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Details
Genre: Sports and Outdoors
Key Specs
Edition: Standard Edition
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
ESRB Descriptors: No descriptors (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 3
Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
Brand: Electronic Arts
Model Number: 15414
Product Name: NBA LIVE 08
Publisher: EA
Developer: Electronic Arts
Game Details
Edition: Standard Edition
Genre: Sports and Outdoors
Game Franchise: NBA Live
Game Series: 8
Certifications Listings & Approvals
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
ESRB Descriptors: No descriptors (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
Compatibility
Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 3
Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Requirements
Video Game Content Included: Full game
Other
UPC: 014633154146
Synopsis
The crowd roars with screaming fans who expect nothing less than your best. Your professional career and reputation as an athlete are on the line. Can you deliver the goods? The pressure of the business and the intensity of the game are all here in NBA Live 08. Packed with all-new steps, go-to moves and shooting mechanics, this latest version of the NBA Live series features even higher levels of on-the-court excitement. Take in every second of the responsive player movements, authentic graphics and complex strategies that portray what it's really like to play in the NBA.
All-new Quickstrike ball handling provides amazingly intuitive gameplay mapped to the right analog stick, so you can take complete control of your game. Drive the ball down the lane or give it up to your teammates as you sport drop-steps, pump fakes and spins like the pro you are. Shot-tracking data helps you size up which players are hot and identify their weaknesses, letting you devise strategies that reduce any chance of defeat. Realistic-looking arenas, team uniforms and even player faces add to the authenticity of each scene. See it all at a smooth 60 frames per second for images that are almost as smooth as your skills. Dunks, layups and even 10-foot jump shots flow with the responsiveness and realism that only NBA Live can produce.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LIVE is Back!!!!
I can honestly say for the past few seasons NBA live has been outdone, outperformed and outclassed by a superior title in 2K. EA seemed to focus more on gimmics like SUPERSTAR and ALLSTAR player moves and things like that, and less focused on providing an authentic NBA basketball experience. Well this year, I think someone got the message. LIVE 08 did a wonderful job of making more of a simulation game. The player models are very good (most look IDENTICAL to the actual character) the game runs at a smooth 60 fps. Jumpshots are detailed to the player and not generic, and the total control dribble system allows you to create hundreds of crossover/spin combinations. New to this year's version are the GO-TO moves, in which your favorite players unique shots and abilities are replicated flawlessly. Tony Parker's teardrop floater, D. Wade's stepback J, you name it. Not to mention a revamped post game that looks like Kevin McHale motion captured himself. (He had 1000+ moves in the post.) The All-Star weekend is back and revamped in better detail, and ESPN access is at your fingertips all the time. I do wish the game was in 1080p as the egdes on the players are a little rough, and in the dunk contest the player sometimes dunks next to the rim and not in it. (Rare) The 3 point shootout is VERY difficult on the superstar level too. The gameplay over all is AWESOME. The games are fluid, the AI is challenging, and you really get into the game. Look out 2K this year EA has stepped it up!!!
Posted by JMusiq2004
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely good game
This game is very good, the gameplay is getting better and better for the ps3 and they have so many things to do in this game including the slam dunk contest, 3 point shootout, and also the FIFA world championship. The one thing i wish they would add is the skills challenge
Posted by Gamer4eva
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best NBA LIVE ever made . . .
Every little quirk about previous NBA Live editions that I have hated in the past, have been dramatically improved on this 2008 PS3 edition.
I love the improvements that were made to franchise mode: now gives you the option of simulating coach hiring, scouting etc. no more waiting period for potential trades, allows you to use selling points of your team, city etc. to negotiate with free agents, now offers a mid-level exception to free agents . . . you when trying to make trades, you don't have to wait 3 days. you don't have to do the math to see if you are within an acceptable trade range between mutiple players (it does the math for you and gives you a green light when in range).
I love the game play on the PS3 . . . player movements, versatility with the remote, accuracy of stat updates while in-game. The look/feel/view is amazing . . . it feels like I'm watching an actual NBA game on TV!