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[DMczaf]

http://1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3143186&did=1

In the October 2005 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly scheduled to hit stores soon (the one with the awesome Final Fantasy VII cover), EGM's Bryan Intihar reports on the first ever playable version of NBA Live 06 for Xbox 360.

The game -- which was shown in a too-early-to-be-playable state behind closed doors at E3 earlier this year -- will include obvious next-gen upgrades such as more detailed player models and arenas, but some of the more innovative features relate to the on-court presentation. For instance, the camera angles will be more dramatic than Live players are accustomed to, and the crowd's cheers will more accurately reflect what in happening on the court (finally!).

Hmm, I wonder who got the exclusive on Madden 06 360 since EGM/1up got NBA Live.

 

[PhatSaqs]

I'd put my money on GameInformer.

 

[Stinkles]

In before the hate. This looks nice.

 

[BuzzJive]

For instance, the camera angles will be more dramatic than Live players are accustomed to, and the crowd's cheers will more accurately reflect what in happening on the court (finally!).

Wow. EA is really innovating now.

 

[raYne]

The screens look old. :/

 

[truffleshuffle83]

HOT!!!!
but........is it realtime????

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

That crowd looks 3-D.

 

[urk]

What the hell is wrong with their shoulders? The models don't look all that bad, but the muscles on the back of the shoulder area on a few of those guys look three times too big.

 

[sportzhead]

Those screens are from the E3 teaser.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

Their arms look weird, but otherwise it looks good, probably even better in motion.

 

[DMczaf]

For anyone who hasnt seen the trailer yet

http://1up.com/do/download?cId=3138474

 

[robertsan21]

those characters are made out of plastic right?

 

[Ramirez]

This game will be hot,Live has been improving more and more every year

Now if they could redo the awful online net code...:|

 

[BigBoss]

those characters are made out of plastic right?

A lot of nextgen ganes seems to have characters made out of plastic so far, Fram City Killers has the same problem.

 

[Mrbob]

A lot of nextgen ganes seems to have characters made out of plastic so far, Fram City Killers has the same problem.

Maybe Live 06 is using Unreal Engine 3.0 too.

The plastic look of characters is what is bothering me in some next gen games. Gotta tone down the sheen.

 

[Zep]

This game will be hot,Live has been improving more and more every year

Now if they could redo the awful online net code...:|

thats a lie...as shitty as 2k games have been, Live is on the same page....

This looks decent, but can i get some other teams please?

 

[DMczaf]

thats a lie...as shitty as 2k games have been, Live is on the same page....

This looks decent, but can i get some other teams please?

Considering where NBA Live and NBA2K are coming from, he's right.

NBA2K2 is one of the best basketball games ever and NBA Live 2002 is probably the worst NBA game ever. Now while NBA Live has been making steps in the right direction, NBA2K every year since NBA2K2 has made Elvis' free fall from grace look good. I blame Isomotion and VC's stupid idea of trying to please arcade basketball lovers the reason for this.

 

[Soundwave 2k4]

A lot of nextgen ganes seems to have characters made out of plastic so far, Fram City Killers has the same problem.

it's been a problem with recent PC fps as well, Far Cry and Doom 3 being a couple of good examples

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

those characters are made out of plastic right?

i just assume they are sweaty from, you know, basketball.

 

[DMczaf]

i just assume they are sweaty from, you know, basketball.

WTF, what is this sweat you speak of?

Stupid Wade, stop looking like plastic!

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

WTF, what is this sweat you speak of?

Stupid Wade, stop looking like plastic!

Damn you and your open pores!

 

[Zep]

Considering where NBA Live and NBA2K are coming from, he's right.

NBA2K2 is one of the best basketball games ever and NBA Live 2002 is probably the worst NBA game ever. Now while NBA Live has been making steps in the right direction, NBA2K every year since NBA2K2 has made Elvis' free fall from grace look good. I blame Isomotion and VC's stupid idea of trying to please arcade basketball lovers the reason for this.

I dont like how EA has a new idea every year, then people find/abuse an exploit that makes the game somewhat unplayable...then EA denies it (like the madden 06 glitch, or Pro Hop, or the rediculous blocks in live 05). Finally when the next year comes around they finally admit the mistake and fix it, after the fact. That shit gets tiresome and EA does this shit a lot.

Now 2k games get no break in this, they also do the same fuckin thing....like the YYYYYYYYY touchdown runs and non playable francishes because iverson gets traded for tierre brown, etc.

Thats why i'am praying these new consoles fix this, because now they have no excuses.

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

I dont like how EA has a new idea every year, then people find/abuse an exploit that makes the game somewhat unplayable...then EA denies it (like the madden 06 glitch, or Pro Hop, or the rediculous blocks in live 05). Finally when the next year comes around they finally admit the mistake and fix it, after the fact. That shit gets tiresome and EA does this shit a lot.

Now 2k games get no break in this, they also do the same fuckin thing....like the YYYYYYYYY touchdown runs and non playable francishes because iverson gets traded for tierre brown, etc.

Thats why i'am praying these new consoles fix this, because now they have no excuses.

New consoles fix nothing, only better developers.

 

[Ristamar]

Pics look decent, the "trailer" is nice, but it's hard to pass any sort of judgement without seeing gameplay footage.

 

[DMczaf]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying NBA Live is perfect. I'm just saying look at NBA Live in the past, then look at it now. Its plays SO much better then that crap they were releasing early in the PS2's life (NBA Live 2001 and 2002). Then you look at that greatness of NBA2K-NBA2K2 and then look at NBA2K today, its pretty sad. Both games are far from where NBA games could be at (Inside Drive 2004 being the closest, Ubi Soft bought the engine and are not making a NBA game ).

Now to next gen, from what people have played of NBA2K6 they say that its almost the same gameplay as the PS2/Xbox versions.

http://sports.ign.com/articles/616/616659p1.html

Gameplay-wise, look for 2K6 to be consistent with what is being offered on the Xbox and PS2, including the addition of the VIP system to track your opponent's offensive and defensive set, whether they like to play out of half or three-quarter court sets, even how often they like to run the break. There will be a new lead passing system to better feed the rock into your cutting teammate. Now you can simply press B to pass him the ball, or use icon lead passing to send a specific player running toward the basket as you pass him the ball.

While it looks like NBA Live 360 is mostly new stuff

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/618/618353p1.html

And to top it off, nothing from the current gen game will be ported over. Sure, you can still expect to see freestyle moves, but it will all work in context with the new AI written from scratch, the new presentation and graphics system, and the new way EA hopes to make every character more human.

 

[Raistlin]

They need to tone down the 'ripped graphx' effect.

Not everyone in the NBA looks like they've been skinned.

 

[chespace]

I'd put my money on GameInformer.

Hope you're ready to lose that money.

 

[Mrbob]

Everything 2Ksports has shown about next gen has been horrible. I weep for MLB 2K6. Ugh.

EA Sports is just a cut above the competition when it comes to next gen sports. They aren't just beating opponents. They are demolishing them. Glad EA has he NFL license. I wonder how bad NFL2K6 would look on X360 looking at 2Ksports other efforts.

 

[Zep]

The only reason im giving the 2k team the edge right now is because they hired people that worked on "Inside Drive 2004". Like you even said, it was the best basketball game in terms of player tendencies and gameplay. Now add that in with a 2k 360 game that *could* be built from the ground up and that has the most promise.

Realistically though, EA has a easier road to getting me back then 2kgames does. I just need up-to-par graphics and tightened gameplay from EA and all is forgivin..

 

[Zep]

Hope you're ready to lose that money.

dont you work or affiliate with EGM? if so, can you give us any early info....if allowed?

 

[DMczaf]

Does anyone have the Oct 2005 EGM issue yet? I got the Oct 2005 Gamepro this week (Damn free subscription!)

 

[Zep]

Everything 2Ksports has shown about next gen has been horrible. I weep for MLB 2K6. Ugh.

EA Sports is just a cut above the competition when it comes to next gen sports. They aren't just beating opponents. They are demolishing them. Glad EA has he NFL license. I wonder how bad NFL2K6 would look on X360 looking at 2Ksports other efforts.

NFL2k5 easily had the best graphics....(besides all the lineman having 6 packs)

 

[Pimpwerx]

WTF, what is this sweat you speak of?

http://www.onmilwaukee.com/images/articles/timg071304_story1.jpg

Stupid Wade, stop looking like plastic!

:lol

The pics look good IMO, but they're old too. Only two gripes, and they are minor:

1. Tayshaun Prince is an ugly motherfucker. But ffs, EA managed to finish the job the ugly stick didn't.

2. Can we get the damn shorts to animate? I mean, it's all well and good that we *finally* get Live graphics on the level of what we were promised back in 99/00 (remember the Garnett/Duncan vids?), but the long short physics are where it's at. That'll just complete the package perfectly.

Otherwise, I really look forward to this game...if it doesn't suck that is. At least the NBA has allowed us a choice of basketball games. PEACE.

 

[Pimpwerx]

2k football games easily had the best graphics....(besides all the lineman having 6 packs)

Don't you mean Fever had the best graphics? It may have played like complete shit, but damn if that game wasn't beautiful to stare at. PEACE.

 

[Zep]

Don't you mean Fever had the best graphics? It may have played like complete shit, but damn if that game wasn't beautiful to stare at. PEACE.

never played it

But i do remember Read/Pass system, which is now known as revolutionary "Cone Passing".

 

[shantyman]

Everything 2Ksports has shown about next gen has been horrible. I weep for MLB 2K6. Ugh.

EA Sports is just a cut above the competition when it comes to next gen sports. They aren't just beating opponents. They are demolishing them. Glad EA has he NFL license. I wonder how bad NFL2K6 would look on X360 looking at 2Ksports other efforts.

Now now, gameplay is one thing but the studios that make EA sports games can not model humans to save their life.

This 360 Live looks so much better than previous efforts. I hope Madden shows the same jump.

 

[PhatSaqs]

Hope you're ready to lose that money.

meowned

 

[Pimpwerx]

Watching the video more closely, I see they have some clothing animation. I hope it gets better, but at least they're paying attention to that. PEACE.

 

[DMczaf]

Hope you're ready to lose that money.

So, do you have any idea when this exclusive will appear?

 

[Mrbob]

Hope you're ready to lose that money.

Crap! I don't get EGM. I hope it is a 1up exclusive!

 

[DMczaf]

Crap! I don't get EGM. I hope it is a 1up exclusive!

1up will probably get like 1-2 screens and a "Get the full scoop on Madden in EGM!"

 

[mrklaw]

Now now, gameplay is one thing but the studios that make EA sports games can not model humans to save their life.

.

Yeah, bit scary when they pretty much own the 'humans playing sports' field. And they used to farm that out, so you'd think they'd be able to pick the best talent out there - well, cheapest and fastest, anyway

 

[bill0527]

This game also has bad art.

 

[fiddlestick]

plastic niggaz

 

[bishoptl]

plastic niggaz

bye

 

[COCKLES]

They all look like members of The Family from Omega Man. :lol

 

[Coop]

About time that troll got banned. The game looks alright.

 

[miyuru]

I don't follow basketball or anything, but when games are on (not the intros or anything), are the bleachers really that dimly lit?

 

[krypt0nian]

fiddlestick
Banned

Praise the lord.

 

[Joates]

Praise the lord.

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