![]() ![]() Each player looks spectacular, with NBA Live 08 taking advantage of the next-generation capabilities. Player detail in itself is the selling point. Bear in mind that these are only small glitches and could be addressed in future game updates via Xbox Live. While player animation sequences look a lot smoother and closer to realism, they don't always blend together seamlessly. In-game visuals have been upgraded quite extensively and look nothing short of spectacular. Updated gameplay feels a lot nicer and smoother. We still experienced smooth gameplay in our matches online and it proved to be a lot more fun that battling the computer. There are online leader boards so you can see how you stack up against the rest of the world, but unfortunately there was no Australian filter available. You can also go up against others in the usual ranked and unranked games in simple versus or Quick Pick Play. However, from our time online we couldn't see any running as of yet. On the Xbox Live! side of things you can sign-up to compete in 32-player online tournaments. For example, it's the Miami Heat versus Milwaukee Bucks, the score is 110-111 with 35 seconds to spare, and you can play it out to decide the winner. Essentially, you are given the options of time, score, fouls, teams playing and numerous others to put together a desired scenario. The final new game mode - Scenario Play - really isn't anything exciting. So instead of messing around in the team trade menu to construct your own dream team, it is now a much easier process. There is then Quick Pick Play, which will definitely be a favourite among NBA fans, giving you the ability to pick each player for each team on-the-fly. Yes, unfortunately our Australian boys were left out of the line-up. This involves eight countries in a knockout competition France, Germany, USA, Greece, Argentina, Spain, China, and Italy. There is now the addition of three new game modes, one which is in the spirit of the upcoming 2008 Olympics - The FIBA World Championship game mode. The Dynasty season mode, All-Star weekend's 3-point Shootout, Slam-Dunk Competition, All-Star and Rookie games still remain intact with only slight changes. ![]() Superstars would have the use of signature moves and extra abilities on court - this has now been scrapped in NBA Live 08 and doesn't feel like a loss whatsoever. One of the big features implemented back in NBA Live 06 was the Freestyle Superstar control, where an NBA Superstar would either be a Shooter, High Flyer, Scorer, or Playmaker. This is a great feature allowing you to make better use of each player. The red areas will be your best bet to take a shot from and blue being your cold spot, so chances are lower. By holding the LB button areas of the court are shown as red, yellow, or blue (hot, warm, or cold). Knowing where you're going to take your next shot from can now be decided with a new feature that allows you bring up each individual players' "Hot and cold" spots on the court. The trick-stick works a lot more seamlessly, so spinning around a defender then taking a side step followed by a fade away jump shot is much easier to perform this instalment. Players contact and movement looks a lot more realistic and fluid, but sometimes the transition from passing the ball to dunking looks like a hard cut to the next animation. NBA Live 08 isn't only visually impressive, but the gameplay feels a lot smoother than previous entries into the series. ![]()
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