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Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff


Kickoff tries to skate by on name recognition, but it should have remained in the past.


Available on: DS
Genre: Sports
Release date: Nov 18, 2008
Published by: Tecmo
Developed by: Polygon Magic
Multiplayer Modes:
Online
2 player VS
5 SO-SO
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Screenshots updated Jul 23, 2008
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ESRB Rating
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is rated:
Everyone
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