Video game developer and publisher Tecmo recently announced Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for the Nintendo DS. The revival of one of the most popular football franchises on the NES, Kickoff will bring back the fun, fast paced arcade-style gameplay that long time fans remember.

“We are extremely excited to bring back everyone’s favorite 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.”

Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff will be hitting the Nintendo DS this fall, complete with stylus control, fully customizable teams/players, and both wireless multiplayer and online play using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Here are some additional details about Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff,

- Variety of Teams: Choose from 32 different teams
- Super Abilities: Tactically use over-the-top plays to take over a game
- 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

Sources: GameZone and Joystiq

Tags: nintendo_ds, tecmo_bowl

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