October 7, 2008
NBA Live 09
Release date
October 7, 2008
Developer
Publisher
Genre
Mode(s)
Single-player, Multiplayer
Summary
NBA Live 09 is back with new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills. Now featuring 24 authentic FIBA teams with realistic team play styles and rosters, NBA Live 09 features a FIBA World Championship Mode using FIBA tournament structure, rules and court dimensions. Take your game online with 5 vs.5 team play, where 10 people can play together on 10 different consoles around the world. [Electronic Arts]
NBA Live 09 Trailer
NBA Live Series Games25
Critic Reviews32
Some elements seem to finally be "complete" for the Live series, but for everything the game does right, four things are in obvious need of more work. On paper Live 09 sounds great; in execution it's the same story as usual.
June 14, 2024
NBA Live 09's gameplay has again seen some improvement, but there are still a few rough edges.
June 14, 2024
Not quite a 2K killer, this year's edition of NBA Live is definitely a significant step towards reclaiming the basketball videogaming crown.
June 14, 2024