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Welcome to the NBA Live Series Center news archives! Here you will find news posts dating back to May 2006. Unfortunately, due to a couple of server moves and changes in content management systems we are unable to provide archives of earlier news posts.
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NBA Live 365 Status Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 30 2008, 11:21 am
In a follow up to my post earlier this morning, I have a received another notice from EA Sports on the status of NBA Live 365:
Hello Everyone,
In our communication to all of you before the launch of NBA LIVE 09, we said that NBA LIVE 365 would be “Made Fresh Daily.” This will certainly be the case, but I wanted to update everyone on our current status, because there are lots of questions being asked around the community concerning NBA LIVE 365 and when it will officially “turn on.” Last night the NBA season officially kicked off. Six teams played, and the NBA LIVE 365 information was received and is ready to be pushed in-game for all of you to enjoy, but in order to accurately reflect what’s happening in the real NBA in NBA LIVE 09, we need the data from EVERY NBA team once they finish their first game.
The last NBA teams will play their first game on Thursday (10/30). To accurately reflect what happened for every team’s first game in NBA LIVE 09, we’re going to turn on NBA LIVE 365 on Friday morning (10/31) for everyone that input a code on the insert inside the NBA LIVE 09 packaging. Once every team plays their first game, you will see your daily changes as promised.
We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience, but we really wanted to update the community on what our current status is. We thank you for your overwhelming excitement and continued interest for this feature, and we promise that you’ll be pleased with what’s reflected in-game based on the real NBA season. It’ll be a long, enjoyable journey for all of us to enjoy!
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The NBA LIVE 09 Team More details as they become available. |
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NBA Live 365 Updates Commence |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 30 2008, 1:01 am
With the 2008/2009 NBA season underway, the NBA Live 365 service in NBA Live 09 has also commenced. It will certainly be interesting to see how the DNA updates affect the game, how detailed the roster updates will be and whether the feature lives up to all the hype.
The opening night update (available now) has certainly added new transactions and fixed some lineups but some players are still missing and some lineups are incorrect based on the opening night games and roster listings (notably players who should be on the inactive list). Some of those players are in the Free Agent pool however. That said, if you've subscribed to the NBA Live 365 service - which is free for anyone who buys the game new - I'd definitely recommend grabbing one of these early season updates before starting a Dynasty. |
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NBA Live 08 Roster Update v2.1 Released |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 29 2008, 9:04 pm
A new version (v2.1) of the current roster update for NBA Live 08 has been released. Download the opening night roster patch here.
Key features of v2.1: - 2008/2009 Season Rosters accurate as of October 28th, 2008 (Opening Night) - Player ratings updated for more realistic performance - Primacy ratings updated for better shot distribution - Player positions and data updated/corrected - Cyberfaces and portraits for missing players - East/West All-Stars Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Rookie/Sophomore teams Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Maek's Fatigue Fix - Player Accessories Updated - Contract & Salary Info Updated - Seattle Supersonics changed to Oklahoma City Thunder - Logos, courts and jerseys updated for the 2008/2009 season - Fixed Installation Routine - Fixed Shoes
You can find the official support thread here. |
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NBA Live 07 Roster Update v2.1 Released |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 29 2008, 8:47 pm
A new version (v2.1) of the current roster update for NBA Live 07 has been released. Download the opening night roster patch here.
Key features of v2.1: - 2008/2009 Season Rosters accurate as of October 28th, 2008 (Opening Night) - Player ratings updated for more realistic performance - Primacy ratings updated for better shot distribution - Player positions and data updated/corrected - Cyberfaces and portraits for missing players - East/West All-Stars Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Rookie/Sophomore teams Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Player Accessories Updated - Contract & Salary Info Updated - Seattle Supersonics changed to Oklahoma City Thunder - Logos, courts and jerseys updated for the 2008/2009 season - Fixed Installation Routine - Fixed Shoes
You can find the official support thread here. |
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2008/2009 NBA Season Begins Today |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 29 2008, 12:36 am
The 2008/2009 NBA season tips off today with three games beginning with the defending champion Boston Celtics hosting their second round opponent in the 2008 Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers, at 8:00 PM ET. The game is the first in an opening night doubleheader on TNT with their Finals opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, taking on the Portland Trailblazers starting 10:30 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls will also Central Division rival the Milwaukee Bucks in a game beginning at 8:30 PM ET on WGN and FSN Wisconsin.
Join the discussion in the NBA Talk section of the NLSC Forum and take part in our daily predictions throughout the 2008/2009 season. |
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NLSC NBA Live 09 Reviews |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 28 2008, 11:24 pm
We've opened up a Reviews section in our NBA Live 09 subsite, compiling a list of reviews from around the web as well as our own take on this year's game. I've posted my own reviews of the Xbox 360 and Playstation 2 versions, which you can check out here:
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NBA Live 09 PSP Review @ IGN |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 28 2008, 11:16 pm
IGN have posted a review of the Playstation Portable version of NBA Live 09. The game scored 6.1/10 and similar to the IGN's Playstation 2 review, glitches and a lack of defense are the main complaints in the PSP version. You can check out the entire review here. |
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NLSC Forum Expansion |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 28 2008, 4:34 pm
We have added a couple of new NBA Live 09 sections to the NLSC Forum: a Dynasty section for all Dynasty related topics and a Resources section where you can share sliders and rosters as well as post guides, hints and strategies.
Although we are remaining an NBA Live website, with the interest generated by the PC version of NBA 2K9 we have also expanded our off-topic sections with four seperate 2K Series boards. In addition to the general discussion section, we also have sections for Association Stories, Patching Help & Requests and Patch Releases & Previews. NBA Live fans may rest assured we will continue to provide NBA Live patches and coverage as we've always done but we are pleased to provide some extra facilities for 2K fans as well.
If you haven't registered an NLSC Forum account yet, you may do so here. |
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IGN's NBA Video Game Wishlist |
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Posted by Andrew | Monday, October 27 2008, 5:14 pm
With all three NBA titles released and the 2008/2009 NBA season drawing nearer, IGN has posted a list of ten things they'd like to see in future NBA video games. A couple (namely fights and unsportsmanlike technicals) are unlikely to ever happen due to the image conscious nature of the NBA but a few of the items are staples of our own Wishlists and are certainly appealing. You can check out the full list here. |
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NBA Live 06 Beta Roster v0.1 Available |
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Posted by Andrew | Sunday, October 26 2008, 12:18 am
I've completed the conversion of my NBA Live 07 roster update for use with NBA Live 06 and posted it as a beta in the NBA Live PC section of the Forum. More details here, download the beta rosters here.
Please note that this beta DOES NOT include any art. This release (v0.1) is basically complete but is still a test to ensure the conversion will work without any issues. It can be used with any art updates you've downloaded but please rest assured that a further update will be released complete with art (much like the roster update for 08 and 07) as part of the complete NBA Live PC Project package. Please feel free to report any issues such as crashes or other weird behaviour, anything except missing or outdated art (which once again will be updated in the proper release). |
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IGN NBA Live 09 PS2 Review |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 25 2008, 12:49 am
IGN has posted a review of the Playstation 2 version of NBA Live 09, which you can check out here. The review is not particularly flattering as the game scored 5.5/10 with a lack of realism and glitches being the main gripes. Look out for our own full reviews of NBA Live 09 (both current gen and last gen consoles) coming soon. |
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NBA Live 365 Server Downtime |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 22 2008, 10:52 am
I've received the following notice from EA Sports in regards to anticipated downtime on the NBA Live 365 servers:
“Hey guys,
We had an issue with our roster update today that is now being re-pushed because files weren't matching up correctly (which is why you were asked everytime to download LIVE 365). This shouldn't take long, but I just wanted to let you know that they'll be down to correct these issues at around 2AM PDT.
Thanks for the patience guys!” |
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NBA Live 09 Xbox 360 Leagues |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 22 2008, 9:59 am
Forum user SHAFT23 is looking to start an NBA Live 09 league using the Xbox 360 version. If you're interested, his XBL Gamertag is johnshaft23; please add him if you would like to be invited to take part in the league. For more info, please check out this thread.
Rubio is also looking to start an XBL league for players based in Europe. If you're interested, you may contact him with your Gamertag. More info here. |
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NBA Live 09 Producer Blog |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 21 2008, 11:51 am
Although NBA Live 09 has been out for a couple of weeks, a new blog by producer Garreth Reeder has been posted over on the official website. The latest entry talks about presentation and offers a bit of a walkthrough of the new Instant Replay features, plus a few other issues including Steve Kerr's continued presence alongside Marv Albert in the game's commentary. Check it out here. |
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NBA Live 09 Jersey Contest |
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Posted by Andrew | Monday, October 20 2008, 9:42 am
The NBA Live 09 Jersey Contest is now underway over at the official NBA Live 09 website. There are two contests to enter this year; the first allows you to create a custom jersey which will appear in next year's NBA Live if your design is selected as the winner and the second allows you to submit a design for the rookie challenge with the winner receiving a trip to All-Star Weekend 2009. More details can be found here. |
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NLL seeking GMs |
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Posted by Andrew | Sunday, October 19 2008, 7:10 pm
The NLL is once again on a recruitment drive, seeking out enthusiastic people to take GM roles in their sim league. If you're interested in applying, register over on their website and read up on the league rules and procedures. |
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OTP Recap & 09 Comparisons @ Pastapadre.com |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 18 2008, 9:40 am
Pastapadre has posted a recap of a recent Online Team Play night complete with video, which you can check out here. Pasta has also posted a quick comparison and impressions of this year's three NBA titles (NBA Live 09, NBA 2K9 and NBA 09 The Inside), which you can check out here. |
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Hardwood Heaven Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 18 2008, 9:36 am
Hardwood Heaven now has eighteen teams available. Check out their website for a list of the available teams and register ASAP if you're interested in joining the league. |
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NLSC NBA Live 07 Roster v2.0 Released |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 17 2008, 12:01 pm
I've finished converting the NBA Live 08 roster update for use with NBA Live 07. As such, v2.0 of the NBA Live 07 Current Roster Update is now available to download here.
Key features of v2.0: - 2008/2009 Season Rosters accurate as of October 14th, 2008 - Player ratings updated for more realistic performance - Primacy ratings updated for better shot distribution - Player positions and data updated/corrected - Cyberfaces and portraits for missing players - East/West All-Stars Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Rookie/Sophomore teams Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Player Accessories Updated - Contract & Salary Info Updated - Seattle Supersonics changed to Oklahoma City Thunder - Logos, courts and jerseys updated for the 2008/2009 season - Fixed Installation Routine
Check out the release notes below or in the official support thread. With the 07 conversion complete, I'll now be working on a conversion for NBA Live 06. After that, I might look at doing a conversion for NBA Live 2005 as well. |
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ClubLakers seeks GMs |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 16 2008, 8:54 am
The sim league over at ClubLakers is once again on the lookout for enthusiastic and active GMs to fill a few vacancies. If you think you fit the bill, check out their website for signup details and other league info. |
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NLSC NBA Live 08 Roster v2.0 Released |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 14 2008, 11:17 am
With a new season, lots of new players and a fixed installation routine, I've decided to change the version numbering for the NBA Live 08 roster updates and begin by jumping up to v2.0. You can download the new roster here.
Key features of v2.0: - 2008/2009 Season Rosters accurate as of October 12th, 2008 - Player ratings updated for more realistic performance - Primacy ratings updated for better shot distribution - Player positions and data updated/corrected - Cyberfaces and portraits for missing players - East/West All-Stars Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Rookie/Sophomore teams Updated for All-Star Weekend 2008 - Maek's Fatigue Fix - Player Accessories Updated - Contract & Salary Info Updated - Seattle Supersonics changed to Oklahoma City Thunder - Logos, courts and jerseys updated for the 2008/2009 season - Fixed Installation Routine
See below for additional release notes regarding this pre-season update or check out the official support thread here. NBA Live 07 players, be advised I'm currently in the process of converting the rosters for use with 07. That update will likely be out in a few days once I've fixed up a few things and made sure it's crash-free. |
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Vacancies @ Rim Rockers |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 14 2008, 10:21 am
I've been told that Rim Rockets currently has two GM positions and 25 Assistant GM positions open in their sim league. The league uses NBA Live 07 to sim and requires active GMs who are willing and able to log in daily. If you're interested, check out their website ASAP for more details on the vacancies. |
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Download Submissions |
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Posted by Andrew | Monday, October 13 2008, 10:09 pm
Please be advised that our download submission form hasn't been working properly for the last couple of days or so, if you've made a submission during that time we won't have received it. We apologise for the inconvenience, please feel free to re-submit your download so it can be added to our Downloads section ASAP. |
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Hardwood Heaven Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Monday, October 13 2008, 1:52 pm
I've been told that the recently launched Hardwood Heaven website has been relaunched here due to some technical difficulties. There are currently 25 teams still available in their sim league, if you're interested in joining please check out their site for more details. |
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Oklahoma City Thunder DLC Available |
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Posted by Andrew | Sunday, October 12 2008, 11:36 am
The free downloadable Oklahoma City Thunder update for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 version of NBA Live 09 should now be available to gamers worldwide. The update includes the correct team jerseys, logos and court for the Thunder but unfortunately does not update the audio. The team name also appears not to have been updated as it still reads "Oklahoma City Oklahoma City" rather than "Oklahoma City Thunder". Nevertheless, if you don't want to keep playing with the generic black jerseys included by default, I'd recommend that you grab the update. |
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Site & Forum Back Up & Running! |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 11 2008, 10:03 am
We're pleased to say that we are now fully operation again! The reason for the downtime is that we have moved to a new server hosted by A Game Network. A huge thank you to Matt and our new hosts for helping us make the move and for providing us with our new hosting solution. We're looking forward to bringing you bigger and better content in the near future, with one of the immediate improvements being that we can once again host our own files, so no more dealing with Filefront!
Everything should be working as normal but if you do come across anything that doesn't look right, please let me know ASAP. One thing to note however, for the meantime the Forum can be accessed through forums.nba-live.com; we will let you know the status of the nbaliveforums.com domain shortly.
Finally, I would like to thank James from the Sports Gaming Network for providing us with hosting for the past four years. While we are looking forward to bigger and better things with our new host, we certainly appreciate his help and support over the years. |
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Some details on NBA Live 365 |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 11 2008, 9:54 am
EA Sports have passed along the following information to clear up some of the confusion surrounding NBA Live 365:
We’ve heard that there’s some confusion around NBA LIVE 365. I wanted to let you know that if you buy the game NEW, you’ll have a card in the case with a special code on it. That code is specific to your Gamertag / PSN name and gives you NBA LIVE 365 FREE all season long (starting October 27th). For those who do not purchase NBA LIVE 09 NEW, we’ve made it easy for you to get NBA LIVE 365. On both the XBOX 360 and the PS3, NBA LIVE 365 retails for 9.99. This can be purchased via the XBOX LIVE Marketplace or the Playstation Store. Currently, the price listing is correct on the XBOX LIVE Marketplace, but it’s incorrectly marked 19.99 on the Playstation Store. We’re working to get this corrected as soon as possible, but rest assured, the price is 9.99! We hope you enjoy NBA LIVE 09 made fresh daily all season long! Hopefully this answers some of the questions surrounding the NBA Live 365 subscription. |
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Site & Forum Issues |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 10 2008, 8:17 am
As you may have seen from the message posted on the site yesterday, we are currently performing some upgrades and maintenance during which time the site and forum were unavailable. We have almost finished the work but regret to say that the Forum will be unavailable for just a little while longer and there might be a few missing pages and errors here and there while we iron out the kinks. Once we're back up to speed, I'll post more information.
We realise the inconvenient timing with NBA Live 09 and NBA 2K9 having just been released but please bear with us, this work will be well worth it once it's complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
UPDATE: Everything with the main site including the Downloads section, Wiki and individual NBA Live subsites should be working properly, if you come across anything strange please let me know. The Forum will be inactive a little while longer for which I apologise, but once it's back up everything should be running fine. Thank you for your patience and sorry once again for the inconvenience. |
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Oklahoma City Thunder Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 10 2008, 8:13 am
I'm told that the Oklahoma City Thunder update is now available for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of NBA Live 09, however it would appear to only be available to gamers in North America at this time as I'm unable to access the update and some players in Europe have reported the same problem. My advice would be to keep checking the XBL Marketplace and PSN Store, we'll post more info as soon as it becomes available. |
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New Poll |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 10 2008, 8:05 am
Our last poll asked which NBA Live 09 feature you were most looking forward to and the winner with 34% of the vote was the NBA Academy. Now that the game has been released, the Academy is proving to be a well-received feature.
With NBA Live 09's release, our new poll is an obvious one: How would you rate NBA Live 09 so far? Cast your vote now! |
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NBA Live 365 Issues |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 09 2008, 8:31 am
Just passing along a message that EA Sports are aware of the issues with NBA Live 365 that were encountered yesterday and that they were the result of server problems. EA Sports are currently working on the problem and expect to have everything up to speed soon.
I didn't have any issues connecting to the NBA Live 365 service last night or this morning so it would seem the issue has been resolved, but if you're still having trouble by all means report it so that we can let EA know about it. |
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Hardwood Heaven Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 09 2008, 8:26 am
Hardwood Heaven has now opened their sim league and is on the lookout for GMs. The league will be holding a fantasy draft soon, if you're interested in joining please check out their website for more details. |
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NBA Live 09 Released in Australia? |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 08 2008, 2:33 pm
Contrary to my earlier news post, it looks as though NBA Live 09 may already be available in stores around Australia as I've just picked up the Xbox 360 and Playstation 2 version this afternoon. Looked for detailed impressions and a review of the retail version coming soon. Hopefully we'll also be able to use some audio or animation files from the PS2 version in our unofficial PC updates for 08, 07 and 06.
If you live in Australia and are keen to get the game, you might want to give your local stores a ring and see if it's on the shelves already, otherwise it should definitely be available tomorrow. If you live in New Zealand, you may want to do the same. |
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NBA Live 09 Released! |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 08 2008, 9:00 am
NBA Live 09 has now been released in North America for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Playstation Portable and Nintendo Wii! Feel free to share your opinions here in the NLSC Forum. Don't forget, if you just want to mention you've got the game, please use our central stickied thread.
Those of us in other regions will have to wait at least a couple of days before we can get our hands on the game. I did check out a couple of my local stores in the hope it might be out early here in Australia but it would appear they're being disappointingly honest this year.  |
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Pastapadre.com OTP Club for Live 09 |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 08 2008, 8:54 am
Pastapadre.com has formed its own Online Team Play club for NBA Live 09 and is currently accepting applications for those interested in joining. More details can be found here.
We will also be looking at expanding our coverage of online play this year, stay tuned for more details. |
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NBA Live 09 Player Accessories Updates |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 07 2008, 9:42 am
As already reported, we will be able to change player accessories this year. However, EA Sports will also be looking to fix player accessories in their official updates this year and as a result, are interested in feedback from the community as the season progresses. We now have a thread in the NBA Live 09 section of our Forum for any and all accessory info and corrections for posts throughout the season. EA will then take this feedback and make the required updates. |
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NBA Live 09 Impressions @ Pastapadre.com |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 07 2008, 8:46 am
Pastapadre has posted some detailed impressions of NBA Live 09, including a look at the NBA Rewind feature as well as some general impressions of this year's game. Pasta touches on the positives and negatives in the game, it's well worth checking out if you're considering buying NBA Live 09.
Look out for our own impressions and coverage to tip off very soon, in the meantime feel free to join in the discussion in the NLSC Forum. |
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High-Flying Highlights in Grocery |
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Posted by Andrew | Tuesday, October 07 2008, 8:34 am
Today's update in the Fresh Daily Grocery is a new highlight reel trailer. Check out the high-res version here or watch the low-res version below. Check out the Former Freshness section on the official NBA Live 09 website for previous updates. |
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Deodorant Wrappers in Grocery |
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Posted by Andrew | Monday, October 06 2008, 9:45 am
Today's Fresh Daily Grocery update is one for practical jokers, a free downloadable "You Stink" deodorant wrapper. It's purpose, as outlined on the website:
"Friend's game stinking up the joint? Call him out on his sorry, stankified gameplay. Just download, print, cut it out, infiltrate your buddy's house, and tape on to his deodorant stick." Check it out here. Previous updates, including the point guards video, screenshot screensaver and a few behind the scenes clips can still be found in the Former Freshness section. |
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Ten things to know about NBA Live 09 |
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Posted by Andrew | Sunday, October 05 2008, 10:31 am
As we approach the release of NBA Live 09, there have been plenty of questions and concerns regarding this year’s game, in particular whether or not NBA Live 365 will cost any money (this year it won’t, unless you buy the game second hand. In brand new copies, the activation code and subscription are free courtesy of T-Mobile). Below is a list of ten things you should know about NBA Live 09 which I hope you will find informative. |
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Ratings & Videos at Pastapadre.com |
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Posted by Andrew | Sunday, October 05 2008, 10:15 am
Pastapadre has posted a listing of the player ratings in NBA Live 09, which you can check out here. FIBA teams are also inclued. Pasta has also posted a few more videos here featuring USA vs Spain, Hawks @ Nuggets, Trailblazers @ Wizards and Nets @ Mavericks. |
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Gamer Workouts today's Freshness Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 04 2008, 2:42 pm
Today's update in the NBA Live 09 Fresh Daily Grocery over on the official website is a downloadable "finger calisthenics" program, intended to help the avid game with finger nimbleness and dexterity. Yesterday's update is as always still available in the Former Freshness section. |
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Hardwood Heaven Launched |
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Posted by Andrew | Saturday, October 04 2008, 2:20 pm
I've been told that a new NBA discussion forum called Hardwood Heaven has just been launched. I'm also told that the site will soon be opening its own sim league, head on over if you would like more details. |
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NBA Live 09 Dynasty Interview |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 03 2008, 11:11 am
IGN have posted an interview with NBA Live 09 producer Jeremy Tiner, giving us a rundown of what to expect in Dynasty Mode this year. Amongst other things, Jeremy mentions that the NBA Academy drills will be used to develop players this year and reiterates that rookie scouting will also take place in the Academy, while also touching on team direction, free agent negotiations, DNA's role in Dynasty Mode and Dynasty Upgrades. It also confirms that FIBA teams will not be present in Dynasty Mode. For the full scoop, check out the interview here.
Thanks to rdelizo35 for the heads up. |
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Top teams to use in NBA Live 09 |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 03 2008, 9:53 am
As the countdown to the latest NBA Live reaches its final stages and the new NBA season nears, talk often turns to the best team to use in Dynasty Mode. For the players who don’t wish to simply take control of their favourite team, the choice may come down to a wide variety of factors, from the teams with the coolest new jerseys to the team with the most trade prospects to the team that requires the least amount of work to be a powerhouse. Below is just one person’s opinion of the top ten choices, plus five other possibilities. |
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More NBA Academy Videos @ Pastapadre.com |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 03 2008, 9:30 am
Pastapadre has posted the third installment of his series of videos on the NBA Academy, this time highlighting the drills for Quick Strike and Lockdown Defense. Check them out here. Pasta also mentions that Part Four, coming soon, will focus on full team practices. |
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Behind the Scenes Video in Grocery |
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Posted by Andrew | Friday, October 03 2008, 9:27 am
Today's content in the Fresh Daily Grocery over on the official NBA Live 09 website is a behind the scenes video of the players who did mo-cap for this year's game; check it out here. As usual, the previous daily features can be found (literally chilling) in the "Former Freshness" fridge. |
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NBA Live 09 2008/2009 Season Sim |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 02 2008, 11:16 am
As part of the ongoing 2008/2009 NBA season preview over at NBA.com, a season simulation using NBA Live 09 has been posted and you can check out the results here. Thanks to xKrNMBoYx for the heads up.
At a glance, it looks like the simulated stats have been tweaked a bit since the Community Event though some of the results are unexpected to say the least. Simulation results do vary however so it remains to be seen whether the ones posted in this preview will be the norm.
Discuss NBA Live 09 here, or talk about your predictions for the real NBA season here in the NLSC Forum. |
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Thunder @ Hornets Video @ Pastapadre.com |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 02 2008, 9:24 am
Pastapadre has posted another set of complete game videos, quarter by quarter. Today's matchup features the New Orleans Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder, check it out here.
As you'll see in the videos, the Thunder are wearing generic black jerseys. It has been mentioned on the official boards that there will be a free downloadable update upon the game's release which will update Oklahoma City's jerseys and artwork. |
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NBA Live 09 Freshness Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Thursday, October 02 2008, 9:09 am
Today's Fresh Daily Grocery content is a free NBA Live 09 screensaver which automatically updates every day with new game action. Check it out here. |
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NBA Live 09 Producer Blog: NBA Live 365 |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 01 2008, 1:14 pm
A new producer blog by Sean O'Brien has been posted over on the official website, which you can check out here. The latest blog entry talks about NBA Live 365 including the development of the concept and what EA Sports hopes to achieve with it. It also mentions that EA Sports has a five year exclusive deal with Synergy Sports in place to continue the concept in future NBA Live titles. |
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New Daily Grocery Update |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 01 2008, 1:10 pm
Some new content has been added to the Fresh Daily Grocery section on the official NBA Live 09 website. Today's content is free downloadable wall-sized game art of the team of your choice. |
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NBA Live 09 "Fresh Daily Grocery" |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 01 2008, 12:17 am
As the countdown to the release of NBA Live 09 begins, a new section titled the "Fresh Daily Grocery" has been launched over on the official site. The new section contains videos and features related to NBA Live 365 and its promotional tagline, "Made Fresh Daily". Currently, the section contains a few videos and downloadable content to keep you up to date with the Grocery's updates. Check it all out here. Thanks to Haval for the heads up. |
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LFSL Looking for GMs |
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Posted by Andrew | Wednesday, October 01 2008, 12:13 am
I'm told that the LFSL, a sim league, is on the lookout for GMs to take control of some vacant teams. Anyone interested should check out their website for information and register to claim a team. |
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