Madden NFL 2000 is a football game brought to life by EA Tiburon. Released by EA Sports in 1999, it hit platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Microsoft Windows. While Aspyr Media rolled out a version for Macintosh OS—making it the first-ever football game available on Mac. In the game’s opening matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the road to face off against the Minnesota Vikings. Madden NFL PS1, Madden NFL N64 and Madden NFL 2000 Mac are the Madden NFL Video Games.
As the fourth entry in the Madden NFL series where the game takes a 3D approach, Madden NFL 2000 also stands out because it’s the second title not to have John Madden on the cover in North America, with the first being Madden NFL ’95. Usually, you’d find Madden himself featured in the spotlight, with Barry Sanders making a cool appearance in the background. However, the European PAL edition keeps it simple with just Dorsey Levens on the cover. And for some added flair, the CD-ROM versions come with a sweet intro track by rapper Ludacris.
Madden NFL 2000 Buccaneers vs. Vikings Video Screen
One of the cool Madden NFL 2000 video updates in the franchise mode is that you can now have multiple owners in the same season, which is a step up from the last game. Plus, you can let the CPU handle off-season jobs like re-signing players or scouting for new talent. Just a heads-up, though—created players can’t be added to teams or the free agent list for the second year in a row. If you’re diving into a franchise mode, remember you need to include all 31 coaches from the 1999 NFL season, but that’s only if you’re playing the PC download version!
The Vikings vs. Buccaneers rivalry has been played 57 times, with the Minnesota Vikings winning 33 games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning 24 games.