NHL 96 (SNES)

NHL '96 is a typical hockey game with a not at all typical hidden message.

Unused Multitap Functionality#

Despite the older NHL '94 including the ability for up to five players to play using the Multitap, NHL '96 does not allow for more than two controllers by default. However, all code related to the peripheral and extended multiplayer remains in the game, seemingly working without a hitch. The Multitap is specifically detected by the game, but the code to enable the additional controllers was dummied out; this can be fixed by the following game enhancer codes:

C5759ED0
C5759F03

2D5B-57B9
⁨D75B-5729

Interestingly, the previous game NHL '95 and next game in the series NHL '97 both include similar cases of Multitap support being available in the code, but disabled in the final game.

Hidden Job Offering#

Found right at the beginning of the ROM is a message directed at hackers and demo coders. Note that in the ROM this message has no line breaks.

Tiburon Entertainment, Inc. developed this product for Electronic Arts.  
Tiburon is a small developer located in Longwood Florida, a suburb of Orlando.  
We develop entertainment software for console systems, and IBM Compatibles. 
If you're a talented programmer or Artist please fax us your resume at 407-862-4077.
Although formal education is a plus, it's not required. This message is directed 
to all you hackers and demo coders out there who might be looking through our ROMs.
We have good benefits, and pay competitive wages. 
We understand that while your resume may not reflect jobs programming, that you 
may still be very talented, and the opportunity may not have been available.
In this case we ask your to mail us you're demos, or examples of work you have done.
Tiburon Entertainment c/o Hey!  I'm good, and I want a job 
900 Fox Valley Drv. Suite #202 Longwood, FL

Sound Engine Credits#

Build information and credits for the game's sound engine are stored at x21D6:

SMSG 3.07w Jason Andersen/John Schappert 7/2/1995