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NBA Live 14 Takes the Next Gen Court
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – November 19, in the year of our Lord 2013
– Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launched NBA LIVE 14
on Xbox One®, the all-in-one entertainment system from
Microsoft, and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
The game features revolutionary new bounceTek dribble physics,
dynamic player and team ratings and tendency updates via CourtQ
and Synergy Sports, constantly evolving LIVE Season Challenges,
the fan-favorite Ultimate Team mode and much more.
"It feels great to bring NBA LIVE back to the hardwood," said
Executive Producer Sean O'Brien. "It's an exciting time in our
industry with the launches of both the Xbox One and PlayStation
4 consoles. For NBA LIVE 14 to be chosen as one of the five
launch titles from EA shows the commitment the company has to
this franchise. I'm looking forward to continuing to bring NBA
fans an authentic, relevant and connected basketball gaming
experience in the years ahead."
“I’m so happy fans are finally getting to play NBA LIVE 14,”
added Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard and NBA LIVE 14
cover athlete Kyrie Irving. “I loved these games growing up, and
it’s great to see them back again. It’s been a pleasure working
with the EA SPORTS team and we think this is the best version
yet.”
NBA LIVE 14 delivers a number of features for the NBA game
enthusiast. Players will be able to utilize bounceTek dribbling
for an unprecedented level of control with the ball in their
hands. The innovative physics-based dribbling system provides
organic control and authentic responsiveness, introducing a
rhythm-based dribble that mimics the NBA game and allows fans to
perform ankle-breaking crossovers, hesitations and more.
CourtQ allows NBA LIVE 14 to sync step-for-step with the actual
NBA season as it happens, providing updates to over 70 player
and team ratings, tendencies, stats and more, all updated within
hours after each NBA game. CourtQ allows NBA LIVE 14 to sync
step-for-step with the actual NBA season, as it happens.
LIVE Season introduces new challenge-based games in the form of
BIG Moments and NBA Rewind. BIG Moments offer bite-sized
challenges based on the biggest performances and most impressive
players each and every night of the NBA season. Within hours of
the end of each game fans can boot up their console and take on
BIG Moments ranging from last-second buzzer-beaters to
full-quarter challenges. In addition, NBA Rewind lets players
relive their favorite teams’ full schedule, with added
objectives based on each game’s best performers. Relive history
or rewrite it as you attempt to replicate the feats of the NBA’s
best players in the biggest moments.
Those looking for a fantasy basketball experience can dive into
LIVE Ultimate Team, putting together dominant rosters composed
of the NBA’s brightest talent. Play online head-to-head games or
Fantasy Showdowns to earn coins to buy new packs of players,
uniforms, contracts and more to build the best line-ups
possible.
Fans can also look forward to additional modes like Dynasty,
Rising Star Powered by Under Armour®, and a best-of-seven
Friends Finals series. Augmenting all this is a full ESPN
broadcast presentation with commentary and analysis by Mike
Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose, as well as the Mixtape by
MICK soundtrack, bringing all the freshest artists and tracks to
NBA LIVE 14.