Software:NHL 2001

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NHL 2001
North American box art featuring Owen Nolan
Developer(s)EA Canada
Publisher(s)EA Sports
SeriesNHL
Platform(s)PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Windows
ReleasePlayStation, Windows
  • NA: September 27, 2000[1]
  • EU: October 6, 2000
PlayStation 2
Elitserien/SM-Liiga 2001
  • EU: March 8, 2001
Genre(s)Sports (ice hockey)
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NHL 2001 is a video game released by Electronic Arts in 2000. It is the successor to NHL 2000. An add-on featuring Elitserien and SM-Liiga was released on the PC version on March 8, 2001, that added Swedish and Finnish hockey leagues and teams to the game. It is the tenth installment of the NHL series, the final to be released on PlayStation, and the first to be released on PlayStation 2.

Gameplay

Jim Hughson remains as play-by-play announcer in the game, with Bill Clement joining as an analyst for a second time, debuting in the previous edition, NHL 2000. This is also the first NHL game to appear on the PlayStation 2 and also to include Latvia and Ukraine to the 18 national teams first featured in NHL 98 (only available in the PC and PlayStation 2 versions). There is also a brand new feature called the Momentum Bar, which goes to the team who has scored goals, done big hits, etc.

Expansion

An expansion pack for the PC version of NHL 2001 including the Swedish and Finnish elite leagues was released in early 2001, titled Elitserien 2001 (SM-Liiga 2001 in Finland). It includes all 12 teams from Elitserien and all 13 teams from SM-Liiga at the time. It also includes new intro play-by-play by Arne Hegerfors in Swedish, and Mika Saukkonen in Finnish. And new arena announcers by Magnus Gustafsson in Swedish, and Pentti Lindegren in Finnish. The cover athlete on Elitserien 2001 is Henrik Zetterberg of Timrå IK, and the cover athlete on SM-Liiga 2001 is Raimo Helminen of Ilves.[4][5][6][7]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PCPSPS2
CGSPStarStarStarStar[14]N/AN/A
CGWStarStarStarStarHalf star[15]N/AN/A
EGMN/A6/10[16]9.5/10[17][lower-alpha 1]
Game InformerN/A7.75/10[20]8.5/10[21]
GameFanN/A86%[22][lower-alpha 2]93%[23][lower-alpha 3]
GameRevolutionN/AN/AC+[24]
GameSpot8.8/10[25]8.6/10[26]8/10[27]
GameSpy89%[28]N/A84%[29]
IGN9/10[30]8.4/10[31]7.8/10[32]
Next GenerationN/AN/AStarStarStarStar[33]
OPM (US)N/AStarStarStarStar[34]StarStarStarStar[35]
PC Gamer (US)92%[36]N/AN/A
The Cincinnati EnquirerN/AN/AStarStarStarStarHalf star[37]
Aggregate score
Metacritic90/100[8]88/100[9]85/100[10]

The PC version received "universal acclaim", while the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 versions received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[8][9][10] Emmett Schkloven of X-Play gave the PS2 version four stars out of five and stated, "EA has spent a lot of effort making NHL 2001 accessible to newcomers and non-hockey fanatics. Easier controls, clean gameplay and a fast, slick interface all contribute to the company's success in this endeavor. Fortunately, the depth and realism that make hockey lovers like myself such fans of the franchise have not been sacrificed. The game is not as flawless as it could be, but it is damn close. And it's still only launch year."[38] Jim Preston of NextGen said, "EA's first NHL effort on Playstation 2 [sic] is almost as deep as it is pretty."[33]

Clayton Crooks of AllGame gave the PC version four-and-a-half stars out of five and said, "Hockey fans are sure to enjoy NHL 2001. It offers impressive (albeit repetitive) audio, superb graphics and animation to go along with exciting gameplay and fans of both arcade and simulation-style sports games should be able to find some aspect to enjoy. Online play, customizable rosters that are available for download from the Internet and multiple season modes make this a game that should occupy the hard drive for a long time, at least until the next version is released."[39] Matt Grandstaff of the same website gave the PlayStation version four stars, saying that it was "a better game than its PS2 counterpart. Even though it lacks some of the many customizations available in the PS2 version and is an ugly duckling in comparison, gamers looking for the most authentic hockey action for the 2000-2001 season should go with the PS version -- even if they own a PS2."[40] However, Terry Chung gave the PS2 version three stars, calling it "a worthy attempt at bringing the series to a 128-bit system, but with a few minor problems that need to be worked out, it should have been sent down to the minors for some reconditioning before coming back up."[41]

Kevin "BIFF" Giacobbi of GameZone gave the PC version a perfect ten, calling it "a must have".[42] Kevin Krause later gave the PlayStation 2 version 9.3 out of 10, calling it "a great game overall and the innovative new features put it yet another step ahead of the pack. My recommendation? Pick this one up!"[43]

John Marrin of GamePro said that the PC version "isn't perfect, but it's about as close as EA has come in the past. The coaching strategies, gameplay options, and superb graphics make this one sports experience that PC gamers should be thankful for."[44][lower-alpha 4] Human Tornado said in one GamePro review that the PlayStation version "keeps its lead over Sony's NHL FaceOff, but every year, that gap gets smaller. Still, NHL 2001 has better controls and coaching strategies, and the plethora of options rounds out this excellent hockey package. NHL 2001 takes this year's PlayStation Championship, but it was a tight seven game showdown."[45][lower-alpha 5] In another GamePro review, Air Hendrix said of the same console version, "If you're not a huge hockey fan, NHL 2001 is similar enough to its 2000 edition that you may be content with that version. For the hockey hardcore, the tuned A.I. and new features make NHL 2001 the only game in town."[46][lower-alpha 6] The former author said in one GamePro review, "NHL 2001 for the PS2 is one of the finest console sports games ever to ship. The sweet gameplay, delicious game options, intense graphics, and jamming audio make it a fantastic hockey simulation, and one of the best games to ship for the PS2 on launch day."[47][lower-alpha 7] In another GamePro review, the latter author said of the same PlayStation 2 version, "All told, NHL 2001 is an impressive example of next-gen sports action, ranking it as one of the new system's best titles. If you were lucky enough to score a PS2 at launch, make sure you grab a copy of this gem to go with it."[48][lower-alpha 8]

The PS2 version was a runner-up for GameSpot's annual "Best PlayStation 2 Game" award, which went to SSX.[49] In the same way the PC version was a runner-up for the website's annual "Sports Game of the Year" award, which went to FIFA 2001.[50] The same PC version won the award for Sports Game of the Year at the CNET Gamecenter Computer Game Awards for 2000.[51] The staff of Computer Games Magazine nominated the same PC version for their 2000 "Sports Game of the Year" award, whose winner remains unknown.[52] It was a runner-up for "Sports Game of 2000" in both Editors' Choice and Readers' Choice at IGN's Best of 2000 Awards.[53]

According to PC Data, NHL 2001 sold 190,000 units in 2000 for the PlayStation 2.[54]

Notes

  1. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation 2 version each a score of 9/10, 9.5/10, and 10/10.
  2. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation version, one critic gave it 85, and the other 86.
  3. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation 2 version, one critic gave it 93, and the other 92.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the PC version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 5/5 scores for control and fun factor.
  5. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version 4.5/5 for graphics, 4/5 for sound, and two 5/5 scores for control and fun factor in one review.
  6. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 5/5 scores for control and fun factor in another review.
  7. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation 2 version three 5/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and 4.5/5 for sound in one review.
  8. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation 2 version all perfect 5/5 scores for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor in another review.

References

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  4. ↑ "SM-Liiga 2001 front cover". Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211026050903/https://kuvat.huuto.net/v1/83ed/e8097a09ae98e6e761fa1d98cf9/474913194-m.jpg. Retrieved October 26, 2023. 
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  6. ↑ "Elitserien 2001 front cover". Atari SA. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331071517/https://cdn.mobygames.com/covers/7902789-elitserien-2001-windows-front-cover.jpg. Retrieved October 26, 2023. 
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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

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  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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  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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