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"NFL Blitz Special Edition" is a fast-paced, arcade-style football video game exclusive to the Nintendo 64, developed by Midway Games. This special edition was a Blockbuster Video exclusive, adding a layer of rarity and unique appeal. Building on the success of the original NFL Blitz, this edition maintained the same exaggerated, over-the-top style of gameplay but incorporated exclusive features like updated rosters and teams from the 2001 NFL season. Unlike traditional football simulations, "NFL Blitz Special Edition" emphasized easy-to-learn controls and a dramatic, entertaining style with fewer rules, no penalties, and aggressive tackles, which appealed to both casual gamers and seasoned football fans.

Significant in its deviation from standard sports video games, "NFL Blitz Special Edition" allowed players to perform unrealistic, high-energy moves like throwing passes beyond the normal human ability and executing powerful, often comical tackles. The game also featured a unique on-fire mode, granting players enhanced abilities once they achieved a certain level of performance during a match. The simplified 7-on-7 team format made gameplay faster and more frantic than in traditional 11-on-11 football games, leading to high-scoring and engaging matches. This edition's exclusivity to Blockbuster Video meant that it became a sought-after collector's item after the decline of video rental stores, marking an interesting chapter in the history of video game distribution.

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