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[h2] [/h2][h2]NBA Live 16 Soundtrack Announced, Listen to it Here[/h2]
01:01 PM - September 2, 2015 by DIRK41NOWITZKI
EA Sports has just announced their NBA Live 16 soundtrack, which is once again curated by MICK.
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You’ve got 22 hand-selected tracks that you can customize with an individual playlist for each of these game modes: Home, Rising Star, Dynasty, LUT, LIVE Season, Practice, and Pro-Am.
You can listen to it on Spotify, right here.
Read the full press release below.
Tracks from Hudson Mohawke, Jidenna feat. Kendrick Lamar, King Los, Travis Scott feat. Future & 2 Chainz and More Highlight This Year’s Soundtrack
Today EA SPORTS launched the official NBA LIVE Spotify profile, featuring the NBA LIVE 16 playlist. The playlist will give fans a taste of this year’s soundtrack curated by MICK, featuring tracks from artists like Fashawn feat. Busta Ryhmes, King Los feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Vince Staples, Nick Catchdubs feat. Iamsu! & Jay Ant, Oddisee and a brand new song by Illa J.
EA SPORTS has once again partnered with MICK to create a fresh soundtrack of over 20 songs presenting some of today’s biggest artists and tomorrow’s next stars. The NBA LIVE 16 in-game soundtrack will debut new tracks from Kill The Noise & Madsonik, Your Old Droog, OverDoz., R. City and Shirt. The full soundtrack list is below, and will be available both when the free demo debuts on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live on September 15*, as well as when the game launches on September 29.
“Every year, we try to top the soundtrack from the previous year, and this year’s lineup is great,” MICK said. “We touch all regions, all sounds, and all aspects of dope new music in this game. From eclectic trap icons like Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Future to soulful and smooth emcees like Oddisee, Illa J and Phony Ppl; from lyricists like Fashawn, Shirt, King Los and Vince Staples to classic melodies by Jidenna and Jamie xx. And of course, we have some legends on the soundtrack as well: Kendrick Lamar, Large Professor and Busta Rhymes. I’m really pleased with the track list we put together this year.”
[h2]Top 5 Point Guards in NBA LIVE 16[/h2]
Posted September 8th at 11:00am.
Where does NBA LIVE 16 cover star Russell Westbrook rank among the league’s top PGs? Find out here.
CHRIS PAUL (95 OVR)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
6’0, 175 POUNDS
Lob City is led by one of the best playmakers in the NBA and his ratings show it. CP3 has the top passer rating in the game, coming in with a 96 Pass Accuracy and 94 Court Vision. His handles? Ridiculous, with a 92 Dribble. Don’t forget about his deadly long-range ability: It’s a 93.
RUSSELL WESTBROOK (94 OVR)
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
6’3, 195 POUNDS
He’s an athletic freak of nature and graces the cover of NBA LIVE 16. He’s also the fastest (98 Speed) player in the game and strongest PG (75 Strength). His dunk rating, you ask? At the top of his position, with a 90. Westbrook thrives on scoring with contact (89 Score With Contract) and drawing fouls (89 Draw Defensive Foul). He’s not just a beast on offense: Try getting past his 86-rated On-Ball D.
STEPH CURRY (94 OVR)
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
6’3, 185 POUNDS
The MVP is unstoppable behind the arc. That’s why Chef Curry has the game’s best 3-point shooter, with a 98 Long-Range Ability. When the game is on the line, dish it out to Curry. He’ll more than likely hit the shot with his 95 Clutch Shooting rating. Guarded shots (91 Contested Shot Rating) aren’t a problem either.
KYRIE IRVING (90 OVR)
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
6’3, 191 POUNDS
Kyrie’s a crisp shooter with playmaking abilities and his game reflects that. He’ll nail any open shot with his ratings: 93 Long-Range, 89 Mid-Range and 90 Close-Range Ability. He’ll hit guarded shots (90 Contested Shot Rating) too. His handles sit at a league-best 93 Dribble.
JOHN WALL (90 OVR)
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
6’4, 196 POUNDS
With lightning-fast quickness (97 Speed) and ridiculous hops (91 Vertical), Wall is one of the most exciting players in the game. His 93-rated Off the Dribble Shot will punish defenses all season. Oh, and have fun throwing down something nasty with his 89-rated Dunk.
DAMIAN LILLARD (90 OVR)
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
6’3, 195 POUNDS
Last year’s cover star makes the list thanks to his versatility and playmaking ability. Cash in on clutch shots with Dame Dolla’s 85 Clutch Shooting rating, even if a defender is in your face (90 Contested Shot). See him bust out the mean muggin’ Dame Face celebration after a big bucket.
Check out all the NBA LIVE 16 player ratings with the Free Demo download on September 15, and pick up the full game on September 29, 2015.
[h2]Top 5 Shooting Guards in NBA LIVE 16[/h2]
Posted September 9th at 11:00am.
Who are the best shooting guards in NBA LIVE 16? Get the latest ratings here.
JAMES HARDEN (95 OVR)
HOUSTON ROCKETS
6’5, 218 POUNDS
Notorious for his scoring ability (95 Close Range, 93 Layup), Harden is unstoppable when he drives to the hoop. He almost always successfully draws the And-1 (90 Score With Contact, 95 Draw Defensive Foul). He’s also the fastest SG in the game, with a 94 Max Speed. Your opponent will have a tough time stopping him.
KLAY THOMPSON (91 OVR)
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
6’7, 205 POUNDS
He’s one-half of the Splash Brothers, so needless to say he’s automatic behind the arc (96 Long Range Ability). In fact, he’ll hit any shot on the court with his 91 Mid Range Ability and 92 Close Range Ability. He’ll even knock ‘em down with a hand in his face with an 88 Contested Shot rating.
KOBE BRYANT (89 OVR)
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
6’6, 205 POUNDS
No introduction is needed for the Black Mamba. When the game is on the line, Kobe will come through (95 Clutch). No SG in NBA LIVE 16 has a higher Clutch rating. He’s also one of the best off-the-dribble, with a 94 rating. There are very few flaws to 24’s game.
JIMMY BUTLER (89 OVR)
CHICAGO BULLS
6’7, 220 POUNDS
The NBA’s most-improved player had a breakout year last year and his ratings jump reflects that. He’s a versatile player on both sides of the court (93 On-Ball Defense) and will log ridiculous minutes (96 Stamina). He’s also a big scoring threat with his 86 Layup and 85 Guarded Shot ratings.
DWYANE WADE (88 OVR)
MIAMI HEAT
6’4, 220 POUNDS
D-Wade is tough to stop in the paint with his 91 Layup and 88 Contact Scoring ratings. He shines when the game is on the line with his 91 Clutch rating. Flash will also burn defenses with his 93 Off-The-Dribble rating and will draw the foul too (89 Draw Defensive Foul).
Check out all the NBA LIVE 16 player ratings with the Free Demo download on September 15, and pick up the full game on September 29, 2015.
[h2]Top 5 Small Forwards in NBA LIVE 16[/h2]
Posted September 10th at 11:00am.
Will anyone top King James? Check out the top small forwards in NBA LIVE 16 here.
LEBRON JAMES (97 OVR)
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
6’8, 250 POUNDS
He’s the best player in basketball and he’s also the best player in NBA LIVE 16. King James can do it all on the court. He’s an athletic beast (95 Strength, 95 Vertical, 94 Stamina) and can throw down some of the best slams with his 95 Dunk rating. James will consistently shut down ball-handlers too with his 97 On-Ball D. Be sure to perform a signature chase-down block with his 95 Speed and 81 Block rating.
KEVIN DURANT (96 OVR)
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
6’9, 235 POUNDS
KD may be the best scoring threat in the NBA, and his ratings reflect that. His 97 Close Range, 94 Mid Range and 90 Long Range Ability, as well as his 98 Off-The-Dribble, are the best in his position group. Guarded shots are no problem for Durant either, with a 98 Contested Shot rating. When the game is on the line, dish it out to KD and his 94 Clutch Shooting rating.
CARMELO ANTHONY (89 OVR)
NEW YORK KNICKS
6’8, 230 POUNDS
Melo is very effective in the post, coming in with a 93 Post Offense (top ranked SF) and 83 Post Defense rating. He’s a strong player (90 Strength) who can score in the paint (90 Close Range, 89 Layup) and when fouled (93 Score With Contact).
PAUL GEORGE (90 OVR)
INDIANA PACERS
6’9, 214 POUNDS
Paul George is one of the best defenders at his position with a 93 On-Ball D rating. But his talents stretch far beyond defense. George is a scoring threat (86 Layup, 90 Score With Contact) and can throw down some of the best dunks too (91 Dunk).
KAWHI LEONARD (89 OVR)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
6’7, 225 POUNDS
Kawhi Leonard is one of the most versatile players at his position. Known for his dominant defense, he has 86 Post Defense, 91 Help Defense and 95 On Ball D rating. He’ll definitely grab some steals too with his 92 Steal rating.
Check out all the NBA LIVE 16 player ratings with the Free Demo download on September 15, and pick up the full game on September 29, 2015.
[h2]NBA LIVE 16 Playcalling and Defense[/h2]
Posted September 10th at 10:00am.
Get involved with calling plays now that there are more to choose from, and a Play Wheel to help you select them. Check out the improvements to the defense including better help defense, ball denial, and screen defense.
NEW PLAYCALLING SYSTEM
You’ll find a lot more plays for each team, and that gives you more choices to keep your opponent off-guard. With more plays at your fingertips, you’ll get new ways to choose which plays to run.
CHOOSE A QUICK PLAY
First, when bringing the ball up the court, you can press the LB/L1 button to run the CPU-recommended Quick Play. A prompt tells you which play will run if you use Quick Play. No guessing and hoping that you might get a play you like. You’ll know exactly which play will be run.
SPIN THE PLAY WHEEL
If you don’t like the Quick Play suggestion, hold down the LB/L1 button and bring up the new Play Wheel. Select a play based on the top five combinations of players and play types for the line up on the floor. Want to learn Westbrook’s pick and roll plays easier and faster? Just select them from the Play Wheel and learn how they run.
If you want to choose the exact play, you can access the whole playbook through the Play Wheel. Sort plays by play type and find the exact play that you’re looking for.
SHIFT YOUR FOCUS
You’ll spend half your time on defense, so we’ve improved the AI on that side of the ball as well. Improvements include better help defense, ball denial on the perimeter, and screen defense.
Help defense is at its best in NBA LIVE 16. No more just driving at the hoop for easy dunks and layups. If you can beat your defender, be prepared to be challenged at the rim. The defense also will rotate open to shut down any threats the ball carrier penetration causes. Be prepared to make that extra pass from the kick out to get an open shot.
WATCH YOUR THREAT
You’ll discover denying the ball to outside threats too. Off-ball defenders will make it tough for you to get open shots or even get the ball to your best shooters. Get up on an off-ball player as a user, and deny him with the LT/L2 button when near your man.
Defenders will also try to bump cutters on their way to the hoop to get the offense out of rhythm and deny open cuts to the basket. You will really have to work hard to get your best players open looks in this year’s game.
SLOW HIM DOWN
Screens are going to be tougher for you too. No longer can you just call a pick and easily attack the basket every single time down the court. The screener’s defender is a smarter and more active in defending the ball carrier. From hedging, to switching, trapping and icing a screen, the defenders will do a much better job of containing the pick and roll game.
Not only will the two defenders in the pick and roll play better defense, but the other three defenders will be more aware in taking away kick outs and helping out on the roller. You’ll also see players switch on off-ball screens when a threat may get open off of one.
[h2]Top 5 Power Forwards in NBA LIVE 16[/h2]
Posted September 11th at 11:00am.
Who are the top power forwards in NBA LIVE 16? Find out the latest ratings here.
BLAKE GRIFFIN (95 OVR)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
6’10, 251 POUNDS
He’s the most athletic big man in the NBA and has arguably one of the most impressive skillsets in the league. Blake leads all dunkers in NBA LIVE 16 with a 99 Dunk and a 99 Score With Contact rating. He’s a beast with 98 Vertical and 95 Strength. Griffin is extremely effective at scoring in the post too, with a 96 Post Offense rating.
ANTHONY DAVIS (95 OVR)
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
6’10, 253 POUNDS
The unibrow made a huge jump in NBA LIVE 16’s ratings because of his dominance last year. Davis will be swatting shots left and right with his 95 Block, 96 Post D and 95 Help D ratings. Pull down every rebound with a 95 Defensive Rebounding IQ rating. He’s a scoring threat too, with his 90 Layup and 88 Mid Range Ability. Basically, he’s unstoppable.
LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE (94 OVR)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
6’11, 240 POUNDS
LMA is such a threat on both sides of the ball. He’ll score: 90 Layup, 94 Score With Contact, 95 Mid Range Ability and 93 Contested Shot. He’ll rebound: 95 Defensive Rebound IQ, 85 Offensive Rebound IQ. Most importantly, he’ll come through in crunch time with 95 Clutch.
PAU GASOL (91 OVR)
CHICAGO BULLS
7’0, 250 POUNDS
He’s one of the most dangerous stretch fours in the league. Pau comes in with a 92 Post Offense grade and a 90 Mid Range Ability. He’ll shut you down in the post on D too, with his 96 Post Defense IQ. He’s also the best rebounding PF in the game, with a 90 Offensive Rebounding IQ and 97 Defensive Rebounding IQ.
ZACH RANDOLPH (90 OVR)
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
6’9, 260 POUNDS
Z-Bo may not be the tallest power forward, but he certainly plays big. Randolph’s a beast with 97 Strength and 94 Score With Contact, so he’ll be straight-up bodying guys. He’s extremely effective in the post, coming in with a 97 Post Offense and 91 Post Defense rating.
Check out all the NBA LIVE 16 player ratings with the Free Demo download on September 15, and pick up the full game on September 29, 2015.
[h2]NBA LIVE 16 Arena Wallpapers[/h2]
Posted September 11th at 11:00am.
Check out these authentic arena shots from NBA LIVE 16. Customize your desktop with the home court of your favorite NBA team.
PHILLIPS ARENA, ATLANTA HAWKS
TD GARDEN, BOSTON CELTICS
BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN NETS
TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA, CHARLOTTE HORNETS
UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO BULLS
QUICKEN LOANS ARENA, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER, DALLAS MAVERICKS
PEPSI CENTER, DENVER NUGGETS
THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS, DETROIT PISTONS
ORACLE ARENA, GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
TOYOTA CENTER, HOUSTON ROCKETS
BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, INDIANA PACERS
STAPLES CENTER, LA LAKERS
STAPLES CENTER, LA CLIPPERS
FEDEXFORUM, MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA, MIAMI HEAT
BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTER, MILWAUKEE BUCKS
TARGET CENTER, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
SMOOTHIE KING CENTER, NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK KNICKS
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA, OKC THUNDER
AMWAY CENTER, ORLANDO MAGIC
TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA, PHOENIX SUNS
WELLS FARGO CENTER, PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
MODA CENTER, PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
SLEEP TRAIN ARENA, SACRAMENTO KINGS
AT&T CENTER, SAN ANTONIO SPURS
AIR CANADA CENTRE, TORONTO RAPTORS
ENERGY SOLUTIONS ARENA, UTAH JAZZ
VERIZON CENTER, WASHINGTON WIZARDS
