KenKill75
April 1st, 2005, 08:43 AM
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/600/600446p1.html?fromint=1
Here's an excerpt:
Gamers don't just advance through a normal season; they enter a "campaign mode" that takes a team from its inception to the championship. Players are put in charge of a team that is coming off of a bad season and requires some significant regrouping. Instead of a normal play schedule there are three tiers of competition that must be completed in order to reach the final game which is comparable to the Super Bowl.
Off the field, the gamer will have to make some moral choices that will directly affect the gameplay. Considering the writers, we speculate that we'll be seeing some dirty dealings like harming rival athletes and the use of performance enhancing substances.
Blitz: The League looks to combine these story based elements with the brutal tackles and action based gameplay that the Blitz series is known for. As you can tell from the footage, the tackles are no longer goofy, over-the-top moves that are seemingly ripped from a cartoon. Instead, they have taken on a grittier quality and include brutal facemasks, stiff arms, and clothes lines. These tackles don't just look rough; they can be used to purposely harm opposing teammates. This version of Blitz definitely looks more realistic than previous versions of the series, with some impressive weather effects and a lively stadium in the background.
Another new aspect of Blitz: The League is the ability to upgrade your team as the season progresses. In campaign mode, players have the ability to improve their team, facilities, and of course your cheerleaders. While you start out with a rather mundane squad, they can eventually be replaced with a top-tier set of women. Midway is not only working with professionals to make sure the story line is high quality; they are also partnering with FHM for the creation of the premier cheerleaders.
Sounds like it could be a cool alternative to the NFL.
Here's an excerpt:
Gamers don't just advance through a normal season; they enter a "campaign mode" that takes a team from its inception to the championship. Players are put in charge of a team that is coming off of a bad season and requires some significant regrouping. Instead of a normal play schedule there are three tiers of competition that must be completed in order to reach the final game which is comparable to the Super Bowl.
Off the field, the gamer will have to make some moral choices that will directly affect the gameplay. Considering the writers, we speculate that we'll be seeing some dirty dealings like harming rival athletes and the use of performance enhancing substances.
Blitz: The League looks to combine these story based elements with the brutal tackles and action based gameplay that the Blitz series is known for. As you can tell from the footage, the tackles are no longer goofy, over-the-top moves that are seemingly ripped from a cartoon. Instead, they have taken on a grittier quality and include brutal facemasks, stiff arms, and clothes lines. These tackles don't just look rough; they can be used to purposely harm opposing teammates. This version of Blitz definitely looks more realistic than previous versions of the series, with some impressive weather effects and a lively stadium in the background.
Another new aspect of Blitz: The League is the ability to upgrade your team as the season progresses. In campaign mode, players have the ability to improve their team, facilities, and of course your cheerleaders. While you start out with a rather mundane squad, they can eventually be replaced with a top-tier set of women. Midway is not only working with professionals to make sure the story line is high quality; they are also partnering with FHM for the creation of the premier cheerleaders.
Sounds like it could be a cool alternative to the NFL.