ESPN National Hockey Night Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

ESPN National Hockey Night

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperPark Place Productions
PublisherSony Imagesoft
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Park Place Productions and published by Sony Imagesoft, ESPN National Hockey Night arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.

Park Place Productions also made NHLPA Hockey '93, ESPN Baseball Tonight and John Madden Football for the Genesis.

ESPN National Hockey Night supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing ESPN National Hockey Night is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

ESPN National Hockey Night gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

ESPN National Hockey Night cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)FF7CF9:XX
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FF7D09:XX

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ESPN National Hockey Night walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

ESPN National Hockey Night FAQ

When did ESPN National Hockey Night come out on the Genesis?

ESPN National Hockey Night was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made ESPN National Hockey Night?

It was developed by Park Place Productions and published by Sony Imagesoft.

Is ESPN National Hockey Night multiplayer?

Yes. ESPN National Hockey Night supports up to 4 players.

How long does ESPN National Hockey Night take to play?

As a sports game, ESPN National Hockey Night typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about ESPN National Hockey Night on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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