My exclusive first look at NBA Live 13 was illustrated by a screen that was a deliberately chosen tease. EA Sports wanted to show a little leg on Friday before giving you the full monty at E3. The publisher just released a batch of five screens showing off the player modeling in the game, but pay attention to the features in the background as well.
LeBron James (above) is framed with the Miami Heatās championship banners (yes, they have won them. Even an Eastern Conference title with him.) Rip Hamilton was picked for his facemask, and also for the crowd and the laser-scanned American Airlines Arena in the background.
Judging by the background in the Baron Davis image, Iād say they scanned Madison Square Garden, but Iām not sure. If Iām not mistaken, EA Sports hasnāt had the rights to that arena (they are separate from the league rights) in either NHL or Fight Night. Tyson Chandlerās tattoos and Kevin Garnettās sweaty sheen are also deliberately chosen. AmarĆ© Stoudemire driving on Pau Gasol is probably meant to highlight the signature sneakers the players wear.
Iāve already seen the NBA Live 13 E3 showcase but Iāll be stopping by the booth to pick up more details on the game, set for release on Oct. 2.
AmarƩ Stoudemire and Pau Gasol
Tyson Chandler and Kevin Garnett
Baron Davis
Rip Hamilton
