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Overview

It’s the season of the fan. The year of people coming together to celebrate sport. And uniting everyone is ESPN NFL 2K5, a coupling of the most responsive and intense gameplay around and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Everyone is getting in on the action with the help of our innovative V.I.P. system – allowing you to play your friends and top players as if they were sitting right next to you! So dust off those extra controllers, grab some chairs, and get your game on!

PlayStation®2

ESPN Presentation - Chris Berman and new sideline reporter Suzy Kolber headline an updated ESPN presentation complete with an expanded half-time & post-game show, player of the game award, skycam and pass/run analysis. 

V.I.P. System™ - After your game, save your friend’s profile to compete when he is not available! Learn his tendencies, moves, & logic for more heated battles or play against the profile of coaches around the league to better your skills. 

ESPN 25th Anniversary Mode - Play those classic NFL situations over the past 25 years including "the immaculate reception," "the catch" and more. Here is your chance to rewrite history! 

Always Online - Real-time stats, buddy lists, and friend connection updates all add to our seamless online play for the ultimate online community experience. 

Maximum Tackle™ - Experience control like never before as defenders decide whether to go for the basic wrap-up tackle or debilitating big hit. Ball carriers have the ability to break out of tackles for extra yardage at a increased chance of fumbling. 

New in The Crib™ - Now you can truly customize your pad with the new points system, allowing you to shop for unique items to style your place. Increase your items by competing against celebs all you need to do is answer the call! 

Innovative Franchise Play - Manage the week-to-week preparation of your team including workout schedules, film breakdowns and more as well as watch and react to simulated games. Also new is SportsCenter with Chris Berman anchoring and Mel Kiper and Trey Wingo bringing you the latest happenings around the league. 

Breakthrough Moves - Dazzling animations such as back of the end zone catches, quarterback evasions, all-new runs, and slips, falls and trips due to real weather changes. 

The Emotion of the NFL - Frantic turnover reactions, intense first down signals, quick timeout calls on the ground and the ability to manage your own outrageous touchdown celebrations! 

Updated First Person Football™ - Our exclusive mode steps it up with new camera switching, improved audio, passing control options, and more!

Your Game, Your Music - Customize the sounds of the game by using your own ripped music to add some true stadium atmosphere.

Xbox®

ESPN Presentation - Chris Berman and new sideline reporter Suzy Kolber headline an updated ESPN presentation complete with an expanded half-time & post-game show, player of the game award, skycam and pass/run analysis. 

V.I.P. System™ - After your game, save your friend’s profile to compete when he is not available! Learn his tendencies, moves, & logic for more heated battles or play against the profile of coaches around the league to better your skills. 

ESPN 25th Anniversary Mode - Play those classic NFL situations over the past 25 years including "the immaculate reception," "the catch" and more. Here is your chance to rewrite history! 

Always Online - Real-time stats, buddy lists, and friend connection updates all add to our seamless online play for the ultimate online community experience. 

Maximum Tackle™ - Experience control like never before as defenders decide whether to go for the basic wrap-up tackle or debilitating big hit. Ball carriers have the ability to break out of tackles for extra yardage at a increased chance of fumbling. 

New in The Crib™ - Now you can truly customize your pad with the new points system, allowing you to shop for unique items to style your place. Increase your items by competing against celebs all you need to do is answer the call! 

Innovative Franchise Play - Manage the week-to-week preparation of your team including workout schedules, film breakdowns and more as well as watch and react to simulated games. Also new is SportsCenter with Chris Berman anchoring and Mel Kiper and Trey Wingo bringing you the latest happenings around the league. 

Breakthrough Moves - Dazzling animations such as back of the end zone catches, quarterback evasions, all-new runs, and slips, falls and trips due to real weather changes. 

The Emotion of the NFL - Frantic turnover reactions, intense first down signals, quick timeout calls on the ground and the ability to manage your own outrageous touchdown celebrations! 

Updated First Person Football™ - Our exclusive mode steps it up with new camera switching, improved audio, passing control options, and more!

Your Game, Your Music - Customize the sounds of the game by using your own ripped music to add some true stadium atmosphere.

Forums

 
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Game Media Sunday 7, 2008

ESPN Videogames Announces ESPN NFL 2K5 Now Shipping to Retailers across North America

ESPN NFL 2K5 Boasts Groundbreaking New Features at a Must-Have Price

"The graphics, the gameplay, and $19.99 price make (NFL 2K5) a must-have this season."

"Don't just get (NFL 2K5) because it's 20 bucks, but it because it's the best football title there is and the only one that's a must have."

"Not only is ESPN (NFL 2K5) an outrageously inexpensive AAA-level game, it's also the best NFL title on the Xbox at any price."

"This game has championship season written all over it. There's even a nice signing bonus to entice you into the 2K camp -- the $19.99 price tag. ESPN NFL 2K5 could... go... all... the... way."

"(NFL 2K5) is one of the finest sports experiences I've had the pleasure of enjoying."

NFL 2K5 Crowned Operation Sports Best Sports Game Ever

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    Titanium Bowl 2K5

    Gamers get a chance to win $10,000 and to appear live on ESPN2's Cold Pizza.

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