| Features:The Freestyle Revolution
goes airborne with NBA LIVE 2005. With Freestyle Air, take your game above
the rim like never before with highlight-reel dunks, alley-oops, put-backs,
tip-ins, and devastating shot-blocking abilities. Slam your way to the
top or bust out sweet new Freestyle dribbling and post moves that give
you even greater control on the hardwood.
While authentic player movements and improved floor spacing captured
through 10-man Freestyle immerse you in the fast-paced action of the NBA,
its the all-new NBA All-Star Weekend that puts your skills to the test
against the leagues best. Under the bright lights and stimulating visuals
of the NBAs showcase weekend, create gravity-defying, fully adjustable
dunks in the Slam Dunk Contest, or step outside the arc and test your jump
shot in the 3 Point Shootout. Add in a revamped Dynasty Mode"! and EA SPORTS
Online, and NBA LIVE 2005 delivers the most authentic and comprehensive
hoops simulation ever created.
Freestyle Air: The EA SPORTS Freestyle Control continues to revolutionize
your ability to play simulation basketball and, now more than ever, its
about expressing your game in flight with Freestyle Air. In addition to
all-new dunks, alley-oops, and adjustable jump shots in mid-air, new user-controlled
put-back and tip-in technologies reward players who box out, wipe the glass,
and go back up for a quick bucket. On defense, take more control over shot
blocking to own the paint.
NBA All-Star Weekend: Freestyle Air elevates NBA LIVE 2005 above
the rim in the all-new NBA All-Star Weekend mode by allowing users to take
complete control and create jaw-dropping, customized dunks in the Slam
Dunk Contest. With thousands of unique dunk scenariosfrom bouncing the
ball off the backboard, to jumping from the free throw line, to going between
your legs in mid flightFreestyle Air lets you express your game on the
court, and above it. Also featuring the 3 Point Shootout, the Rookie Challenge,
and the NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Weekend is available as a stand-alone
game mode as well as within Dynasty Mode.
Comprehensive Dynasty Mode: Be the architect of your own unstoppable
dynasty, and watch your franchise flourish for 25 seasons. Jump into games
with simulation intervention and use the customizable PDA to stay updated
with important league news, team information, and other announcements.
New free agency logic allows users to negotiate contracts and manage the
salary cap using real dollars for the first time.
EA SPORTS Online: Now available for the PlayStation 2 console
and on Xbox Live, EA SPORTS Online allows users to play online against
opponents from anywhere in North America. An online lobby area allows gamers
to meet, greet, chat, set up tournaments, download roster updates, and
play head to head. Make it to the top, and then try to maintain your place
as the best gamerany time, any place.
Announcers: No voice says NBA basketball like Marv Albert. Teamed
with on-air TV partner Mike Fratello for 5-on-5 action, these two hoops
veterans dish out the most authentic commentary available. In NBA All-Star
Weekend mode, TNTs Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith step up to the mic to
bring their own unique flavor. |
