A Guide to EA Sports’ NBA Live 07

NBA Live 07  the latest edition to the NBA Live Franchise is schedule for release on September 26th, 2006 and from what has been written about the game to date it promises to deliver the fast pace total basketball simulation we have all grown to expect out of the series. From it’s ultra realistic graphics to the game developers careful attention to the games nuisances this year’s NBA Live game promises to set the bar high above that of its predecessors.

The game will be available for the following systems on September 26th: PC CD-ROM, Playstation 2 , , Playstation Portable (PSP) , Microsoft XBOX , Microsoft XBox 360 .

The game will be released for the Playstation 3 Gaming system on November 17th, 2006.

Here is  a list of the official features as of August 23rd 2006 According to Electronic Arts

Features

•    2006/2007 Season Rosters
•    Dynasty Mode
•    Play 25 seasons with the team of your choice
•    Rookie Draft (including trading of draft picks)
•    Free Agency (including negotiation with free agents), Trades and Roster Management
•    Hire assistant coaches to help your players develop
•    Training Camp - make sure your players are in top shape for the upcoming season
•    EA Sports Hall of Fame - collect trophies, view individual and team records
•    Real NBA Salaries
•    All-Star Weekend
•    Calendar based offseason
•    Enhanced 10-Man Freestyle Control
•    Freestyle Superstars - perform Freestyles moves specific to a player's style/role
•    Individual playing styles and character types make players perform like their real-life counterparts
•    "Freestyle Air" - gives you control over mid-air moves including dunks and layups
•    All-Star Weekend: Includes All-Star Game, Rookie/Sophomore Challenge, Dunk Contest & Three Point Shootout
•    New Defensive AI
•    Authentic NBA arenas
•    Real NBA shoes including Nike, Reebok and Adidas
•    NBA Store - buy accessories and retro jerseys with points earned in Dynasty Mode
•    New animations and cut-scenes
•    New player models with realistic faces and detail
•    NBA Legends and All-Decade Teams
•    One-on-One Mode
•    In-Game Commentary by Marv Albert & Steve Kerr
•    All-Star Weekend Commentary by Ernie Johnson and Greg Anthony

EA Sports' Official Features List

•    EA SPORTS™ Total Freestyle Control: Take complete control of EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Superstars to perform the true-to-life moves of a High Flyer, Shooter, Scorer, or Playmaker, then elevate your game to the next level by changing skill attributes on-the-fly. Toggle through your Freestyle Superstar moves at any time to decide how your stars win the game.
•    Take Over the Game: Use the all-new progressive control system to maneuver your Freestyle Superstars to elevate their play and take over the game. Perform a spectacular move to dazzle the crowd and boost your team’s momentum. Feel the intensity rise as your defensive stopper, veteran leader, or fan favorite steps up in key situations.
•    Hundreds of Moves: Freestyle Superstars now feature different levels of ability to replicate NBA players, giving you ultimate control over hundreds of moves. But only the game’s greatest players can rise to the highest level so get the ball in their hands when the game is on the line.
•    Signature Jump Shots: The game’s best players have their signature jump shots replicated in-game for true-to-life authenticity.
•    Unprecedented ESPN Integration: With the most advanced ESPN integration package ever offered, the worldwide leader in sports delivers updates, scores, breaking news, radio podcasts and ESPN Motion.
•    New AI System: Introducing an intuitive game engine specifically designed for Next Generation consoles. Take full control of your offensive game with team-specific plays, such as the triangle offense and the pick-and-roll. Assert your dominance on defense with the ability to elevate into the air to block shots or grab one-handed rebounds.
•    NBA All-Star Weekend: ESPN analyst Greg Anthony and TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson call the action as you showcase your skills in the Slam Dunk Contest and 3 Point Shootout. The weekend includes the Rookie Challenge and the prestigious NBA All-Star Game.
•    Advanced Dynasty Mode™: Take charge of your favorite team by becoming GM and experience the challenge of managing team chemistry throughout the season. Scout players, propose trades and investigate rumors to keep your team on track from the NBA Draft to the NBA Finals.
•    Voices of the NBA: Former Chicago Bulls star Steve Kerr joins the legendary Marv Albert courtside. Together they call all the action from the best seats in the house, giving you expert insight on all the superstars.

Look for me XBOX LIVE… Hopefully you’ll have your skills up by then!