Cult Following
With the advent of modern console emulation on computers and even other console gaming systems, Tecmo Super Bowl may be one of the most hacked and modified Nintendo games in existence. This has contributed greatly to the game's cult following as the game can be, and has been, constantly modified and updated. There have been, and continue to be, numerous sites for pick up games online leagues and message boards dedicated not only to the original TSB but also to ROMs which contain current day rosters while maintaining the original gameplay. There is also a mod that has NCAA Football rosters from 1990 as well as an updated 32 team ROM image with 2012 rosters.
A number of tournaments for the game are held, including annual tournaments held in Madison, Wisconsin.. This tournament was the centerpiece of an episode of NFL Films Presents, which documented the video game and its cult following. The episode included interviews with NFL greats like Emmitt Smith and Christian Okoye who were featured in the game, as well as interviews with modern NFL players like Philip Rivers, who discuss their passion for the game.
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