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    Prepared to be underwhelmed....

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    Did you know before they came out with Fast and Furious 5 that they had made all those other sequels?  This is a port of Tecmo Bowl Throwback for the PSN/XBOX, which was a remake of Tecmo Super Bowl for the SNES which was a port of Tecmo Super Bowl for the NES.  The big difference is that you have a touch screen instead of a controller...which should make things like hitting an open receiver easier as well as having your running back not weave or having your quarterback run into the offensive line to be sacked.

    At some point we'll throw down the $7.99 to review this thing (can you buy used I-Apple apps on Ebay?) so until then enjoy the review and the video made by a guy who doesn't know how to play Tecmo from Toucharcde.com Until then, you're going to need to enjoy Fast and Furious IV the game on your own.

    Knobbe
    [caption id=attachment_269" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Mort wins yet another tourney...this one the 2011 Boneyard Bowl][/caption]

    Frank "Mort" B ends up with yet another tourney title by taking out Matt "Toolie" O in a rematch of 2010 Madison's "He Went To Jerry" 88 man tourney.  READ ABOUT IT HERE

    We interviewed QB Eagles fan Ryan "UltimateWeapon" M about the tourney:
    Tecmobowl.org: What kind of prep work did it take for putting together the tourney?

    UltimateWeapon: I created flyers, distributed them in video game and sports memorabilia stores around the area, walked around shopping malls, promoted on Craigslist, and created double elimination brackets from 8 to 28 players.  This tourney was more prep work than the usual because I devised an entirely new system of play.

     

    Tecmobowl.org: How did the tourney compare with the one you put on last year?

    UltimateWeapon: The one I held last fall was designed to be a smaller tournament and we used the standard “Madison rules”. The venue was smaller and we only had two consoles running.

     

    Tecmobowl.org: What were the new tourney rules and how were they received?

    UltimateWeapon: I came up with the idea after berniebomb (Dan K.) held his Cleveland tournament this February. He had a 28 man tournament broken up into two separate 14 man tournaments.  The winner of each 14 man tournament then played each other for the championship.  He had participants draw numbered ping pong balls for draft order. I loved the idea of drafting a team but wanted to figure out a way to potentially include all 28 teams and make the matchups fair across the board. I also wanted to build in a way to be able to switch teams so you weren’t locked in to using the same team throughout the entire tournament.

    The new tourney rules are as follows:

    *A draft will be held prior to the tournament.  Participants will draw poker chips labeled 1-28 for draft order.

    *The lowest seed(s) in the winner's and loser's bracket will receive byes.

    *The lower seed in each matchup will have choice of their preferred controller (side).

    *The winning team in each matchup will have the option to keep their team or "steal" their opponent's team.

    *When taking control of an opponent's team, both competitors retain their original draft seeding for future matchups.

    *When a player steals their opponent's team in the winner's bracket, the loser takes their opponent's team to the loser's bracket.

    *When a player is eliminated from the loser's bracket, the remaining team (after their opponent chooses their preferred team) will be placed into a pool of defeated teams.

    *Once the winners of each color coded bracket have been determined, each team will have the option to select a new team from the pool of defeated teams starting with the lowest seed.

    *If the final two teams both end up with one loss, the Pro Bowl will be played for the title with the AFC as controller 1 and the NFC as controller 2.

    *The player who lost their first game in the previous matchup will have first choice of Pro Bowl team. Original rosters will be used but lineup and playbook changes will be allowed.

    The new rules were very well received! Players told me they liked the fact that they did not have to determine the matchups, flip coins, or choose sides. I have been to a few tournaments where even veteran Tecmo tourney players have difficulty choosing matchups. They also liked the twist of having the option of stealing their opponent’s team after each victory. It will be interesting to see if any other tournaments decide to utilize this format.

     

    Tecmobowl.org: Do you find it difficult to compete in and run the tourney at the same time?

    UltimateWeapon: It can be challenging at times. As the tourney organizer, you have to make sure the games are moving along, answer any questions about the rules, and resolve any disputes. That definitely takes away some of your focus when playing in your matchups.

     

    Tecmobowl.org: Anything out of the ordinary happen?

    UltimateWeapon: During the draft, I was surprised that the Giants lasted until the 6th pick! The 49ers, Oilers, Bills, Eagles, and Bears all went off the board before the G-Men.  In addition, the Broncos went at number 8 ahead of the Raiders (9) and Chiefs (10).

     

    We also had one game where the first play after the opening kickoff resulted in a safety. The player who was tackled in the end zone said that their controller malfunctioned and wanted to restart the game. I made the ruling that the game should continue on because the controller worked while returning the kickoff.  The player who was tackled in the end zone switched to a new controller and play continued until the winner was determined.

     

    Tecmobowl.org: Are you planning on holding any additional tournaments?

    UltimateWeapon: There were discussions at the Boneyard Bowl of potentially doing an East Coast Ryder Cup and a Youngstown, OH tournament in the near future.  I may assist with those tournaments if we can get enough people interested.

     

     

    Knobbe
    This is probably one of the more heavily requested of items in the Tecmo Universe.  However, as switching over to this format has been a WIP I currently do not have an official download page....until now.  Today a hastily born page has been slapped up.  Huzzah!  It contains the above fonts zipped up into a single file for your convenience They are in order:


    Tecmo Narrow
    Tecmo Set 1
    Tecmo Set 2
    Tecmo Rounded AllCaps
     

    Get the fonts from here or on the download page


    Get Tecmo Fonts
    Go to the Download Page

    Knobbe
    There are still open spots for this tourney at the Boneyard in the Cleveland, Ohio area.  It's the second tournament put on my quality newcomer Ryan "Ultimate Weapon" McCay who spent time this year rallying people to raise money for the Japan Tsunami victims by playing Tecmo.  It's being put on The tournament itself is a slightly different format from what you're used to reading on here.


    Draw for teams
    Double Elimination
    The chance to steal the team of a vanquished foe!
    Other than cash payout, there is also a sweet ENGRAVED trophy

    Hit the forums for more information

    Knobbe
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    People are constantly referencing Tecmo (Super) Bowl on the internet.  Thank you.

     


    A blogger has surmised that the lack of Mangino and his Tecmo-esque playbook was the reason that Kansas has gone from great offense to no offense.  Personally, I think that Kansas is a garbage football school also is a factor.
    If you are ever going to play The Rock in Tecmo, the key is to shutdown the Phil Simms to "Touchdown Maker" Stephen Baker......that and the threat of a DDT.
    Craig "Ironhead Heyward", Tecmo Super Bowl's greatest kick returner and lover of Zest, has been in the news a bit because his son, Cameron Heyward, has been listed as a first round draft prospect.  (Cameron went 31st to the Pittsburgh Steelers)  While Cameron is a DE instead of a running back, he also is a large man with large head who popcorns people for a living.
    The rise and demise of Tecmo Super Bowl: NFL team and player licensing
    Tecmo is a wise teacher however the #1 lesson should always be that .

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    Stopping Fumbles After Touchdowns (beta hack link)
    [caption id=" align="alignright" width="350" caption="Sorry, this hack only applies to fumbles after you score, not because you were screwing around before you went to score.][/caption]

     

    One of the first little quirks you learn about from playing Tecmo Super Bowl is that the referees turn a blind eye towards late hits....especially after a TD.  Thus, every time someone has the audacity to punch in a score it was entirely possible to take out your frustrations of your inadequacies by leveling the offending ball carrier.  It was even possible to steal the soul make the carrier fumble the ball....turning the background fans silent to the sound of the ball falling to the ground.  This sort of vigilante justice had a side effect:  If the man you had cowardly destroyed also fumbled the ball it turns out it also erased that 88 yard Bo Jackson TD run you just made...or any other stats involved with the score.

    Finally, there is some justice for the player who not only just beat you but needs to point out Warren Moon threw for 340 and 5TDs, not 287 and 4TDs!  Someone played enough games to realize that out of bounds runners don't fumble so why not apply this technology to TDs?  After that resident Tecmo Hacking Savant JStout simply made it so.

    Worry not, defensively poor Tecmo Players.  Even though you might not be able to erase the evidence of your inadequacies, you can finally enjoy repeatedly diving on a stationary QB Eagles, guilt-free.

     

    Knobbe

    Tecmo Marching Band Music

    By Knobbe, in News,

    Here is something that might be coming to a college near you:  Tecmo Bowl- Band Staple as there currently is a website selling Tecmo sheet music! Listen or download below.

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    Here is how the music would sound....with a fake band.

    Tecmo Bowl: Theme Song

    Tecmo Bowl and Tecmo Super Bowl Super Mix

     

    Knobbe
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    This isn't so much Tecmo related as it's Nintendo related.  At the great SXSW movie festival they have what are called "Bumpers"....simply a fun short movie played before the actual movie.  This particular one takes the story of Mario and puts a "reality" spin on it.  Enjoy.

    Knobbe
    The 4th Annual Midwest Tecmo Tournament is quickly approaching, much like the NFL draft.  (It's always held on the same weekend)  Held just north of Cincinnati, OH, the tournament is famous for it's competition and once having David Fulcher in attendance.

    There are still openings available in the tourney.  Go to the forum to find out more information or contact tourney organizer Chris Vogt @ [email protected]

     

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