Software:NFL 2K2

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Short description: 2001 video game
NFL 2K2
North American cover art, featuring Randy Moss
Developer(s)Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)Sega[lower-alpha 1]
SeriesNFL 2K
Platform(s)Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox
ReleaseDreamcast
  • NA: September 18, 2001[1]
PlayStation 2
Xbox
Genre(s)Sports (American football)
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NFL 2K2 is a 2001 American football video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for the Dreamcast. It is the third installment of Sega's NFL 2K series, as well as the last in the series to be released for the Dreamcast, which had been discontinued by the time of the game's release. The game was later re-released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, being the first game to be released by Sega for the latter console.

The game and the rest of the 2K titles on the Dreamcast have had their online capabilities revived and are completely playable online.[4]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DreamcastPS2Xbox
AllGameN/AStarStarStarStar[8]StarStarStarStar[9]
EGM7.83/10[10][lower-alpha 2]8.17/10[11][lower-alpha 3]8.83/10[12][lower-alpha 4]
Famitsu29/40[14]32/40[15]N/A
Game Informer9/10[16]9.5/10[17]9.25/10[18]
GameRevolutionN/AA−[19]N/A
GameSpot9.5/10[20]9.5/10[21]9.3/10[22]
GameSpy9/10[23]78%[24]82%[25]
GameZoneN/AN/A7/10[26]
IGN9/10[27]9/10[28]8.3/10[29]
OPM (US)N/AStarStarStarHalf star[30]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/A8.8/10[31]
Aggregate score
Metacritic90/100[5]85/100[6]87/100[7]

The Dreamcast version received "universal acclaim", while the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5][6][7] Gary Whitta of NextGen said of the Dreamcast version, "It's showing its age, but NFL2K2 can still compete with anything the next generation has to offer."[32] In Japan, where the Dreamcast and PS2 versions were ported for release on March 28, 2002, Famitsu gave it a score of 29 out of 40 for the former,[14] and 32 out of 40 for the latter.[15]

Dr. Zombie of GamePro's December 2001 issue said that the Dreamcast version "continues its dominance as a high quality alternative to the Madden NFL series. Although the game wins by default for the Dreamcast, NFL 2K2's game enhancements and updated rosters make this a must-but for Dreamcast football gamers."[33][lower-alpha 5] Two issues later, Bro Buzz said of the PlayStation 2 version, "Despite a few weak spots on its roster, NFL 2K2 is a whole lotta fun! Madden NFL 2002, out and about since last August, probably caught the lion's share of football gamers this season. But if you're ready for a second season, NFL 2K2 is more than worthy. And, as just the first PS2 football game from Sega Sports, you gotta like its chances next season."[34][lower-alpha 6] Another issue later, he said of the Xbox version, "It's basically a port of the PS2 version, but on the Xbox, its graphics are so much sharper and the joystick-dependent interface feels perfect."[35][lower-alpha 7]

The Dreamcast version was nominated for the "Best Sports, Traditional Game" and "Best Dreamcast Game" awards at GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2001 Awards, both of which went to NBA 2K2 and Phantasy Star Online, respectively.[36][37] The same console version won the award for "Dreamcast Game of the Year" (which it shared with NBA 2K2) at The Electric Playground's 2001 Blister Awards,[38] and was also nominated for the "Best Multiplayer Console Game" (along with said game), but lost to Software:Halo: Combat Evolved.[39]

Notes

  1. ↑ Released under the Sega Sports banner
  2. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Dreamcast version each a score of 8.5/10, 7/10, and 8/10.
  3. ↑ Two critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation 2 version each a score of 8/10, and the other gave it 8.5/10.
  4. ↑ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the Xbox version, one critic gave it 8.5/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 9/10.
  5. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version 5/5 each for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor.
  6. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation 2 version 4/5 each for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor.
  7. ↑ GamePro gave the Xbox version two 5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, and two 4.5/5 scores for sound and control.

References

  1. ↑ "SEGA SPORTS NFL 2K2 LAUNCHES ONTO DREAMCAST, POWERING THE TOP-SELLING FOOTBALL VIDEOGAME SERIES TO NEW HEIGHTS". September 18, 2001. Archived from the original on November 4, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20011104203405/http://www.segasports.com/article.jsp?ArticleId=ART000000014. Retrieved March 29, 2023. 
  2. ↑ "SEGA SPORTS NFL 2K2 LAUNCHES ONTO THE PLAYSTATION 2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; MARKS FIRST MULTI-PLATFORM MOVE FOR FRANCHISE". November 20, 2001. Archived from the original on February 6, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020206150658/http://www.segasports.com/article.jsp?ArticleId=ART000000021. Retrieved March 29, 2023. 
  3. ↑ "Sega Ship[s NFL 2K2"]. January 9, 2002. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240524070226/https://xboxaddict.com/news/1687/Sega-Ship-NFL-2K2.html. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  4. ↑ "Games". Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218094228/https://dreamcastlive.net/games/. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "NFL 2K2 critic reviews (DC)". Fandom. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404074723/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dreamcast/nfl-2k2. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "NFL 2K2 critic reviews (PS2)". Fandom. Archived from the original on July 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230729204755/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/nfl-2k2. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "NFL 2K2 critic reviews (Xbox)". Fandom. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230419144930/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/nfl-2k2. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  8. ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "NFL 2K2 (PS2) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141117010756/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=35616&tab=review. Retrieved April 21, 2020. 
  9. ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "NFL 2K2 (Xbox) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141116100534/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=34931&tab=review. Retrieved April 21, 2020. 
  10. ↑ Leahy, Dan; Kujawa, Kraig; Hager, Dean (December 2001). "NFL 2K2 (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (149): 260. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322232828/https://retrocdn.net/images/c/c6/EGM_US_149.pdf. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  11. ↑ Kujawa, Kraig; Hager, Dean; Leahy, Dan (January 2002). "NFL 2K2 (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (150): 216. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331223540/https://retrocdn.net/images/3/31/EGM_US_150.pdf. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  12. ↑ Leahy, Dan; Hager, Dean; Kujawa, Kraig (March 2002). "NFL 2K2 (Xbox)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (152): 144. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221121203830/https://retrocdn.net/images/f/f8/EGM_US_152.pdf. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  13. ↑ Mowatt, Todd (November 8, 2001). "NFL 2K2 (DC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. Archived from the original on August 17, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020817100103/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=7216&full=1. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "NFL 2K2 [ドリームキャスト]" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "NFL 2K2 [PS2]" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). 
  16. ↑ Kato, Matthew (November 2001). "NFL 2K2 (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (103): 125. https://archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-103-november-2001. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  17. ↑ Kato, Matthew (January 2002). "NFL 2K2 (PS2)". Game Informer (GameStop) (105): 80. Archived from the original on September 17, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080917093919/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200201/R03.0731.1840.48762.htm. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  18. ↑ Kato, Matthew (March 2002). "NFL 2K2 (Xbox)". Game Informer (GameStop) (107): 85. Archived from the original on November 13, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20041113163620/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200203/R03.0801.1421.28716.htm. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  19. ↑ Dodson, Joe (December 2001). "NFL 2K2 Review (PS2)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150911164943/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nfl-2k2. Retrieved April 22, 2020. 
  20. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (September 18, 2001). "NFL 2K2 Review (DC) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. Archived from the original on October 4, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20011004044932/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2813143,00.html. Retrieved April 20, 2020. 
  21. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (November 27, 2001). "NFL 2K2 Review (PS2) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 11, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20011211193009/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2827494,00.html. Retrieved April 20, 2020. 
  22. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (January 8, 2002). "NFL 2K2 Review (Xbox) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 11, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020111064707/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2837303,00.html. Retrieved April 20, 2020. 
  23. ↑ Hiscock, Josh (October 10, 2001). "NFL 2K2". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090125092823/http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/nfl2k2/. Retrieved April 21, 2020. 
  24. ↑ Abner, William (December 18, 2001). "NFL 2K2 (PS2)". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 8, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030508215231/http://www.sportplanet.com/features/reviews/nfl2k2/ps2/. Retrieved April 21, 2020. 
  25. ↑ Hiscock, Josh (February 1, 2002). "NFL 2K2 (XBox) [sic"]. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 27, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20021027141839/http://www.sportplanet.com/features/reviews/nfl2k2/xbox/. Retrieved April 21, 2020. 
  26. ↑ Lafferty, Michael (January 29, 2002). "Sega Sports(tm) NFL 2K2 Review - Xbox". Archived from the original on March 6, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070306191424/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18709.htm. Retrieved April 22, 2020. 
  27. ↑ Chau, Anthony (September 21, 2001). "NFL 2K2 (DC)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220808072530/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/09/21/nfl-2k2-5. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  28. ↑ Zdyrko, David (November 20, 2001). "NFL 2K2 (PS2)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 9, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250209192813/https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/21/nfl-2k2-3. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  29. ↑ Boulding, Aaron (January 9, 2002). "NFL 2K2 (Xbox)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 9, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250209192933/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/01/10/nfl-2k2. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  30. ↑ Zuniga, Todd (January 2002). "NFL 2K2". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (52): 132. https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-52-january-2002. Retrieved February 10, 2025. 
  31. ↑ "NFL 2K2". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 77. March 2002. 
  32. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named NGen
  33. ↑ Dr. Zombie (December 2001). "NFL 2K2 (DC)". GamePro (IDG) (159): 178. Archived from the original on January 17, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050117234111/http://www.gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/17144.shtml. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  34. ↑ Bro Buzz (February 2002). "NFL 2K2 (PS2)". GamePro (IDG) (161). Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050212141342/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/18882.shtml. Retrieved April 21, 2020. 
  35. ↑ Bro Buzz (March 2002). "NFL 2K2 (Xbox)". GamePro (IDG) (162): 117. Archived from the original on March 13, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050313134542/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/19562.shtml. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
  36. ↑ GameSpot staff (2001). "GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2001 (Best Sports, Traditional Game Nominess)". CNET. Archived from the original on April 12, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020412231954/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2001/p3_11.html. Retrieved February 9, 2025. 
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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 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]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

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. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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