NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup
About the Game
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup marks a change in name for the series, but continues the style of gameplay and game modes from the NASCAR Thunder titles. Four new racing series have been added for this year; in addition to NEXTEL cup cars, players can race in the Featherlite Modified, Craftsman Truck, Nascar National (Busch), or production car series.
Story & Setting
Real-life driver rivalries and confrontations are brought into the game with the enhanced grudges and alliances system.
Gameplay & Core Systems
In fight to the top mode, players can follow the career of their driver by starting in the Modified series and working their way up the NASCAR ranks. Online support for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox allow up to four players to compete in a full 43-car field.
Standout Features
- Four new racing series have been added for this year; in addition to NEXTEL cup cars, players can race in the Featherlite Modified, Craftsman Truck, Nascar National (Busch), or production car series.
- Each type of car has its own unique feel and gives a different on-track experience.
- Real-life driver rivalries and confrontations are brought into the game with the enhanced grudges and alliances system.
- Intimidator: The new Intimidator feature allows you to shake up an opponent by getting behind him and putting on the pressure.
- Modified: In fight to the top mode, players can follow the career of their driver by starting in the Modified series and working their way up the NASCAR ranks.
- NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup marks a change in name for the series, but continues the style of gameplay and game modes from the NASCAR Thunder titles.
- Online support for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox allow up to four players to compete in a full 43-car field.
Modes & Ways to Play
In fight to the top mode, players can follow the career of their driver by starting in the Modified series and working their way up the NASCAR ranks. Online support for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox allow up to four players to compete in a full 43-car field.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p). Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | EA Tiburon | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | GameCube | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-04 | United States | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633148046 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GN4E-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002IGY82 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30753511 | United States | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
