NBA Live 09 is a sports simulation video game for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. As a part of the long-running NBA Live series, it enables players to control basketball teams from the NBA, and it features the usual array of game modes—including season play, playoffs, and multiplayer modes. The 2009 edition introduces new features such as Dynamic DNA to emulate player behaviors, Quickstrike Ballhandling, and a more intuitive shooting system. The game offers both single-player and multiplayer experiences, encapsulating the excitement of professional basketball in an interactive form.