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Abstract

Step up your game with NBA LIVE 2004. With brand-new 10-Man Freestyle, authentic gameplay, and stunning graphics, NBA LIVE 2004 delivers the definitive basketball experience. Whether running the point with one-button Quick Plays, spinning free in the lane for a vicious dunk, or locking down on "D", our revamped EA SPORTS Freestyle Controller puts you in total control. With a dramatically enhanced Dynasty Mode, the ability to take the court at all NBA arenas, and all-new commentary from Marv Albert and Mike Fratello, NBA LIVE 2004 is all about authenticity.

ESRB rating

Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older No Descriptors

Full description

NBA Live 2004 continues EA SPORTS' basketball series with a renewed emphasis on control within the paint and an updated graphic engine. Continuing the Freestyle Control introduced in NBA Live 2003, players can modify moves, dunks, passes, and more in real-time while driving toward the basket. Team sets like the pick-and-roll or triangle can be switched at the press of a button, and the defense has been addressed to make it as crucial a part of the game as the offense. New computer AI, animations, and rebounding controls are designed to help balance out the gameplay on both sides of the court. As in previous installments, players will be able to choose from 30 NBA teams, albeit with new 3D player models and more detailed stadiums complete with championship banners, retired jerseys, and sideline activity.

Marv Albert handles the play-by-play announcing for this version, while Mike Fratello provides the color commentary and analysis. An enhanced Dynasty Mode lets players take inexperienced college athletes and turn them into NBA superstars over consecutive seasons. Each facet of the in-game action, from the frequency of turnovers to a team's blocking ability, can be tweaked using a series of AI sliders that help customize the experience according to a player's preferences. Players can also take the action online for one-on-one competition against a friend, with user statistics and worldwide rankings saved for posterity. NBA Live 2004 also features the "EA SPORTS Bio" found in the rest of the company's 2004 sports lineup, which tracks milestones and how long the game is played so various bonuses can be unlocked.

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With expanded EA SPORTS Freestyle Control, authentic basketball gameplay, and stunning graphics, NBA Live 2004 delivers the definitive basketball experience. Whether running the point with one-button Quick Plays, spinning free in the lane for a vicious dunk, or locking down on defense, Live puts players in total control. With a dramatically enhanced EA SPORTS Dynasty mode, the ability to take the court at every NBA arena?each rendered to the deepest detail?and all-new commentary from Marv Albert and Mike Fratello, NBA Live 2004 is all about authenticity. Blow past your defenders with all-new moves, an even better passing game, and silky smooth control in the fine-tuned EA SPORTS Freestyle Control. Step up your game with NBA Live 2004.

Special features

Modify player moves, dunks, passes, and more in real-time while heading towards the basket

Includes music by OutKast, Jermaine Dupri, Sean Paul, Chingy, Black Eyed Peas and more

Begin as a freshman rookie in "Dynasty" mode then work your way up to college celebrity