Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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NBA Games Just One Month Away
It is now just four weeks until the release of NBA Live 10 and NBA 2K10. Both continue to hold back full details of features presumably to be revealed over the coming weeks however enough has been released to build expectations. This should be a very interesting month as both games are offering their own advantages and going toe-to-toe to win over consumers. NBA Live 10: A bunch of videos displaying improvements, numerous blogs detailing them, and actual gameplay footage has been distribu...
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Shooting in NBA Live 10
EA Sports has posted up another blog entry detailing everything to do with the shooting mechanics in NBA Live 10 and what drives the success of each shot. The three main areas of focus that were considered with any changes had to do with control, balance, and authenticity. Included is an impressive tutorial video that displays much of what is discussed in the blog. You can check out the full posting and video here. We’ve also completely done away with our ratings-based shot success c...
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NBA 2K10 Full Soundtrack
The soundtrack listing for NBA 2K10 has now been revealed. It includes 28 different tracks with the two most recognizable names being The Game and Kanye West. Continue on to check out the full track list and leave your thoughts in the comments. (more…)...
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NBA Live 10 Full Soundtrack
Back in late July the EA website displayed what was supposedly the NBA Live soundtrack. At the time the listing looked light with only 12 songs. It does turn out that several more have been included in the final game making for a total of 25 songs. Continue on for the full soundtrack listing for NBA Live 10 and leave your thoughts in the comments. (more…)...
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NBA Live 10 Gameplay Advancements
EA Sports has released a new video for NBA Live 10 this time featuring some of the advancements that have been made to gameplay. Included in the discussion and with examples displayed in the video are the new passing control options, off-ball play, and different styles of shooting. Continue on to check out the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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ESPN NBA 2K10 Preview
ESPN has posted up a full detailed preview for NBA 2K10. Elements of the game discussed include the new player ratings spread, partnership with 82games.com, CPU AI, and the change in how turbo is dealt with. There is also a lot about the Association and My Player modes. What really separates this preview from any others is the insight into the gameplay experience. Click here to read the full preview. I recently had the chance to play the preview build on the set of the "NBA 2K10" commercial...
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Exclusive NBA Live 10 Gameplay Video
EA Sports has sent over this exclusive gameplay video of NBA Live 10 featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics. The video is two minutes of pure gameplay on All-Star difficulty. In it many of the enhancements to the game that have been discussed can be witnessed including hustle plays, rebounding, blocks, and the real-time presentation. Continue on to watch the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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NBA Live 10 Passing Controls
This week's blog posting for NBA Live 10 details the changes made to the passing controls. More than just refining the directional passing two new features have been added. Those are Direct Pass Receiver Control and Freestyle Passing. The blog goes over those in detail and there is a tutorial video included as well. You can check it all out here. Everyone just expects to be able to get the ball from one player to another with as little frustration as possible. Sometimes that’s ea...
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