Blitz: The League II

Publisher: Midway

Developer: Midway

Category: Sports

Release Dates

N Amer - 10/13/2008

Intl - 11/28/2008

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GameZone's Review

7.1
GZ Rating

Gameplay	6.1
Graphics	5.3
Sound	7.8
Difficulty	Medium
Concept	8.5
Multiplayer	7
Overall	7.1

Reviewer: Jeremy Olson

Review Date: 12/05/2008

Hardcore fans of simulation football should probably stay clear of Blitz: The League II unless they’re looking for a cool storyline.

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Avg. Web Rating

6.3

News

Experience Football without the Censorship as Blitz: The League II Ships to Stores
Midway today announced that Blitz: The League II has shipped to stores for the 360 and the PS3

Frank Caliendo and Jay Mohr Join Midway's Blitz: The League II Roster
The voice talent and comedic skills of both Caliendo and Mohr will help bring to life the game's fictional football league that has been created by Peter Egan, scriptwriter for ESPN's edgy "Playmakers" series

Midway Announces Powerful Lineup for 2008 E3 Business & Media Summit
Upcoming Product Line Features Proven Franchises, Exciting New Intellectual Properties and Casual Entertainment

Return to Gridiron Glory as Midway Announces BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II
Midway Games, announced today the development of Blitz: The League® II.

Description

As the sequel to the more than one million unit selling and award-winning football experience, BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II, continues the franchise legacy as the ultimate alternative to the watered-down, licensed competition. In addition to an all-new story mode penned by Peter Egan (ESPN's Playmakers), BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II features include: Precision-Aim Tackles, player-controlled touchdown celebrations, an enhanced on-the-field Clash Mode, online multiplayer capabilities, expanded rosters with all-new personalities, and the return of a cornerstone of the Blitz franchise…Late Hits! Football legend Lawrence Taylor returns as the game's cover-athlete and star linebacker for the New York Nightmare, Quentin Sands, along with a star-studded supporting cast.

Features

PRECISION-AIM TACKLES: For the first time ever in the Blitz® franchise, take control of the new hit-targeting control system to inflict serious pain on explicit areas of your opponent’s body.
REALISTIC INJURIES & THE RETURN OF LATE HITS: Featuring all-new vicious tackles and gruesome injuries, including the return of late hits and new three-man tackles that pack the power to shatter helmets, crack bones, tear crucial ligaments, and send teeth flying.
ENHANCED CLASH MODE & TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATIONS: An enhance Clash Mode is triggered with a single-button, allowing players to slow the competition and unleash special offensive and defensive maneuvers. After collecting pay-dirt, trigger the player-controlled touchdown celebration and let the fans know who deserves the green.
CAMPAIGN MODE: As the only videogame with a story mode exploring the darker side of pro sports, Blitz®: The League™ II puts the player in complete control as he ventures through brutal on-the-field competition and entertaining off-the-field drama in his quest to reach the League Championship. Peter Egan (Playmakers) returns to pen the most entertaining Blitz® storyline yet.
ONLINE COMPETITION & DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT: For the first time ever in the Blitz® franchise, take control of the new hit-targeting control system to inflict serious pain on explicit areas of your opponent’s body