{{Short description|2003 video game}} {{More citations needed|date=June 2015}} {{Infobox video game | title = NBA Live 2004 | image = NBA Live 2004 cover.jpg | caption = Cover art with [[Vince Carter]] | developer = [[EA Canada]] | series = ''[[NBA Live (video game series)|NBA Live]]'' | platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[GameCube]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] | publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] | released = '''GameCube''', '''PS2''', '''Xbox'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|October 14, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |author=I. G. N. Staff |date=2003-10-14 |title=NBA Live 2004 Out Now |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004-out-now-2 |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318000220/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004-out-now-2 |url-status=live }}</ref>|EU|November 7, 2003<ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-11-07 |title=What's New? |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news071103whatsnew |access-date=2023-03-18 |archive-date=2023-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318000207/https://www.eurogamer.net/news071103whatsnew |url-status=live }}</ref>}}'''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|November 11, 2003<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jonathan |date=2003-11-11 |title=NBA Live 2004 Out Now |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/11/nba-live-2004-out-now |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318000205/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/11/nba-live-2004-out-now |url-status=live }}</ref>|EU|November 28, 2003}} | genre = [[Sports video game|Sports]] ([[basketball]]) | modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }}
'''''NBA Live 2004''''' is the 2004 installment of the ''[[NBA Live (video game series)|NBA Live]]'' [[sports video game]] series. The game was developed by [[EA Canada]] and released in 2003. It is graphically similar to ''[[NCAA March Madness 2004]]'' and has the same create-a-player models. It was the last EA game to include [[Michael Jordan]]. The cover shows [[Vince Carter]] as a member of the [[Toronto Raptors]]; in Spain it is [[Raül López (basketball)|Raul Lopez]] instead. This was also the first game to feature the [[Charlotte Bobcats]], who would play their first season of basketball in the [[2004–05 Charlotte Bobcats season|fall of 2004]]. Since the game's rosters were finalized before the Bobcats would host their expansion draft, the Bobcats' lineup consisted of players named after their specific positions; for example, the point guard was named "Point Guard".
==Gameplay== ===Modes=== '''Season''' play allows the player to choose an [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] team to compete for the season trophy. Players can also choose how many games there are during the season. A custom player option also allows game players to create their own team of NBA players. There is also a Roster management where game players can buy and sell players from various teams in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]].
'''Dynasty''' is a gameplay mode that shares similarities with the traditional season mode but introduces unique features and objectives. In Dynasty Mode, teams compete for the Dynasty Trophy. Players earn points through gameplay, which can then be utilized for improvements like player skill levels. These points can be allocated to conduct individual or team training sessions, aiming to enhance the skill levels of the player's team. Additionally, points can be spent in the 'NBA store', where a variety of items such as shoes, jerseys, headbands, and socks can be purchased to customize the player characters. A key aspect of Dynasty Mode involves the drafting and development of new players, emphasizing long-term team building, and management strategies.
'''One on one''' allows two players to compete on either a gym or street court.
'''Training''' allows for practicing and improving court skills.
==Reception== {{Video game reviews | NGC = true | PC = true | PS2 = true | XBOX = true | na = true | EGM_NGC = 8.5/10<ref name=EGM>{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |url=http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,4364,1348467,00.asp |title=NBA Live 2004 (GC, PS2, Xbox) |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=173 |date=December 2003 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031112234103/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,4364,1348467,00.asp |archivedate=November 12, 2003 |url-status=dead |accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> | EGM_PS2 = 8.5/10<ref name=EGM/> | EGM_XBOX = 8.5/10<ref name=EGM/> | Fam_PS2 = 31/40<ref name=Fam>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6254 |title=Famitsu scores for PGR2, Magatama |publisher=The MagicBox |date=November 6, 2003 |accessdate=April 29, 2016 |archive-date=June 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609222312/http://www.the-magicbox.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6254 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | GI_NGC = 8.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Leeper |first=Justin |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/6B1F98AA-785B-4685-85D8-0F88A67B7149.htm |title=NBA Live 2004 (GC) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=128 |date=December 2003 |page=159 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115034243/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/6B1F98AA-785B-4685-85D8-0F88A67B7149.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GI_PS2 = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Leeper |first=Justin |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/8D4D4619-7D46-43EE-88EE-E3886DDC230D.htm |title=NBA Live 2004 (PS2) |magazine=Game Informer |issue=127 |date=November 2003 |page=147 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915051551/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/8D4D4619-7D46-43EE-88EE-E3886DDC230D.htm |archive-date=September 15, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GI_XBOX = 8.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |title=NBA Live 2004 (Xbox) |magazine=Game Informer |issue=127 |date=November 2003 |page=170}}</ref> | GamePro_NGC = 4.5/5<ref name=GamePro>{{cite magazine |author=Tokyo Drifter |date=October 13, 2003 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/31367.shtml |title=NBA Live 2004 (GC, PS2) |magazine=[[GamePro]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050212122721/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/31367.shtml |archivedate=February 12, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> | GamePro_PS2 = 4.5/5<ref name=GamePro/> | GamePro_XBOX = 4/5<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Tokyo Drifter |date=October 13, 2003 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/31364.shtml |title=NBA Live 2004 Review for Xbox on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050208051435/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/31364.shtml |archivedate=February 8, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> | GameRev_NGC = B+<ref name=GameRev>{{cite web |author=Dr. Moo |date=October 2003 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nba-live-2004 |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (GC, PS2, Xbox) |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> | GameRev_PS2 = B+<ref name=GameRev/> | GameRev_XBOX = B+<ref name=GameRev/> | GSpot_NGC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Colayco |first=Bob |date=October 17, 2003 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2004-review/1900-6077020/ |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (GC) |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GSpot_PC = 7.8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Colayco |first=Bob |date=November 17, 2003 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2004-review/1900-6083718/ |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (PC) |website=GameSpot |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GSpot_PS2 = 8.3/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Colayco |first=Bob |date=October 16, 2003 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2004-review/1900-6076965/ |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (PS2) |website=GameSpot |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=November 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101061333/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2004-review/1900-6076965/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | GSpot_XBOX = 8.3/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Colayco |first=Bob |date=October 13, 2003 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-live-2004-review/1900-6076749/ |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (Xbox) |website=GameSpot |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GSpy_NGC = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Steve |date=October 23, 2003 |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/nba-live-2004/6305p1.html |title=GameSpy: NBA Live 2004 (GCN) |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906030052/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/nba-live-2004/6305p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | GSpy_PC = 3/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Abner |first=William |date=December 2, 2003 |url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/nba-live-2004/6432p1.html |title=GameSpy: NBA Live 2004 (PC) |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906021839/http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/nba-live-2004/6432p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | GSpy_PS2 = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Steve |date=October 23, 2003 |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/nba-live-2004/6306p1.html |title=GameSpy: NBA Live 2004 (PS2) |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906013308/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/nba-live-2004/6306p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | GSpy_XBOX = 4/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Steve |date=October 23, 2003 |url=http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/nba-live-2004/6307p1.html |title=GameSpy: NBA Live 2004 (Xbox) |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906212637/http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/nba-live-2004/6307p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | GameZone_NGC = 8.4/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Hollingshead |first=Anise |date=October 28, 2003 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_live_2004_gc_review |title=NBA Live 2004 - GC - Review |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090604153240/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22223.htm |archivedate=June 4, 2009 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GameZone_PC = 8.6/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |date=December 7, 2003 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_live_2004_pc_review |title=NBA Live 2004 - PC - Review |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090604065558/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22223.htm |archivedate=June 4, 2009 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GameZone_PS2 = 9.3/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Knutson |first=Michael |date=October 21, 2003 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_live_2004_ps2_review |title=NBA Live 2004 - PS2 - Review |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081231055101/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22223.htm |archivedate=December 31, 2008 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | GameZone_XBOX = 8.6/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Surette |first=Tim |date=October 26, 2003 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_live_2004_xb_review |title=NBA Live 2004 - XB - Review |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218153848/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22223.htm |archivedate=February 18, 2009 |url-status=live |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | IGN_NGC = 8.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=October 14, 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004-review-3 |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (GCN) |website=[[IGN]] |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=September 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922045445/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004-review-3 |url-status=live }}</ref> | IGN_PC = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=December 2, 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/02/nba-live-2004-review |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (PC) |website=IGN |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=October 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007103646/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/02/nba-live-2004-review |url-status=live }}</ref> | IGN_PS2 = 8.8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=October 14, 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004 |title=NBA Live 2004 (PS2) |website=IGN |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=October 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003140033/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004 |url-status=live }}</ref> | IGN_XBOX = 8.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=October 14, 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004-review-2 |title=NBA Live 2004 Review (Xbox) |website=IGN |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=September 26, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926024054/http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/14/nba-live-2004-review-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> | NP_NGC = 3.4/5<ref>{{cite magazine |title=NBA Live 2004 |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |volume=175 |date=January 2004 |page=159}}</ref> | OPM_PS2 = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Varanini |first=Giancarlo |url=http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1494218,00.asp |title=NBA Live 2004 |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |date=December 2003 |page=182 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040506042543/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1494218,00.asp |archivedate=May 6, 2004 |url-status=dead |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | OXM_XBOX = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=NBA Live 2004 |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |date=December 2003 |page=152}}</ref> | PCGUS_PC = 84%<ref>{{cite journal |last=Klett |first=Steve |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/nba_live_2004.html |title=NBA Live 2004 |journal=[[PC Gamer]] |date=March 2004 |page=77 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060315131628/http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/nba_live_2004.html |archivedate=March 15, 2006 |url-status=dead |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | rev1 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' | rev1_NGC = A−<ref name=EW>{{cite magazine |last=Walk |first=Gary Eng |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2003/10/17/nba-live-2004 |title=NBA Live 2004 (GC, PS2, Xbox) |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |issue=733 |date=October 17, 2003 |page=L2T 21 |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | rev1_PS2 = A−<ref name=EW/> | rev1_XBOX = A−<ref name=EW/> | MC_NGC = 84/100<ref name=MCGC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=NBA Live 2004 for GameCube Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | MC_PC = 80/100<ref name=MCPC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=NBA Live 2004 for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=March 5, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250305233243/https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |url-status=live }}</ref> | MC_PS2 = 86/100<ref name=MCPS2>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=NBA Live 2004 for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=May 1, 2015}}</ref> | MC_XBOX = 85/100<ref name=MCXB>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox |title=NBA Live 2004 for Xbox Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |archive-date=March 5, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250305233249/https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-live-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
The game received "favorable" reviews on all platforms according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPS2/><ref name=MCXB/><ref name=MCGC/><ref name=MCPC/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave the PlayStation 2 version a score of three, eights and one, seven for a total of 31 out of 40.<ref name=Fam/>
During the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences|AIAS]]' [[7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]], ''NBA Live 2004'' received a nomination for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition|Outstanding Achievement in Licensed Soundtrack]]", which was ultimately awarded to ''[[SSX 3]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2004&idGameAwardType=92 |title=2004 Awards Category Details Outstanding Achievement in Licensed Soundtrack |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=14 August 2023 |archive-date=14 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814212045/https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2004&idGameAwardType=92 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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