NBA Live Video Game 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).
The roots of the series date back to the 1980s. In 1989, Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs hit store shelves, which started the NBA Playoffs series, considered the direct predecessor of NBA Live. Under its current name, the brand has been known since 1994, when NBA Live 95 was released. For the next 15 years, new installments of the series launched at regular one-year intervals. Due to weaker sales results, the publisher decided that it was time for a change. The result was the replacement of the previous developer, EA Canada, by the EA Tiburon team. Work on the new game, which was to initiate a series of NBA Elite, lasted more than three years. In the end, however, it was decided to stay with the current naming, releasing NBA Live 14 as a launch title on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.
The gameplay of the games in the NBA Live series combines features of a sports game, simulation, and manager strategy. Players can try their hand at managing players of their favorite teams of the American NBA league. The fun isn't limited to tussling with the ball on virtual courts, but also allows you to take care of team strategy or career development of individual basketball players. The official license allowed the developers to use authentic team names and symbols, names and players' apperance, and even recreate the looks of the arenas where the games are played.
Following the example of most sports brands of the Electronic Arts corporation, the development of the NBA Live series is predominantly evolutionary in nature. Thus, each successive installment of the series contains a portion of changes, but at the same time doesn't differ significantly from its immediate predecessor.
NBA Live Series Evolution
2018
NBA Live 19
2017
NBA Live 18
2015
NBA LIVE 16
2014
NBA Live 15
2013
NBA Live 14
2010
NBA Elite 11
2009
NBA Live 10
2008
NBA Live 09
2007
NBA Live 08
2006
NBA Live 07
2005
NBA Live 06
2004
NBA Live 2005
2003
NBA Live 2004
2002
NBA Live 2003
2001
NBA Live 2001
1998
NBA Live 99
NBA Live 19
Sports
September 7, 2018
The next installment of the basketball simulator series from EA Sports. In the title once again we will have the opportunity to enter the NBA league floor and take under our wings a number of fully licensed teams.
NBA Live 18
Sports
September 15, 2017
A sports game created for the fans of basketball and released by Electronic Arts. After the three previous installments, which were average games at best, the developer was given more time to create this new follow-up. Thanks to that, NBA Live 18 brings a few interesting novelties. Above all, the game introduces The One mode - the player creates their own character and takes part in matches in The Streets mode and The League component (the latter is the NBA league). The player works on the skills of their character while experiencing the game, acquires new outfits and tattoos. Apart from that, 12 teams from the WNBA league (women's NBA) were featured, such as L.A. Sparks, Minnesota Lynx or New York Liberty. When it comes to gameplay, the creators prepared more intuitive controls, as well as hundreds of new moves the particular basketball players are popular for. The game offers both single player and multiplayer (competitive and co-op) modes. One can experience the Ultimate Team, and the Takedown modes, but also play friendly matches.
NBA Live Mobile
Sports
July 5, 2016
NBA Live Mobile is a mobile edition of the popular series by Electronic Arts, distributed through a free-to-play model with microtransactions. In terms of mechanics, NBA Live Mobile is a basketball version of the Ultimate Team mode known from FIFA – NBA’s sister series; it combines features of a typical simulator with elements of a collectable card game. During the game, players choose an NBA basketball team to take charge of, and their main goal is to lead that team to the top. The centerpiece of this game is managing the team. As a manager, the player has to set the team’s tactics and sign new players, who become available gradually through subsequently unlocked (or bought for real money) card packs. After building the team, players take part in different games, trying to meet various challenges provided by the developers. In terms of technology, the game is one of the best looking, and the most complex titles available on mobile platforms.
NBA LIVE 16
Sports
September 29, 2015
Another annual edition of one of the most popular sports games devoted to basketball. After a several-year break, the franchise returned to the traditional annual release cycle in 2013. Compared to its two poorly-received predecessors, NBA Live 16 brings a considerable number of changes and novelties. Mechanics-wise, the most notable ones include the new LIVE Motion system, which is responsible for AI-controlled players behavior, and physics-based movement model. With the latter, the controls were thoroughly revamped, now giving more control over the basketballers’ actions. The wide range of game modes was enriched with two entirely new ones: LIVE Run — an outdoor online competition of two 5-people teams — and Summer Circuit, in which we travel throughout the USA with our team and play against local opponents. The title is also integrated with the constantly updated system of statistics and leaderboards maintained by Synergy Sports Technology.
NBA Live 15
Sports
October 28, 2014
Another installment of the popular sports game series, resurrected by EA with the launch of the eighth generation consoles. In the game there is, of course, a full set of teams and players playing in the world's most famous professional basketball league. At the same time, the creators introduced a number of modifications in relation to the coolly received edition from last year. For the purposes of the production, the control has been improved, as well as the BounceTek system responsible for dribbling and blocking.
NBA Live 14
Sports
November 19, 2013
Sports game, which is a simulation of the American basketball league NBA. Players have the opportunity to steer the actions of their favourite teams' players, competing with computer-aided intelligence or live opponents. EA Tiburon studio production is one of EA Sports' first games to use the Ignite engine, designed for eighth generation consoles (Xbox One and PlayStation 4).
NBA Elite 11
Sports
November 4, 2010
NBA Elite 11 is the next installment of the basketball series, formerly known as NBA Live. The biggest novelty is the "Hands-On Control" control system which allows the player to take full control of the player. This mechanics uses two analogues, which are used to control the upper and lower parts of the athlete's body.
NBA Live 10
Sports
October 6, 2009
NBA Live 10 is the next edition of the National Basketball League, which has been preparing for over a decade.
NBA Live 09
Sports
October 7, 2008
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 08
Sports
October 2, 2007
NBA Live 08 is the next installment of a popular series of sports games, created for over a decade by EA Sports, a Canadian studio. Due to the not very warm reception of the previous part of the cycle, the programmers responsible for the title decided to introduce a number of changes to their product to suit the tastes of a wider range of basketball fans.
NBA Live 07
Sports
September 25, 2006
The next installment of a series of sports games published by EA Sports. The authors have made full use of the NBA League license, thanks to which we get all the teams, players and stadiums known from real tournaments. Among other things, artificial intelligence and Dynasty mode have been improved, which allows us to take over the management of one of the clubs and lead it throughout the season.
NBA Live 06
Sports
September 26, 2005
NBA Live 06 is the next installment of extremely popular basketball signed with the logo of Electronics. Practically every part of the series was a step forward compared to its predecessor, both in terms of graphics and playability, it is no different this time too.
NBA Live 2005
Sports
October 26, 2004
NBA Live 2005 is the next installment of the popular series of basketball games (National Basketball Association's North American league). The biggest advantage, as with previous releases, are official licenses and permissions to use all clubs and players from this popular league in the game.
NBA Live 2004
Sports
October 14, 2003
The next installment of the popular virtual simulation about basketball and signed with the name of the professional NBA (National Basketball Association).
NBA Live 2003
Sports
October 8, 2002
NBA Live 2003 is the eighth installment of a series of realistic simulations of basketball matches, developed by developers from EA Canada studio. This time players can direct the actions of players and teams competing in the American National Basketball League in the 2002 season. The creators have put great emphasis on increasing the pace of action on the pitch and smoother animations of movement.
NBA Live 2002
Sports
October 30, 2001
The next installment of the popular series of basketball games licensed by the National Basketball League, also created for the PlayStation 2 console for the second time. Compared to last year's edition, new player moves have been added, the control system has been modified and the line-up of all teams has been updated.
NBA Live 2001
Sports
February 13, 2001
NBA Live 2001 is a realistic simulation of basketball games, based on the official license of the National Basketball League. The player controls the actions of the players of his favourite team, trying to win over the competitive team and delight the audience with spectacular performances. The game was produced by EA Sports company.
NBA Live 2000
Sports
October 27, 1999
A product about the American professional basketball league. It allows us to play with the best NBA basketball players in the year 2000.
NBA Live 99
Sports
November 11, 1998
NBA Live 99 is a sports game produced by Electronic Arts, allowing you to taste the emotions associated with the American National Basketball League. Players have the opportunity to steer the actions of their favourite teams in spectacular basketball matches played indoors and outdoors.
NBA Live 98
Sports
October 31, 1997
NBA Live 98 takes us into the world of virtual basketball. The action of the game takes place on the courts of the best professional basketball league in the world - NBA. We have at our disposal 29 teams with refreshed warehouses.
NBA Live 13
Sports
cancelled
NBA Live 13 is a sports simulation produced by EA Tiburon development studio, addressed mainly to basketball fans. Players have the opportunity to direct the actions of the players of the American basketball league NBA (National Basketball Association).
NBA Live 20
Sports
cancelled
Another part of the basketball simulator series from EA Sports. Production allows you to control licensed teams and players known from the NBA courts.