NFL Blitz 2000

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NFL Blitz 2000
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Midway Home Entertainment
Developer:
Distributor: Halifax (IT), Metro Games (AU)
Licensor: NFL Properties, National Football League Players Association
Peripherals supported: Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit
Genre: Sports (American football)

















Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
US
$49.9549.95[3] T-9703N
ESRB: Everyone
Sega Dreamcast
US
(Re-release)
T-9703N
ESRB: Everyone
Sega Dreamcast
US
(Sega All Stars)
$19.9519.95[4]
ESRB: Everyone
Sega Dreamcast
EU
T-9703D-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
DE
T-9703D-50
USK: 12
Sega Dreamcast
FR
T-9703D-50
SELL: Tous Publics
Sega Dreamcast
UK
£39.9939.99[6][7] T-9703D-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
AU
OFLC: G
Non-Sega versions

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NFL Blitz 2000 is an American football game for the Sega Dreamcast. It is the third game in Midway Games' NFL Blitz series, following the arcade games NFL Blitz (1997) and NFL Blitz 99 (1998).

Gameplay

NFL Blitz 2000 follows a similar formula to Midway's arcade basketball series (popularised by NBA Jam, though NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC was the latest iteration at the time of NFL Blitz 2000's release), favouring fast-paced arcade style play as opposed to the more realistic simulations seen in the likes of NFL 2K or Madden 2000.

Teams

  • Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals
  • Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons
  • Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens
  • Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills
  • Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers
  • Chicago Bears Chicago Bears
  • Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals
  • Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns
  • Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys
  • Denver Broncos Denver Broncos
  • Detroit Lions Detroit Lions
  • Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers
  • Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts
  • Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
  • Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins
  • Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings
  • New England Patriots New England Patriots
  • New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints
  • New York Giants New York Giants
  • New York Jets New York Jets
  • Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders
  • Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers
  • San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers
  • San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers
  • Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks
  • St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Tennessee Titans Tennessee Titans
  • Washington Redskins Washington Redskins

History

Release

The Dreamcast version of NFL Blitz 2000 was rushed to release and had several flaws upon launch (not least of which, the PAL version lacking a side label). In the US, it was re-released a couple of months down the line - these versions can be identified by the "HOT NEW" label on the packaging.

Legacy

NFL Blitz 2000 was followed by NFL Blitz 2001.

Production credits

Arcade Team
  • Original Game Developers: Sal Divita & Mark Turmell
  • Programmers: Jason Skiles, Mark Turmell, Dan Thompson, Mark Guidaralli & Jeff Johnson
  • Artists: Sal Divita, Jennifer Hedrick, Jim Gentile & Luis Root
  • Programming: Matt Fairwather, Joe Barnes, Travis Nixon, Jason Humphrey & Jim Henn
  • Art: Rodney Olmos, Joe Williamsen, Jeff Bunker, Gary Penacho & John Blackburn
  • Sound Effects: Paul Webb
Midway Home Team
  • Producer: Michael Gottlieb
  • Associate Producer: Andy Kaffka
  • Assistant Producer: Ed Tucker
  • Technical Director: Scott Maxwell
  • Print Design & Production: Midway Creative Services - San Diego, CA
  • Product Testing Manager: Rob Sablan
  • Product Testing Supervisors: Seth McNew & John Ubalde
  • Lead Testers: Jeff Greenhut
  • Testers:Kevin Alfoldy, Casey Bryson, David Langat, Edgar Perez, Eric Rose, Clark Terrill, Jordan White & Arick Wong
  • Product Marketing Manager: Tim Williams
  • Special Thanks To: The NFL, PLAYERS INC., Genge Goldberg, Monty Amdursky, Tim Langley, LaShun Lawson, Farra D'Orazio, Kathy Lange, Kathy Schoback, Sal Divita, Mark Turmell, Deborah Fulton, Ira Kalina, Steve Montano, Jason O'Brien, Alex Salcedo, Nathan Blomberg, Gilbert Sandejas, Loren Cone, Josh Hutchins & all of our Friends & Families
Source:
US manual
NFLBlitz2000 DC US Manual.pdf
[10]

Magazine articles

Main article: NFL Blitz 2000/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) #2: "November 1999" (1999-10-05)
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Print advert in Dreamcast Magazine (UK) #5: "No. 5" (2000-01-27)
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Print advert in Hyper (AU) #75: "January 2000" (1999-12-01)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR) PAL
78
[11]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
50
[6]
Dreamcast Monthly (UK) PAL
80
[12]
DC-UK (UK) PAL
80
[13]
Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR) PAL
80
[14]
Dreamcast: Das Offizielle Magazin (DE) PAL
75
[15]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
89
[16]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
86
[17]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
70
[18]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
100
[19]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
87
[20]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
51
[21]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
50
[22]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK)
70
[7]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
60
[3]
Player One (FR)
72
[23]
Sega Dreamcast
74
Based on
16 reviews

NFL Blitz 2000

Dreamcast, US
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Cover
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Disc
NFLBlitz2000 DC US Manual.pdf
Manual
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Inlay
Dreamcast, US (Hot! New!)
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Cover
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Disc
Dreamcast, US
(Sega All Stars)
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Cover
Dreamcast, EU
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Cover
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Disc
Dreamcast, IT
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Cover
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Disc
Dreamcast, AU
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Cover
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Disc

Technical information

Main article: NFL Blitz 2000/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
GD-ROM (US)
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
GD-ROM (US)
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
GD-ROM (EU)
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1999-07-28 GD-R Page
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1999-09-08 GD-R Page

External links

References

  1. Press release: 1999-09-02: Sega Dreamcast Launch Titles and Peripherals
  2. http://www.sega.com:80/games/dreamcast/post_dreamcastgame.jhtml?PRODID=246 (Wayback Machine: 2003-08-11 11:35)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "November 1999" (US; 1999-10-05), page 111
  4. https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.dreamcast/c/AC2iliXEKKM/m/UznnnvDC-AgJ
  5. 6.0 6.1 Computer & Video Games, "January 2000" (UK; 1999-12-15), page 102
  6. 7.0 7.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "November 1999" (UK; 1999-09-30), page 99
  7. http://www.micromania.fr/cgi-micromania/tri3.pl?criteria=DREAMCAS;status=1 (Wayback Machine: 2000-04-07 11:43)
  8. http://www.futuregamez.net:80/outnow/dc.html (Wayback Machine: 2001-07-31 23:17)
  9. File:NFLBlitz2000 DC US Manual.pdf, page 28
  10. Consoles +, "Décembre 1999" (FR; 1999-1x-xx), page 156
  11. Dreamcast Monthly, "January 2000" (UK; 1999-12-16), page 68
  12. DC-UK, "December 1999" (UK; 1999-11-22), page 24
  13. Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel, "Décembre 1999/Janvier 2000" (FR; 1999-12-xx), page 98
  14. Dreamcast: Das Offizielle Magazin, "November 1999" (DE; 1999-11-11), page 44
  15. Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 3" (UK; 1999-11-25), page 68
  16. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "November 1999" (US; 1999-10-05), page 233
  17. Fun Generation, "01/00" (DE; 1999-12-22), page 79
  18. GamePro, "October 1999" (US; 1999-xx-xx), page 162
  19. MAN!AC, "02/2000" (DE; 2000-01-05), page 82
  20. Mega Fun, "02/2000" (DE; 2000-01-05), page 75
  21. Next Generation, "November 1999" (US; 1999-10-19), page 118
  22. Player One, "Décembre 1999" (FR; 1999-xx-xx), page 155


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Books: Prima's Official Strategy Guide: NFL Blitz 2000 (1999)
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