The Franchise Returns with Features Built for NBA Fans
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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.
NBA LIVE 14 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and is
now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at all major retailers, and
at Origin.com. To learn more about NBA LIVE 14, visit http://www.easports.com/nba-live,
and be sure to follow the NBA LIVE 14 Facebook
and Twitter
pages for breaking news and information.
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for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players in over 200
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In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
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