Video Gaming News - October 2005
Foster City, CA (October 4, 2005) - Sony announced today that NBA '06 for the
PSP has shipped to retail outlets
nationwide.
From Sony:
Following in the footsteps of the most successful five-on-five
basketball simulation for PSP, NBA '06 for PSP improves upon the franchise
with new animations, shooting mechanics, and simplified play-calling system.
In addition, new mini-games and a revamped trading card system make NBA '06
for PSP a must-have basketball experience for gamers on-the-go.
Running at 60 frames per second (FPS), every move on the court in NBA '06
for PSP looks smooth and stylish. New Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and
animation engines have come together to produce a tandem animation technology
system where animations are designed and motion captured together to deliver
an ultra-realistic level of gameplay. Additionally, play-calling is easier
than ever with a simplified command scheme mapped to the directional buttons.
A new trading card system allows players to capture up to 25 highlight-reel
plays as virtual collectible cards, where players can store
cards on their memory stick and share them with others via Ad Hoc mode. Two
new classic schoolyard mini-games, Dodgeball and HORSE, are offered this
year, adding to the stock of available mini-games that includes Paint Mode,
PlayStation Skills Challenge, and 3-Point Contest.
"After a successful launch of the first NBA simulation on PSP, we were
eager to implement key changes that would make NBA '06 on PSP better than
ever," said Sharon Shapiro, senior director, promotions and sports marketing,
Sony Computer Entertainment America. "With unbelievable graphics and
numerous unique gameplay features, NBA '06 for PSP truly supports the notion
of quick and fun action for NBA gaming fans on the move."
Supporting up to two players, either locally via Ad Hoc Mode or
nationally via Infrastructure Mode, NBA '06 for PSP offers gamers the
opportunity to play either full games or mini-games with Wi-Fi access. For
all mini-games and exhibition mode match-ups, a ladder challenge is available
to test players against a series of progressively tougher opponents in an
attempt to reach the top of the ladder and earn special unlockable trading
cards. NBA '06 for PSP has also added a "hold and release" shooting mechanic
as well as a new turbo feature that provides players with a short burst of
speed to blast by opponents during a game.
Gracing the cover of NBA '06 for PSP is Phoenix Suns All-Star power
forward Amare Stoudemire. In just three years in the league, Stoudemire
quickly made a name for himself by being named NBA Rookie of the Year after
being selected ninth overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2002 NBA draft. He
went on to be selected as a member of the U.S.A. Olympic Basketball Team at
the 2004 Games in Athens and was voted in to this year's NBA All-Star game.
Officially licensed by the NBA, NBA '06 for PSP is prepared to deliver
the ultimate basketball experience anytime, anywhere.
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