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NBA LIVE 2004 is hoping to deliver the definitive basketball experience this year. Whether running the point with one-button Quick Plays, spinning free in the lane for a vicious dunk, or locking down on defense, LIVE wants to put players in total control by implementing a new 10-man motion capture process into the game. With additional Dynasty features, new animations, new commentary and graphics, NBA Live 2004 looks set to stay at the top of the basketball market. This year, straight from the press release: EA SPORTS Freestyle Control: By using the right analog stick, EA SPORTS Freestyle Control provides complete freedom to express your game and makes for the ultimate authentic basketball gaming experience. It’s a complete revolution in the way basketball games are played.
Play the Point: With a single button, run authentic offensive and defensives sets for every NBA team—be the point guard on the floor, responding to the flow of the game. Whether you prefer the triangle of the Lakers or the vintage Jazz pick and roll, you’re in control. Battle Inside: New animations, new AI logic, and enhanced focus on rebounding battles in the paint make playing defense a way of life. Defense wins championships and in LIVE 2004, defense has caught up with the offense. Build a Dynasty: Revamped EA SPORTS Dynasty mode allows you to import your top college players—run your franchise the way you want in order to build the perennial NBA champion. Customize Your Game: Customize gameplay with a multitude of AI sliders that allow players to tune the game ’s feel. EA SPORTS Online Competition: One-on-one play is now available for online play along with a richer set of user stat tracking (PS2 and PC support ONLY). Championship Graphics: With player models redone from the ground up, this is the most visually immersive NBA game to date. Feel like you’re sitting courtside with improved player renders including details as fine as the mesh holes in your team’s jerseys. New Announcer Team: No voice says NBA basketball like Marv Albert, the most recognizable announcer in the game. Mike Fratello, “The Czar of the Telestrator,” teams up with his on-air partner to provide the most authentic commentary available. Old School: Play with historic NBA teams to explore the league’s rich history. Lace up with the Bulls of the ‘90s, the Celtics and Lakers of the ‘80s, and many more, for a classic experience. Authentic Arenas: Take your game to any NBA arena, all of which are fully rendered to their finest detail to include championship banners, retired jerseys in the rafters and more. Referees and courtside photographers add to the genuine game-day feel. EA SPORTS Bio: Memory card based tracking/rating system recognizes and rewards gamers for playing multiple EA SPORTS titles.
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