While not that popular or known in Australia, the Tecmo Bowl franchise which has been resting since 1991 when it was last seen on the Gameboy, is now making its anticipated return to the Nintendo DS later this year. Tecmo Bowl is famous for its non-licensed (meaning no official teams or players) brand of over the top arcade American Football. More inside.
“We are extremely excited to bring back everyone’s favourite football game to the Nintendo DS,” said Ryan Gilbo, executive producer, Tecmo, Inc. “KICKOFF is packed with everything that fans wanted to see in this revival. No other football game will ever compare to TECMO BOWL as this is the game that started it all.” Fact Sheet below.

• Customizable Teams: Choose team colors, emblems, player names, team cities and abilities. • Super Abilities: Tactically use over-the-top plays to take over a game. • Wi-Fi and Wireless Multiplayer: Play against friends across the country or across the room. • Stylus Control: Feel the action by using the stylus to control your player. • Variety of Teams: Choose from 32 different teams. • Cut-Scenes: All-new cut-scenes showing off the dramatic presentation of various plays. • Customizable Playbook: Prepare for gridiron greatness by customizing your playbook. • Music and Sound Effects: Turn up the heat on your opponent as you play the game to rock ‘n’ roll remixes of the most memorable tunes in football gaming history!