NBA Live 09 | |
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Developer(s) | EA Canada (PS3, Xbox 360) HB Studios (Wii, PSP, PS2) |
Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
Series | NBA Live |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable Wii Xbox 360 |
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Genre(s) | Sports |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
NBA Live 09 All-Play Nintendo Wii 2008 E-Everyone Complete Tested/Working. NBA Live 09 Playstation 3 Game PS3 Used Complete. NBA Live 09 could very well be an innovative online title (NHL 09 innovative I mean) in terms of the Online Team Play and the Clubs feature. I admittedly only got a brief period of playtime online but from what I have seen during my time with the features, the only thing NBA Live is missing is an online dynasty mode.
NBA Live 09, sometimes called NBA Live 2009, is the 2008 installment in the NBA Live series, developed and published by Electronic Arts. The original release date was October 7, 2008. The game features Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs on the cover in most markets. 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. This was the final NBA Live game released for the Wii as well as the final game in the series to be generally available on a Nintendo platform.
Cover[edit]
While Parker appears on the cover in the US and most international markets, some international versions feature players from those areas:
- UK and Ireland: Luol Deng
- Italy: Andrea Bargnani (also appeared on the Italian cover of NBA Live 08)
- Spain: Pau Gasol (has appeared on the Spanish cover of all the versions since NBA Live 06)
Nba Live 09 Player Ratings
Features[edit]
Dynamic DNA[edit]
Dynamic DNA is a new feature in NBA Live 09 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii, though it is not available for the PlayStation Portable. It breaks down how a team scores, sets up offense and how individual players go about on offense. It also updates players accessories, haircuts, facial hair changes and shoes. It is updated daily through NBA Live 365. It has been claimed that this new feature adds a more realistic feel to the gameplay featured.
NBA LIVE 365[edit]
NBA Live 365 is an addition to the NBA Live franchise. An update is downloadable every three or four months, updating player trades/injured players, and is not updating rosters for the 2009–2010 season.
Live Rewind[edit]
The gamer can replay previous games with the updated statistical data that recreates identical conditions including injuries, hot/cold streaks, tendencies, and player DNA. If the game player does not have internet the gamer can still play games from the playoffs of the 2007–08 season.
Pick-and-Roll Control[edit]
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.
5-on-5 Online Play[edit]
Up to 5 players on each team for each starting position are user controlled. Club play allows your set team to play against other teams in a league type game as you gain rankings and move up divisions for each win. It is also possible to play on team play without a club.
Quickstrike Anklebreakers[edit]
A defender can be forced to step up and guess what the player will do next. Players can trigger the turbo button and use the right analog stick for ball-handling moves to fake out their defenders and create scoring opportunities.
Lockdown Defense[edit]
This feature allows a player to stay with his opponent the whole way and cause a turnover or bad shot.
Signature Play Calling[edit]
An in-game play calling system has been introduced. Linked to LIVE 365, this feature will suggest authentic plays for NBA's stars to run on the court. The gamer can bring up plays by pressing a button and tendencies of the player successfully completing that move will be displayed. The players who will be shown on the play calling menu can be changed by changing it in the options menu e.g. if the gamer has Ben Wallace doing a post-up move, it can be changed to LeBron James doing an off-the-ball screen.
Expanded FIBA teams[edit]
There are now 24 FIBA teams compared to NBA Live 08, which only had 8. An international tournament using authentic FIBA rosters and teams is available.
Reception[edit]
Aggregator | Score | ||||
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PS2 | PS3 | PSP | Wii | Xbox 360 | |
Metacritic | 55/100[18] | 75/100[19] | 61/100[20] | 51/100[21] | 77/100[22] |
Publication | Score | ||||
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PS2 | PS3 | PSP | Wii | Xbox 360 | |
1Up.com | N/A | B[1] | N/A | N/A | B[1] |
Famitsu | 27/40[2] | 33/40[2] | 28/40[2] | N/A | 33/10[2] |
Game Informer | N/A | 7.75/10[3] | N/A | N/A | 7.75/10[3] |
GameSpot | N/A | 7.5/10[4] | N/A | N/A | 7.5/10[4] |
GameSpy | N/A | [5] | N/A | N/A | [5] |
GameTrailers | N/A | 6.9/10[6] | N/A | N/A | N/A |
GameZone | N/A | 8.2/10[7] | N/A | N/A | 8/10[8] |
IGN | 5.5/10[9] | 6.5/10[10] | 6.1/10[11] | 5.4/10[12] | N/A |
Nintendo Life | N/A | N/A | N/A | [13] | N/A |
Nintendo Power | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4/10[14] | N/A |
OXM (US) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8/10[15] |
PSM | N/A | [16] | N/A | N/A | N/A |
411Mania | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.9/10[17] |
The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions received 'generally favorable reviews', while the PSP, PlayStation 2, and Wii versions received 'mixed' reviews, according to video game review aggregatorMetacritic.[22][19][20][18][21] In Japan, Famitsu gave the game a score of three eights and one nine for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions; all four sevens for the PSP version; and two sevens, one six, and one seven for the PS2 version.[2]
GameSpot nominated the game for the dubious honor of Least Improved Sequel in its 2008 video game awards (the award went to Animal Crossing: City Folk).[23]
References[edit]
- ^ abZuniga, Todd (October 7, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 (PS3, XBOX 360)'. 1UP.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ abcdeBrian (October 15, 2008). 'Famitsu review scores'. Nintendo Everything. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ abBertz, Matt (November 2008). 'NBA Live 2009 (PS3, X360): Live May Be Finding Its Stroke'. Game Informer (187). Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ abThomas, Aaron (October 16, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 Review (PS3, X360)'. GameSpot. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ abBerman, Steve (October 13, 2008). 'GameSpy: NBA Live 09 (PS3, X360)'. GameSpy. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^'NBA Live 09 Review (PS3)'. GameTrailers. October 30, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2015.[dead link]
- ^Lafferty, Michael (October 6, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 - PS3 - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^Hopper, Steven (October 6, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 - 360 - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^Burk, Avi (October 23, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 Review (PS2)'. IGN. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ abHaynes, Jeff (October 7, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 Review (PS3, X360)'. IGN. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^Burk, Avi (October 27, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 Review (PSP)'. IGN. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^Bozon, Mark (October 14, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 All-Play Review'. IGN. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^Govan, Andy (November 16, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 All-Play (Wii) Review'. NintendoLife. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^'NBA Live 09 All-Play'. Nintendo Power. 234: 104. November 2008.
- ^McCaffrey, Ryan (November 2008). 'NBA Live 09'. Official Xbox Magazine: 70. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^'Review: NBA Live 09 (PS3)'. PlayStation: The Official Magazine: 88. November 2008.
- ^Lansdell, Chris (November 3, 2008). 'NBA Live 09 (Xbox 360) Review'. 411Mania. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ ab'NBA Live 09 for PlayStation 2 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ ab'NBA Live 09 for PlayStation 3 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ ab'NBA Live 09 for PSP Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ ab'NBA Live 09 All-Play for Wii Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ ab'NBA Live 09 for Xbox 360 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^Mihoerck, Dan (December 23, 2008). 'Best of 2008 Dubious Honors'. GameSpot. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
External links[edit]
- NBA Live 09 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) at MobyGames
- NBA Live 09 (PlayStation 2) at MobyGames
- NBA Live 09 (PlayStation Portable) at MobyGames
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Nba Live 09 Psp
AchievementsAccomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
- Ice Water (30 points): Win a solo game in overtime vs. the CPU.
- Well Rounded Player (50 points): Get a 'triple double' with your player in a solo Be a Pro game vs. the CPU.
- Super GM (100 points): Fully upgrade your Dynasty Mode team staff.
- Perimeter Man (50 points): Fully complete all of the 'Guard Station' challenges in the NBA Live Academy.
- BMOC (50 points): Fully complete all of the 'Big Man Station' challenges in the NBA Live Academy.
- Team Player (50 points): Fully complete all of the 'Team-Play Station' challenges in the NBA Live Academy.
- Created a Monster (25 points): Score over 60 points with a created player in a solo game vs. the CPU.
- The Past is Present (25 points): Play and win a solo NBA Live Rewind Game vs. the CPU.
- Game of the Week (30 points): Play and win a 'Game of the Week' ranked match online.
- BAP MVP (30 points): Win a Be a Pro game, receiving an 80 or higher Be a Pro rating with your player solo vs. the CPU.
- David and Goliath (50 points): Defeat any team rated 10 points or higher in a solo match on Superstar difficulty vs. the CPU.
- MVP (30 points): A player on your Dynasty Mode team wins the MVP of the regular season.
- NBA Finals MVP (30 points): A player on your Dynasty Mode teams wins the NBA Finals MVP.
- All-Star (20 points): A player on your Dynasty Mode team makes the NBA All-Star Game.
- All-NBA (20 points): A player on your Dynasty Mode team makes the All-NBA team.
- Clutch (20 points): On Superstar difficulty vs. the CPU, make two free throws in a row with under two minutes remaining.
- G.O.A.T. (60 points): Win by at least 20 points in solo game on Superstar difficulty vs. the CPU.
- The Comeback Kid (40 points): Win a solo game after being down by 20 points vs. the CPU.
- Shock the World (30 points): Defeat Team USA in a solo match in the FIBA World Championship tournament vs. the CPU.
- The Grinder (100 points): Play 20 ranked matches online.
- Club Victory (50 points): Play and win a Team Play Club match.
- Cool Off (50 points): Shut down a hot 'Shot Streak' by keeping his point total under 10 vs. the CPU (minimum 10 minute quarters).
- Old School (60 points): Win a game with no dunks or 3 point shots in a solo game vs. the CPU.