Jack is someone who doesn’t play sports games and is curious of what they’re about.

Arny is an avid sports gamer who plays NBA LIVE ‘09 for the PS3 frequently.

Let’s check out their conversation.

Jack: Hey, Whatsup Arny?

Arny: Oh Whatsup Jack, how’s that controller doing since we last played.

Jack: Well, I am losing every game because of it, I just may have to get a new one.

Arny: Well just get a controller from Gameshark and some other accessories to improve the performance of your console while you’re there.

Jack: You know what? That is a great suggestion. I’ll do it tonight. Hey, don’t you play NBA LIVE?

Arny: Sure do. I am playing that game almost daily now.

Jack: Can you tell me a bit about it?

Arny: Sure, what do you want to know?

Jack: Well for starters, who is that gentleman on the cover?

Arny: That’s Tony Parker. He plays for the San Antonio Spurs and he’s also from France.

Jack: France, that’s pretty cool. Basketball truly is worldwide. How many different modes are in the game?

Arny: There’s Dynasty mode for starters where you can become the GM of an NBA team and manage every aspect of the team and all of the staff as well. There’s also NBA All-Star Weekend that features the slam dunk contest, 3-point shootout, rookie challenge, and the NBA All-Star game. They also have this feature known as NBA LIVE 365 that updates player DNA(the tendencies of a player in certain situations), and also updates rosters. The players DNA is uploaded by EA Sports and the player plays like he did the night before as do the rest of the team.

Jack: That’s all great, but what if you do not know how to play basketball like me?

Arny: Yeah man you are pretty pitiful. That’s why they have this new mode known as NBA LIVE Academy that teaches you in all aspects of the game. They run you through the basics first and then the more advanced things. Even if you know how to play basketball already it’s still fun doing all of the drills.

Jack: The game must have a good visual look to it right?

Arny: Yes it does have a good visual look to it, but sometimes the game messes all of that up. Sometimes players move through other players. They dunk from behind the backboard, and sometimes when it looks as if someone stepped out of bounds when they really didn’t, that is actually frustrating.

Jack: Overall though you think it is a good game right?

Arny: Oh yes I do. It is a very worthwhile game to have if you’re an NBA fan.

Jack: That settles it, I’m getting NBA LIVE ‘09 the next time I go to the store.

Arny: Yeah and be sure to invite me over so I can demolish you with the Orlando Magic.

Jack: Yeah okay, whatever. Bye

Arny: Bye