( April 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. The game also features an incident with the Minnesota Reapers, reminiscent of the Minnesota Vikings boat scandal. There are also allegations of the New England Regulars cheating in a championship game, a reference to the New England Patriots' ' Spygate' scandal. This situation is similar to that of Michael Vick, who used the pseudonym ' Ron Mexico' when seeking treatment for herpes, as well as Vick's conviction for running an illegal dogfighting ring.
The game also alludes to real-life scandals involving NFL players, as former Washington Redhawks quarterback Mike Mexico is now serving time in prison. Lawrence Taylor (L.T.) is featured in the game, reprising his role as Quentin Sands. There are five new teams included in this installment: The Los Angeles Riot, the Houston Riders, Vancouver Beavers, Milwaukee Hounds, and Atlanta 404 and four older teams have been relocated.
It was released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on October 13, 2008. Blitz: The League II is an American football video game developed Midway Games as part of its NFL Blitz series.