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A classic EA baseball game with full MLB licensing, still admired for its smooth pitching and batting and its deep Dynasty mode. Real announcers and players give it an authentic feel.
What defines MVP Baseball 2005:
The closest matches for MVP Baseball 2005 are NHL 2004, NBA Live 08 and NBA Live 2003. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes MVP Baseball 2005 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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EA's licensed ice hockey simulation that adds the German, Swedish and Finnish top leagues for the first time. It is regarded as a turning point for the series and works well for both franchise play and local matches.
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An EA Sports basketball simulation featuring licensed NBA teams and players from the 2007-08 season. It was the first NBA Live on all three next-gen consoles and the last one released on PC.
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A basketball simulation featuring the 2002-03 NBA rosters, improved player faces, new motion-captured rebound animations and smooth 60 fps play. A fantasy draft and multiplayer support round out the package.
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An EA Sports basketball simulation with the NBA license, featuring the 2006-07 season teams and players, offering quick arcade-leaning games and head-to-head matches against friends.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A classic NHL-licensed hockey sim with real teams and stars, where Dynamic Deke Control and improved puck physics give you finer control on the ice. Includes Create-a-Player and several game modes.
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An EA ice hockey simulation with improved stickhandling and more control schemes. The Xbox 360 version runs on a brand new engine, with franchise modes and head-to-head matches at its core.
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EA Sports' ice hockey simulation with an up-to-date NHL roster, new rules and analog-stick controls for deking and fancy moves. Best enjoyed in head-to-head play and season or franchise modes.
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A classic football sim with over 350 official licenses and an expanded Career mode. Off the Ball Control lets you direct teammates' runs and call in tackles while you command the pitch.
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An EA ice hockey sim built around the Skill Stick system, which makes puck control and one-on-one dekes more intuitive. Offers league play and multiplayer matches with real NHL teams.
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A classic 2001 EA Sports ice hockey game with the NHL license, Mario Lemieux on the cover, and the series' first appearance on Xbox.