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    Happy Holidays from Tecmobowl.org

    By Knobbe, in ROMs,

    >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRxxuI3JJkQ

    I can imagine that if you're dusting off the old Nintendo to play some Tecmo Super Bowl this weekend, it's possible it could go a little something like this.  In case you're wondering, this version of the game doesn't display QB Eagles as a "white guy"...it's just a little creative editing by drunken idiots.  Isn't that what X-mas is all about?

    Knobbe

    Tecmo Time: The Tecmo Shirt

    By Knobbe, in News,

    By popular demand: Finally you can marry your love of Tebowing with your love of Tecmo Super Bowl in a shirt so awesome one could hardly blame you if you stopped wearing any other shirt.
    I NEED A TECMO TIME SHIRT (or two) RIGHT NOW

    Ok, so you're not a Orange and Blue man...don't worry.  You have Bo and Okoye too.

    Knobbe
    We had some members give their thoughts about Tecmo Super Bowl.  We thought this was an insightful look into how Tecmo has played a part in someone's life.

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    From a very young age, I developed a strong Christian faith, a love of video games, and a passion for football. These elements helped shape my childhood, the man I am becoming, and have each been enhanced by a catalyst known as Tecmo Super Bowl.

    When I was four, my father worked as a youth pastor who ran a drop-in center for troubled teens. The center had a pool table, Foosball table, and video games. There was an Atari 2600 console and at least a half dozen coin-operated arcade cabinets. My dad and I would play different video games together for what seemed like hours. 

    My father would often play pool against the teens that frequented the center and offer to buy them a soda if they could beat him. While playing they would talk, and he would listen. If they asked for advice, he would give it. He was never pushy with his faith, and the teens were drawn to him.

    About a year later, I discovered a passion for football listening to stories from my dad. In high school, he played running back, linebacker, and was voted the most valuable player on his team. When we watched football together the sights, the sounds, and the strategy captivated my imagination.

    At the time, we lived just an hour from Philadelphia. Although I did not understand the rules, I knew my favorite color was green so I was destined to follow the Eagles. Nobody else in my family was a fan but that did not bother me. Besides, my father was a minister and the Eagles had Reggie White, the minister of defense, who quickly became one of our favorite players. It was a match made in heaven.

    A couple of my fondest childhood memories with my dad were going to two Monday Night Football games at Veterans Stadium during the 1994 season. I watched with excitement as Randall Cunningham led the Eagles to victories over the Bears and the Oilers.

    Then next year during a Super Bowl party, I discovered the greatest football video game ever created. During halftime, I noticed a few guys disappear into another room. Quite a bit of yelling and laughing ensued, so I decided to see what was going on.

    As I walked into the room, the guys were playing Tecmo Super Bowl on a small television. After I watched them play a few games, they asked if I wanted a turn. Of course, I took the Eagles. It was amazing to use the ultimate weapon, QB Eagles, on every offensive snap. Even though his name was not used in the game, there was no doubt in my young mind that it was Randall Cunningham. On defense, I controlled Reggie White. Although I did not understand any of the strategies or nuances of the game, I had never played another video game like it. 

    While I was in high school, my two favorite Eagles were once again in the limelight on different teams. Reggie White won a Super Bowl with the Packers during the 1997-1998 season and Randall Cunningham made an amazing comeback during the 1998-1999 campaign. He led the Minnesota Vikings to a 15-1 record and the NFC Championship game. Cunningham had transformed himself from the brash, self-centered player during his tenure in Philadelphia into a born again Christian and a respected leader both on and off the field.

    During high school I also rediscovered Tecmo Super Bowl with my friend Joe. Joe and I would hang out, talk sports, and play Tecmo. There were many celebrations over game winning touchdowns and several controllers thrown out of frustration. We still play once in a while and have a small trophy we pass back and forth for bragging rights. 

    I even convinced my beautiful wife Christina to try playing coach mode in Tecmo Super Bowl. In coach mode, competitors just call plays and watch the game simulate the outcome. She enjoys playing and we even have our own trophy. While Christina likes watching football and has become a Philadelphia Eagles fan, she has told me on more than one occasion that football should be more like Tecmo Super Bowl.

    After playing Tecmo Super Bowl over the past 17 years, I realize that it is the greatest sports video game ever created by a wide margin. The game uses a simple two button control scheme but it takes years to master. A complete game is roughly 20 minutes, there are no penalties, and trying to guess what play to call is a battle of minds as well as skill.

    A couple of years ago, I discovered the website http://www.tecmobowl.org. Through this site, I learned that people competed in Tecmo Super Bowl tournaments around the country. Since then I have participated in a few tournaments and even run few of my own. In the process I have met some really cool guys, learned more about the game, and had a lot of fun. Next year I will attend the largest and longest running Tecmo Super Bowl tournament in Madison, Wisconsin for the first time (http://www.tecmomadison.com). This will be the eighth tournament featuring 128 players from around the country vying for Tecmo immortality.

    The teams in Tecmo Super Bowl are from 1991 but I prefer it that way. The game transports players back to a simpler time before the Internet and cell phones. Back then game play - not graphics was most important. It was an era when friends would spend time hanging out, talking, and playing video games against each other in the same room.

    My strong Christian faith, a love of video games, and a passion for football have each been enhanced by a catalyst known as Tecmo Super Bowl. Like my father, Reggie and Randall also played football and became pastors. When I play in Tecmo Super Bowl tournaments and wear a throwback Cunningham or White jersey, they are more than just my favorite players from my favorite video game.

    Ryan "UltimateWeapon" is a frequent visitor and has hosted a handful of Tecmo Tournaments just west of Cleveland, OH including an upcoming event in January 2012

    Knobbe
    OH SHIT!  Leave it to a few of our favorite sites to pick up on the fact that Tecmo turned 20.  I suppose we just know how to pick them.  If you're coming here from those sites, we'll throw you a bone and start throwing up some of the awesome shit we tend to crank out.

    Finally, thanks to Owen Good for reaching out and being a friend of Tecmo (much like Will Leitch back in the day).  A token of our appreciation.



     

    P.S. You're all invited to the bar crawl next year.

    Knobbe
    On December 13th, 1991 Tecmo, Inc followed up on the success of the wildly popular Tecmo Bowl by giving us mere mortals the gift of Tecmo Super Bowl, the first video game to ever feature all NFL teams, players, and given some tricks was able to give us 11 on 11 football on a system like the NES that didn't suck.  (Have you ever played 10 Yard Fight?  If so, you'll appreciate the programming job here that was on par with Super Mario III)

    Bo Jackson had already received cult like status through the 9 on 9 game of Tecmo Bowl but it was this game that cemented one of the most polarizing athletes in the pantheon of video game athletes.  For many people, this game is the reason why they might view good players like Christian Okoye and David Fulcher in the same regards as HOF'ers Joe Montana and Lawrence Taylor.

    Everyone has a story about Tecmo Super Bowl.  What is yours?  We'd love to know.  Post it here or in our forums.

     

    Knobbe

    It's Almost Tebow Time

    By Knobbe, in News,

    ** UPDATE ** Thanks Deadspin for helping to let Tim Tebow know that finally he has made it into the public eye via Tecmo Super Bowl

    [caption id=attachment_701" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Thanks for the pic, MGK!][/caption]

     

    Look for a release of a final Tecmo Super Bowl 2012 at the end of the year...this time with TEBOW!

    Knobbe

    Drummer's 2011-12 Rom

    By Knobbe, in News,

    ** Get the Rom here **

    As usual, our own Drummer tends to be the first one out of the gate.  Here is a run down of what was put into the rom including some pics and a video.

    [caption id=" align="alignright" width="303" caption="While it predicted knee instead of hip, it seemed to know that Leonard Hankerson was going to be injured this year][/caption]



    Please remember this is a competitive rom! The cpu will play you hard! 
    Rosters are opening day.
    Every year i dedicate my work to my friend scott mcconnell who played this great game,against me day after day.
    This rom is intented for man vs cpu/man vs man/and coach mode also!

    Hacks



    Dedicated punt,and kickoff returner (players use their max speed for the return)
    Adjustable Quarter Length
    More accurate fg's
    Ability to change playbook in game anytime
    Ability to change quarter length
    Punt coverage boost cut ( to allow better returns)
    Dedicated fumble and interception returner (players use their max speed for the return)
    Stats screen after each quarter!
    Juiced!!!!!!
    4-3/3-4 defense hack
    PC/PA hack
    HP hack
    Ultra Logic hack(cpu plays better defense!)
    Quickness for interceptions (self explainatory)


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    ** Get the Rom here **

    Knobbe
    ** Get Tecmo Bowl 2012 **
    Tecmo Super Bowl is the king around here but there are people who also not only love the original but put a lot of time and effort into modding it.  Read more from the rom's creators.

    The premise is the same this year, it's Tecmo Bowl (the one with 4 plays!), complete with the 32 teams of 2012 NFL Football. Ratings are not exactly that of original, but stay true to the spirit of the original. HP was carefully considered, along with a team-based ratings approach. Sometimes players have to take a downgrade a notch or two in order to not make them better than they are...some liberties had to be taken in order to try and keep as realistic of a balance as possible.


     
    Hit the forums to download the game and read about the other hacks involved with this release.

    The 4Play Team
    Turd: Chief editor
    Cam: Ratings Editor/Reviewer
    Jstout: Lead assembly developer

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