NBA Live 09

Release Date: October 7, 2008

Sports, basketball, for 2 players, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

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NBA Live 09 is the next installment of a series of basketball simulators, launched in the 1990s by EA Sports. Unlike the previous part of the sport saga, the game appeared only on consoles.

NBA LIVE 09 has fundamentally shifted the way gamers look at sports simulation games and emulates - with absolute precision - an NBA player based on last night, not last season. Coupled with new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers, the NBA LIVE experience will hook gamers from beginning to end. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA LIVE 09 takes gamers to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives them a chance to hone their skills.

All-New Be a Pro

Featuring a dynamic new way to experience the game, play out an entire career by taking on the role of your favorite NBA player. Team- and player-specific goals will drive you to be the best player in the NBA.

Expandable FIBA World Championships

Playing on FIBA regulation courts, using FIBA rules, experience authentic international basketball by challenging 24 FIBA teams.

All-New Player DNA

Tendencies of real-life NBA players have been broken down like never before. Before hitting the floor, find out if a player tends to raise his game against an upcoming opponent or is prone to having an off night.

Hot Spots 2.0

Unique player indicators help alter your decision to shoot or pass. Based on where your player is on the floor, a red or blue glow designates a spot where a player tends to hit the shot or likely to toss up a brick.

Enhanced Practice Mode

With the weight of the franchise on your shoulders, practice the fundamentals and hone your skills on both ends of the floor with enhanced practice sessions.

Dynasty Mode Improvements

Lure in key free agents using the new Dynasty Negotiation mini-game or let the CPU handle off-the-court items while you focus on winning championships.

Last updated on January 20, 2020

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NBA Live Series

A series of basketball games simulations, branded by the American NBA league. The brand is owned by Electronic Arts, and its development is overseen by the developer's internal studios (EA Canada and EA Tiburon).

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