8.5 which isn't bad, NBA Live won't get higher than that, especially if the Magazines reviews are already 8.0's.. they always overrate games, I'm thinking maybe 7.5ish..
IGN game NBA 2K9- 8.5/10 NBA LIVE 09- 6.5/10 More proof NBA Live Sucks? I went to Gamecrazy to pick up a copy of NBA 2K9 and they sold out, followed by the guy working their telling me "I got NBA LIVE 09 but if doubt you'll want it". I left and went to Gamestop, no funny comment but it was sold out as well. Plenty copies of NBA LIVE 09. I finally found a copy at Super Target in Spring and there were only about 2 copies left, like 25 Live copies. Graphics are much improved, gameplay is awesome and I like how it adjusts to your style of play. Online play is pretty cool. Btw, I used to be a huge live fan up until NBA LIVE 07 with T-wack on the cover.