Providing an unrivaled level of authenticity, NBA LIVE 08 introduces hot spots, using real NBA shot data to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to moves that capture the essence of the NBA's best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands. All-new shooting mechanics - from deep three-point shots well beyond the arc to 10-foot jump shots in the paint, every shot attempt has been redesigned to provide more fluid, realistic results. Dunks and lay-ups are now assigned to the same button command making highlight reel plays even easier to perform. Running at a smooth 60 frames per second, NBA LIVE 08 is as close as you can get to the court, without dropping a dime for courtside seats. Player faces, team uniforms, and authentic arenas jump to life behind the power of next-generation game graphics. Whether you're working on your game in the revamped practice gym, or playing in front of a packed house, feel what it's like to be an NBA superstar. ESRB Rated E for Everyone
Features:
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Put the ball in the hands of your big men and have them battle down low with all-new pump fakes, drop-steps, hooks, spins, and other new moves
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All-new Hot Spots based on real player stats show you where to shoot, where you're cold, and where to take that game-winning shot
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Prove your global dominance by challenging premier international teams in a FIBA tournament, including the U.S., Spain, France, and more
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Break out authentic go-to moves of the game's greatest players when the team needs you most
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Simulate in Dynasty Mode then take back control during the most crucial possessions of the game
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NBA 08!!Mar 05, 2009 Live 08 puts 09 to shame. I really enjoy playing seasons each year on the game and making my team better each year.
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Could be betterApr 08, 2008 Major flaw: Collision detection.
For whatever reason, EA has never really gotten the whole collision detection thing with it's NBA Live series. Players tend to slip and slide around each other and there is no real sense that playing defense is even remotely possible. I don't know how many times I've played this game online and watched someone dominate on the inside with a mediocre-at-best big man. It's so frustrating!!
With that being said...if you're looking for a run and gun, fast break basketball game...this is your game! It is fun to just cut loose and see how many points you can score. But if you are partial to fundamental, team basketball...this might be a bit of a disappointment.
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Arcade FunApr 02, 2008 I love this game. I have heard many complains, that this game is to arcadish and that NBA 2K8 is far more realistic. It might be, but if you want to have a realistic basketball expirence go outside and step on the court. If you want to have a great arcade expirence grab NBA LIVE 08.
INSIDE THE GAME!!!Dec 31, 2007 THE GAME HAS A NICE FLOW TO IT, NO SLOW DOWN AT ALL, THE COLORS ARE BRIGHT AND CRISP, THE PLAYERS ARE VERY REAL & LIFE LIKE. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A NBA BASKETBALL GAME THIS IS ABOUT AS CLOSE AS YOUR GONNA GET WITHOUT PAYING THE CRAZY PRICE, OH WELL THATS MY REVIEW,ENJOY THIS GAME AS MUCH AS YOU CAN, NBA 09 WILL BE HERE IN 9 MONTHS!!
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great gift for a mature child!Dec 03, 2007 Based on the long hours my son spends playing with these games, I am gld to say that these games are GREAT!!!! The graphics and the video quality are superb....
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