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NBA Live 06

Also known as: NBA Live 2006
NBA Live 06

NBA Live 06

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Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: EA Canada
Release Date: September 26, 2005
Genre: Sports (basketball)
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    About This Game

    The evolution of the EA SPORTS Freestyle Control continues with all-new EA SPORTS Freestyle Superstars. Users now dictate the actions of the top NBA stars with full user control over dazzling passes, rebounds, dunks and steals within 5-on-5 gameplay. With the superstars of the NBA playing like their real-life counterparts, Playmakers deliver fast break Freestyle passes on the fly, Stoppers control the paint, and Power players dominate the opposition with powerful user-controlled dunks. An enhanced transition game yields an up-tempo, fast-break, and physical brand of basketball that features players running the lanes and awaiting the open pass. With the NBA LIVE 06 advancements in gameplay and enhanced player graphics, the NBA's superstars look and play more like their real-life counterparts than ever before. A rich collection of game modes adds to the deepest offering of NBA LIVE ever - including Dynasty Mode, EA SPORTS Online, and NBA All-Star Weekend.

    Genre: Sports
    Also Available On: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PC, GameCube, Xbox 360, Wireless
    Release Date: September 26, 2005
    MSRP: $29.99
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    General Features
      Freestyle Superstars You are in control of the top NBA stars, performing like their real-life counterparts based on distinct character types, including Power, Playmaker, Stopper and more; authentic 5-on-5 gameplay the all-new animation system helps to visually present the up-tempo, fast-break brand of basketball that makes the nba thrive. also featured, is an improved transition game and a more physical brand of play with collisions and dunked-on scenarios; new player visuals a new graphics engine now has player models not only playing and acting like their real life counterparts, but looking the part with striking detail and realism; the voices of the nba joining marv Albert is new color commentator and former nba star Steve Kerr. the on-air TV partners call the 5-on-5 action, while Ernie Johnson and Kenny smith bring their own unique flavor to the slam dunk contest and 3-point shootout; nba all-star weekend nba all-star weekend is better than ever as it allows users to create new jaw-dropping dunks in the slam dunk contest. also featuring the 3-point shootout, rookie challenge and nba all-star game, all-star weekend is available as a stand-alone game mode as well as within dynasty mode; ea sports online users can play online with Xbox Live against opponents from anywhere in North America giving them the opportunity to meet, greet, chat, set up tournaments, download roster updates, and play head-to-head.
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    ESRBNBA Live 06
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: Xbox
    Release Date: September 26, 2005
    Release Region: United States

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