Software:NBA Live 2005

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Short description: 2004 video game
NBA Live 2005
Cover art with Carmelo Anthony
Developer(s)EA Canada
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
SeriesNBA Live
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Xbox GameCube, Windows
Release
  • NA: September 28, 2004
  • AU: October 21, 2004 (PS2)[1]
  • NA: October 26, 2004 (Win)
  • AU: October 26, 2004 (Xbox)[2]
  • EU: October 29, 2004
  • EU: November 12, 2004 (Win)
  • JP: December 2, 2004 (PS2)
Genre(s)Sports (basketball)
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NBA Live 2005 is the 2004 installment of the NBA Live sports video game series. The game was developed by EA Canada and released in 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and Microsoft Windows.

Gameplay

In-game screenshot of NBA Live 2005 (Windows)
  • EA Sports Freestyle Air. This mode allows the game player to become an offensive force with new style dunks, user controlled tip-ins, and more.
  • NBA All-Star Weekend. This mode allows the game player to play in the NBA All-Star Weekend, year-after-year, in Dynasty mode or go right to the Weekend in features on the main menu page. NBA All-Star Weekend includes the Rookie vs Sophomore game, the NBA All-Star game, the Slam Dunk competition and the 3 point competition.
  • Create-A-Player. In this mode, gamers can create their own player and can customize the looks, shoes, and the college attended of the fictitious created player.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
GCPCPS2Xbox
EGM8.33/10[3]N/A8.33/10[3]8.33/10[3]
FamitsuN/AN/A32/40[4]N/A
Game Informer8.25/10[5]N/A8.25/10[5]8.25/10[5]
GameProStarStarStarStarHalf star[6]N/AStarStarStarStarHalf star[6]StarStarStarStarHalf star[6]
GameRevolutionB[7]N/AB[8]B[9]
GameSpot7.7/10[10]8/10[11]7.9/10[12]8/10[13]
GameSpyStarStarStarStar[14]StarStarStarHalf star[15]StarStarStarStarHalf star[16]StarStarStarStarHalf star[16]
GameZoneN/A8.7/10[17]8.5/10[18]8.5/10[19]
IGN8.8/10[20]8.9/10[21]8.9/10[22]8.9/10[22]
Nintendo Power3.8/5[23]N/AN/AN/A
OPM (US)N/AN/AStarStarStarStar[24]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/AN/A9.3/10[25]
PC Gamer (US)N/A82%[26]N/AN/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic83/100[27]79/100[28]84/100[29]85/100[30]

By July 2006, the PlayStation 2 version of NBA Live 2005 had sold 1.6 million copies and earned $54 million in the United States. Next Generation ranked it as the 24th highest-selling game launched for the PlayStation 2, Xbox or GameCube between January 2000 and July 2006 in that country. Combined sales of NBA Live console games released in the 2000s reached 8 million units in the United States by July 2006.[31]

The game received "favorable" reviews on all platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[27][28][29][30] In Japan, Famitsu gave the PlayStation 2 version a score of 32 out of 40.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ van Leuveren, Luke (October 17, 2004). "Updated Australian Release List - 17/10/04". PAL Gaming Network. http://www.palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1672. 
  2. ↑ van Leuveren, Luke (October 17, 2004). "Updated Australian Release List - 17/10/04". PAL Gaming Network. http://www.palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1672. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 EGM staff (December 2004). "NBA Live 2005 (GC, PS2, Xbox)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (185): 158. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Famitsu scores (first for DS)". NeoGAF. November 24, 2004. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24798. Retrieved April 29, 2016. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Reiner, Andrew (November 2004). "NBA Live 2005 (GC, PS2, Xbox)". Game Informer (139): 142. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200411/R04.1119.1124.16015.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Bro Buzz (December 2004). "NBA Live 2005 (GC, PS2, Xbox)". GamePro: 140. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050204153709/http://gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/39833.shtml. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  7. ↑ Dr. Moo (October 20, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 (GC)". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on October 27, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20041027210803/http://game-revolution.com/games/gamecube/sports/nba_live_2005.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  8. ↑ Dr. Moo (October 20, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 - ps2 Review". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on January 9, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070109234956/http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/ps2/sports/nba_live_2005.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  9. ↑ Dr. Moo (October 20, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 Review (Xbox)". Game Revolution. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nba-live-2005. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  10. ↑ Colayco, Bob (September 28, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 Review (GC)". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2005-review/1900-6109139/. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  11. ↑ Colayco, Bob (November 8, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 Review (PC)". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2005-review/1900-6112713/. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  12. ↑ Colayco, Bob (September 28, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 Review (PS2)". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2005-review/1900-6109137/. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  13. ↑ Colayco, Bob (September 28, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 Review (Xbox)". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2005-review/1900-6109138/. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  14. ↑ Tuttle, Will (September 28, 2004). "GameSpy: NBA Live 2005 (GCN)". GameSpy. http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/nba-live-2005/552156p1.html. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  15. ↑ Buecheler, Christopher (November 9, 2004). "GameSpy: NBA Live 2005 (PC)". GameSpy. http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/nba-live-2005/564806p1.html. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Tuttle, Will (September 28, 2004). "GameSpy: NBA Live 2005 (PS2, Xbox)". GameSpy. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/nba-live-2005/552155p1.html. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  17. ↑ Hopper, Steven (November 15, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 22, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090122111944/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r24015.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  18. ↑ The Bearer (October 13, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 31, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081231024942/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r24015.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  19. ↑ Surette, Tim (October 21, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 - XB - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081007035027/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r24015.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  20. ↑ Robinson, Jon (September 27, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 (GCN)". IGN. Archived from the original on June 24, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080624003309/http://cube.ign.com/articles/551/551704p1.html. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  21. ↑ Robinson, Jon (November 10, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 Review (PC)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/11/nba-live-2005-review. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Robinson, Jon (September 27, 2004). "NBA Live 2005 (PS2, Xbox)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/27/nba-live-2005. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  23. ↑ "NBA Live 2005". Nintendo Power 186: 146. December 2004. 
  24. ↑ "NBA Live 2005". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 140. November 2004. 
  25. ↑ "NBA Live 2005". Official Xbox Magazine: 88. December 2004. 
  26. ↑ "NBA Live 2005". PC Gamer: 52. February 2005. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "NBA Live 2005 for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2005/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "NBA Live 2005 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2005/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 "NBA Live 2005 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2005/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "NBA Live 2005 for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2005/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox. Retrieved May 2, 2015. 
  31. ↑ "The Top 100 Games of the 21st Century". Next Generation. July 29, 2006. Archived from the original on October 28, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071028115051/http://www.next-gen.biz/index2.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3537&Itemid=2&pop=1&page=1. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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