Software:Madden NFL 2000

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Short description: 1999 American football video game
Madden NFL 2000
Developer(s)EA Tiburon
Tiertex Design Studios (GBC)[1]
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Aspyr Media (Mac OS)[2]
THQ (GBC)
SeriesMadden NFL
Platform(s)PlayStation, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, Windows, Mac OS
ReleasePlayStation
Game Boy Color
  • EU: August 1999
  • NA: October 26, 1999[4]
Nintendo 64 & Windows
Macintosh
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Madden NFL 2000 (also known as Madden 2000) is a football video game. This was the second of the Madden NFL games to not solely feature John Madden on the cover in North America. The only other one was Madden NFL '95. Most versions of the game cover featured Madden prominently in the foreground, and a recognizable Barry Sanders in a background action graphic. The European PAL edition features only Dorsey Levens on the cover.

The video at the introduction on the CD-ROM versions of the game is an unnamed track by rapper Ludacris. It was the first Madden game to be released for the Game Boy Color. It was also the first Madden game to be released on both PC and Mac,[citation needed] and the first football game ever ported to the Mac.[9]

The Green Bay Packers have the best team overall in the game with a rating of 94, while the worst team is the Cleveland Browns with a rating of 68. For the first time in the series, a limited number of players or their names could be either created or edited as modified rosters

Changes

Franchise mode was improved somewhat and multiple owners can now participate in the same season. Unlike the previous version, Madden NFL 2000 allows the user to delegate off-season duties to the CPU, such as re-signing/releasing players, drafting future stars, etc. For the second straight year, created players cannot be added to their respective teams, as well as to the list of free agents. Before a franchise can begin, the player must add all 31 coaches from the 1999 NFL season, but this is only exclusive to the PC download version.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
GBCMacintoshN64PCPS
CGWN/AN/AN/A4/5[17]N/A
EGMN/AN/A8.5/10[18]N/A8.75/10[19]
Game Informer7.75/10[20]N/AN/AN/A8.75/10[21]
GameFanN/AN/A87%[22][lower-alpha 1]N/A87%[22]
(R.M.) 68%[23]
GameRevolutionN/AN/AN/AN/AA−[24]
GameSpot7.9/10[25]N/A9.4/10[26]7.4/10[27]9.3/10[28]
IGN7/10[29]8/10[30]8.4/10[31]8/10[32]8.6/10[33]
Next GenerationN/AN/AN/AN/A3/5[35]
Nintendo PowerN/AN/A7.4/10[36]N/AN/A
OPM (US)N/AN/AN/AN/A5/5[37]
PC Gamer (US)N/AN/AN/A90%[39]N/A
Aggregate score
GameRankings73%[10]80%[11]89%[12]82%[13]86%[14]

The game received "favorable" reviews on all platforms except the Game Boy Color version, which received "average" reviews, according to video game review aggregator GameRankings.[10][11][12][13][14] Pete Wilton of Official UK PlayStation Magazine gave the PlayStation version a Starplayer award, saying, "Madden NFL 2000 is more of a sim than an arcade game and so will never reach beyond the hardcore fans. That said, it could still teach many a soccer game a thing or two about capturing the true drama of a sporting contest."[40] However, Greg Orlando of NextGen said of the same console version, "Madden loyalists will find more to love, but this franchise still plays second fiddle to GameDay."[35]

Alexander Goldman of AllGame gave the PlayStation version four-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, "No matter what your preference, Arcade or simulation, realism or fantasy, Madden NFL 2000 has all of the pieces in place to make it the best football game available for the PlayStation as of 1999."[41] Brad Cook gave the Nintendo 64 version four stars out of five, saying, "While Madden 2000 has made plenty of improvements, it still lags in some areas and even downgraded its play in a couple. This leaves it far from perfect, but it's still a lot of fun, and the addition of the franchise mode is a welcome new feature in the Nintendo 64 version which will keep you playing with your favorite team for a long time."[42] He also gave the PC version three stars, calling it "a worthy addition to the long line of Madden football games. It would have been close to perfect if the audio was better. I'd also like to see more elements from real football telecasts such as more complete sidelines and shots of the crowds cheering in future editions, but in general I'm satisfied with Madden NFL 2000 and would recommend it to anyone who likes football videogames."[43] However, Cook gave the Game Boy Color version two-and-a-half stars, saying, "Translating any sports game to the Nintendo Game Boy Color is a tough task, and football by its very nature is probably the hardest of them all. Because the action takes place over a wide area of the playing field, it's impossible to get everything onscreen even in a console or PC game. Take a look at the tiny screen on the GBC and you'll know that the developers had a rough road ahead of them when trying to port Madden NFL 2000 to the 8-bit system."[44] Sal Accardo of GameSpy gave the PC version 83%, saying, "All in all, Madden NFL 2000 is probably the best all-around football game yet developed for the PC. In a sea of underachievers, this might not be saying much, but the game is so enjoyable and has so many interesting features that NFL fans will find it hard to keep from loading it up again and again."[45]

Dr. Zombie of GamePro called the Nintendo 64 version "a no-brainer must-buy if you don't already own a football game for the N64, and hardcore Madden players will go nuts over the excellent mechanics. The Madden magic works again!"[46][lower-alpha 2] Scarry Larry called the same console version "the ultimate in football, and the reigning king on the Nintendo 64",[47][lower-alpha 3] while also saying of the PlayStation version, "If you've never picked a Madden up before, this is not the one that will warm its way into your heart. However, if you like your football tough and real, you won't find a better game in town."[48][lower-alpha 4] Willem Knibbe called the PC version "a nice extra in a game that doesn't really need gimmicks. Madden NFL 2000's excellent strategy and beautiful graphics alone will take it to the Super Bowl."[49][lower-alpha 5] William Abner of Computer Games Strategy Plus gave the same PC version four stars out of five, saying, "Madden 2000 is not perfect. It's not a seamless blend of arcade action and realistic simulation. But it's closer to that than anything we have seen thus far and more importantly—it's downright fun to play. Even if you have never been a fan of this series you owe it to yourself to give the game a look. Madden 2000 is a winner."[50]

The PC version sold 155,071 copies in the U.S. by April 2000.[51]

The PlayStation version was nominated for CNET Gamecenter's "Best PlayStation Game" award, which ultimately went to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.[52] Likewise the PC version (mislabeled as "John Madden Football 2000") was nominated for Computer Gaming World's "Sports Game of the Year" award, which went to High Heat Baseball 2000.[53]

Notes

  1. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation versions, one critic gave them each a score of 90, and another gave them each 84.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the Nintendo 64 version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, sound, and control, and 5/5 for overall fun factor in one review.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave the Nintendo 64 version 4.5/5 for graphics, 3.5/5 for sound, 4/5 for control, and 5/5 for overall fun factor in another review.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and control, 4/5 for sound, and 5/5 for overall fun factor.
  5. ↑ GamePro gave the PC version two 4/5 scores for graphics and sound, 5/5 for control, and 4.5/5 for overall fun factor.

References

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  2. ↑ Staff, I. G. N. (1999-04-24). "Madden for the Mac" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/04/24/madden-for-the-mac. 
  3. ↑ IGN staff (August 17, 1999). "Tons of Titles Shipping Today". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/18/tons-of-titles-shipping-today. 
  4. ↑ "PR - 10/26/99 - THQ SHIPS "MADDEN NFL 2000" FOR THE GAME BOY COLOR". 2004-04-16. http://www.thq.com/Corporate/PressReleases/press-148.asp. 
  5. ↑ "The Games Of 1999 ~ Europe". http://www.gonegold.com/golden/eurogold99.shtml. 
  6. ↑ IGN staff (August 31, 1999). "Madden Busts into Stores [N64"]. Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/01/madden-busts-into-stores. 
  7. ↑ IGN staff (August 31, 1999). "Madden Rolls Out The Door [PC"]. Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/01/madden-rolls-out-the-door. 
  8. ↑ "Madden NFL 2000". http://www.aspyr.com/inside.php?p_query=events. 
  9. ↑ Steinberg, Gene (2000) (in en). Mac OS 9: The Complete Reference. Osborne/McGraw-Hill. pp. 598. ISBN 978-0-07-212506-1. 
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  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Madden NFL 2000 for Macintosh". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/mac/576144-madden-nfl-2000/index.html. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Madden NFL 2000 for Nintendo 64". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/n64/197823-madden-nfl-2000/index.html. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Madden NFL 2000 for PC". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/176859-madden-nfl-2000/index.html. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Madden NFL 2000 for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197824-madden-nfl-2000/index.html. 
  15. ↑ Conley, Eric (September 21, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (PC)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-3175,00.html/. 
  16. ↑ Brumley, Doug (September 28, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (PS)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Madden2000/. 
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  23. ↑ Mears, Rick "The Wanderer" (August 24, 1999). "REVIEW for Madden [NFL 2000 (PS)"]. Shinno Media. http://www.gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=1055&t=r. 
  24. ↑ Leong, George (September 1999). "Madden [NFL 2000 Review (PS)"]. CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/34191-madden-2000-review. 
  25. ↑ Trueman, Doug (February 16, 2000). "Madden NFL 2000 Review (GBC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-2000-review/1900-2537180/. 
  26. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (August 24, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 Review (N64)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-nfl-2000-review/1900-2544690/. 
  27. ↑ Sloan, Colin (September 24, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 Review (PC)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-nfl-2000-review/1900-2542411/. 
  28. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (August 25, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 Review (PS)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-nfl-2000-review/1900-2548187/. 
  29. ↑ Harris, Craig (November 5, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (GBC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/11/06/madden-nfl-2000-2. 
  30. ↑ Sanchez, Rick (June 10, 2002). "Madden NFL 2000 (Mac)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/06/10/madden-nfl-2000. 
  31. ↑ Boulding, Aaron (September 2, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (N64)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/03/madden-nfl-2000-4. 
  32. ↑ Bates, Jason (September 13, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (PC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/09/14/madden-nfl-2000-3. 
  33. ↑ Boor, Jay (August 20, 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (PS)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/21/madden-nfl-2000-5. 
  34. ↑ Sammis, Ian (March 2000). "Madden NFL 2000". MacADDICT (Imagine Media) (43): 48. https://archive.org/details/MacAddict-043-200003/page/n49/mode/2up. Retrieved May 31, 2021. 
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Orlando, Greg (November 1999). "Madden NFL 2000 (PS)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (59): 119. https://archive.org/details/NextGen59Nov1999/page/n121/mode/2up. Retrieved May 31, 2021. 
  36. ↑ "Madden NFL 2000 (N64)". Nintendo Power (Nintendo of America) 124: 144. September 1999. https://www.nintendo64ever.com/scans/mags/Scan-Magazine-366-144.jpg. Retrieved May 31, 2021. 
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  52. ↑ Gamecenter staff (January 21, 1999). "The Gamecenter Awards for 1999! (PlayStation)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Features/Exclusives/Awards99/ss01d.html. 
  53. ↑ CGW staff (March 2000). "The 2000 Premier Awards (Sports Game of the Year)". Computer Gaming World (Ziff Davis) (188): 80. http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_188.pdf. Retrieved June 11, 2021. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
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  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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