EGM June 08 issue states that the game is for the Wii and DS. When will we get any info on this game. Please I hope the DS version is like the SNES game. Just add create a team, plays and online play.

I haven't read the article or reference, but I wonder if they are talking about the Tecmo Bowl released as a classic game for the Wii (seen several articles on that this month) or the new game.

it's a new game. They already release TB on the VC. So I hope it's has the same engine, with maybe a few new features. It will just not have the NFL licsense.

TECMO BOWL® IS BACK!
The Legend Returns With TECMO BOWL®: KICKOFF For the Nintendo DS™

TORRANCE, Calif. May 1, 2008 "” Leading video game developer and publisher Tecmo® today announced TECMO BOWL®: KICKOFF, exclusively for the Nintendo DS™. Based on the most popular Tecmo Super Bowl™, KICKOFF will deliver to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football.

"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 brings a host of new features that will further enhance the gameplay experience, including:

"¢ 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!
TECMO BOWL: KICKOFF is scheduled to launch Fall 2008. The game has not yet been rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).

I heard about a Wii Version! IS it still happening.

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Screenshots of DS game

Thanks for the link! Exciting to see a new tecmo bowl and they seem to be keeping true to the original. I wish we could have seen it on a console (though of course Wii is rumored).

wow those screen shots are awesome. I love how they kept the classic gameplay look. I'm also kind of happy about the lack of the nfl license. That means we don't have to deal with the over powering Pats.

I do really hope they give us the option of making online leagues.

I have been wanting to play tbs for so long but my nes is broken and emulators just aren't the same. This game has potential.