Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Sports
Release Date: October 7, 2008 (US)
Release Date: October 7, 2008 (US)
Release Date: October 9, 2008 (AU)
OFLC: G
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Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Sports
Release Date: October 7, 2008 (US)
Release Date: October 7, 2008 (US)
Release Date: October 9, 2008 (AU)
OFLC: G
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EA's NBA Franchise steps its game up, but still isn't quite a title contender. Read Review

NBA LIVE 09 is back, promising a fun, long-lasting and satisfying experience with new features of gameplay. New features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers will make the NBA LIVE experience fun from beginning to end. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA LIVE 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

NBA LIVE 09 has rewritten the rules and fundamentally shifted the way you look at sports simulation games. Dynamic DNA emulates - with absolute precision - an NBA player in every sense of the word and it does so dynamically. The game takes the statistical data of DynamicDNA and brings it to life. Play is now constantly evolving and authentically reflects what you see on the court in your virtual experience. Just like the real NBA game, players get injured, free agents sign late, great players go cold and no-names breakthrough. If you're a sports fan, this is a dream come true -- NBA LIVE 09 is made fresh daily all season long.


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NBA Live 09

PS3 Reviews | Oct 13, 2008

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PS3 News | Sep 25, 2008

A full playable demo of NBA Live 09 is now available on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace. Play as the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics and re-write history as you play out this legendary rivalry. Choose from current rosters, or replay one of two games from the 2007-2008 season using NBA Live Rewind that will emulate conditions of each game with absolute precision using Dynamic DNA. Powered by Synergy Sports Technology - the premier analytics provider using NBA data for 25 NBA teams - Dynamic DNA is the brain behind the game that evaluates Player DNA that breaks down how a player scores, Team DNA that rates how the players on the floor play as a unit, and Tendencies that refer to the percentage a player drives left, right or shoots from each spot on the floor. Read More »

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PS3 News | Jun 25, 2008

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker will be the cover athlete and spokesman for NBA Live 09. In his seven NBA seasons, the 26 year old is a two-time NBA All-Star, has three NBA championships and was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. Parker will be the first European born global cover athlete of NBA Live. Off the court, Parker is an avid gamer and won an NBA Live 08 tournament against fellow NBA stars at the EA Sports All-Star Challenge last February in New Orleans. Read More »

EA Sports NBA Live 09 Simulation Predicts Lakers Will Win 2008 NBA Finals

PS3 News | Jun 4, 2008

EA Sports NBA Live 09 has predicted that the Lakers will capture their 15th NBA Championship by defeating the Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals simulation. In a historic match-up that was last seen 21 years ago, the series lived up to its billing in a seven game thriller. It was NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant who led the charge, averaging 29 points and 6 assists per game throughout the series. With this victory, Phil Jackson set a new record by winning 10 NBA Championships as a coach. The Finals tip off this Thursday at 9PM EST on ABC. NBA Live 09 will be in stores on October 7, 2008. Read More »

Editions

Also known as: NBA Live 2009

NBA Live 09 (PS3)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: October 7, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

NBA Live 09 (PS3)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: October 9, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Specifications

Memory Blocks

4 MB

Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer - Versus: 4
Online Multiplayer - Versus: 10

For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.

Features

  • DYNAMIC DNA -- The brain behind the game is powered by Synergy Sports Technology , the premier analytics provider using NBA data for over 20 NBA teams, which evaluates Player DNA that breaks down how a player scores, Team DNA that rates how the players on the floor play as a unit and Tendencies that refer to the percentage a player drives left, right or shoots from each spot on the floor.
  • Based on Last Night, Not Last Season —– NBA LIVE 365 takes it to a whole new level of connectivity, providing you an unprecedented level of authenticity and realism. Now every game truly is different powered by DynamicDNA data updating daily.
  • NBA Rewind —– Think you can do it better? Rewrite history and replay last night's game with the updated statistical data that recreates identical conditions including injuries, hot/cold streaks, tendencies and player DNA.
  • Pick and Roll Control -- 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.
  • Signature Playcalling -- Introducing an accessible in game playcalling system that pushes on-court visualization to guide you through the play. Linked to LIVE 365, this feature will suggest authentic plays for NBA's stars to run on the court.
  • NBA Academy -- Get the most out of your game and hone your skills when you jump into game with an all-new practice facility.
  • Quickstrike AnkleBreakers -- Force your defender to step up and guess what you'll do next. Trigger the turbo button and use the right analog stick for bold, responsive ball-handling moves to fake out your defender and create scoring opportunities.
  • Lockdown Control -- A new risk reward system to lock in your check on defense. Get in tight on a strong shooting guard to take away his shot, or play back to keep a quick point guard from blowing by you.
  • FIBA Expanded -- With 24 national teams to choose from, you can compete in an international tournament using authentic FIBA rosters and teams, including, the United States, Spain, France, and more.
  • 5 vs. 5 Online Team Play -- All 10 players on the court can now be controlled by users on 10 different consoles around the world. Now the game outcome can be completely dependent on how you play as an online team.
  • Online Custom Leagues -- Create your own online league, with all-new drafting, trades and a single elimination playoff format.
  • Be A Pro -- Feel what it's like to be a part of a team and lock in as one player – online using Online Team Play, or offline in single player mode. Let NBA LIVE give you feedback and track how well you are playing your position.
  • Extend your Game with EA SPORTS World -- Create your own highlight reel then upload the video to EA SPORTS World to prove your passion to the world.

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