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ESPN NHL Hockey
Developer(s)Kush Games
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Xbox
Release
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

ESPN NHL Hockey (also known as NHL 2K4) is a video game released by Sega in 2003. It was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

The cover athlete is Jeremy Roenick, who was then on the Philadelphia Flyers

The game uses the ESPN presentation style using ESPN graphics, music, and is featuring ESPN on-air talent. Notably, the game's commentary features a superstar booth of ESPN's legendary voice of hockey Gary Thorne and Bill Clement, who deliver play-by-play and color commentary with situational analysis bringing a true ESPN scotch bonnet flavor.

ESPN NHL Hockey brings you authentic box scores, overlays, stats and more - fully capturing the atmosphere of an ESPN NHL broadcast. The game implements a groundbreaking graphics engine that uses hardware to new limits, player models and faces, environmental effects, arenas, cut-scenes, uniforms and more are meticulously detailed - raising realism to a new level. Put your skills to the test against the NHL's best as you compete for the title in all of the NHL's All-Star skills challenges. There are also mini-Games including "Mini-Rink," a fast-paced 2 on 2 intense hockey experience, Pond Hockey, and enhanced skills events.

Reception

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The PlayStation 2 version received "universal acclaim", while the Xbox version received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4][5] GamePro called it "a first-round pick you won't regret making."[19][b]

The game was nominated for the "Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year" award at the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' 7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which went to Madden NFL 2004.[20]

Notes

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  1. ^ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the game, one critic gave it 8.5/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 9/10.
  2. ^ GamePro gave the game two 4/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 5/5 for sound, and 4.5/5 for control.

References

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  1. ^ Bramwell, Tom (December 1, 2003). "What Was New?!". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on December 13, 2003. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey". GP Store Australia. Archived from the original on November 16, 2003. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  3. ^ IGNPS2 staff (October 1, 2003). "Game of the Month: September 2003". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b "ESPN NHL Hockey critic reviews (PS2)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "ESPN NHL Hockey critic reviews (Xbox)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Linn, Demian; Sewart, Greg; Intihar, Bryan (October 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 171. Ziff Davis. p. 138. Archived from the original on January 1, 2004. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Reiner, Andrew (October 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 126. GameStop. p. 121. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Kato, Matthew (October 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey (Xbox)". Game Informer. No. 126. GameStop. p. 138. Archived from the original on November 24, 2003. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  9. ^ a b G-Wok (October 2003). "ESPN [NHL] Hockey Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Navarro, Alex (September 11, 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  11. ^ Valentino, Nick (September 22, 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 30, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  12. ^ Surette, Tim (September 23, 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey - XB - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 4, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Carle, Chris (September 9, 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "HSPN NHL Hockey". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. No. 73. Ziff Davis. October 2003. p. 120.
  15. ^ "ESPN NHL Hockey". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. October 2003. p. 81.
  16. ^ Guidi, Tony (September 12, 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey Review (Xbox)". TeamXbox. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 12, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Marriott, Scott Alan (November 6, 2003). "'ESPN NHL Hockey' (PS2, Xbox) Review". X-Play. TechTV. Archived from the original on November 8, 2003. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  18. ^ Catucci, Nick (September 30, 2003). "Make like a toothless wonder and get the puck outta here". The Village Voice. Village Voice, LLC. Archived from the original on October 9, 2003. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  19. ^ Air Hendrix (November 2003). "ESPN NHL Hockey 2K4 [sic]" (PDF). GamePro. No. 182. IDG. p. 152. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  20. ^ "7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards: Winners". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on June 3, 2004. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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