Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff
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| Developer(s) | Polygon Magic[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Tecmo |
| Series | Tecmo Bowl |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS, Wii |
| Release date(s) | DS: Wii: |
| Genre(s) | Sports,[4] Football |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is a video game, the Nintendo DS adaptation of Tecmo Super Bowl,[5] developed by Polygon Magic[1] and published by Tecmo. The game was released on November 18, 2008.,[2] and a Wii version has been announced, to be released in 2010.[dated info]
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[edit] Teams
The game features team cities almost identical to the NFL. The only difference is a Los Angeles team instead of the New York Giants
[edit] Wildcat Tecmo Conference (AFC)
North
- Baltimore Steamrollers
- Cincinnati Sinisters
- Cleveland T-Rexes
- Pittsburgh Poisons
East
- Buffalo Bullhorns
- Miami Fangs
- New England Gunners
- New York Hardknockers
West
- Denver Spearheads
- Kansas City Clashers
- Oakland Leviathans
- San Diego Supernovas
South
- Houston Heatwaves
- Indianapolis Narwhals
- Jacksonville Immortals
- Tennessee Tarbenders
[edit] Bulldog Tecmo Conference (NFC)
North
- Chicago Chinooks
- Detroit Dynamites
- Green Bay Barrage
- Minnesota Yetis
East
- Dallas Harriers
- Los Angeles Supercocks
- Philadelphia Vengeance
- Washington Volcanics
West
- Phoenix Horntoads
- St. Louis Cannons
- San Francisco Zephyrs
- Seattle Chavaliers
South
- Atlanta Crossfires
- Carolina Carnage
- New Orleans Zombies
- Tampa Bay Warheads
[edit] Features
The game features the following improvements and changes to the original game:[2]
- Customizable teams: players are now able to choose team colors, emblems, player names, team cities and abilities
- Super abilities: players can use power-ups during the game
- Customizable playbook: players are able to choose the plays for each team's playbook
- Cutscenes: certain plays cause cinematic representations of the play
The game features Wi-Fi and wireless multiplayer, and utilizes the touch screen and stylus. The game also has updated music and sound effects.
[edit] Reception
The game received a 7.7 rating from IGN.[6] It was also a nominee for Best Online Multiplayer Game at IGN's 2008 video game awards.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Zuniga, Todd (December 2008). "Goal-line fumble". Electronic Gaming Monthly (235): 84. ISSN 1058-918X.
- ^ a b c "Tecmo Bowl Returns". Gamespot. 2008-11-11. http://www.gamespot.com/ds/sports/tecmobowlkickoff/index.html?tag=result;title;1.
- ^ Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for Wii - Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Wii Game - Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Wii Video Game
- ^ "Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Page". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2008-05-07. http://web.archive.org/web/20080507034810/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/ds/57075/info.shtml. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ Totilo, Stephen. "Tecmo: No Bo Jackson, No NFL For New ‘Tecmo Bowl’ — But Still Faithfully Old-School". MTV. http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/05/02/tecmo-no-bo-jackson-no-nfl-for-new-tecmo-bowl-but-still-faithfully-old-school/.
- ^ "IGN DS: Best Online Multiplayer Game 2008.". IGN.com. 2008-12-15. http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/18.html. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
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