2K or LIVE? CLE fan I don't think you have a choice

[DubaLakers]

I'm a Laker fan, Kobe fan, NBA LIVE fan, I will probably get LIVE this year, but CLE fan I don't think you have a choice.

I just played the demo, in the shoot around you can choose between all the big stars, so I tried the MVP, holy crap they got LBJ down like no other player I've ever seen in my many years of playing sports games. His movements, animations, shot releases, they just nailed him.

You say no? 2K, LIVE flame war? OK, go ahead be the zombie 2K fanboy and get NBA 2K9.5 as many are calling it, but damn LIVE has your boy down tighter than ever.

BTW check out this brand new, as of today, 2K first look gameplay footage, they got old man Shaq looking as dominant as D12 ...

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/1429 ... 92109.html

As far as reality, CLE loaded up, see you in The NBA Finals.

[Spadez23]

Cleveland wont be there

[bcortell]

So.. does this thread actually contain anything about the Cavs or just some video game stuff?

[Devilzsidewalk]

Live has supposedly turned a new leaf, I haven't written them off this year like I have in the past few.

[Canomad]

So.. does this thread actually contain anything about the Cavs or just some video game stuff?

dude its the offseason and its basketball realated and he was talking about the cavs. relax or dont comment.


this year i plan on renting both 2k and live before i make my choice. i havnt given live a shot since 07 when they had tmac on the cover and i hated 07 to much. 2k9 was good i loved it and i also felt they did a good job on lbj. they even had him biting his fingernails on the sidelines like he does.

[L&H_05]

I shall never dip a toe in the waters of Live ever again...

2k4life

[Benedict_Boozer]

I'll admit the live demo does look good...and the gameplay is better...

I will wait and see what 2k10 looks like but live at least looks improved from the arcadey crap they have turned out the past few years

[bcortell]

So.. does this thread actually contain anything about the Cavs or just some video game stuff?

dude its the offseason and its basketball realated and he was talking about the cavs. relax or dont comment.


this year i plan on renting both 2k and live before i make my choice. i havnt given live a shot since 07 when they had tmac on the cover and i hated 07 to much. 2k9 was good i loved it and i also felt they did a good job on lbj. they even had him biting his fingernails on the sidelines like he does.

I shall comment on whatever the hell I want.

[That Nicka]

What do you guys think of my ratings? I usually just change them for myself but I am thinking of uploading them for public download this year..

1. LeBron James 97
2. Kobe Bryant 96
3. Dwyane Wade 96
4. Chris Paul 95
5. Dwight Howard 94
6. Tim Duncan 93
7. Dirk Nowtizki 92
8. Carmelo Anthony 92
9. Deron Williams 92
10. Brandon Roy 92
11. Kevin Garnett 91
12. Yao Ming 91
13. Chris Bosh 90
14. Tony Parker 90
15. Pau Gasol 90
16. Amare Stoudemire 90
17. Al Jefferson 89
18. Paul Pierce 89
19. Vince Carter 89
20. Kevin Durant 89
21. Danny Granger 89
22. Chauncey Billups 88
23. Carlos Boozer 88
24. Joe Johnson 87
25. Andre Iguoudala 87
26. Steve Nash 86
27. Gilbert Arenas 86
28. Manu Ginobili 85
29. David West 85
30. LaMarcus Aldridge 85
31. Caron Butler 85
32. Antawn Jamison 85
33. Derrick Rose 84
34. Devin Harris 84
35. Kevin Martin 84
36. Shaquille O'Neal 84
37. Ray Allen 84
38. Tracy McGrady 83
39. Rashard Lewis 83
40. Ben Gordon 83
41. Rajon Rondo 83
42. Gerald Wallace 83
43. Michael Redd 83
44. Ron Artest 83
45. Josh Howard 83
46. Jameer Nelson 82
47. Mo Williams 82
48. Emeka Okafor 82
49. Lamar Odom 82
50. Richard Hamilton 82







1. Chris Paul 95 (30)
2. Deron Williams 92 (21.1)
3. Tony Parker 90 (23.4)
4. Chauncey Billups 88 (18.8)
5. Steve Nash 86 (19.5)
6. Gilbert Arenas 86 (18.9)
7. Devin Harris 84 (21.6)
8. Derrick Rose 84 (16)
9. Rajon Rondo 83 (18.8)
10. Jameer Nelson 82 (20.6)
11. Mo Williams 82 (17.2)
12. Andre Miller 82 (18.6)
13. Baron Davis 82 (14.5)
14. Monta Ellis 82 (14.5)
15. Jose Calderon 81 (18.8)
16. Jason Kidd 81 (16.9)
17. Mike Bibby 81 (16.3)
18. Ramon Sessions 80 (17.6)
19. TJ Ford 80 (16.6)
20. Rodney Stuckey 80 (14.7)


1. Kobe Bryant 96 (24.3)
2. Dwyane Wade 96 (30.4)
3. Brandon Roy 92 (24)
4. Vince Carter 89 (19.3)
5. Joe Johnson 87 (18.2)
6. Andre Iguodala 87 (18.4)
7. Manu Ginobili 85 (22.9)
8. Ray Allen 84 (17.3)
9. Kevin Martin 84 (19.2)
10. Tracy McGrady 83 (16.3)
11. Michael Redd 83 (17.9)
12. Josh Howard 83 (17)
13. Ben Gordon 83 (17)
14. Jason Terry 82 (19.3)
15. Rip Hamilton 82 (16.9)
16. Allen Iverson 82 (15.9)
17. OJ Mayo 82 (14.2)
18. John Salmons 81 (16)
19. Jason Richardson 81 (16.9)
20. JR Smith 81 (16.8)


1. LeBron James 97 (31.7)
2. Carmelo Anthony 92 (19)
3. Kevin Durant 89 (20.8)
4. Danny Granger 89 (21.8)
5. Paul Pierce 89 (17.7)
6. Caron Butler 85 (18.8)
7. Gerald Wallace 83 (18.6)
8. Ron Artest 83 (15.6)
9. Hedo Turkoglu 83 (14.8)
10. Tayshaun Prince 82 (15)
11. Richard Jefferson 82 (15.4)
12. Shawn Marion 82 (15.4)
13. Stephen Jackson 81 (16.1)
14. Luol Deng 81 (14.7)
15. Rudy Gay 81 (15.1)
16. Corey Maggette 81 (16.9)
17. Andrei Kirilenko 80 (16.8)
18. Thaddeus Young 80 (15.3)
19. Jeff Green 80 (13.9)
20. Marvin Williams 79 (16)


1. Dirk Nowitzki 92 (23.1)
2. Kevin Garnett 91 (21.2)
3. Chris Bosh 90 (22.2)
4. Pau Gasol 90 (22.2)
5. Amare Stoudemire 90 (20.3)
6. Al Jefferson 89 (23.1)
7. Carlos Boozer 88 (17.2)
8. David West 85 (18.9)
9. LaMarcus Aldridge 85 (19.1)
10. Antawn Jamison 85 (20.6)
11. Rashard Lewis 83 (16.8)
12. Elton Brand 83 (14.6)
13. Lamar Odom 82 (16.5)
14. Josh Smith 82 (17.2)
15. Paul Millsap 82 (18.6)
16. David Lee 81 (19)
17. Troy Murphy 81 (17.8)
18. Zach Randolph 81 (19.7)
19. Michael Beasley 81 (17.2)
20. Luis Scola 80 (17)


1. Dwight Howard 94 (25.4)
2. Tim Duncan 93 (24.4)
3. Yao Ming 91 (22.6)
4. Shaquille O'Neal 84 (22.3)
5. Andrew Bynum 82 (20)
6. Brook Lopez 82 (17.9)
7. Emeka Okafor 82 (18)
8. Nene 81 (18.8)
9. Andris Biedrins 81 (19.1)
10. Memo Okur 81 (17.5)
11. Jermaine O'Neal 81 (15.4)
12. Andrew Bogut 80 (16.2)
13. Brendan Haywood 80 (14.9)
14. Al Horford 80 (17)
15. Greg Oden 79 (18.1)
16. Chris Kaman 79 (14.5)
17. Marc Gasol 79 (16.7)
18. Andrea Bargnani 79 (14.6)
19. Zydrunas Illgauskus 78 (18)
20. Tyson Chandler 78 (13.4)


Williams 82/Gibson 73
West 80/Parker 76
James 97/Moon 75
Varejao 76/Powe 75
Shaq 84/Illgauskus 78

[Tekkenlaw]

Live is such a good game, that's why every single review magazine and website rates it lower than 2k.

Those blind 2k fanboys, can't even tell that Live is the superior game.

[Cigamodnalro]

live 10 demo on PSN is a huge letdown. the players are literally shiny.

nba 2k10: draft combine >>>> live 10 demo

[farzi]

The Live demo was horrible. Its just a contant fast break without nearly as much control as 2k delivers. But then again, I'm biased because I still play NFL2k5, despite owning madden10 and being in the top 80 on xbox live. I just enjoy superior gameplay to graphics

[Hilltop]

I used to play a lot of Live, but I've switched to the 2k series in 2006 and haven't been disappointed since. As far as gameplay, appearance, and control is concerned, Live doesn't hold a candle to 2k.

[Sdot thadon]

The Live demo was horrible. Its just a contant fast break without nearly as much control as 2k delivers. But then again, I'm biased because I still play NFL2k5, despite owning madden10 and being in the top 80 on xbox live. I just enjoy superior gameplay to graphics

Have to respecfully disagree here, you didn't play on superstar did you? If you played the default difficulty level it's made for casual run and gun up it then see what live really has to offer. As far as control goes live has the most ever given with the ball in hand imho. The thing that made live a must have was playing with the stars in the hanger. Every player has a authentic feel when moving around the court due to speed, agiltiy, and momentum. This is like the Gran Turismo of NBA games don't sleep on it, and like the TC stated for Cavs fans there is no choice Lebron is Lebron to a T.

[Icness]

I hate Live, it's just too graphics-related and not good at actual basketball. At least that was the case with 04-07, which is the last one I played. Drone defense is just asinine. I'm giving 2K a shot this year.