XSN Gets a Shaq Attack with NBA Inside Drive 2004
written by: Dale Alan Mayrose on 5/15/2003 1:36:44 PM
Three-time NBA World Champion Shaquille O’Neal is set to grace the cover and act as spokesperson for NBA Inside Drive 2004, the newest version of the exclusive Xbox basketball title from Microsoft Game Studios.
As part of the new XSN Sports brand, NBA Inside Drive 2004 offers gamers and hoops fans a chance to take the “rock” to the hole for the best on-court and online competition.
O’Neal’s deal with Microsoft Game Studios was announced today at the industry’s annual tradeshow, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).
Developed by High Voltage Software, NBA Inside Drive 2004 offers hoopsters an improved AI, more responsive “juke” controls for jaw-dropping one-on-one isolation moves, revamped passing schemes, and defenses that deliver a new level of intensity to stealing and blocking. Additionally, O’Neal’s involvement with NBA Inside Drive 2004 has inspired the new Power Post Play feature.
From power-dunks to hook shots to drop-steps, big-men will finally get the respect they deserve with a series of new low-post moves that will enable gamers to dominate the post just like Shaq.
Kevin Browne, sports studio manager at Microsoft Game Studios said of the deal, "Shaquille O’Neal is the final ingredient for ‘ NBA Inside Drive ’s’ championship formula. Shaq, XSN Sports, Xbox Live, the Power Post Plays and a Revamped AI form a championship caliber team destined to dominate the basketball landscape.”
Using Xbox Live, NBA Inside Drive 2004 will provide downloadable content, multiple leader boards that enable gamers of different skill levels to compete online, and a new ranking system that gives ballers more ways to track their dominance.
Gamers can once again hear Kevin Calabro, Kenny Smith and Marques Johnson call all the exciting NBA Inside Drive action this October.
