NBA Live 98 (Mega Drive)

From Sega Retro

For the Sega Saturn game, see NBA Live 98 (Saturn).

n/a

NBALive98 MD title.png

NBA Live 98
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer:
Distributor: THQ
Licensor: NBA Properties
Genre: Sports (basketball)

















Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
781801
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Non-Sega versions

This teeny-tiny article needs some work. You can help us by expanding it.


NBA Live 98 is a 1997 basketball game for the Sega Mega Drive. This version of the game was only released in North America.

Gameplay

Teams

  • Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks
  • Boston Celtics Boston Celtics
  • Charlotte Hornets Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks
  • Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets
  • Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons
  • Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors
  • Houston Rockets Houston Rockets
  • Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers
  • Miami Heat Miami Heat
  • Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves
  • New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets
  • New York Knicks New York Knicks
  • Orlando Magic Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers
  • Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns
  • Portland Trailblazers Portland Trailblazers
  • Sacramento Kings Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Spurs
  • Seattle Supersonics Seattle Supersonics
  • Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors
  • Utah Jazz Utah Jazz
  • Vancouver Grizzlies Vancouver Grizzlies
  • Washington Wizards Washington Wizards
  • Eastern Conference All-Stars East
  • Western Conference All-Stars West
  • Blockers
  • Jammers
  • Slammers
  • Stealers

Production credits

  • Programmers: Ed Hellesen, Joseph M. Guagenti
  • Graphics and Animation: Dave Pasciuto, Mike Smith, Ken Thurston, Michael Vanaselja, Sebastiaan Reinarz
  • Music: Brian Schmidt
  • Additional SFX: Traz Damji
  • Executive Producer: Sam Nelson
  • Producer: Stanley Chow
  • Assoc. Producer: Tarrnie Williams Jr.
  • Assistant Producer: Michael Klassen
  • Product Marketing: Glenn Chin
  • Lead Tester: Chris Capell
  • Backup: John Johnson
  • Testers: Darren Hagman, Adam Myhill, Dan Rodgers, David Lee, David Ham, Michael Samilski, Matthew Pryl, Doug Guest
  • QA Support: Gary Lam, Rod Higo
THQ Inc
  • Vice President of Product Development: Steve Ryno
  • Producer: Jon Osborn
  • Assoc. Producer: Erick Fernandez
  • Lead Tester: Edward Ramiro
  • Testers: Victor Biron, Carlos Ramirez, Miah Stich, Eric Feldman, Caesar Vizcarra
  • Producer: Dympna Forkin
  • Programming: Roo
  • Graphics: Elliot Curtis
  • Tester: Colin Stone
Source:
In-game credits
NBA Live 98 MD credits.pdf
[2]

Magazine articles

Main article: NBA Live 98 (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
60
[3]
Cool Gamer (RU)
60
[4]
Sega Opisaniy i sekretov (RU)
86
[5]
Sega Mega Drive
69
Based on
3 reviews

NBA Live 98 (Mega Drive)

Mega Drive, US
NBALive98 MD US Box.jpg
Cover
NBALive98 MD US Cart.jpg
Cart

Technical information

Main article: NBA Live 98 (Mega Drive)/Technical information.

References

  1. http://www.dvd-spin.com/cg/lists/susa_gen.htm (Wayback Machine: 2000-09-16 01:47)
  2. File:NBA Live 98 MD credits.pdf
  3. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 207
  4. Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 145
  5. Sega Opisaniy i sekretov, "14000 Opisaniy i sekretov" (RU; 2003-03-11), page 128


NBA Live 98 (Mega Drive)

NBALive98 MD title.png

Main page | Comparisons | Magazine articles | Video coverage | Reception | Region coding | Technical information | Bootlegs


No results



Electronic Arts sports games for Sega systems
American Football
John Madden Football (1990) | John Madden Football '92 (1991) | John Madden Football '93 (1992) | John Madden Football: Championship Edition (1992) | Mutant League Football (1993) | Madden NFL '94 (1993) | Bill Walsh College Football (1993) | Bill Walsh College Football '95 (1994) | Madden NFL '95 (1994) | Madden NFL 96 (1995) | College Football USA 96 (1995) | Madden NFL 97 (Mega Drive) (1996) | Madden NFL 97 (Saturn) (1996) | College Football USA 97 (1996) | Madden NFL 98 (Mega Drive) (1997) | Madden NFL 98 (Saturn) (1997)
Baseball
Tony La Russa Baseball (1993) | MLBPA Baseball (1994) | La Russa Baseball 95 (1994) | Triple Play 96 (1995) | Triple Play: Gold Edition (1996)
Basketball
Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs (1990) | Bulls vs Lakers and the NBA Playoffs (1991) | Jordan vs Bird (1992) | Team USA Basketball (1992) | Bulls versus Blazers and the NBA Playoffs (1993) | NBA Showdown '94 (1994) | NBA Live 95 (1994) | NBA Live 96 (1995) | Coach K College Basketball (1995) | NBA Live 97 (Mega Drive) (1996) | NBA Live 97 (Saturn) (1996) | NBA Live 98 (Mega Drive) (1997) | NBA Live 98 (Saturn) (1997)
Golf
Zany Golf (1990) | PGA Tour Golf (1990) | PGA Tour Golf II (1992) | PGA Tour Golf III (1994) | PGA European Tour (1994) | PGA Tour Golf II (1995) | PGA Tour 96 (1995) | PGA Tour 97 (1996)
Ice Hockey
NHL Hockey (Mega Drive) (1991) | NHLPA Hockey '93 (1992) | NHL Hockey '94 (1993) | Elitserien 95 (1994) | Mutant League Hockey (1994) | NHL 95 (1994) | NHLPA Hockey (1994) | Elitserien 96 (1995) | NHL 96 (1995) | NHL Hockey (Game Gear) (1995) | NHL 97 (Mega Drive) (1996) | NHL 97 (Saturn) (1996) | NHL 98 (Mega Drive) (1997) | NHL 98 (Saturn) (1997)
Racing
Mario Andretti Racing (1994) | Andretti Racing (1996) | NASCAR 98 (1997)
Rugby
Rugby World Cup 1995 (1994) | Australian Rugby League (1995)
Soccer
FIFA International Soccer (8-bit) (1993) | FIFA International Soccer: Championship Edition (1994) | FIFA Soccer 95 (1994) | FIFA Soccer 96 (Mega Drive) (32X | Saturn | Game Gear) (1995) | FIFA Soccer 97 (Gold Edition) (1996) | FIFA Road to World Cup 98 (Mega Drive) (1997) | FIFA Road to World Cup 98 (Saturn) (1997)
Misc.
EA Sports Double Header (1992) | IMG International Tour Tennis (1994) | Toughman Contest (1994)