some type of Tekken or Street Fighter joystick move just to perform a dunk (Wow a Tekken reference). My biggest problem with Live and this may seem stupid to every one else but Live's Franchise mode has always been lame. 2K's "Association" is just much deeper and more realistic. Since I don't play people head to head online, a Franchise mode is what keeps me playing the game over and over again. I go with 2K for the obvious gameplay but "Association" mode is by far much more fun than what Live has ever offered. This year may change that but with all the hype EA is putting out about gameplay enhancements I doubt they are doing anything to their Franchise mode features. I hope I'm wrong in thinking that. As always thanks for the info Pasta, I can't wait for the demos.

For me 2K always had better gameplay though their controls started to get a little ridiculous last year. I felt like I had to do some type of Tekken or Street Fighter joystick move just to perform a dunk (Wow a Tekken reference). My biggest problem with Live and this may seem stupid to every one else but Live's Franchise mode has always been lame. 2K's "Association" is just much deeper and more realistic. Since I don't play people head to head online, a Franchise mode is what keeps me playing the game over and over again. I go with 2K for the obvious gameplay but "Association" mode is by far much more fun than what Live has ever offered. This year may change that but with all the hype EA is putting out about gameplay enhancements I doubt they are doing anything to their Franchise mode features. I hope I'm wrong in thinking that. As always thanks for the info Pasta, I can't wait for the demos.

Just so you guys are aware in the "gamersyde" video, those two users were playing on "Rookie" which is a dramatically different experience than on our recommended setting "All-Star." Read Mike Wang's descriptions of the difficulty modes and you'll see that there are certain basic functions that we turn off on Rookie.

Have faith guys…you'll enjoy the demo!

http://www.easports.com/blogs/nbalive/inthepaint/...

Just so you guys are aware in the "gamersyde" video, those two users were playing on "Rookie" which is a dramatically different experience than on our recommended setting "All-Star." Read Mike Wang's descriptions of the difficulty modes and you'll see that there are certain basic functions that we turn off on Rookie.

Have faith guys…you'll enjoy the demo!

http://www.easports.com/blogs/nbalive/inthepaint/...

I think what i find so interesting about the 2K fans is how insanely angry they get about NBA Live. It's as if EA is the IRS for them, forcing them to purchase the game every year or they will be subjected to jail time or lose of wages. You won't see any the close to these type guys complaining about Ford putting out a new car with nothing but gimmicks and their evil marketing department forcing people to buy their product using black magic. How dare they list any new features or talk about improving on anything…… that's just evil.

If it's not the game you buy whats the point in bitching about the game, why would you even care if you are so satisfied with the product you purchase and prefer.

I think what i find so interesting about the 2K fans is how insanely angry they get about NBA Live. It's as if EA is the IRS for them, forcing them to purchase the game every year or they will be subjected to jail time or lose of wages. You won't see any the close to these type guys complaining about Ford putting out a new car with nothing but gimmicks and their evil marketing department forcing people to buy their product using black magic. How dare they list any new features or talk about improving on anything…… that's just evil.

If it's not the game you buy whats the point in bitching about the game, why would you even care if you are so satisfied with the product you purchase and prefer.

to jonathanglapion: it's worst than IRS.If last year's attempt to buy 2KSPORTS was successful you wouldn't be here talking like you know everything.

to jonathanglapion: it's worst than IRS.If last year's attempt to buy 2KSPORTS was successful you wouldn't be here talking like you know everything.

fair enough

fair enough

you obviously don't know your history, which leaves your comment with all kinds of wholes in it. 10 years…LOL! Live use to be ahead of Madden you fool.

you obviously don't know your history, which leaves your comment with all kinds of wholes in it. 10 years…LOL! Live use to be ahead of Madden you fool.

stuck in the past and keep hoping.

stuck in the past and keep hoping.

is she slightly retarded?

is she slightly retarded?

Lord that looks nice. i don't judge these types of videos because you have to consider the level of the person playing and this is a good example of two people playing terrible basketball. The game looks amazing and I like all the body contact i'm seeing.

Kobe trying to bump his way to the paint was real nice. thanks for the link…..hahaha.

Lord that looks nice. i don't judge these types of videos because you have to consider the level of the person playing and this is a good example of two people playing terrible basketball. The game looks amazing and I like all the body contact i'm seeing.

Kobe trying to bump his way to the paint was real nice. thanks for the link…..hahaha.

I don't claim to know everything. i'm just not jumping on here talking nonsense like the 2k faithful that flood this blog.

I don't claim to know everything. i'm just not jumping on here talking nonsense like the 2k faithful that flood this blog.

you are not that smart anyway….

you are not that smart anyway….

none>known

none>known

stop playing games and take a grammar course

stop playing games and take a grammar course

YOU 2K FAN BOYZ JUST DONT GET IT DO YOU, LOOK AT THE TRUTH. 2k IS IN NO WAY REAL. YOU CAN DUNK ON ALL 5 DEFENDERS AT ONCE. IF THATS NOT BAD ENOUGH THE DUNK YOU JUST THREW DOWN IS A 360 WINDMILL. N DID I MENTION IT WAS WITH SHAQ. REALL MY A**

YOU 2K FAN BOYZ JUST DONT GET IT DO YOU, LOOK AT THE TRUTH. 2k IS IN NO WAY REAL. YOU CAN DUNK ON ALL 5 DEFENDERS AT ONCE. IF THATS NOT BAD ENOUGH THE DUNK YOU JUST THREW DOWN IS A 360 WINDMILL. N DID I MENTION IT WAS WITH SHAQ. REALL MY A**