UGO writes: "Tecmo Bowl's back Baby! After 19 years in remission, the cult-classic football title is headed straight into our palms this November on the Nintendo DS. While the series has undergone a notable face-lift, don't expect this to be the same old Tecmo Bowl that you remember. The NFL licensed teams and players are gone, but in their place we're presented with a few new features that will surely impress both fans and newcomers alike (without ignoring the classic game play that the die-hard fans are after.)
I know, it's sad to hear that we've lost the licensed bits but--to be perfectly honest--Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff doesn't really need them in there. Unless, of course, we can get that nearly two-decade old roster… "
GamesBeat compiled a list of options for forlorn college football fans.
Man, who wants to start a Tecmo Bowl league with me? Does it work online? Can I make my own college teams? ... I'm gonna have to look into this.
Dude I am ready. I don't know if you can make your own teams, but you can definitely do online stuffs.
With the Superbowl just around the corner. it’s time to take a look back at the series that kicked off video game football: Tecmo Bowl
Kombo writes: "Tecmo Bowl is like a religion to football fans of the NES/SNES generations. Before there was a Madden, 2K, Quarterback Club, or Blitz, there was Tecmo Bowl. Many would argue that Tecmo's take on the sport was a perfect game-a teetering balance between simulation and arcade playability with a dose of sometimes unintended comedy on the side."
