On Thursday at midnight, EA Sports will release the demo for NBA Live 19. The buzz is mostly positive ahead of this year’s release and I can’t wait to get a look at the demo.
Here is all of the vital information you need to know, per an EA blog, ahead of the release.
The Modes And Options That Will Be Available in the Demo
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The ONE modes
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The ONE store
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The Rise
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Live Events
- 15 events
- Multiple events per day
- Demo events
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Customize Player
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Customize Court
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Practice
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Drills
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1v0
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1v1
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5v5 Scrimmage
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NBA Play Now
- Unlocks after you complete two games of The Rise
- Teams available: Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics
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WNBA Play Now
- Unlocks after you complete two games of The Rise
- Teams available: Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx
What game modes aren’t available in the demo?
- Court Battles
- LIVE Run
- LIVE Ultimate Team
- Franchise
- Online Head-to-Head
How does The ONE mode work?
- The League – Get drafted and prove that you’re worthy of being the MVP of the NBA in your solo career.
- The Streets – Play at some of the most storied venues in the world, including Dyckman Park, Seattle Pacific University, and Venice Beach, including solo, multi-player, or co-op play.
What else can I do in The ONE mode?
Take your game LIVE. Play challenges, boss battles, and other live events to hit the court and earn daily rewards.
Choices you make on your journey determine the skills you earn, the gear you wear, and your quest toward being The ONE.
How do I upgrade my players?
In the demo, you’ll get one Customizable Player. This player can reach level 20 using Grind Currency (XP).
Your player is reset inside the Customize Player Hub, and when your player hits level 20, you won’t earn any more Progression or Grind currency.
- Your players MAX level is 99 in the full game.
How can I earn more points for my Customizable Player?
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Reward Points (RP)
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Grind Currency (XP)
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Trait Progression
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Icon Progression
Before you start, it would be wise to hop on the Live companion app on your Android or iPhone to scan your face for The One Edition. My scan didn’t turn out so good, but I’ve seen some better ones in the community, so I’ll likely rescan to get better results.
Why does my #NBALIVE19 scan look like @Chris_Smoove did a 20-year bid and is angry because he lost his hair and all of his YouTube subscribers? I started to rescan, but this story line is just too good. pic.twitter.com/E8sr41DUZw
— Brian Mazique (@UniqueMazique) August 22, 2018
As has become standard for the series over the past few releases, the demo is huge. There is no way to walk away from the experience without knowing how you feel about the game in general. In some ways, it almost supersedes the media review process.
Gamers can all try the game for free so most will know how they feel about it before it actually releases. Demos this big aren’t attempting to hide flaws in most cases. As bold of a move as it is for EA to release such an extensive preview of its game, it’s also a risk.
If it is poorly received, it will dramatically impact the perception of the game overall. We’ll soon find out what the all-important first impressions are with Live 19.
