Emulating an NBA player based on their performance from last night rather than the previous season, NBA LIVE 09 has radically changed the way gamers think about sports simulation games. The game does this by accurately modeling an NBA player’s performance. The NBA LIVE experience will hook players from the beginning to the end, thanks to adding new features such as Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling, and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers. NBA LIVE 09 transports players to a training camp with the NBA Academy, where they can perfect their talents and improve if they feel they may benefit from additional instruction.
Brand-Spanking-New Player DNA
Real-world tendencies and patterns NBA players have been broken down like never before. Find out whether a player tends to step up his game when facing an upcoming opponent or whether he is more likely to have a stormy night before you take the court together.
Run 2-on-2
In an arcade-like, old-school streetball game mode, you may create historical clashes between current NBA players and luminaries from the league’s history. Power-ups will assist you in asserting your supremacy over the competition.
FIBA World Championships with Expanded Competition
Experience authentic international basketball by competing against 24 FIBA teams while playing on courts built to FIBA specifications and following FIBA’s rules.
Regain control of the crown.
Replay iconic moments from previous NBA seasons as you progress through the game to collect awards and unlock new content. Get mastery of the game and monitor your progression across its four game modes.
Hot Spots 2.0
Several player indicators can influence whether you shoot or pass in a particular situation. A red or blue glow indicates an area on the floor where a player is likely to hit the shot or likely to toss up a brick, and this glow changes color depending on where your player is on the floor.
Raise Your Game
Crossovers and spin moves are effective ways to gain more control over the ball and get it closer to the basket. Thanks to the improved Freestyle control, you’ll have more freedom to express yourself than ever before.
