ESPN NHL 2K5

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Release Date: August 30, 2004

SEGA returns to the ice game with the next installment of its flagship ESPN NHL series, this time with note 2K5. Year after year, the series surprises with a new range of improvements, and all this just to make it even more convenient for all players around the world. Every fan of hockey, both real and virtual for consoles, simply can't fail to play ESPN NHL 2K5.

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Party Mode - An all-new Party Mode features dozens of multi-player mini-games and challenges all in the name of becoming King of the Rink

Deepest Franchise Mode Ever - Establish a hockey dynasty with the most comprehensive Franchise Mode to date. Worldwide scouting, enhanced minor league management and full coaching staff control delivers ultimate franchise experience. While the breakthrough Live Scouting System™ lets you watch talent in action and even run practice drills to learn more about your prospect’s attributes.

Intense Controls™ - A completely re-designed fighting engine offers full-movement fighting -- including grappling, dodge, grab, and multiple punch moves -- while improved checks and new moves help keep your opponent at bay.

Always Online - The standard-setting online quality that you have come to know from ESPN Videogames now includes online leagues and tournaments, a real time sports ticker that gives updates of other games in progress, and an advanced messaging system and buddy list that let’s you keep in touch with your opponents at any time.

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Dream Team Challenge - Hit the ice with the NHL's elite as you take on a ladder of all-star teams hand-selected by some of hockey's finest, including Martin. St. Louis, Jeremy Roenick, Marty Turco, Chris Drury, Brendan Shanahan and more.

Expanded Skybox - Deeper and more interactive than before, this season’s Skybox features more than150 unlockables, including more retro jerseys, remote outdoor locations and more.

Full Stick Control - Execute sliding poke checks, swipe at loose pucks and more with new defensive stick controls that give you hands-on stick movement in a variety of defensive situations.

Best presentation on the market - The exclusive ESPN presentation system has been enhanced with locker room and JumboTron cut scenes, more commentary, more crowd chants, more music with custom sound tracks, and yes, ice girls.

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