ESPN NFL 2K5 - Strategy Guide (Page 04)

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   ~~ #23) VINATIERI STRIKES AGAIN -=- [February 3, 2002]
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SCENARIO: You must lead the Patriots to a win over the Rams with not much time,
          and only a few ounces of guts and glory.

STRATEGY: You're going to start off tied, 17 to 17. Use an array of passing
          plays to get upfield, and score the FG with Vinatieri. You have no
          TOs, so get up there QUICKLY.

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   ~~ #24) THE BOTCHED SNAP -=- [January 5, 2003]
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SCENARIO: You must make an amazing comeback with the 49ers against the
          trembling Giants.

STRATEGY: You're going to start off down, 38 to 14. Simply toss that ball
          with Garcia and Owens. Hope for the best, and keep on scoring since
          you only have 3:05 left in the 3rd quarter.

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   ~~ #25) FOURTH AND TWENTY-SIX -=- [January 11, 2004]
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SCENARIO: You must lead the Eagles to an amazing victory over the Packers.

STRATEGY: You're going to start off down, 17 to 14. However, you start at a
          4th & 26, which is almost unheard of. Get the first down, then
          sprint up field with 1:26 left in the 4th. Score that TD, and smoke
          the Packers for a completion of all the scenarios.

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- 7) Codes                 -
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As always, cheat codes in sports games can further enhance a dulling 
experience. While ESPN NFL 2K5 has yet to lay down a dull experience on 
myself, some of these codes are more of the less like "hints" that help you 
improve your gameplay. Some of them are fairly cheap, but they're well worth 
it. I'd like to thank:

- for providing these codes.

   >>\} EASY CRIB CREDITS {/<<

- Create a team of the worst players, then compete against them on the highest 
difficulty. They should be extremely easy to beat, and you should earn a ton 
of credits.

- In franchise mode, play a game with Gamecast Live. Let it simulate the game, 
then take control of it near the end of the fourth quarter. You will be 
credited with all of the stats earned during the entire game, along with 
whatever you earn while playing the game.

- During a game, turn off the penalties. When you're on defense, move one of 
your defenders right next to the QB, and then sack him as he hikes the ball. 
Very cheap but loveable indeed.

   >>\} EASY SACK {/<<

- Use the 4-3 formation. Scroll through the pages till you find a play 
called "All Blitz O."
  Take the left DE and move him until you get past the left offensive lineman. 
After the snap, run towards the QB, and you should get a sack. The blitzing LB 
will distract the linesman, leaving a wide open hole for you to reach the QB.

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- 8) Common Questions      -
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)) Gameplay ((
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<< How does this compare to other football games on the Xbox? >>

- Right now it is the best, hands down. Simply put, ESPN NFL 2K5 can be 
considered the best football game of all time. It features breathtaking 
graphics, an array of sounds thanks to an ESPN license and actual game 
footage. Not only that, but the gameplay feels more realistic with shunning 
tackles and splattering hits. It just seems to play more realistically, 
especially the running game. Combine this with a $20 price tag, and I 
guarantee that you should at least buy this game. I use to be a huge Madden 
fanatic, but ESPN has showed me a light brighter than what I've seen before. 
Madden 2005 is going to have to do a lot to really prove it's better than the 
entire presentation of ESPN Football 2K5.

<< Why is this game so cheap? >>

- Simple. Sega is trying to win back some customers between the ensuing Madden 
vs. ESPN battle. Madden has been dominating the football genre the last few 
years, and every time ESPN has tried something new, Maddenites would continue 
to buy their product. Sega has decided to crash their advertising campaign, 
and go strictly with a $20 new price tag hoping that the quantity of sales 
would beat out the actual sales at $50. In many cases this has proven to work, 
but it's also a ploy to lure more gamers to buy their ESPN games in the future.

<< Why don't you have anything in your guide about the Crib or Xbox Live? >>

- Simply put, I do not care for either. I don't own Xbox Live, nor do I plan 
on doing so. The Crib is a neat little feature that you can read plenty of 
while playing the game, and you don't need my FAQ for assistance. JPaterson 
has already created an in-depth guide explaining what you have to do in order 
to earn certain milestones/awards.

<< What's your favorite football team? >>

- The Cincinnati Bengals have been my favorite football team for the past five 
years. I've hung with them through the dark and hideous past. However, the 
future is bright with stars like Rudi and Chad Johnson. Palmer will prove 
himself to be a worthy draft pick, and the defense is going to get a huge 
boost from Kim Herring.

<< What are the new features when compared to ESPN Football from last year? >>

- Read the introduction section. All of the new features are {+} marked with a 
special sign denoting their new entry into 2K5. 

<< I can't pass the ball. What's wrong? >>

- Read the strategies section. I provided a few tips that might help you. The 
biggest problem is that you must set your feet before passing. I usually have 
a golden rule of releasing the left joystick right before I pass. That way 
your QB will have the most accuracy, especially on the deep throws.

<< Who are the Celebrity VIPs, and what do I earn for beating them? >>

- There are five in total: David Arquette, Carmen Electra, Steve-O, Jamie 
Kennedy, and Funkmaster Flex. You will receive a Milestone Award in your Crib.

<< How do I watch the Sportscenters for the week? >>

- Go to your weekly schedule and click on the highlighted week with the right 
joystick.

>>> If you have any more questions, please send me an e-mail, and I'll be more 
than happy to add them. <<<

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- 9) Copyright/Distribution/Reproduction Guidelines  -
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This FAQ/Strategy Guide/Walkthrough is my own published work, and copyrighted 
by Christopher Zawada. Whatever you do, DO NOT edit this FAQ in any way. DO 
NOT steal anything from this FAQ. If you want to use some information in your 
own guide, simply ask me. If you want to place this guide on your website, 
either link to the CheatCC game page, or download the file and place it on 
your own web server. Basically, you can post this on your website as long as 
its in ORIGINAL form, and not linking directly to CheatCC. Aside from that, 
all proper credit is due when necessary. Also, don't even think about selling 
FAQs. Trying to prosper off of other people's work will get you in big time 
trouble (coming from an eBay seller myself).

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- 10) Proper Credit        -
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I'd like to thank the following people for their help in making this FAQ 
possible:

)) CJayC (( for constantly updating GameFAQs, and dedicating his entire life 
to it. Takes a lot of effort to keep a site going this long.

)) CheatCC.com (( for providing a few codes to help enhance an enthralling 
football experience.

)) Rootsecure.net (( for providing an ASCII generator to help create the 
custom ASCII art for the title.

)) SuicidalByNature420 (( for providing an excellent workout routine which I'm 
sure all of the players will love to utilize - thanks to you bud.

  "Some people make sacrifices to make other people happy." - Chris Zawada
  "Freeeeeeeeeedddddoooooooooommmmm...Ugh!" - William Wallace, Braveheart

  As with all of my football FAQs, I'd just like to give a Shabooyah out to my 
Cincinnati Bengals (who got nerfed in this version of NFL Blitz), who 
certainly kicked butt during the 2003 season with an 8-8 record. Improvement 
is only going to reign down with the great Marvin Lewis. May the playoffs be 
in our destiny!