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"NBA Live 99," developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, is a basketball simulation game that captures the excitement and competitive nature of the NBA. Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, this game offers players an immersive experience with improved graphics and gameplay over its predecessors. Players can choose from all 29 NBA teams available during the 1998-1999 season, along with East and West All-Star teams. The game features various modes such as Season Play, Playoffs, and a Full Season mode, which includes the 1999 NBA schedule. Notably, ‘NBA Live 99’ was the first in the series to include a practice mode and a three-point shootout.
The gameplay in "NBA Live 99" is noted for its realism, achieved through detailed player models and animations, which were a significant advance at the time. The game introduces a "Total Control" system, allowing players more precise actions like steals, box outs, and shot blocking, enhancing the strategic aspect of the game. Additionally, it includes a franchise mode, letting players take the role of a general manager, thus adding depth through drafting, trading, and contract negotiations. As a pivotal entry in the NBA Live series, it set numerous standards for future basketball video games, making it an important milestone in sports gaming history. Its release was particularly significant given it coincided with the NBA lockout, providing fans a virtual continuation of basketball during a disrupted real-life season.
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