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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a ice hockey game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]], named after the [[ESPN]] television program of the same name. It was only released in North America. | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a ice hockey game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]], named after the [[ESPN]] television program of the same name. It was only released in North America. | ||
− | The game was licensed by the [[ | + | The game was licensed by the [[NHL]], so real team names and logos are present. The Mega-CD version additionally carries a license by the [[NHLPA|Players Association]], so real player names and portrait are present as well. The Mega Drive version lacks this license, so players are unnamed but have the same jersey numbers and statistics. |
The game features commentary by sports analyst and former professional hockey player [[wikipedia:Bill Clement|Bill Clement]], through digitized voice samples in the Mega Drive version and [[full-motion video]] clips in the Mega-CD version. | The game features commentary by sports analyst and former professional hockey player [[wikipedia:Bill Clement|Bill Clement]], through digitized voice samples in the Mega Drive version and [[full-motion video]] clips in the Mega-CD version. | ||
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The game is an NHL hockey game including all of the teams from the [[wikipedia:1993–94 NHL season|1993-94 NHL season]]. It can be played by one to four players, who can be assigned to either or neither team before the start of the match. The game uses a side view by default, but it can be changed to a vertical view before or during a match. | The game is an NHL hockey game including all of the teams from the [[wikipedia:1993–94 NHL season|1993-94 NHL season]]. It can be played by one to four players, who can be assigned to either or neither team before the start of the match. The game uses a side view by default, but it can be changed to a vertical view before or during a match. | ||
− | Before a match, players can view the match-up to compare the strength of each team in several categories or view the line-up of players on each team. There are options to set the difficulty of computer opponents (Beginner, Amateur, and Pro), toggle penalties or only allow offsides (the most common penalty), change the length of each period (5, 10, or 20 minutes, with a default of 10 minutes), or toggle | + | Before a match, players can view the match-up to compare the strength of each team in several categories or view the line-up of players on each team. There are options to set the difficulty of computer opponents (Beginner, Amateur, and Pro), toggle penalties or only allow offsides (the most common penalty), change the length of each period (5, 10, or 20 minutes, with a default of 10 minutes), or toggle line changes. When line changes are not enabled, players do not tire out or need to be replaced over the course of the match. The Mega-CD version also has an option to decrease the frequency of FMV, which is shown on certain plays, or to disable it entirely. |
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*'''Assistant Producer:''' Dennis Quinn | *'''Assistant Producer:''' Dennis Quinn | ||
*'''Sound and Music:''' Joe Hight, Rex Baca | *'''Sound and Music:''' Joe Hight, Rex Baca | ||
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| pdf=ESPN NHL National Hockey Night GRN Manual.pdf | | pdf=ESPN NHL National Hockey Night GRN Manual.pdf | ||
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*'''Executive Producers:''' Steve Bornstein, Ed Durso, Dick Glover, Tom Hagopian, Jim Noel, John Wildack, Howie Schwab | *'''Executive Producers:''' Steve Bornstein, Ed Durso, Dick Glover, Tom Hagopian, Jim Noel, John Wildack, Howie Schwab | ||
*'''Special Thanks To:''' Andy Zaffron, Bill Clement | *'''Special Thanks To:''' Andy Zaffron, Bill Clement | ||
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| pdf=Espnnationalhockeynight mcd us manual.pdf | | pdf=Espnnationalhockeynight mcd us manual.pdf | ||
| pdfpage=21 | | pdfpage=21 |
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD | |||||||||||||||
Publisher: Sony Imagesoft | |||||||||||||||
Developer: Sony Imagesoft | |||||||||||||||
Licensor: ESPN, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Players' Association | |||||||||||||||
Sound driver: GEMS | |||||||||||||||
Peripherals supported: Team Player | |||||||||||||||
Genre: Sports (ice hockey) | |||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-4 | |||||||||||||||
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ESPN National Hockey Night is a ice hockey game for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Mega-CD, named after the ESPN television program of the same name. It was only released in North America.
The game was licensed by the NHL, so real team names and logos are present. The Mega-CD version additionally carries a license by the Players Association, so real player names and portrait are present as well. The Mega Drive version lacks this license, so players are unnamed but have the same jersey numbers and statistics.
The game features commentary by sports analyst and former professional hockey player Bill Clement, through digitized voice samples in the Mega Drive version and full-motion video clips in the Mega-CD version.
Contents
Gameplay
The game is an NHL hockey game including all of the teams from the 1993-94 NHL season. It can be played by one to four players, who can be assigned to either or neither team before the start of the match. The game uses a side view by default, but it can be changed to a vertical view before or during a match.
Before a match, players can view the match-up to compare the strength of each team in several categories or view the line-up of players on each team. There are options to set the difficulty of computer opponents (Beginner, Amateur, and Pro), toggle penalties or only allow offsides (the most common penalty), change the length of each period (5, 10, or 20 minutes, with a default of 10 minutes), or toggle line changes. When line changes are not enabled, players do not tire out or need to be replaced over the course of the match. The Mega-CD version also has an option to decrease the frequency of FMV, which is shown on certain plays, or to disable it entirely.
Modes
The game has the following modes, which can be played by one to four players:
- Exhibition: A single match between any two teams (which can be the same team).
- Challenge: Plays one of the two contest modes, the Fastest Man or the Shootout.
- Playoffs: An abbreviated season that skips to the Stanley Cup playoffs, an elimination tournament played to the Best of 1 (win a single game to eliminate a team) or a Best of 7 series (win four games to eliminate a team).
- Season: Plays a full season of 84 games. Progress is saved to a battery backup in the Mega Drive version or the console's internal memory in the Mega-CD version. Games are selected from a calendar; the player can skip ahead to later games, with the computer simulating the outcomes of skipped games. If the player's team ranks high enough at the end of the season, the player proceeds to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Teams
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Calgary Flames
Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas Stars
Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers
Hartford Whalers
Los Angeles Kings
Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Quebec Nordiques
San Jose Sharks
St. Louis Blues
Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs
Vancouver Canucks
Washington Capitals
Winnipeg Jets
Development
Development likely began at Park Place Productions, but finished at Sony Imagesoft, as the latter hired a number of former Park Place employees during production.
Production credits
Mega Drive version
- Programming: Craig Broadbooks, Paula Willman, Scott Murray
- Additional Programming: Eric Hagstrom
- Lead Artist: David Estus
- Artists: Andy Jaros, Steve Mitchell, Ted Robertson, Scott Rogers, Brian O'Hara, Katy Roe, Dave Fenderson, Chris Meland, Joe Brisbois, Kevin Toft
- Additional Art: Paul Willman, Craig Broadbooks
- Producers: John Smedley, Daniel Meade
- Associate Producer: Greg Oberle
- Assistant Producer: Dennis Quinn
- Sound and Music: Joe Hight, Rex Baca
Mega-CD version
- Programming: Eric Hagstrom, Craig Broadbooks, Paula Willman, Scott Murray
- Lead Artist: David Estus
- Artists: Andy Jaros, Steve Mitchell, Ted Robertson, Scott Rogers, Brian O'Hara, Katy Roe, Dave Fenderson, Chris Meland, Joe Brisbois, Kevin Toft
- Additional Art: Paul Willman, Craig Broadbooks
- Producers: John Smedley
- Associate Producer: Greg Oberle
- Assistant Producer: Dennis Quinn
- Sound and Music: Joe Hight, Rex Baca
- Testing Coordinator: Brian Wiklem
- Testing: Dennis Quinn, Greg Kaine, Fred Wigand, Justin Busch, Robert Baumsteiger, Martha Williams, Jody Kelsey, Kurt Schwengel, Bruce Cochrane, C J Connoy, Andre Leighton, Seth Luisi, Jose Cruz, Tobin Russell
- Sony Executive Producer: Richard Robinson
- Executive Producers: Steve Bornstein, Ed Durso, Dick Glover, Tom Hagopian, Jim Noel, John Wildack, Howie Schwab
- Special Thanks To: Andy Zaffron, Bill Clement
Magazine articles
- Main article: ESPN National Hockey Night/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
Mega Drive version
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59 | |
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Based on 6 reviews |
Mega-CD version
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Based on 3 reviews |
Technical information
- Main article: ESPN National Hockey Night/Technical information.
References
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 252
- ↑ File:ESPN NHL National Hockey Night GRN Manual.pdf, page 11
- ↑ File:Espnnationalhockeynight mcd us manual.pdf, page 21
- ↑ EGM², "November 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 217
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 71
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 149
- ↑ GamePro, "December 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 216
- ↑ Game Informer, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 18
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 86
- ↑ VideoGames, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 93
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 3 March 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 79
- ↑ Game Informer, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 41
- ↑ Next Generation, "February 1995" (US; 1995-01-24), page 98
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