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NBA Live 08 Xbox 360

Publisher: EA Sports
Release Date: Oct 1, 2007
Also On: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii

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73 out of 100

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5.4 out of 10

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Summary: Taking a page out of NBA Street Homecourt's book, NBA Live 08 introduces Quickstrike Ballhandling. This intuitive gameplay mechanic is mapped to the right analog stick and gives you the direct responsiveness you need to perform a full repertoire of ankle-breaking ball-handling moves that let you dominate on the perimeter. Pass the ball inside and win the battle in the post with all-new 'own the paint' post play for the big men down low. Use the new shot-countershot control to string together combos of fakes and shots to fool your defender into committing and create space for the game-defining bucket. NBA Live 08 introduces hot spots, where real NBA shot data is used to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to moves that capture the essence of the NBA's best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Developer: EA Canada
Genre(s): Basketball
# of players: 2 Online
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: E
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Score distribution:

Positive: 20 out of 38
Mixed: 18 out of 38
Negative: 0 out of 38

PGNx Media

90

NBA Live 08 doesn't add a whole lot of new modes, but the stronger gameplay goes a long way. The improved, more realistic gameplay, coupled with the excellent presentation package make NBA Live 08 a must-have for basketball game fans.

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GameZone

83

A big improvement over NBA Live 07 (or 06, for that matter), offering some great features and cleaner gameplay. If you've been waiting for the next-gen iterations to catch up with the current-gen versions, then this is one to get.

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Gamer 2.0

74

This shot definitely goes in, but not before taking a few lucky bounces on the rim.

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Positive: 7 out of 11
Mixed: 0 out of 11
Negative: 4 out of 11

PFunk

10

Live 08 promises everything it screwed up on last year. At 60 frames per second, it looks crazy good. They incorporated real players signature moves that look like a real game mixed with graphics borrowed from Homecourt. I am so happy that EAC realized last years horrible game and made up for it.… Expand

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JargonJ.

9

It may not be a perfect specimen, but it performs well. They gameplay is a whole lot better (no dunking through the rim). Though it does not have the modes of some of the other franchise games, the Dynasty mode is still the best franchise/dynasty mode out on the market and anyone wanting to build their franchise, look no further than NBA live 08. Whether you take the worst team and build it up, or play with your hometown team, this ame is finally, great.… Expand

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JordanAxtman

3

Definitely a step forward form previous releases, but that's not saying much. A step forward in this franchise is like making mud, not that hard to do! The jump shots in live are atrocious, the release point for the ball is ridiculous. It's not smooth, not fluent, and the dunks look like a rag doll is throwing it down the stairs. Don't waste your money on this game, save it for NBA 2K8 or one of the many other worth while titles coming out this holiday season. If you need a basketball game this Christmas, get anything but this, heck NBA 08: The Life is better than this!!… Expand

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