Review at IGN.com

by **jeff119** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:37 am

Rating at page 3

Fantastic score at 9.0!

Code: Select all: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/653/653545p1.html

by **Led Zeppelin** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:45 am

link doesn't work

by **gmoney42** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:45 am

http://xbox.ign.com/articles/653/653545p1.html

by **kzero123** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:58 am

nicee findddd :lol:

thanksss!! (Y)

by **SHAFT23** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:00 am

All-Star Weekend
The slam dunk contest is back, complete with some new tosses and a nifty cartwheel, but the most exciting aspect is the fact that you can now compete in the dunk contest, as well as the three-point shootout, online. It's a bit disappointing, though, that you can only play online against a single opponent in each game.

has anyone tried the dunk contest online? is it available on the pc version?

8.5 Presentation
Full box scores for all of your games in Dynasty mode are a major addition.
Was there last year too, right?

7.0 Graphics
When players skate and it's not a hockey game, you'd think the problem would be addressed.
7.0 Sound
Kenny Smith steals the show, but Marv Albert and Steve Kerr are just a bit off the mark on their calls, and it can get annoying.
9.0 Gameplay
Superstar abilities add the individuality of the NBA back into the games, and it's a star quality that's been missing for years.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
With Player Evolution and the ability to mold your own team, you can do what Isiah Thomas can't, build a winning franchise.
9.0 OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

by **Malfa** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:09 am

8.5 Presentation
Full box scores for all of your games in Dynasty mode are a major addition.

7.0 Graphics
When players skate and it's not a hockey game, you'd think the problem would be addressed.

7.0 Sound
Kenny Smith steals the show, but Marv Albert and Steve Kerr are just a bit off the mark on their calls, and it can get annoying.

9.0 Gameplay
Superstar abilities add the individuality of the NBA back into the games, and it's a star quality that's been missing for years.

9.0 Lasting Appeal
With Player Evolution and the ability to mold your own team, you can do what Isiah Thomas can't, build a winning franchise.

9.0 OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

by **SHAFT23** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:10 am

lol malfa WTF?

by **Malfa** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:11 am

I didn't see your post. Anyway, everyone was saying (me too) how we want box scores for all the games. In the Q&A it said there wasn't. But, IGN says there is.

by **VlaDiv** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:15 am

either that, or they didn't notice box scores last year.

Anyway, how many NBA game articles does IGN's Jon Robinson start by remembering how "Tom Chambers could dunk from the FT line"? He's done it several times now.

The 9.0 is good, and I HOPE we do get ALL dynasty box scores.

by **k083** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:31 am

I don't get it, why does EA suck at graphics? Year in and year out, the graphics are always the worst of the competition.

by **b_king** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:35 am

yeah,that the only weak that i see in the nba live's serie

by **kp4life** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 12:00 pm

k083 wrote:I don't get it, why does EA suck at graphics? Year in and year out, the graphics are always the worst of the competition.

that's exactly what I'm saying. wtf is with EA? man i got to admit that 2k6 graphic is much better and i wish they make one for pc.....i mean i see no big improvement from 2003......it was kind of surprising how IGN actually said Live was no near 2k6 graphic wise and i totally agree. i'm so disappointed with graphic like i always did every year and especially with pc looking much worse than console version....In my opinion Live developing team is not giving their best effort.... i dont have the game yet but other than superstar,hiring coaching staff (i mean it's a good addition to the game but it's not a "big" addition, and i at least expected some kind of team chemistry stuff like in MVP Basell), some tweaks to the gameplay (it's not even that good from what i read on the reviews) i see no big difference to the game... i love live and i've been a live fan ever since it came out but i'm just disappointed with their "effort"

who sold more copies last year? 2k5 or live? i'm just wondering because when you go to operationsports forum or any other forum there are a lot more people paying attention to 2k than live.

by **aylmer1981** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:14 pm

if they have to downgrade the graphics or not have great graphics that would be okay bx the gameplay is great and smooth, so theres kindof a tradeoff which i think is a good. Remember the days of ninja gaiden, mario and tetris, they didnt have great graphics but great gameplay and fun! (Y)

by **Its_asdf** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:44 pm

IGN wrote:Superstar moves add the realism of individuality to the court, don't expect to play any realistic type of basketball game here. Sure, you can call plays and players act more realistically than in the past, but this is far from a basketball simulation. As a videogame, it's extremely fun and addicting, especially playing two-players, but if you're looking for a true sim, you're looking in the wrong place.

by **fgrep15** on Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:42 pm

Their's steal sliders, from what I've read all over the place from the people playing the PC version, this hasn't been a problem, so...

by **kp4life** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:06 am

aylmer1981 wrote:if they have to downgrade the graphics or not have great graphics that would be okay bx the gameplay is great and smooth, so theres kindof a tradeoff which i think is a good. Remember the days of ninja gaiden, mario and tetris, they didnt have great graphics but great gameplay and fun!

but the problem is that the gameplay is not great and smooth. even with the slider game speed, block, steal, and etc are not that great. (i'm assumming that great means realism).

by **Malfa** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:08 am

NBA Live is a much much better game. 2k6 just has graphics on us.

by **Andreas Dahl** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:59 am

Thanks for the find jeff119, posted on the main page.. (y)

by **Bang** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:09 am

Malfa wrote:NBA Live is a much much better game. 2k6 just has graphics on us.

You've never played it though, what makes you say that?? -_-;;

by **Malfa** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:14 am

Yes, I got bored of NBA Live 2005. So I rented NBA 2K6 for about a month. You don't know shit about me so why even 'assume' that kind of shit. I wouldn't make an opinion based on screenshots.

by **jeff119** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:23 am

Andreas Dahl wrote:Thanks for the find jeff119, posted on the main page..

Welcome

by **fgrep15** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:15 am

Malfa wrote:NBA Live is a much much better game. 2k6 just has graphics on us.

Actually this year it might have Association/Dynasty mode too because that stuff is very impressive, and players actually attempts FT's in simulation :roll:

by **Malfa** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:20 am

NBA 2K6s gameplay is more realistic I'll say that. The thing is, Lives is still better because 2k still has a lot of flaws and Live now has superstar which will make it somewhat more realistic. When I get my ps3 I wonder what we'll all be getting..NBA Livr 2007 or NBA 2K7.

by **Jowe** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:06 pm

You dont' get Full box scores of all your games in dynasty. just the previous 2 days of games.

I love the graphics this year, I'd give it a 9.

I'd give the sound a 9 too, everything sounds realistic (Y)

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by **Malfa** on Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:08 pm

Jowe wrote:You dont' get Full box scores of all your games in dynasty. just the previous 2 days of games.

I love the graphics this year, I'd give it a 9.

I'd give the sound a 9 too, everything sounds realistic .

We know, but IGN said it..so hmm I'm confused about it..

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