NBA Live 2003

October 7, 2002 EA Canada EA Sports
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About

The 2003 version of the NBA simulator has improved graphics in relation to the previous installments and features like detailed faces and a player design engine. It also has rosters in accordance to the 2002-2003 Season.

The game features more than 30 new rebound animations worked out by motion capture sessions, different passing styles and blocks and a frame rate of 60 frames per second.

As usual, a complete fantasy draft is included and multiplayer support is present.
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Game Info

Release Date October 7, 2002
Developer EA Canada
Publisher EA Sports
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Themes Non-fiction