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Post by SuperPimsky on Aug 28, 2014 15:56:22 GMT -5
‘Tis the season… the football season. Football season is underway and the dudes can’t think of a better way to kickoff (get it?) this time of the year than with a discussion about Tecmo Bowl. Tecmo Bowl is hands down one of the greatest football games to ever come out on any system. Be sure and listen to the dudes gush about it for a solid 70 minute run time. Well, they don’t talk about Tecmo Bowl the whole time actually. Pay close attention as Michael and Justin also talk a little bit about general football (a subject in which Michael is not well versed) and rental stores. They also talk about the adult section of said rental stores (Oh no! Family friendly tarnished again?). Near the end, the dudes discuss some general podcast news and friends south of the border, so stick around for the whole thing. Apologies to any D-Padders hoping to hear from Paul “Sweet” of Retro Obscura as technical difficulties prevented him from being on the show for more than 10 seconds. Apologies to Paul too while we’re at it. Sometimes those darn computer thingies just don’t act right. Just listen to an episode or two of Michael and Justin’s old show “Retro Thought Pod” and you’ll know that these guys are prone to technical hiccups. Technical issues aside, this might be one of the best episodes yet. A great game and plenty of humor sprinkled into several tangents. Hope you enjoy! Retrofitted TrophiesDitka – Beat the game with Chicago Good Game, But No Super Bowl – Win a game as Miami You Better Get a Bright Orange Vest – Score a safety. Quit Being a Jerk and Take a Knee – Score 5 touchdowns in one game. Game RatingWide Receiver Route: Michael – Deep Post Justin – Hail Mary! Show link: Tecmo Bowl
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Tecmo Bowl
Aug 29, 2014 18:49:18 GMT -5
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Post by burks008 on Aug 29, 2014 18:49:18 GMT -5
While playing Tecmo Bowl with a friend back in the day, I had built a healthy lead in our game. My friend was kicking off to me and as a sign of mercy I told him I would just run straight down the middle of the field. My kick returner managed to streak right down the middle of the field, untouched to the end zone. I laughed and my friend ran home pissed. Good times!
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Post by SuperPimsky on Aug 30, 2014 10:17:57 GMT -5
Haha, that's awesome! I love hearing Tecmo Bowl stories. We tell a couple on the show as well.
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Post by tecmobowl on Sept 1, 2014 8:26:50 GMT -5
Enjoyed the episode. Loved your comment about how the gameplay of the old NES games was the key feature. Couldn't agree more. Thanks for referencing TecmoBowl-vs-RBI.com. The ratings stuff is interesting to a point, but the strategies on there are a far better story. That's been key for my friends and I to keep playing after all these years.
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Post by tecmobowl on Sept 1, 2014 8:28:51 GMT -5
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Post by SuperPimsky on Sept 1, 2014 8:32:04 GMT -5
Thanks for referencing TecmoBowl-vs-RBI.com. No problem. You guys definitely have an awesome site. If we had discovered it sooner, we would have tried to get you on the show. Maybe for R.B.I. Baseball?
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Post by tecmobowl on Sept 1, 2014 16:58:55 GMT -5
Thanks for referencing TecmoBowl-vs-RBI.com. No problem. You guys definitely have an awesome site. If we had discovered it sooner, we would have tried to get you on the show. Maybe for R.B.I. Baseball? Sure, no problem. While Tecmo is more about the strategy, match-ups and playbook effectiveness, RBI is more about the player ratings. That is what's paramount with that game.
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Post by Retro Sinister on Sept 22, 2014 17:44:57 GMT -5
Not a big fan of football, but I do like Tecmo Bowl. Easily the best pick-up-and-play football title on the NES
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Post by SuperPimsky on Sept 23, 2014 13:55:43 GMT -5
Hands down, this is probably the most accessible football video game ever. Thoughts?
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