Tecmo Bowl 2008 - Page 3

mrsimperless · 02-26-2008, 11:23 AM

We tried to run a tecmo league here once. I actually put quite a bit of time into it. We had a website with an automated player draft and a ROM with our customized teams. We finished the draft, but I don't think we even played one game. Twas a shame.

Horns was the Cowboys and he had a killer secondary. I had Randall Cunningham. That's about all I remember.

Maple Leafs · 05-01-2008, 12:34 PM

http://www.gamefocus.ca/?nav=new&nid=731

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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!

Not sure how I feel about this...

Dr. Sak · 05-01-2008, 12:36 PM

Are you pimping Mrs Leafs' stuff again?

Kodos · 05-01-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsimperless

We tried to run a tecmo league here once. I actually put quite a bit of time into it. We had a website with an automated player draft and a ROM with our customized teams. We finished the draft, but I don't think we even played one game. Twas a shame.

When will people learn? ONLINE LEAGUES DON'T EVER WORK BECAUSE PEOPLE SUCK!

Celeval · 05-01-2008, 01:16 PM

*sigh*

Nintendo DS. Oh well.

MJ4H · 05-01-2008, 01:22 PM

Eaglesfan27 · 05-01-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeval

*sigh*

Nintendo DS. Oh well.

Disappointing this won't be on the Wii.

QuikSand · 05-01-2008, 02:22 PM

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· Stylus Control: Feel the action by using the stylus to control your player.

I know I'm not exactly the target audience... but honestly? Is this a good idea? It sounds terrible to me.

Kodos · 05-01-2008, 02:26 PM

What about if the stylus vibrates when you're getting tackled?

Bee · 05-01-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

What about if the stylus vibrates when you're getting tackled?

Hell, my stylus vibrated when I heard they were making a Tecmo Bowl 2008.

MikeVic · 05-01-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Hell, my stylus vibrated when I heard they were making a Tecmo Bowl 2008.

Hahahahaha.

KWhit · 05-01-2008, 02:49 PM

This sounds horrible.

Maple Leafs · 05-01-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Are you pimping Mrs Leafs' stuff again?

Should you be on AIM, hitting on her like usual?

DanGarion · 05-01-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Today I have 3D image representation, millions spent on human modeling and a controller that literally has buttons I cant even find when looking down, and its just OK. I guess I am just getting old, but damn Tecmo Bowl sure was fun, as was Super Tecmo Bowl, Baseball Stars, RBI Baseball and Double Dribble. And none of them had human movement modeling and I damn sure didnt have to hold down Z, while tapping B repeatedly and spinning the left joystick counter clockwise 3 times, then clockwise once to execute a spin move.

Quoted for truth! This is what bugs me about most the sports games nowadays. Let's also add World Series Baseball to this list.

Big Fo · 05-01-2008, 04:59 PM

The Wii version is still being made, but the DS one will come out first.

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Originally Posted by This month's EGM

With the Wii version of Rygar pushed back until 2009, the next retro revival we'll see from Tecmo will be Tecmo Bowl. The antiquated pigskin sim will be coming back twice, on both the Nintendo DS and, eventually the Wii.

In speaking with Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Executive Producer Keisuke Kikcuhi, we learn that he wasn't very happy with the last Tecmo Bowl developed for PS1 back in 1996. "On PS1, we simply remade the 2D game with 3D graphics to try and keep in step with Madden. For the Wii version, we're designing the game for the third dimension from the ground up but plan to keep the classic Tecmo Bowl playability intact." While supervised from Tecmo's Tokyo headquarters, the Wii version of Tecmo Bowl will be developed in America because, as Kikchu puts it, "Football is an American game, so it makes sense for a title of this type to be developed in the country of its origin." Expect the DS version to update classic Tecmo Bowl formula with Wi-Fi play, stylus control and a wealth of Tecmo-themed fan service.

Why revive the series now?
Kikuchi admits, "For business reasons and timing reasons, it's a good time to support Nintendo. We've always talked about bringing the series, and is the right place and time for it. I recently played the DS version of Madden and was discouraged at how complex it was to control on a such simple system. I figured make something much more playable, so now seems ideal for a comeback."

With the Wii game being 3D I'd like to see the game try using the IR pointer for aiming passes, it worked great for PES 2008.

If the stylus controls work then the DS game could be really good with WiFi and that level of customization. Of course that's a pretty big if...

stevew · 05-01-2008, 08:21 PM

sweet, good thing I didn't get rid of the old style fat DS when I got my daughter the DSLite.

Eaglesfan27 · 05-02-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

The Wii version is still being made, but the DS one will come out first.

With the Wii game being 3D I'd like to see the game try using the IR pointer for aiming passes, it worked great for PES 2008.

If the stylus controls work then the DS game could be really good with WiFi and that level of customization. Of course that's a pretty big if...

Cool. Thanks for that news.

MrDNA · 05-02-2008, 10:20 PM

Tecmo Bowl + Wii = Instant Buy, No Matter How Crappy.

LastWhiteSoxFanStanding · 05-03-2008, 03:29 PM

Maybe I am just too old school, but all I want is the exact same gameplay with more plays to choose from, but still an 8 play playbook and the major addition of career play and draft.

I know it still wouldnt be realistic, but thats all I would need for the most fun football game on the console ever.

QuikSand · 05-03-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LastWhiteSoxFanStanding

Maybe I am just too old school, but all I want is the exact same gameplay with more plays to choose from, but still an 8 play playbook and the major addition of career play and draft.

I know it still wouldnt be realistic, but thats all I would need for the most fun football game on the console ever.

I would be *completely* behind this. I might add a tiny tweak here or there (like nerfing the DT pass rush) but this would be an all-time favorite for me, too.

Maple Leafs · 05-04-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LastWhiteSoxFanStanding

Maybe I am just too old school, but all I want is the exact same gameplay with more plays to choose from, but still an 8 play playbook and the major addition of career play and draft.

I know it still wouldnt be realistic, but thats all I would need for the most fun football game on the console ever.

I've said it before -- if they had added career mode and just released updated rosters each year, I would have gladly paid $50 a year for the game. So would most of my friends. They missed out on a goldmine.

Julio Riddols · 05-04-2008, 01:44 PM

Couldn't someone with a little skill program their own Tecmo with career mode?

It doesn't seem like a complicated game by todays standards.

Julio Riddols · 05-04-2008, 01:52 PM

in fact, if that was how FOF eventually represented its plays graphically..

Maple Leafs · 05-28-2008, 09:31 AM

Don't think it needs its own thread, but apparently RBI Baseball is coming to the Xbox in some format...
http://www.gamefocus.ca/?nav=new&nid=1019

Passacaglia · 05-28-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LastWhiteSoxFanStanding

Maybe I am just too old school, but all I want is the exact same gameplay with more plays to choose from, but still an 8 play playbook and the major addition of career play and draft.

I know it still wouldnt be realistic, but thats all I would need for the most fun football game on the console ever.

8 is too many. 4 plays 4 life!

Anyway, adding career play should be no problem, right? Just tack on a free agency draft between seasons, and wala. Should take 2-3 years.

QuikSand · 05-28-2008, 09:37 AM

Inspired by this thread, a while back I found a ROM for Tecmo Super Bowl that had been hacked to have 32 teams, with 2007 rosters and schedule. Playing the season with the Dolphins, who essentially have nobody at quarterback, proved to be a great challenge.

Maple Leafs · 05-28-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Inspired by this thread, a while back I found a ROM for Tecmo Super Bowl that had been hacked to have 32 teams, with 2007 rosters and schedule. Playing the season with the Dolphins, who essentially have nobody at quarterback, proved to be a great challenge.

The 2007 Dolphins? You're taking this empty cupboard thing too far.

QuikSand · 05-28-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

The 2007 Dolphins? You're taking this empty cupboard thing too far.

It is remarkably close to everything I have ever wanted in a roster challenge. When Ronnie Brown got hurt, it was like nirvana.

QuikSand · 05-28-2008, 10:03 AM

Oh, and my second try has been with the 2007 Falcons, playing with a house rule of no rushing yards, ever. Byron Leftwich or Joey Harrington, choose your weapon.

Maple Leafs · 05-28-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Oh, and my second try has been with the 2007 Falcons, playing with a house rule of no rushing yards, ever. Byron Leftwich or Joey Harrington, choose your weapon.

I wonder what other Tecmo challenges you could come up with.

How about this one: all offensive touchdowns must be on 99-yard plays.

(Might be too easy with Tecmo Bo.)

Passacaglia · 05-28-2008, 10:34 AM

Do you have a link to this ROM?

QuikSand · 05-28-2008, 10:46 AM

I'm about 90% sure it's the one from this site:

http://www.knobbe.org/mx/viewforum.php?f=62

MacroGuru · 05-28-2008, 11:07 AM

We all need this shirt....

And for Shorty: hxxp://www.phatrags.com

It's where I found it, and a few others I am thinking of ordering.

korme · 05-28-2008, 12:26 PM

How could anyone dare buy that t-shirt if you don't link it?

Because I'm going to.

Maple Leafs · 05-28-2008, 12:35 PM

By the way, the 2007 Tecmo version linked above is worth getting even if you don't want to play. Screen grabs of Tecmo TD celebrations with "Touchdown Tomlinson" or whatever on them are perfect for fantasy football trashtalk.

MacroGuru · 05-28-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

How could anyone dare buy that t-shirt if you don't link it?

Because I'm going to.

Made the edit just for you.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-28-2008, 01:53 PM

Screen shots of DS version of the game are now up............

http://www.gamepro.com/screen_galler...lobalId=142007

Maple Leafs · 05-28-2008, 02:10 PM

Looks pretty true to the original version, actually.

sterlingice · 05-28-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Screen shots of DS version of the game are now up............

http://www.gamepro.com/screen_galler...lobalId=142007

Looks good so far

SI

Big Fo · 05-28-2008, 07:29 PM

Yeah the graphics are quite a bit better than the SNES/Genesis games which is all you can hope for with the DS.

I also like how they are putting the dramatic cut-scenes on the top screen and using that for a scoreboard otherwise, while seemingly keeping the bottom screen focused on the field.

The only negative is that I recognize all those plays from the older games, hopefully they include a fair amount of new ones.

Anyway the combination of classic 2D Tecmo Bowl, player/team editors, and Wi-Fi play make this a must have.

LastWhiteSoxFanStanding · 11-18-2008, 09:02 AM

Bump... comes out today

some reviews are in...
http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...cmobowlkickoff

I am going to try to get it today, would love to hear what other people think of it.

Maple Leafs · 11-18-2008, 11:07 AM

So seriously, why don't they just realease the original on Xbox live or PS3 or whatever... even without player names? Just let people download it for $10 and play online games against their buddies.

How hard could that be? Do they just hate money?

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-18-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

So seriously, why don't they just realease the original on Xbox live or PS3 or whatever... even without player names? Just let people download it for $10 and play online games against their buddies.

How hard could that be? Do they just hate money?

Pretty sure the 1st version is already available for download on the Wii.

stevew · 11-18-2008, 11:19 AM

That's tecmo Bowl. We want Tecmo Super Bowl.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-18-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

That's tecmo Bowl. We want Tecmo Super Bowl.

Ahhh, that would be nice. He said the 'original', which I interpreted as the true original.

Big Fo · 11-18-2008, 11:59 AM

Weak. Best Buy doesn't seem to have the game yet and I'm not exactly spoiled for choice in terms of video game store selection.

I might have to order it online.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-18-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

Weak. Best Buy doesn't seem to have the game yet and I'm not exactly spoiled for choice in terms of video game store selection.

I might have to order it online.

Today is the shipping date, is it not? I don't think you'll see the game on the shelves until late today or sometime tomorrow.

General Mike · 11-18-2008, 02:33 PM

Games/Movies/ Music always come out on Tuesdays. The fact that Gamestop hasnt called me yet is bullshit.

BYU 14 · 11-19-2008, 08:08 AM

Anybody picked this up yet?

sterlingice · 12-01-2008, 08:41 AM

For "Cyber Monday", Tecmo Bowl Kickoff for the DS is $9.95:
Amazon.com: Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff: Video Games

SI

02-26-2008, 11:23 AM	#101
mrsimperless College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2003	We tried to run a tecmo league here once. I actually put quite a bit of time into it. We had a website with an automated player draft and a ROM with our customized teams. We finished the draft, but I don't think we even played one game. Twas a shame. Horns was the Cowboys and he had a killer secondary. I had Randall Cunningham. That's about all I remember. __________________ "All I know is that smart women are hot. Susan Polgar beat me in 24 moves in a simultaneous exhbition. I slept with the scoresheet under my pillow." Off some dude's web site.

05-01-2008, 01:22 PM	#106
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	ownz __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

05-01-2008, 02:26 PM	#109
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	What about if the stylus vibrates when you're getting tackled? __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

05-02-2008, 10:20 PM	#118
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	Tecmo Bowl + Wii = Instant Buy, No Matter How Crappy. __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

05-04-2008, 01:44 PM	#122
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Couldn't someone with a little skill program their own Tecmo with career mode? It doesn't seem like a complicated game by todays standards. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

05-01-2008, 12:36 PM	#103
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Are you pimping Mrs Leafs' stuff again?

05-01-2008, 01:16 PM	#105
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	sigh Nintendo DS. Oh well.

05-01-2008, 02:49 PM	#112
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	This sounds horrible.

05-01-2008, 08:21 PM	#116
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	sweet, good thing I didn't get rid of the old style fat DS when I got my daughter the DSLite.

05-03-2008, 03:29 PM	#119
LastWhiteSoxFanStanding College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003	Maybe I am just too old school, but all I want is the exact same gameplay with more plays to choose from, but still an 8 play playbook and the major addition of career play and draft. I know it still wouldnt be realistic, but thats all I would need for the most fun football game on the console ever.

05-04-2008, 01:52 PM	#123
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	in fact, if that was how FOF eventually represented its plays graphically.. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

05-28-2008, 09:31 AM	#124
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Don't think it needs its own thread, but apparently RBI Baseball is coming to the Xbox in some format... http://www.gamefocus.ca/?nav=new&nid=1019 __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-28-2008, 09:37 AM	#126
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Inspired by this thread, a while back I found a ROM for Tecmo Super Bowl that had been hacked to have 32 teams, with 2007 rosters and schedule. Playing the season with the Dolphins, who essentially have nobody at quarterback, proved to be a great challenge.

05-28-2008, 10:03 AM	#129
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Oh, and my second try has been with the 2007 Falcons, playing with a house rule of no rushing yards, ever. Byron Leftwich or Joey Harrington, choose your weapon.

05-28-2008, 10:34 AM	#131
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Do you have a link to this ROM?

05-28-2008, 10:46 AM	#132
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I'm about 90% sure it's the one from this site: http://www.knobbe.org/mx/viewforum.php?f=62

05-28-2008, 11:07 AM	#133
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	We all need this shirt.... And for Shorty: hxxp://www.phatrags.com It's where I found it, and a few others I am thinking of ordering. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 05-28-2008 at 12:36 PM.

05-28-2008, 12:26 PM	#134
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	How could anyone dare buy that t-shirt if you don't link it? Because I'm going to.

05-28-2008, 12:35 PM	#135
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	By the way, the 2007 Tecmo version linked above is worth getting even if you don't want to play. Screen grabs of Tecmo TD celebrations with "Touchdown Tomlinson" or whatever on them are perfect for fantasy football trashtalk. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-28-2008, 01:53 PM	#137
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Screen shots of DS version of the game are now up............ http://www.gamepro.com/screen_galler...lobalId=142007

05-28-2008, 02:10 PM	#138
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Looks pretty true to the original version, actually. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-28-2008, 07:29 PM	#140
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Yeah the graphics are quite a bit better than the SNES/Genesis games which is all you can hope for with the DS. I also like how they are putting the dramatic cut-scenes on the top screen and using that for a scoreboard otherwise, while seemingly keeping the bottom screen focused on the field. The only negative is that I recognize all those plays from the older games, hopefully they include a fair amount of new ones. Anyway the combination of classic 2D Tecmo Bowl, player/team editors, and Wi-Fi play make this a must have.

11-18-2008, 09:02 AM	#141
LastWhiteSoxFanStanding College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003	Bump... comes out today some reviews are in... http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...cmobowlkickoff I am going to try to get it today, would love to hear what other people think of it.

11-18-2008, 11:07 AM	#142
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	So seriously, why don't they just realease the original on Xbox live or PS3 or whatever... even without player names? Just let people download it for $10 and play online games against their buddies. How hard could that be? Do they just hate money? __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

11-18-2008, 11:19 AM	#144
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	That's tecmo Bowl. We want Tecmo Super Bowl.

11-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#146
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Weak. Best Buy doesn't seem to have the game yet and I'm not exactly spoiled for choice in terms of video game store selection. I might have to order it online.

11-18-2008, 02:33 PM	#148
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Games/Movies/ Music always come out on Tuesdays. The fact that Gamestop hasnt called me yet is bullshit.

11-19-2008, 08:08 AM	#149
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Anybody picked this up yet?

12-01-2008, 08:41 AM	#150
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