NBA Live 19

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  • Summary: Create your own player and rise to legend status in THE ONE. Play on different courts across the world, Build Your Squad, and challenge others for global dominance in THE LEAGUE and on THE STREETS. With new ways to develop your player and play the game, experience the most authentic feel NBACreate your own player and rise to legend status in THE ONE. Play on different courts across the world, Build Your Squad, and challenge others for global dominance in THE LEAGUE and on THE STREETS. With new ways to develop your player and play the game, experience the most authentic feel NBA LIVE has ever had.… Expand
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NBA Live 19 - Official Reveal Trailer | E3 2018

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. EGM
    Sep 15, 2018
    80
    NBA Live 19 fully expands on its The One mode while adding a little more weight and momentum to its actual gameplay. While its in-game presentation and distinct style of gameplay might turn off players looking for a strict basketball sim, NBA Live 19 consistently rewards players for actually playing without trying to gouge them for more money.
  2. IGN Italia
    Sep 20, 2018
    80
    Another step forward for NBA Live, which although still far from the historical rival NBA 2K, manages to reach good levels with this new episode.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 6, 2018
    75
    There are many things to appreciate in this year’s installment of NBA Live. The addition of mixed gender rosters, female created players, the introduction of Court Battles, and the new commentary team all help the game keep pace with their previous improvements. It is not going to raise the quality bar anytime soon, but they’ve managed to deliver an authentic NBA experience. If you’re looking for a solid alternative to 2K’s offering, look no further.
  4. Gaming Age
    Oct 31, 2018
    75
    I’m inclined to give it all the benefit of the doubt in the world, and to say that it’s still worth checking out if you’re a basketball fan. I’m all for competition, and that competition is undeniably shrinking the gap between NBA Live and NBA 2K. But the reality is, as far as this game has come, it still has a ways to go before it can be considered a true equal.
  5. Digital Chumps
    Sep 17, 2018
    70
    All in all, NBA Live 19 is a solid tip-toe towards what I think could be a great competitor in the basketball video game world. Even though The One is excellent and should be played, everything else is lacking and feels phoned-in. If EA were to put as much effort and innovation into their other modes as they did with The One, they’d have a real contender for best basketball sim out there. But please (please) change the shot meter.
  6. DarkStation
    Sep 27, 2018
    70
    Though lacking in polish in some areas and simply outclassed by the NBA 2K series in others, NBA Live 19 seems to have finally carved the series a niche in the basketball game market. It’s less of an NBA game and more of a street basketball one, but if the modes that come out of this transition are this fun, what’s the problem?
  7. Push Square
    Sep 21, 2018
    60
    NBA Live 19 is an admirable attempt at snatching the NBA video game throne, but ultimately it fumbles. While there are a number of quality of life improvements in the career mode, it drops the ball in too many areas. Even diehard fans will be hard pressed to find many improvements to the series’ gameplay compared to entries from a decade ago.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. kevinmclendenen
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    NBA Live is coming people. While the 2k developers are out there publicly defending microtransactions, NBA Live is grinding every year toNBA Live is coming people. While the 2k developers are out there publicly defending microtransactions, NBA Live is grinding every year to improve. It won't be long, I'm telling you. Switch now to force some competition...… Expand
  2. andreoutlawz
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    O jogo de esporte que mais joguei na vida. Mudou a perspectiva de jogos da NBA, indo para as ruas. Maravilhoso!
  4. THEAND1MAN
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    AMAZING FUN and WAY Better than 2K 19. Live needs to make some improvements and so does 2k BUT when it comes down to FUN. Live is much better.AMAZING FUN and WAY Better than 2K 19. Live needs to make some improvements and so does 2k BUT when it comes down to FUN. Live is much better. Isn't a game supposed to be fun? Franchise mode is not so amazing. It's lacking depth. EA next year, work on franchise mode for the NBA and MAKE a WNBA franchise mode. Also, give us MORE coach control (options) for defense and offense. Live 19 in one word = FUN. I have a ANNOUNCEMENT for The Live Community: PASS THE BALL. If you're playing online with a team of ball hogs, start passing the ball when you touch it and they should eventually start passing too.… Expand
  5. dcwill81
    Mar 22, 2019
    8
    Giant leap and play that I really enjoy! Biggest grip here is that you cannot sim games without penalty. That's needs to change ASAP. IfGiant leap and play that I really enjoy! Biggest grip here is that you cannot sim games without penalty. That's needs to change ASAP. If I elect to sim a portion of a long season, i shouldn't be penalized 0 minutes and stats. Come down off the high horse, people. Keep it fun.… Expand
  6. tyronnlue
    Sep 7, 2018
    8
    It is still early but I am thoroughly enjoying this game so far. The game play looks great and feels realistic. "The One" mode is really goodIt is still early but I am thoroughly enjoying this game so far. The game play looks great and feels realistic. "The One" mode is really good and EA has made the grind of improving your player an actual enjoyable experience. There are still some areas that need improvement, like the commentary and passing controls. Overall, the in-game experience is great and this is worth the purchase for "The One" mode alone.… Expand
  7. TheChrisPhoenix
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Live 19 is a interesting game to say the least. While the gameplay can feel a bit stiff especially when it comes to driving in the paint onLive 19 is a interesting game to say the least. While the gameplay can feel a bit stiff especially when it comes to driving in the paint on offense, there is some charm to it. The fact you don't have to PAY TO WIN aka use VC to upgrade your build is a breath of fresh air. (As sad as that may sound). The flaw I will say as well, is Franchise mode gets stale pretty quick especially compared to "MyGM" or "MyLeague" for 2K. But when it comes to "The One" along with play now, the game is actually a nice alternative to 2K.… Expand
  8. DavidSantos7
    Sep 13, 2018
    0
    How are they charging $60 for this? The game still feels like the developers gave up on it midway through the release date. The one thing IHow are they charging $60 for this? The game still feels like the developers gave up on it midway through the release date. The one thing I thought Live had better than any other game (dribbling) is now less responsive than the previous entry. Every single contested layup goes in the basket...i mean EVERY CONTESTED LAY UP!!! The movement feels like i am stuck in slow motion, and every player has the same canned step back animation, with no other go to jumpshot. And the passing....PUTRID!! I dont care about anything besides gameplay, and NBA LIVE 19 FAILED AGAIN.… Expand

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