Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Tecmo Super Bowl 2013 gives classic game up-to-date NFL rosters]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/06/tecmo-super-bowl-2013-gives-classic-game-up-to-date-nfl-rosters/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/06/tecmo-super-bowl-2013-gives-classic-game-up-to-date-nfl-rosters/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/06/tecmo-super-bowl-2013-gives-classic-game-up-to-date-nfl-rosters/#comments Tecmo Bowl 2013 is Tecmo Bowl plus Updated NFL rostersLast year, a group of crazily dedicated fans modded the iconic Tecmo Super Bowl to update it with current and correct NFL listings. One year on, they've done it again with (the unofficial) Tecmo Super Bowl 2013, featuring NFL teams and players fully up-to-date as of September 2. It's like one of those roster updates for Madden NFL 13, except for a 21-year-old NES classic.

It's surely an insane and time-draining undertaking to update Tecmo Super Bowl like this, let alone do it for two years running. If that inspires you to join in with the retro-current football fun, all you need is an emulator and the ROM file, and both can be found at TecmoBowl.org. Oh, and not a single measly dime because it's free.

JoystiqTecmo Super Bowl 2013 gives classic game up-to-date NFL rosters originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>macmodNESpcsuper-tecmo-bowlTecmotecmo-bowlThu, 06 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Tecmo Bowl Throwback]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/x3f-tv-xbla-in-brief-tecmo-bowl-throwback/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/x3f-tv-xbla-in-brief-tecmo-bowl-throwback/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/28/x3f-tv-xbla-in-brief-tecmo-bowl-throwback/#commentsFiled under:

There's a decent chance many gamers out there have passed judgment on Tecmo Bowl Throwback. If you've played any of the original titles, the decision has likely been made. For the rest of us, allow us to present the latest XBLA in Brief, where we take a look at the revamped classic. In short, Tecmo Bowl Throwback takes video game football and boils it down to the absolute basics. Pick a play, run it and hope for the best.

Check out the video above and see if it deserves your 800 ($10).

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JoystiqX3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Tecmo Bowl Throwback originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>koei-tecmotecmotecmo-bowltecmo-bowl-throwbackxblaxbla-in-briefWed, 28 Apr 2010 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[This Wednesday: Tecmo Bowl Throwback touches down on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/this-wednesday-tecmo-bowl-throwback-touches-down-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/this-wednesday-tecmo-bowl-throwback-touches-down-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/26/this-wednesday-tecmo-bowl-throwback-touches-down-on-xbla/#comments Our burning desire for a renovated version of timeless basketball classic NBA Jam won't be sated until the remake drops on Wii later this year. However, our similar jones for a new old football title will be catered to this Wednesday with the Xbox Live Arcade release: Tecmo Bowl Throwback. For 800 ($10), you'll get all the birds-eye pigskin action previewed in the trailer above.

Sorry, PS3 players -- Tecmo still hasn't set a firm date for the PSN version of Throwback. We'll let you know as soon as we find out!

Gallery: Tecmo Bowl Throwback

JoystiqThis Wednesday: Tecmo Bowl Throwback touches down on XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>footballmicrosoftrelease-datesportstecmotecmo-bowltecmo-bowl-throwbackthis-wednesdayxblaXbox-360Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live April schedule redux: More Game Room, Tecmo Bowl]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/xbox-live-april-schedule-redux-more-game-room-tecmo-bowl/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/xbox-live-april-schedule-redux-more-game-room-tecmo-bowl/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/xbox-live-april-schedule-redux-more-game-room-tecmo-bowl/#comments You'd think one April Xbox Live schedule would be enough, but apparently not for Microsoft. The company just issued another release schedule packed with Xbox Live Arcade, DLC, Games on Demand, Avatar goodies and Deals of the Qeek. Leading the pack is the long-awaited release of Tecmo Bowl Throwback. Xbox owners can also expect new Game Room titles, Left 4 Dead 2 and BioShock 2 DLC and a half-priced The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. Check out a full list of the impending releases after the break.

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JoystiqXbox Live April schedule redux: More Game Room, Tecmo Bowl originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That's right, everyone's favorite retro football experience Tecmo Bowl Throwback, finally has a solid release date. According to Microsoft's most recent Xbox Live schedule, Tecmo's revamped classic will tackle Xbox Live Arcade on April 28 for 800 ($10). We've contacted Tecmo to find out if the PSN version will be released during the same week as well.

Update: Tecmo has informed Joystiq (and Twitter) that the release date for the PSN version has not been set.

Gallery: Tecmo Bowl Throwback

JoystiqTecmo Bowl Throwback blitzing XBLA on April 28 [update: PSN 'TBD'] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>koei-tecmoMicrosoftpsnrelease-datetecmotecmo-bowltecmo-bowl-throwbackxblaXbox-360xbox-liveTue, 20 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tecmo Bowl Throwback official, coming to XBLA & PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/tecmo-bowl-throwback-official-for-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/tecmo-bowl-throwback-official-for-xbla-and-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/tecmo-bowl-throwback-official-for-xbla-and-psn/#comments Tecmo Bowl Throwback was first revealed through a trusted Joystiq source back in January (and then subsequently popped up in an ESRB rating), so we weren't exactly thrown into a tizzy when Tecmo released the official announcement today. Throwback will be released on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this spring. As previously understood, the game will be a remake of the SNES's Tecmo Super Bowl and will feature an option to "switch to the classic 2D style."

Developed by seasoned remake studio Southend Interactive (Lode Runner, R-Type), the game's main new feature (aside from "all new 3D graphics," of course) is online play. Today's announcement additionally revealed Throwback will feature 32 teams and online leaderboards and customizable options for teams and rosters, and ... and ... whoa, whoa, it's almost like we're talking about a simulation football game here! Relax -- sorry about that. Try to cool down with the screenshots below.

Gallery: Tecmo Bowl Throwback

JoystiqTecmo Bowl Throwback official, coming to XBLA & PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Surprisingly, the ESRB listing doesn't mention a twelve-foot-tall, cybernetic Bo Jackson who causes every player who thinks about tackling him to explode in a fountain of gore. So, we're guessing that feature isn't getting ported over from the original game.

JoystiqESRB rates 'Tecmo Bowl Throwback' for PSN and XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A trusted source (the same who provided us with early knowledge of Lucidity and NBA2K10 Draft Combine) has just informed Joystiq that Tecmo's planned Tecmo Bowl update for XBLA is also coming to PSN. Dubbed "Tecmo Bowl Throwback," the game is a remake of the NES classic SNES version, complete with HD graphics and an updated soundtrack -- it also retains the original plays and team stats. And for those of you who fear the fancy-schmancy graphics of high-def games, Tecmo is also including an option to play Tecmo Bowl in its original state. There's even team customization, ensuring your lifelong dream of creating a horribly out-of-shape and uncompetitive Joystiq team is a real possibility.

While we were hungry for more news, that's all our source could provide. But, hey, if you're in the know and want to drop some details in our lap, we would certainly appreciate it. Anonymity assured!

JoystiqRumor: 'Tecmo Bowl Throwback' coming to XBLA, PSN [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following last week's drought due to the public holiday, Nintendo has turned the download faucet back on in Japan. It's another week free of WiiWare, but there's certainly enough Virtual Console material to make up for it. Outside of a trio of VC Arcade titles, we've got a Super Famicom tactical RPG classic:

JoystiqJapanese Nintendo Downloads: Galaxian heads to the Tecmo Bowl originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bahamut-lagoongalaxianjapanmarchen-mazenamconamco-bandaisquare-enixtecmotecmo-bowlvc-arcadevctuesdayvirtual-consoleTue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[VC in Brief: Tecmo Bowl (Arcade)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/vc-in-brief-tecmo-bowl-arcade/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/vc-in-brief-tecmo-bowl-arcade/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/vc-in-brief-tecmo-bowl-arcade/#commentsTecmo Bowl (Arcade, 1 - 4 players, 600 Wii Points)
We say: Beats the NES game with co-op and better graphics
After two weeks of forced hiatus, Nintendo has finally seen fit to restore VC in Brief. This week's Virtual Console release is the Arcade version of Tecmo Bowl. It bests its NES counterpart in almost every way, save for its two-team roster, of course. Pay witness to the spectacle above and watch as men attain glory on a 360 foot by 160 foot field.

Every week, we like to check out what's new on the Virtual Console. We offer these videos as a sort of taste to help you decide whether or not you would want the game in question. We also toss in our own two cents because we're pushy jerks.

JoystiqVC in Brief: Tecmo Bowl (Arcade) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week is a special one for Nintendo fans. Not only do we finally see an end to the Virtual Console drought, but we also get fighting robots and a new Art Style game. Oh, and then there's Sexy Poker, Gameloft's odd strip poker game for WiiWare. We guess the company never heard of Google image search?

Gallery: Overturn

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Overturn, Sexy Poker, Tecmo Bowl originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tecmo has confirmed that Tecmo Bowl for Wii was put on hold and converted into Family Fun Football. A Tecmo rep informed G4 that "given the recent trend on the Wii and its target audience," Tecmo made a "business decision" to switch the Tecmo Bowl project into a "family oriented football game." For now, Tecmo Bowl for Wii is "indefinitely on hold."

However, there is good news for Xbox 360 owners, as a Tecmo Bowl for Xbox Live Arcade is in the works for early 2010. There are currently no details on the game, but there may be some information next week at E3. Wii owners who were looking forward to Tecmo Bowl for the console may want to pick up its second-cousin thrice removed: Family Fun Football.

JoystiqTecmo Bowl Wii on indefinite hold, franchise coming to XBLA in 'early 2010' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 May 2009 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, our latest giveaway has come to a close and we've been waiting long enough to select a winner. The lucky recipient of our Tecmo prize pack is none other than:
Congrats to our winner and better luck next time to all of you. Keep your eyes on DS Fanboy. We'll be starting up another giveaway soon.

JoystiqFanswag: Tecmo games go to ... originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fanswagrobocalypsetecmotecmo-bowltecmo-bowl-kickoffMon, 29 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: Tecmo games up for grabs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/reminder-tecmo-games-up-for-grabs/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/reminder-tecmo-games-up-for-grabs/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/reminder-tecmo-games-up-for-grabs/#commentsFiled under:


Like free stuff? Well, why not try and win some games for free, on us? This week we're giving away a copy of Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff and Robocalypse on the DS. Want to get in on the action? Check out the original contest post right here.

Best of luck to you all and, remember: this contest ends Sunday night and you can enter once each day.

JoystiqReminder: Tecmo games up for grabs originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you all ready for another fanswag giveaway? We've got a pair of Tecmo titles up for grabs in Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff and Robocalypse. We're running this giveaway starting today and ending Sunday, December 21st at 11:59pm ET. The winner will be selected the following day via random drawing. To enter, simply tell us what your favorite Tecmo game of all time is (check here if you need something to jog your memory)!

One lucky reader will walk away with a copy of Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff ($30) and Robocalypse ($30). Of course, we've got a couple of rules. For one, you have to be at least 18 years of age and a current and legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). Also, you may only enter once per day. Before entering, make sure you read the official rules right here, too!

Best of luck to you all and thanks for reading!

JoystiqFanswag: Tecmo two pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When I had received my copy of Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for review, I was ecstatic. You see, I spent quite a bit of time with Tecmo Bowl and Super Tecmo Bowl when I was growing up, so I wanted to see how this revival held up. After putting it through its pace, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is kind of, well ... kind of a mixed bag. It does some things very well, but hasn't corrected all of the problems that plagued the first two games.

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JoystiqDS Fanboy Review - Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadefootballjoystiqfeaturestecmotecmo-bowltecmo-bowl-kickoffWed, 26 Nov 2008 12:43:00 EST<![CDATA[DS releases for the week of November 10th]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/10/ds-releases-for-the-week-of-november-10th/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/10/ds-releases-for-the-week-of-november-10th/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/10/ds-releases-for-the-week-of-november-10th/#commentsFiled under:

Lots of games out this week that may have dropped off your radar, like Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff and Populous DS. If you like a wide variety of games, this one may be tough for you: there's a lot of different things out this week, and unfortunately, they all cost money. That one always gets us in the end.

Europe is just now getting Dementium: The Ward? We'd feel bad, but you guys also have Flower, Sun, and Rain this week, so mainly, we're just jealous.
  • Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Ruins
  • Avatar - The Last Airbender: Into the Inferno
  • Call of Duty: World at War
  • futureU: The Prep Game for SAT
  • Guinness World Records: The Videogame
  • Hello Kitty Daily
  • My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr
  • National Geographic Panda
  • Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
  • Pony Friends: Mini Breeds Edition
  • Populous DS
  • Sally's Salon
  • Six Flags Fun Park
  • Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance
  • Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff
  • TrackMania DS
  • Winx Club: Mission Enchantix
  • WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009
  • Zoo Vet: Endangered Animals

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JoystiqDS releases for the week of November 10th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Game companies must find old IP profitable, with yet another retro remake on the way in Tecmo Bowl Kickoff. This DS diversion plunges into the nostalgia glands within our hypothalamus; we fondly associate the NES original with grade-school sleep-overs. Maybe there's a direct connection between our memories and Visa card after all.

And on that level, Tecmo Bowl wins. It's hokey, clunky, and fun. We think gamers who missed the NES or SNES versions won't enjoy it nearly as much as their John Maddens. But the Tecmo Bowl simplicity can even be elegant. You're limited to just a few runs and passes. There's no play clock. Team names and players are fictitious. Cut-scene interludes show the biggest graphical effects, with on-field play just clear enough to make out what's happening.

Gallery: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff (10-6-08)

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JoystiqJoystiq impressions: Tecmo Bowl Kickoff (DS) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those of us that enjoyed the original Tecmo Bowl and its SNES sequel, Super Tecmo Bowl, this trailer is going to be chock full of nostalgia. It looks like Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is going to include those awesome cutscenes, like when trying to dive over the line into the endzone. Other than an annoying trailer narrator, we're liking what we see here.

JoystiqTecmo Bowl: Kickoff trailer tells us everything else is just a football game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With its epic voice-over and claims that you've pretty much never played football like this ever, the latest trailer for Tecmo Bowl Kickoff nearly makes the game seem like it will have you saving the universe. Of course, unless you squint to catch the actual gameplay on the bottom screen, you'd also think it's comprised entirely of cinematics.

Still, it's nice to see this level of production being lavished on a handheld treatment of the bona fide classic, even if it is a bit extreme ... as extreme as pint-sized pigskin can get, at least. Oh, and we think you have played a football game like this before: the original Tecmo Bowl. (That's not a bad thing.)

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Ah, Tecmo Bowl. We have some very fond memories of you, namely getting together with the cousins and other relatives on holidays and racing upstairs to the NES so we could throw the virtual pigskin around. Those were good times.

And when Tecmo announced that the series was making a comeback, we found ourselves to be cautiously optimistic. Sure, we had hoped the traditional approach would return, but when things are revisited so many years later, there's a danger of losing what originally made the source material great. Thankfully, that isn't the case here, and we feel that Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is not only a must-have, but also could very well be a cheap ticket back to the wonderful days of our childhood.

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The whip-yielding soul suckers at Joystiq told us about some of Tecmo Bowl Kickoff's DS enhancements when they got their hands on the game, but this video reveals a few more things (and straight from producer Ryan Gilbo's mouth). We like how Tecmo really thought this remake through, and didn't just create a shabby port for the handheld. Not only does on-the-go Tecmo Bowl warm our arcade-loving hearts, but the customization options and super moves available only add a dash of excellence to the idea.

We're definitely going to take a look at Tecmo Bowl Kickoff this fall, but the question is -- which version? From all the nice perks we've been hearing about the DS title, that's probably the one we'll be behind.

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Or, at least, representatives of all 300. As hard as it may be to believe, Team Ninja's departure isn't the worst thing to happen to Tecmo this week. The two executive officers of their labor union have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, claiming, as both Tomonobu Itagaki and Team Ninja (reportedly) have, that Tecmo owes them unpaid wages. Evidently, Tecmo used an illegal "flexible hours" pay scheme that denied employees overtime.

We would imagine that if Tecmo has to pay all these lawsuits out, they're done. It puts the future of their upcoming games -- Tecmo Bowl Kickoff, Monster Farm DS 2, the Rygar Wii port, and the Mighty Bomb Jack revival that only existed in our minds anyway. Beyond that stuff, it's sad to see such a classic game company on its way out, and it's terrible for all those employees whose jobs may be over (though perhaps they'll end up moving to a company who pays them).

Tecmo's response to Famitsu states that they have (coincidentally) phased out the flexi-time this year, and that they were "consulting with an external specialist to ensure compliance with labour laws" while devising their systems. The Tecmo rep said that the company had discussed the unpaid wages with its employees in April, and that Tecmo was "currently calculating those unpaid wages."

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Joystiq managed to get their dirty hands on Tecmo Bowl Kickoff, and really enjoyed the redux of the old classic. According to our evil incredibly smart and good-looking overlords, the game both looked and played well on the DS -- what more can you ask for?

When it comes to the controls, players have the option between using the D-pad/buttons or the stylus. Joystiq thought that the D-pad option was the better scheme, and was intuitive enough to make the game accessible to all gamers, not just those who've spent hours upon hours training with Madden. They also really enjoyed the addition of super moves, even though this new feature isn't an extravagant change to the gameplay. The point is, though, that Tecmo football didn't need a big overhaul.

Their one major concern, though, was the WFC play. Not the fact that it exists, clearly. Yet, Tecmo Bowl Kickoff's customization scheme might be a little too deep for its own good, thereby ruining online play. You see, Tecmo cleverly worked around EA's NFL monopoly by adding tons of customization options (as seen in the video above). Player names and stats can be changed, among other things. In terms of multiplayer battles, however, we can foresee many gamers abusing such statistics in order to create an advantage over their opponents.

Hopefully that won't be too much of an issue. In any case, pop on past the break to see some gameplay videos, or go here to read the unabridged impressions from Joystiq.

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For this blogger, sports is a big part of life. The competition, the stats and the camaraderie of sports is one that will never leave this blogger's life. And, being a huge game nerd, the love of sports and games both played a big part in developing the individual typing out this post in both Tecmo Bowl and Super Tecmo Bowl. Seriously, you have no idea how many hours were dumped into those games ...

And now, like a lost puppy finding its way home, the franchise returns to Nintendo consoles. We don't have any information other than a confirmation from Tecmo that the franchise is coming to Wii, but we're pretty sure it'll be branded the same as the new DS game.

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We tried to get Hank Williams, Jr. to kick off this post with "Are You Ready for Some Football?" but he was booked. So, we're just going to assume that you are, in fact, ready for some football ... in this case, a rundown of our recent hands-and-stylus-on with Tecmo Bowl Kickoff for Nintendo DS.

It's been 19 years since the original Tecmo Bowl hit the field on NES, making it one of the earliest football sims, not to mention one of the most famous. For its return on modern hardware, Tecmo drafted its first US executive producer, Ryan Gilbo, to head the project, and he promptly set out to update the game just enough, but not change too much.

Read on for our full impressions and see first video of the game in action after the break.

Gallery: Tecmo Bowl Kickoff

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The original NES gridiron classic is available on Virtual Console, but Tecmo revealed at its Tuesday night coming out party for Tecmo Bowl Kickoff that an all-new game in the fan favorite football series is in development specifically for Wii. No details on the game were divulged, other than that it will hit the field sometime in 2009. Do we smell the faint aroma of a WiiWare-perfect title in there with sweaty pigskin players?

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Tecmo's announcement that Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff would be a "classic 2D game" cheered us no end. Too often for our liking, developers seem desperate to recreate the kind of 3D games we'd find on beefier home consoles, and the results are rarely pretty. This blogger recently got around to trying out Brothers in Arms (on the advice that the game was a technical marvel), and found it to be a mess of treacly frame rates and choppy visuals. If World War II had moved at this pace, we'd still be fighting.

Occasionally, however, 3D on the DS does work, and quite splendidly in some instances. It may sound odd, but I still consider Nintendogs to be one of the best uses of 3D on the platform, simply because it wouldn't have been a tenth as engaging in 2D. How about you, dear reader? What do you consider to be the finest 3D offerings on our humble handheld?

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For all of you fans of the gridiron, the news that the Tecmo Bowl franchise was getting a reboot and coming to the DS likely brought back fond memories of long passes for touchdowns and leaping over the pile at the goal line. Personally, we're dying to see a screen shot already, but that's beside the point. Prepare yourself to want this game more, though, because Tecmo let loose some details on the upcoming game.

Known features include:
  • Customizable teams: players can select color, emblem, player names, city and abilities
  • Super abilities: some players will have special abilities that allow them to pull off big plays
  • Wi-Fi and local multiplayer: oh yeah, you can play a friend in the same room or somebody across the country
  • Stylus control: no other details on this one, yet
  • Over 32 different teams
  • Cut scenes: huh?
  • Customizable playbook: no idea on how much you can customize it, but it's a nice feature
So there you have it. Personally, these fresh details get us pumped to be out on the field, cracking heads. How about you?

JoystiqDetails on Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff break through the line originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 May 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some of the details released yesterday about Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff didn't sound terribly old school to us (see: stylus control and internet play), but Tecmo wants us to know that the game's roots won't be forgotten in its DS rebirth.

Rather than take the "janky 3D" direction chosen by other football games on the DS -- hello, Madden -- a Tecmo spokesperson assured MTV's Multiplayer blog that Kickoff would be a "classic 2D game." Score! We're already envisioning this as Tecmo Bowl with Super Dodgeball Brawlers-style visuals, and that makes us go all tingly inside.

Also keeping with tradition (though arguably in a less appealing way), the title won't come with licensed NFL teams, thanks to the fact that EA recently secured the rights to those until the end of 2012. This means the game will instead come with 32 teams with names that "fit with the original spirit of Tecmo Bowl," which can then be customized within the game.

JoystiqTecmo Bowl: Kickoff keeping it old school originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tecmo today announced Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for DS, a revival of the classic sports franchise that will have to make due without an NFL license. Tecmo first confirmed the work-in-progress nearly a year ago, but at the time declined to specify the intended platform, saying only, "it's probably not going to be on the platform that you're expecting." But really, is there any other system better suited to Tecmo Bowl's patented zig-zagging runs than the DS with its stylus?

Kickoff will feature arcade-style gameplay with various customization options, reports IGN. The game will also support local wireless multiplayer, as well as a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection mode. Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is due this fall.

Update: Here are some additional details straight from Tecmo:

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We've known for almost a year that Tecmo would be reviving the much-loved Tecmo Bowl franchise, though the company has remained tight-lipped on the intended platform. Until ... now. IGN just revealed that Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff would be hitting our DS screens this fall, complete with stylus control, fully customizable teams, players, and emblems, and both local wireless and internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Apart from the logo above, there's no media for this one yet, but we're already chomping at the bit for some pigskin action. We recommend you warm up by grabbing the original from the Virtual Console. Hut hut!

JoystiqTecmo Bowl making a comeback on DS this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unfortunately, Tecmo Bowl can't predict everything. Now that the Super Bowl (or, perhaps more importantly, the episode of House that came on after) is over, check out the highlights for this weekend:

Joystiquery
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 1/28 - 2/3
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup: It's a Gamer's Life

News
Space Siege console port is 'definitely' being considered
Wiimote peripheral patent diagrams are hilarious, unsettling
Rockstar already expects controversy over GTA IV
Video games give B-list actors a second chance
Second Lost: Via Domus trailer is riddled with subliminal messages

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: Novels on their way to European DSes

Culture & Community
Four48 crew takes on the world in Resident Evil 4 race
Hacked PlayStation Eye does desktop VR
New GameSpot Editor in Chief wants to regain your trust
GameTrailers Super Bowl simulation also picks Patriots

JoystiqThe Joystiq Weekend: February 2 - 3, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exactly one year ago, the BBPS gang tried to use Tecmo Bowl to predict the Super Bowl champs. The game simulation picked the Bears (yeah, that was wrong). This year, Madden 08 picked Tom Brady's New England Patriots as the winning time for Super Bowl XLII, but what does Tecmo Bowl say? ArmChairGM ran the simulation.

We'll won't spoil the results (that link will), but you can watch the game in the two videos embedded after the break.


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The first Swing Golf Pangya (as Super Swing Golf was known in Japan) featured costumes that made your golfer look like Tecmo characters Kasumi or Ayane from the Dead or Alive series, or Ryu Hayabusa from both DOA and his own Ninja Gaiden series. For the sequel, Tecmo apparently wanted to make available the most Tecmo-y costume possible, and chose a recognizable uniform from a game that is not only well-known and well-regarded, but has Tecmo in the title. And, since it would be extraordinarily hard to swing a club dressed up like a Tecmo Stacker, they chose Tecmo Bowl.

We're looking forward to future Rygar and (especially) Mighty Bomb Jack costumes, ourselves. There'd be no question about whether or not we'd be interested in a game that let you play golf in red tights and a horned helmet.


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