A new NFL and NFL PLAYERS-licensed arcade football video game hits the market

Jan 9, 2008 13:33 GMT  ·  By

Today marks the day that NFL Tour launches for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 across North America, retailing for just $39.99. Electronic Arts has confirmed that the new NFL and NFL PLAYERS-licensed arcade football video game, is now available in retail stores, so you can go out and grab your own copy right now!

In NFL Tour anyone can pull off amazing highlight-reel plays using only a few buttons, as the game sports a very intuitive control scheme and fast-paced gameplay. With real NFL players as teammates, you get to travel across the country and take on each of the NFL teams in newly custom-designed stadiums.

NFL Tour however emphasizes individual player control. For instance, gamers have the Reversal System (a first for the industry as far as the genre goes), which is a dynamic gameplay feature that allows players to have complete control of the action when offensive and defensive players collide. There's also a Reversal System which helps players to use well-timed button commands to deliver a run stopping tackle, or to break away from one. As a result, one has more options and power to affect the outcome on the field.

"We are extremely excited about our new arcade football game, NFL Tour, which will provide players with a brand new exciting football experience," said Executive Producer Dale Jackson. "NFL Tour is a fun and accessible football game that will appeal not only to football enthusiasts, but also to casual gamers."

The game has been developed by EA's studio in Orlando, Florida, EA Tiburon. It is available for purchase starting today at major retailers across North America, being priced at $39.99 - a great price for a PS3 and Xbox 360 game.

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