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ESPN National Hockey Night (USA)

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ESPN National Hockey Night Overview

ESPN National Hockey Night hit the Game Boy Color in 2000, marking Konami's final hockey title for any platform. Released exclusively in the USA, it arrived to generally negative reviews. The cover featured Scott Gomez, who had just won the Calder Trophy and the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils that same year. As a handheld sports port, it represents the tail end of Konami's sports efforts on Nintendo's portable hardware.

GAME INFO

Platform: Game Boy Color
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Developer: Sony Imagesoft
Released: 2000
Region: USA

How to play ESPN National Hockey Night online

Start by picking a game mode from the main menu. Exhibition throws you right into a single match, while season mode lets you play through a full schedule. After selecting teams, the puck drops and you control your skaters with the D-pad, using the A and B buttons for passes, shots, and body checks. The shoulder buttons switch between your active player or call line changes, depending on the situation.

Your core objective is to score more goals than the opponent in three periods. On offense, move the puck up the ice with passes and look for openings to shoot. On defense, try to intercept passes or knock the puck carrier off the puck. The game uses a simple stamina system - if you hold the speed boost too long, your player slows down. New players should start with exhibition on the easiest difficulty to learn the feel of skating and stickhandling. The AI can be tough even on default settings, so don't get discouraged if you lose a few games at first.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button (jump / confirm)
S: B button (run / attack / cancel)
Enter: Start / Pause
V: Select

ESPN National Hockey Night FAQ

Who developed ESPN National Hockey Night?

Konami developed and published this title internally. It was the last hockey game the company released before exiting the sports genre on handhelds.

Does ESPN National Hockey Night have a multiplayer or co-op mode?

Multiplayer functionality is not widely documented. A link cable connection may support head-to-head play, but no official confirmation exists in the catalog summary.

Which regions was ESPN National Hockey Night released in?

The game was released only in the USA. No Japanese or European versions were produced.

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