NHL 2004 offers the most physically intense and authentic representation of hard-hitting NHL action to date. Use new right analog Bruise Control to power up and throw bone crushing hits, and grapple with opponents using a completely revamped and much more realistic fighting system. Off the ice, NHL 2004 sets a new standard for sports games with its deep GM Dynasty Mode. With 39 new elite teams, in addition to all new passing controls, player collisions, skating animations, player faces, play-by-play, 3D crowds, on-the-fly strategy calling, and so much more, NHL 2004 is the definitive hockey experience.