NFL Blitz (1997 video game)
| NFL Blitz | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Midway Games Midway Studios San Diego (PlayStation) Digital Eclipse (GBC) |
| Publisher(s) | Midway |
| Series | NFL Blitz |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color |
| Release | Arcade
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Arcade system | Midway Seattle Hardware |
NFL Blitz is an American football video game developed and published by Midway for the arcade in 1997, the first game in the NFL Blitz series. The development team was headed by Mark Turmell and Sal Divita, who were known for being behind NBA Jam, and NFL Blitz was a deliberate attempt to translate the exaggerated arcade-style approach of NBA Jam to the football realm. The game was ported to the PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Windows, and Game Boy Color in 1998. The cover athlete for the game was then Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart.