Hamster Corporation Updated 'Tecmo Bowl' for Modern Consoles
Daniel Johnson — January 30, 2020 — Tech
References: hamster.co.jp & hypebeast
A Japanese video game publisher, named Hamster Corporation, recently updated the classic football game, 'Tecmo Bowl,' to make it compatible with present-day gaming consoles. The updated version of 'Tecmo Bowl' is available for the PlayStation 4, as well as the Nintendo Switch, for an $8 price point. 'Tecmo Bowl' was originally created in 1987, and it was one of the first popular football games ever produced.
The updated vintage game from Hamster Corporation could be popular with nostalgic gamers. 'Tecmo Bowl' was a popular game for a long time, and making it accessible on modern consoles will allow a new generation of gamers to play the game. Additionally, the updated game is listed at a very accessible price.
Image Credit: Hamster Corporation/ Koei Tecmo
The updated vintage game from Hamster Corporation could be popular with nostalgic gamers. 'Tecmo Bowl' was a popular game for a long time, and making it accessible on modern consoles will allow a new generation of gamers to play the game. Additionally, the updated game is listed at a very accessible price.
Image Credit: Hamster Corporation/ Koei Tecmo
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming - The trend of updating classic video games for modern consoles is on the rise. Businesses could tap into the nostalgia of gamers by updating classic games.
2. Affordable Pricing - Making classic games available at an accessible price point could generate interest among a new generation of gamers who may not have played the game before.
3. Cross Platform Gaming - Updating classic games to be compatible with multiple gaming consoles and platforms could disrupt the industry and appeal to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Industry - The video game industry could capitalize on the trend of updating classic games for modern consoles by introducing other popular retro games.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry could leverage retro gaming trends to develop movies or TV shows based on classic video games.
3. Retail Industry - Retailers could benefit from the affordable pricing trend by offering classic games as part of their product line geared towards gamers.
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