Microsoft's
football series makes its
Xbox debut with the release of
NFL Fever 2002. In addition to 31 NFL teams and stadiums with statistics and ratings based on the 2000-2001 season, a roster of 12 fantasy teams is included. The most notable feature is the Dynasty Mode, where aspiring coaches attempt to build and maintain their chosen franchise through the highs and lows of 25 consecutive seasons -- a console first, thanks to the storage capacity of the
Xbox hard drive
Dynasty Mode also includes a feature called Dynamic Player Performance, which ties an athlete's overall ratings to how well players perform with him on the field. Struggle with cover star
Peyton Manning at quarterback, for example, and his abilities will suffer as a result. General Manager options include signing free agents, trades, and creating new players. Veteran announcer
Dick Stockton handles play-by-play duties while
Ron Pitts offers color commentary. Music is performed by
N.E.R.D. and
Chuck D. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
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