A reminder that our NBA Live 09 Replay Contest closes on December 2nd. For your chance to win, get your entries in as soon as possible. For details on how to enter, see this thread in the Forum. To check out a selection of the entries so far, head over to this section. Entry is free and you can submit as many videos as you like, so if you've got any NBA Live 09 replays sitting on your Xbox 360 or PS3 hard drive upload them to EA Sports World ASAP and enter for your chance to win.

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I'm pleased to say that work is progressing on the rosters for the NBA Live PC Project as it appears the converted rosters should now be stable. I'll be doing my best to get a full package compiled as soon as possible, for more info on how you can help out please check out this section of the NLSC Forum.

In the meantime, here's a small fix that will appear in the NBA Live PC project; updated net animations from NBA Live 07 which should fix that annoying net animation in NBA Live 06. Download it here.

I'm also expecting to have new rosters for NBA Live 07 and NBA Live 08 out tomorrow at the earliest, certainly within the next few days.

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UBL is looking for active GMs to fill their available teams. The sim league will hold a Fantasy Draft that begins on Tuesday December 2nd. If you are interested in joining, you should be aware that 100 Legends from the 50s to 90s will be available in the league's Draft pool. More details can be found over on the UBL website.

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EA Sports are tentatively looking at holding an NBA Live Dev Team Challenge on December 12th, which will pit members of the NBA Live 09 Development Team against fans in an Online Team Play matchup. The team that can put forth the most creative reasons as to why they should take part in the challenge will be the one selected to face the makers of the game. Check out this blog entry on EA Sports World for more info.

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So many clichéd expressions come to mind.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The more things change, the more the stay the same. Some things never change. A leopard never changes his spots. They are expressions that are far from original, yet eternally applicable, succinct in their message that human nature leaves us with an aversion to change which doesn’t allow us to break bad habits very easily, even when we’ve had years to work on them.

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It would seem that the official patch for the Xbox 360 version of NBA Live 09 has now been released, you should be prompted to install the update the next time you fire up the game. The game does seem to play a little smoother with the update and the blocking animations are a lot better without the gather delay, while the field goal percentage adjustments in my opinion have had a desirable effect on shooting. A few roster related issues haven't been addressed however, I will see if I can get any info on those matters and any forthcoming fixes.

Comment on the patch, report issues or simply just talk about the game in the NBA Live 09 section of the NLSC Forum.

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A new beta version (v0.3) of the roster update for NBA Live 06 has been released as part of the NBA Live PC project and as usual, I'm looking for people to test it out. For more information and the download link, please check out this thread in the NLSC Forum.

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Looking for some inspiration for our NBA Live 09 Replay Contest? Check out the latest entries here. Remember to get your entries in by December 2nd for your chance to win.

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The NBA Dynasty League is a new league that has just opened and is on the lookout for GMs as well as staff members. If you're interested in becoming involved in either capacity, please check out their website for more details.

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UBL Legends is a new NBA Live 06 sim league utilising a fantasy draft and legendary NBA players. For more information and to apply to join the league, please check out their website.

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Author: Modifly
Houston Rockets Face Patch Pack
Vince Carter Face Patch
Boris Diaw

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An official patch for the Playstation 3 version of NBA Live 09 should be available soon with the update for the Xbox 360 soon to follow. Amongst other issues, the patch will address delays in the blocking animations, fine tuning of shooting percentages and some updates to Quick Strike, the ability to add headbands and the skill level of OTP. Check out this thread for more info, thanks to Kurdish for checking in with an update from the official boards.

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Check out a couple of the latest entries for our NBA Live 09 Replay Contest here. Remember you've only got until December 2nd to get your entries in; entry is free, so if you've got any replays sitting on your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 that you'd like to enter, check out this thread for more details on the contest.

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For anyone wondering about the Sprite Machine codes in the NBA Live Academy, wonder no longer as our own JaoSming has come across the answer in the Operation Sports forum. Enter the code SPRITESLAM in all capitals to unlock Super Dunk Mode in Play Now. Super Dunk Mode will be disabled upon entering another game mode (such as Dynasty).

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The Jersey Creator Contest over on the official NBA Live 09 website has now closed, with EA posting a gallery of the entries which you can check out here. The winning design will be featured in NBA Live 2010.

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28% of voters in our last poll were not impressed by NBA Live 09, going so far as describing this year's game as terrible. However, a combined total of 40% of voters described the game as either excellent (24%) or good (16%). A further 18% feel the game is alright while 12% did not outright dislike the game but described it as disappointing.

Our new poll is another NBA related one: Who do you think will be the 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year? Cast your vote, then feel free to check out the NLSC Forum for the latest NBA discussion.

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Since NBA Live 09 has been out over a month and it's in our best interests to get a Wishlist for NBA Live 2010 (or NBA Live '10 if EA decides to keep the current naming convention), an official NLSC Wishlist thread for next year's game has been created. Check it out here and feel free to start posting your wishes.

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Thanks to everyone who's submitted replays for our NBA Live 09 Replay Contest so far. A selection of videos has been posted here. Don't forget that the contest runs through December 2nd and that you can submit any replay you've got saved, just make sure you add "NLSC Contest" to the title when you upload it. For full details on the contest, click here.

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IGN have posted a game guide for NBA Live 09 listed as being for the Xbox 360 version, though the content applies to the Playstation 3 version as well. NBA Live veterans probably won't find much value in the guide but if you're new to the series (or basketball in general) it's worth checking out.

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It took quite a bit longer than I was hoping, but the upgrade to phpBB3 is finally complete. Once more, I apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their understanding and support. The Forum should now be running properly, if you do run into any issues please let me know. Please note that you may have to re-upload your avatar and if you have been using a custom title, you will definitely need to enter it again. Check out some of the new profile options while you're there.

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I'm pleased to say that further progress has been made on the Forum upgrade and we are nearing the re-launch. I am currently in the process of rebuilding the search engine which is taking longer than I had hoped but will mean that the search function will work properly. As soon as the process is complete we should be ready to go live with the updated Forum. I apologise for the long downtime, unfortunately it's necessary to ensure that the upgrade goes smoothly and that everything is ready for you to start posting again when it's finished.

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I'm pleased to say that the conversion process has been successful so far and we should not have lost any data in the upgrade. I am currently configuring the updated Forum and adding some modifications such as custom titles and the YouTube plug-in. As such, the Forum will be unavailable for a little while longer but fortunately the end is in sight. Thanks again to everyone for your patience!

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We are currently in the process of attempting an upgrade to phpBB3. During this time, the NLSC Forum has been deactivated to ensure that no data is lost during the process. In the event that our upgrade attempt is unsuccessful, the phpBB2 board will be reactivated and the upgrade rescheduled. I apologise again for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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I have uploaded a Max Drive save containing updated rosters for the Playstation 2 version of NBA Live 09, which you can download here. Please note that the save does not add any created players, it simply offers the most up to date rosters using the players available in the default rosters. It also includes a listing of jersey number and position corrections as well as suggested ratings edits.

The file also includes a guide to manually updating the rosters if you cannot get the Max Drive save to work. If you don't have the Action Replay Max Drive hardware, you will need to refer to the guide and make the updates yourself.

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On Friday, November 14th at around 9 AM Australian EDST (around 5 PM ET on Thursday if you're in the US; if you're unsure of the time difference please check this world clock) we will be attempting to upgrade our Forum to phpBB3 software. To ensure no data is lost, we will need to deactivate the Forum for at least a few hours. If all goes well, the Forum should be back up and running on phpBB3 software within the day, otherwise we will revert back to phpBB2 and attempt the upgrade at a later date.

I apologise for the inconvenience, the update will be better for everyone in the long run however and it is important that we shut down the Forum so that no posts are lost during the upgrade process. Once the upgrade is complete everything should work as before, though you may have to re-upload your avatar and re-enter your custom title if you're using one. During the downtime everything else will be functional and updates will be posted on the main page.

Thanks in advance for your understanding and patience, I'm sure you'll find the upgrades will be worth what I hope is only a small inconvenience.

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A new version of the NLSC current roster update for NBA Live 08 is now available to download here. The roster includes transactions and lineups accurate as of November 11th (so yes, the Iverson/Billups deal is included). See below for a full features list and additional release notes or check out the official support thread.

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A new version of the NLSC current roster update for NBA Live 07 is now available to download here. The roster includes transactions and lineups accurate as of November 11th (so yes, the Iverson/Billups deal is included). See below for a full features list and additional release notes or check out the official support thread.

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I've released another beta roster for NBA Live 06 for further testing as part of the NBA Live PC project. I'm currently in the process of compiling art patches ready for the proper release but there are some roster issues I'd like to iron out before then. If you'd like to lend a hand in the beta testing, please check out this thread.

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As most people are probably already aware, the NBA Live 365 updates recognise certain players who are currently injured in real life as being injured and unplayable in the NBA Live 09 rosters. This obviously isn't ideal for those of us who are Dynasty enthusiasts as there's no way to overwrite injury status without completely resetting the rosters. I've been told that this issue is being looked at, so hopefully it will be corrected in future updates.

I've also been told that the team is aware of issues such as the incorrect team records and the Thunder still be listed as "Oklahoma City Oklahoma City" and hopefully these will be addressed soon as well. In the meantime, I'd invite anyone to report similar roster issues here in addition to information about updated accessories in the interest of providing the NBA Live 09 Development Team with useful feedback for the NBA Live 365 updates.

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As most NBA enthusiasts probably know, Nuggets star forward Carmelo Anthony recently cut his dreadlocks for the first time in nine years. EA Sports have posted a video on YouTube revealing the new look is the result of a lost bet involving NBA Live 09. Check out the video below.

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Author: bryan055
Raptors & Timberwolves Court Patch

Author: Juza
Juza's Retro Face Patch Pack (Updated)

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I'm told that the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings are available over at the All-Star Association. If you're interested in joining, you can request one of the available teams here.

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Current Roster Update (Updated)

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The latest NBA Live 365 update is the one that I'm sure most of us have been waiting for, not only updating lineups and Player DNA but also correcting the bio data for newly added players. It appears some jersey numbers are still incorrect (notably the recently traded Allen Iverson) but these are small issues that can be corrected by the end user as opposed to incorrect heights and weights. If you've been holding off starting a Dynasty until a more detailed update is released, you'll definitely want to check out the latest 365 release.

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EA Sports have sent us another status update for the NBA Live 365 service:

Hey everyone,

We wanted to check back in to let you know that not only are we extremely appreciative of the patience and excitement you all showed while we were working through our initial issues with NBA LIVE 365, but we also wanted to point out some really cool things to look at now that everything has been updated.

For starters, you’ll notice that almost every player and team is updated with new DNA. I’d like to point out some of the top rookies like Mayo, Love, Rose and Beasley. Take a look at their DNA. It’s pretty cool to see the first DNA data on new players that haven’t played in the NBA before. You can’t compare it off of last year. It’s like seeing the DNA mapping of a child established. What you’re seeing now may be the foundation for how these young superstars may play for the rest of their career. Take a look at the Rockets DNA with Artest, or Philadelphia’s DNA with Brand. It’s not there yet, but once they play some games, Detroit and Denver should look pretty different too ;).

If you’re seeing the numbers “14” and “15” for players with the latest update, it’s because they haven’t played yet. Once they do, you’ll see their DNA.

This is a process guys, and we thank you for your patience. We knew that once the now infamous “kinks” were worked out, you guys would be pleased with what you’re seeing. Please continue to give us feedback as we move forward. Things may move slowly at the beginning, but we’re working out a rhythm here that will set us up for success! Rest assured though, your game will be “Made Fresh Daily!”

Thanks,

The NBA LIVE Dev Team

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We're looking to organise some Online Team Play games in NBA Live 09 and as such have started up an NLSC OTP Club for the Xbox 360. If you're interested in joining, please send me your Xbox Live Gamertag via email, private message or in this thread so that I can send out invitations. Once we have a few members we'll organise the most convenient time to play and get some matchups happening.

If you'd like to add me on Xbox Live, my Gamertag is Beggs4.

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A reminder that our NBA Live 09 Replay Contest is underway, send in your NBA Live 09 replays to replaycontest@nba-live.com for your chance to win an EA game of your choice (excluding Rock Band) courtesy of EA. Full details here.

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A week into the new season, the Pistons and Nuggets are the first to complete a blockbuster trade as Detroit traded former Finals MVP Chauncey Billups to Denver along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb in exchange for Allen Iverson. Discuss the trade and other NBA related topics in the NBA Talk section of the NLSC Forum.

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We've made a couple of changes to our Download Submission form. The first is the addition of NBA Live 09 to accommodate any saved files you wish to share. The second is an option to host your submission on the NLSC; if checked, we will retrieve the file from the link you post and host it here on the NLSC as we can offer file hosting again now that we're on our new server. If the file is over 5 MB however, please contact us first.

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I'm told that Hardwood Heaven has 19 GM openings in their sim league. If you're interested in joining, please check out their website for more details.

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A new version of the current roster update for NBA Live 08 is now available to download here. The new version contains rosters accurate as of November 1st and fixes a problem with the installation routine.

Key features of v2.2:
- 2008/2009 Season Rosters accurate as of November 1st, 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
- Fixed Shoes

You can find the official support thread here.

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A new version of the current roster update for NBA Live 07 is now available to download here. The new version contains rosters accurate as of November 1st and fixes a problem with the installation routine.

Key features of v2.2:
- 2008/2009 Season Rosters accurate as of November 1st, 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
- Fixed Shoes

You can find the official support thread here.

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Beginning today, we're holding an NBA Live 09 Replay Contest with the winner receiving a free EA game of their choice (excluding Rock Band) courtesy of EA. For full details of how you can enter, click here. Good luck!

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The latest word on the NBA Live 365 service for Xbox 360 users:

Hello Everyone,

We're good to go for lineup changes with NBA LIVE 365 on the XBOX 360. Similar to last night, an update will be deployed late Saturday night, early Sunday morning that will activate accurate lineup changes based on the NBA games played for NBA LIVE 09. Just to reiterate, the DNA and tendencies will be updated, but we're waiting a few days so that games can be played and you guys can see the changes.

Once again, we couldn't be more appreciative for your understanding and patience as we work through the kinks in this brand new feature!

Continue please to leave your feedback on NBA LIVE 365, and we'll be sure to update all of you as we move forward!

Thanks,
The NBA LIVE Dev Team

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For any Xbox 360 users who have been trying to get the latest 365 updates, here is another status update from the NBA Live 09 Team:

Hey everyone,

NBA LIVE 365 was updated overnight to feature all of the latest lineup changes that have happened since the start of the regular season. The thing is, it's only updated on the PS3 as of now. We're working through the problem on the XBOX 360 as we speak and will have an update ASAP. Once again, we're sorry for this inconvenience.

Thanks,
The NBA LIVE Dev Team

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The NBA Live 365 service has been reactivated. I have received the following message from the NBA Live 09 Development Team:

“Hello Everyone,

Like we told you guys yesterday, NBA LIVE 365 would go live today. Well, I’m officially letting all of you know that NBA LIVE 365 has now been turned on, and is scheduled to go live between really late Friday, and early Saturday morning. You should see all roster lineups accurately reflected in-game based on what’s currently happening in the real NBA season. You’re probably wondering about DNA and Tendencies right? Well, those will be ready for you to download soon, but we’re waiting for teams to play a few games so that you see some differences in their DNA and tendencies.

This is an exciting and brand new feature for not only us, but sports games period so there’s bound to be some kinks that need to be worked out. I wanted to thank you on behalf of the entire NBA LIVE 09 development team for being so excited, eager and patient about the implementation of this feature. Because this is happening as the season goes along, it’s something that we wanted worked out and fully tested before we turned on the switch to you guys. Two things to note; there are some inconsistencies in the lineups that you may see, but they will be addressed as we move forward. Also, in order to keep the daily updates going, if there is a player at any point in time during the season that is not in our game but has played a game in the real NBA, you’ll see him reflected in-game as a generic player. Don’t worry, he’ll be implemented in-game accurately that same week, and the generic player will be out of your game.

Thanks again for the patience everyone! These are truly exciting times for all of us as the future of basketball is now!

Thanks,

The NBA LIVE 09 Dev Team”

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We have just finished updating our Downloads database software to the latest version. The rebuilding is still in progress as we need to update its skin so that it is better integrated into our site design but in the meantime the database is still functional so all the downloads are still available. From time to time you may see errors as we tweak the design, please bear with us as the work will be over soon.

Unfortunately the old links to file entries in news posts and the Forum will no longer work. If you have any trouble accessing files, please go to the index of the Downloads section (download.nba-live.com) and browse by category or use the Search function.

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