ESPN NFL 2K5 PS2
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ESPN NFL 2K5 has a ton of new features for the new season. To start off, the ESPN presentation has been greatly expanded. Chris Berman, who did voiceover for the half-time show in 2K4, returns for this season. Instead of just voice, there is a virtual Chris Berman, who does an introduction to each game, a half-time report, and a post-game show. To illiustrate certain points, he uses replays from each game. One new feature is the V.I.P. system, which keeps track of how you play the game. If you pass 80% of the time, and run 20% of the time, your V.I.P. profile will reflect this. At a later time, you can play against your V.I.P., and the AI will play as if it were you. ESPN celebrates it's 25th anniversary this year, and as such, a special 25th Anniversary Mode has been added. This mode allows you to play moments from classic football games, including The Heidi Bowl and The Immaculate Reception. The Crib has an overhaul this year. Instead of earning specific items by completing tasks, you earn points, which you can use to buy items of your choice. New to the Crib is a dart board, as well as a phone, which you will use to answer calls from celebrities. You may get a call from Steve-O, Carmen Electra, Jamie Kennedy, David Arquette or Funkmaster Flex, challenging you to a game. Franchise mode also gets an overhaul. New to 2005 is the ability to schedule weekly preps for your team. You can choose to have players work out, play practice games, watch tapes, all in an effort to gear your team up for the next game.
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| Released | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Developer | Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 8 |
| Co-Op | No |
Game Rarity
| Average Price (USD) | Rarity | Popularity | $9.3 | 982 | 170 |
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There's more new to this year's version of the game than just the name, though, as ESPN NFL 2K5 brings a number of additional features to the established football series. The game's "Maximum Tackle" system is designed to put gamers in more direct control. Defensive players can now "wrap-up" a ball carrier to slow him down (if not bring him down), or perform harder hits if their aim is true. Ball carriers still have a chance to break free, however, if they can keep the defenders from holding on or lining up a straight hit. Generally, ESPN NFL 2K5 has been designed to offer a better balance between big hits and broken tackles than the previous year's game.
Other new gameplay features include an "Evade" move that has quarterbacks twisting and ducking to avoid sacks with a deft flick of the right analog stick. A "Virtual Identity Profile" ("V.I.P.") feature records the behavior of a human player, which can later be reloaded to influence a computer opponent's playing style. The games' "First-Person Football" mode returns, allowing players to see the action from behind the quarterback's facemask.
Realistically, some of what determines the winners and losers on the field come Sunday afternoon now relies on all the practice and preparations made the week before. In the week leading up to a contest, gamers can review films, statistics, and other information. Once they know what they are up against, they can have a key player practice certain skills to compensate, or even give him a day off to rest up for the big show.
Building on the previous year's presentation, NFL 2K5 flaunts its ESPN blessings with a television-style production that includes pre-game shows, post-game interviews, and even a highlight reel of games played around the league. Broadcaster personalities include SportsCenter anchor Trey Wingo, Mel Kiper Jr. to dish dirt on the drafts, Suzy Kolber reporting from the field, and Chris Berman wrapping it all up.
Controls: Gamepad/Joystick
Box Description
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ESPN Presentation - Chris Berman and Suzy Kolber headline an
updated ESPN broadcast complete with halftime & post-game
show, player of the game award, SkyCamTM and game analysis.
V.I.P. Systemrx - Virtual Identity Profile allows you to save your
friend's profiles to compete when they're not available! Learn their
tendencies, moves, & logic for more heated battles or play against
the profiles of coaches around the league to improve your skills.
ESPN 25th Anniversary Mode -Play those classic NFL situations
over the past 25 years including "The Immaculate Reception,"
"The Catch" and more. It's your chance to rewrite history!
NFL COUNTDOWN ESPN
The CribTM —Earn crib credits with every game you play to deck out your
crib, buy music, or play mini-games. Answer your crib phone to compete
against David Arquette, Carmen Electra, Steve-0, Jamie Kennedy, or
Funkmaster Flex!
Maximum TackleTM - Experience control like never before as you decide
whether to go for a wrap-up tackle or lay your opponent out with the big hit.
Always Online - Real-time stats, buddy lists, friend connection updates,
and seamless online play for an unrivaled community experience.
1-2 Players Memory Card (for PS2) - 848 KB Analog Control
Vibration Function Pressure Sensitive Multitap (for PS2) - 8 Players
Logitech@/PS2 USB Headsets
Online: Ethernet Broadband or Analo Modem required Network Adaptor (PS2) 1-16 Pla ers
Online license terms available at ESPNVlDEOGAMES.com and in-game.
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