NBA Live 97 (Mega Drive)

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NBA Live 97
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Zegetron (GR), Tec Toy (BR)
Licensor: NBA Properties
Peripherals supported: 4 Way Play
Genre: Sports (basketball)

















Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		772801
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Mega Drive
EU
(EN/FR/DE/ES) 		EAY02401037I
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
EU
(EN/FR/IT/SE) 		EAZ02401037I
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
DE 		EAY02401037I
USK: 0
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MDJEA0384
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£44.9944.99[4] EAY02401037I
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
GR
Sega Mega Drive
AU
OFLC: G
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		051150
Tectoy: Todas as Idades
Non-Sega versions

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NBA Live 97 is a 1996 basketball game for various systems, including the Sega Mega Drive.

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 Bullets Washington Bullets
  • 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
  • Producer for NuFX: Patrick Quinn
  • Music: Brian Schmidt
  • Additional SFX: Traz Damji
  • Executive Producer: Sam Nelson
  • Producer: Stanley Chow
  • Associate Producer: Tarrnie Williams Jr.
  • Assistant Producer: Michael Klassen
  • Product Marketing: Glenn Chin
  • Documentation: David Lee
  • 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
  • Special Thanks: Amory Wong, Brian Krause, Renata Antonic
Source:
In-game credits
NBA Live 97 MD credits.pdf
[5]

Magazine articles

Main article: NBA Live 97 (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Hobby Consolas (ES) #67: "Abril 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Gameshow (TR) #27: "Haziran 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
also published in:
  • Gameshow (TR) #28: "Temmuz 1997" (1997-xx-xx)[6]
  • Level (TR) #6: "xxxx xxxx" (xxxx-xx-xx)[7]
  • Gameshow (TR) #29: "Ağustos 1997" (1997-xx-xx)[8]
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Print advert in Svet Kompjutera (YU) #154: "Jul/Avgust 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Gameshow 30 TR Sega advert.png
Print advert in Gameshow (TR) #30: "Eylül 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
also published in:
  • Gameshow (TR) #31: "Ekim 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
70
[14]
576 KByte (HU)
91
[15]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
95
[16]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
92
[17]
Mega Fun (DE)
86
[18]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
75
[4]
Player One (FR)
89
[19]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
88
[20]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
51
[21]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
86
[22]
Ultra Game Players (US) NTSC-U
79
[23]
Videogame Advisor (US) NTSC-U
91
[24]
Sega Mega Drive
 83
Based on
12 reviews

NBA Live 97 (Mega Drive)

Mega Drive, US
NBALive97 MD US Box.jpg
Cover
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Cart
NBA Live 97 MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU (UK/FR/DE/ES)
NBALive97 MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
NBALive97 MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
NBA Live97 MD EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, EU (UK/FR/IT/SE)
NBALive97 MD SE IT EU Box.jpg
Cover
NBALive97 MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
NBA Live97 MD EU Alt Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, PT
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Cover
NBALive97 MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Mega Drive, GR
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Cover
Mega Drive, AU
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Cover
Mega Drive, BR (EA Cart)
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Cover
NBALive97 MD BR Cart.jpg
Cart
NBA Live 97 MD BR Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, BR (Sega Cart)
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Cover
NBALive97 MD BR Sega Cart.jpg
Cart
NBA Live 97 MD BR Manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: NBA Live 97 (Mega Drive)/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/SemPAjI5a7A/m/MZOY-eOhXV8J
  2. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "October 1996" (US; 1996-09-03), page 75
  3. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1996" (UK; 1996-08-29), page 8
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mean Machines Sega, "December 1996" (UK; 1996-11-01), page 79
  5. ↑ File:NBA Live 97 MD credits.pdf
  6. ↑ Gameshow, "Temmuz 1997" (TR; 1997-xx-xx)
  7. ↑ Level, "6/97" (TR; 1997-xx-xx)
  8. ↑ Gameshow, "Ağustos 1997" (TR; 1997-xx-xx)
  9. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "Septembar 1997" (YU; 1997-xx-xx), page 90
  10. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "Oktobar 1997" (YU; 1997-xx-xx), page 90
  11. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "Novembar 1997" (YU; 1997-xx-xx), page 90
  12. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "Decembar 1997" (YU; 1997-xx-xx), page 102
  13. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "Januar 1998" (YU; 1998-xx-xx)
  14. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 152
  15. ↑ 576 KByte, "Január 1997" (HU; 1997-xx-xx), page 33
  16. ↑ GamePro, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 182
  17. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Diciembre 1996" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 72
  18. ↑ Mega Fun, "02/97" (DE; 1997-01-08), page 64
  19. ↑ Player One, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 112
  20. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Februar 1997" (DE; 1997-01-08), page 14
  21. ↑ Sega Power, "January 1997" (UK; 1996-12-19), page 48
  22. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 128
  23. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "December 1996" (US; 1996-11-05), page 127
  24. ↑ Videogame Advisor, "Volume 2, Number 10: October 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 38


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