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Platform
SNES
Genres
Football
Developers
Data East · Kuusoukagaku
Publishers
Data East
Release date
December 31, 1989

Summary

ABC Monday Night Football brings the excitement of the TV broadcast straight to the console, thanks to a partnership between ABC Sports and Data East. The game even uses AFB voice synthesis technology, so you hear the kind of commentary you’d expect from a Frank Gifford‑style broadcast while you’re dodging tackles.

Because the NFL and NFLPA licenses weren’t part of the deal, the rosters are all made‑up – you’ll find teams like the Indianapolis Rays and Miami Sharks instead of the real league clubs. Still, the developers gave each fictional squad colors that closely mirror their real‑world counterparts, letting fans make the connection without breaking any licensing rules.

Originally hitting the Super NES in 1993 after earlier releases on DOS, Commodore 64 and Amiga, the title captures the feel of a Monday night showdown, even if the teams are imagined. It’s a nostalgic reminder of how sports games once blended real broadcast flair with creative workarounds.

Edited by Maya Carter

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