THE WRONG DEVIN BROWN

[spurspdx]

EA Sports versus ESPN 2005

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Okay I'm a previous poster but forgot both my username and password, so go figure...

But I want to take this opportunity and admit I bought both of these games today and spent a few hours testing them out.

SPURS BUYER BEWARE!!!
In ESPN 2k5 Devin Brown is someone completely else in the game!
Yes, his bio and picture is shown, but the player on the screen is someone different, and the commentary by Bill Walton (yes, you have to deal with him) says something like "10th yr veteran out of Oregon" after our Brown scores.
But "our Brown", again, looks like someone else but wears #23.

EA Sports 2k5 however is more accurate (and professional) with players and their bios.

I get the feeling when playing ESPN that it is not made too well...
BUT to its credit the graphics are much better than EA's. The players move very well with isomotion2 and have a realistic look.

ESPN's game is usually sold for a nice $20 and EA's is $40.

I don't like the feature in ESPN's game that seems to glorify the riches, misplaced pride, and ignorance NBA players so well possess (Ballers as an example). Your best player on the team wants to talk to you (you being the coach) and complain about not getting enough minutes, shots, etc. If you don't agree with the player he gets pissed off and leaves the room. Plus the team chemistry meter goes down!

Yea.. so that happens I guess in real life, but "do you really want that?" you should ask yourself.

The all-star game and weekend feature on EA is pretty good while ESPN's is non-existant. Kareem Abdul Jabbar finally plays in EA without having to find some hard to find cheat code.

I don't like EA's "boxed out" looking players, meaning the animation still needs improving compared to ESPN's... BUT its greatly improved from last years product in my opinion.

Ask yourself when making a decision for your next basketball gaming adventure these questions:

1) Did I get enough demo time at the store playing the product?
2) What is most important-- Excellent graphics but less features or Decent and improved graphics with a lot more features? (according to this gamers opinion)
3) Do you like Devin Brown as Devin Brown?


You make the choice!! Have fun!

[Trey]

already fixed up, so lock