In case you missed out on the ballin’ Midway party last night, here’s a quick rundown. The Budlight was flowing, I found out Lawrence Taylor wears watches the size of a small child’s head, and, oh yeah, there was some video games there, too. While I got to play Blitz: The League II at the party with everyone else, it wasn’t exactly the best environment to sit down and really look at a game, especially with Justin Timberlake blasting in your ears. But is it as experimental as LT says it is?
You know, I’m not sure how I should approach Blitz 2. Yes, it’s a football game, but that’s just on the surface. Really, this game is about abusing the human body. It’s over-the-top, funny, and should not be taken seriously. If you’re buying this game for the simulated football experience, there will be little of it. But that’s OK. Blitz has never been about that and certainly doesn’t try to hide it.
I’m not sure where to start. I’ll guess I can go over the football part first.
As we heard late last year, Midway is bringing Blitz back. Blitz: The League II will include a new story mode written by ESPN Playmakers writer Peter Egan and will feature player-controlled touchdown celebrations, an enhanced on-field Clash Mode, online multiplayer, precision-aim tackles and late hits. Lawrence Taylor will return as the game’s cover athlete.
“Professional football has long sought to gloss over the often brutal realities that surround the game and its players”, said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment. “Blitz: The League II embraces the most compelling storylines behind America’s favourite sport and allows fans to experience them in a bold, interactive way”.
The game is set to hit the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 this spring.
