Video Gaming News - August 2003
Foster City, CA (August 26, 2003) - Sony and 989 Sports today
announced that NFL GameDay 2004 is now in stores.
From Sony:
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today that NFL GameDay(TM)
2004 from the 989 Sports(R) development team is now available in stores for the
PlayStation(R) game console and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment
system. The latest pro football release from 989 Sports features new Artificial
Intelligence (AI) technology, the deepest Online Mode ever created for a sports
game and all-new player models, presenting the deepest and most authentic
gridiron gaming experience available. NFL GameDay 2004 offers football fans of
all ages the excitement of true NFL action.
Fronted by All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the latest version of
the NFL GameDay franchise features the most comprehensive online gameplay
opportunity for football fans. While challenging an opponent from anywhere
across the country via in-home broadband or dial-up connection, revolutionary
Voice Recognition (VR) technology allows the gamer to use any PlayStation 2
compatible USB headset to call audibles, put receivers in motion, change
defensive coverages or simply call "timeout." With more than 50 VR commands, NFL
GameDay 2004, provides gamers the unprecedented opportunity to create game
action without the touch of a button.
Additionally, the USB headset allows chat via Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
in game or in the 989 Sports Online lobby, the central location for user or 989
Sports created tournaments, message boards, user mail and more. Updated rosters
and sports news, a live sports score ticker and the ability to download
real-time weather contribute to NFL GameDay 2004, through this integrated online
environment, providing the ultimate football gaming experience.
NFL GameDay 2004 looks and plays better than ever before with enhanced
motion-blending technology creating seamless animation transitions, truly
capturing the power and grace of NFL football. Each NFL player has been
recreated with precise detail to exactly replicate his real-life counterpart,
from tattoos to dreadlocks. Stadium models have also been regenerated with new
lighting, textures and highly interactive crowds to further create the ultimate
football gaming experience.
In addition to having the look and feel of a champion, NFL GameDay 2004
brings to life true NFL authenticity like never before. As a result of
consultation from more than 100 NFL players and over 400 hours of developers
dissecting game film, NFL GameDay 2004 features intensified computer artificial
intelligence on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, allowing the
computer to accurately simulate how NFL players would react to formations, play
calling tendencies, audibles and more. Furthermore, NFL GameDay 2004 playbooks
have been redesigned for each team based on current personnel and coaches to
allow gamers to run authentic formations, from the West Coast offense to the
disguised 3-4 cover two blitz.
"As a kid, you dream about being in the game, but you never really think
about being on the cover," said LaDainian Tomlinson, All-Pro running back, San
Diego Chargers, during a visit to Chargers training camp on July 31, 2003. "989
Sports did a great job with the game, the graphics are realistic, everything
from the players, the field, even the people in the stands. Awesome!"
"NFL GameDay 2004 delivers true-to-life gridiron action and we are proud of
the franchise's developments this year," said Ami Blaire director, product
marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The designers and production
team have continued to innovate and the combination of brilliantly realistic
graphics, fluid gameplay and the most feature rich Online Mode ever offered,
will bring football fans across the country a true-to-life NFL experience from
every great hit to every touchdown celebration."
Pressure sensitive controls are also included in this year's title, putting
the game in the user's hands. These controls determine how quickly a juke, spin
or other move is executed and determines the ball carriers timing. Each move and
its corresponding animation has been redesigned to meet the challenge of
defenders pursuing from different angles; the ball carrier will have to perform
a move based on the angle of the attacking defender to advance the ball upfield
as a result.
"NFL GameDay is the best looking football game I've seen this year, check me
out!" said Derrick Brooks, All-Pro linebacker, 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the
Year and 989 Sports spokesperson, from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a
training camp visit on July 27, 2003. "This game is off the hook!"
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