Software:NBA 2K1

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Short description: 2000 basketball video game
NBA 2K1
North American cover art featuring Allen Iverson
Developer(s)Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)Sega
SeriesNBA 2K
Platform(s)Dreamcast
Release
  • NA: October 31, 2000[1]
  • JP: March 29, 2001
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NBA 2K1 is a 2000 sports video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. It was the first NBA 2K game to feature online multiplayer and the first game to feature street courses instead of playing a game inside the arena in the first game, famous street courts such as The Cage, Rucker Park, Franklin Park, and Goat Park.

Gameplay

New features were added to NBA 2K1. This includes the new Association, General Manager, and Street modes. The game features rosters from the 2000–01 NBA season.

Cover

The cover athlete was featured as Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers until the release of ESPN NBA 2K5.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic93/100[2]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarStarStarHalf star[3]
EGM9.17/10[5][lower-alpha 1]
Famitsu30/40[7]
Game Informer9.5/10[8]
GameFan95%[9]
GameSpot9.6/10[10]
GameSpy9/10[11]
IGN8.8/10[12]
Next GenerationStarStarStarStar[13]
The Cincinnati EnquirerStarStarStarStarHalf star[14]

The game received "universal acclaim" according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[2] Rob Smolka of NextGen said that the game was "Highly recommended, but frankly, we were expecting a lot more based on the improvement of NFL 2K1 over NFL 2K."[13] In Japan, where the game was ported for release on March 29, 2001, Famitsu gave it 30 out of 40.[7]

Uncle Dust of GamePro said in one review, "With a deeper array of options, sharper graphics, and better A.I., NBA 2K1 is a solid improvement to an already great game; add the option of online play, and you have yourself a tough game to beat—on any system."[15][lower-alpha 2] In another GamePro review, Kilo Watt said, "The game is not perfect, but at the end of the day it's still a very satisfying experience. The franchise mode is fantastic, and the inclusion of the all-time greats, special uniforms, and street courts really pushes NBA 2K1 into primetime territory. The online play has its own nuances that just have to be accepted, but the fact that it works as well as it does is pretty impressive. The DC hoop crown looks to be firmly in the hands of Sega Sports right now."[16][lower-alpha 3]

The game was a runner-up for the "Best Multiplayer Game" and "Best Sports Game (Traditional)" awards at GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2000 Awards, which went to Quake III Arena and NFL 2K1, respectively.[17][18]

Game Informer ranked it at 95 on its top 100 video games of all-time list. The staff praised the developers for maintaining the quality gameplay of its predecessor while adding online, new settings, and a Franchise mode.[19]

According to PC Data, NBA 2K1 sold 500,000 units in 2000.[20]

Notes

  1. ↑ Two critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 9/10, and the other gave it 9.5/10.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the game two 5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, and two 4/5 scores for sound and control in one review.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave the game 5/5 for graphics, and three 4.5/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor in another review.

References

  1. ↑ Justice, Brandon (October 31, 2000). "Four Ship for Dreamcast". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230421183217/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/01/four-ship-for-dreamcast. Retrieved January 4, 2023. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NBA 2K1". Fandom. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231126062447/https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-2k1/. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  3. ↑ Grandstaff, Matt. "NBA 2K1 - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115125907/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=24258&tab=review. Retrieved May 8, 2015. 
  4. ↑ Rector, Brett (November 10, 2000). "NBA 2K1". CNET. Archived from the original on February 9, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010209030412/http://www.gamecenter.com/Dreamcast/Reviews/Nba2k1/index.html. Retrieved December 14, 2021. 
  5. ↑ Leahy, Dan; Hager, Dean; Kujawa, Kraig (January 2001). "NBA 2K1 (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (138): 193. Archived from the original on January 28, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010128210800/http://www.zdnet.com/egm/stories/main/0,11589,2658629,00.html. Retrieved December 14, 2021. 
  6. ↑ Brooks, Mark (November 27, 2000). "NBA 2K1". Greedy Productions Ltd.. Archived from the original on March 18, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020318212619/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=4552&full=1#mr_toppy. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "ドリームキャスト - NBA 2K1" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain) 915: 53. June 30, 2006. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211214193955/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=12499&redirect=no. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  8. ↑ Anderson, Paul (January 2001). "NBA 2K1". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (93): 119. 
  9. ↑ "REVIEW for Sega Sports NBA 2K1". GameFan (BPA International). November 6, 2000. 
  10. ↑ Ahmed, Shahed (October 31, 2000). "NBA 2K1 Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170921095022/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-2k1-review/1900-2648131/. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  11. ↑ Hiscock, Josh (November 27, 2000). "NBA 2K1". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 24, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090124054705/http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/nba2k1/. Retrieved May 8, 2015. 
  12. ↑ Justice, Brandon (November 7, 2000). "NBA2K1". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230530132331/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/08/nba2k1. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Smolka, Rob (February 2001). "NBA 2K1". NextGen (Imagine Media) (74): 75. https://archive.org/details/NextGen74Feb2001/page/n75/mode/2up. Retrieved December 14, 2021. 
  14. ↑ Saltzman, Marc (November 28, 2000). "NBA 2K1 is a slam-dunk". The Cincinnati Enquirer (Gannett Company). Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071118174742/http://cincinnati.com/freetime/games/reviews/112800_nba2k1.html. Retrieved May 8, 2015. 
  15. ↑ Uncle Dust (January 2001). "NBA 2K1 Hoops It Up With the Best of 'Em". GamePro (IDG) (148): 111. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230930082659/https://retrocdn.net/images/e/e6/GamePro_US_148.pdf. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  16. ↑ Kilo Watt (October 31, 2000). "NBA 2K1 Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG). Archived from the original on December 22, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20041222012709/http://www.gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/7202.shtml. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  17. ↑ GameSpot staff (January 5, 2001). "Best and Worst of 2000 (Best Multiplayer Game Runners-Up)". CNET. Archived from the original on May 12, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010512090356/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2000/p2_12.html. Retrieved December 14, 2021. 
  18. ↑ GameSpot staff (January 5, 2001). "Best and Worst of 2000 (Best Sports Game (Traditional) Runners-Up)". CNET. Archived from the original on February 19, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030219121313/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2000/p4_12.html. Retrieved December 14, 2021. 
  19. ↑ Cork, Jeff (August 2001). "Game Informer's Top 100 Games Of All Time (Circa Issue 100)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (100). https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/11/16/game-informer-s-top-100-games-of-all-time-circa-issue-100.aspx. Retrieved January 4, 2024. 
  20. ↑ Gaudiosi, John (January 22, 2001). "PlayStation 2 shorts game business in 2000". Archived from the original on August 27, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250827100159/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA69759658&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=38e9c3e9. Retrieved August 27, 2025. 
  • 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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