Rich Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 https://press.cfl.ca/cfl-starts-a-football-frenzy-for-kids?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Quote ‘CFL FOOTBALL FRENZY’ MOBILE GAME: MADE FOR KIDS, FUN FOR EVERYONE New ‘CFL Football Frenzy’ arcade app game is now available for download Thursday, September 21, 2017 — TORONTO, ON (September 21, 2017) – Today, the Canadian Football League (CFL) is launching a fast-paced shoot-out style arcade game available for download on mobile and tablet devices. Built for the young fan (8-14) or the young at heart, ‘CFL Football Frenzy’ allows players to create and customize their own avatar, collect card packs, and play offence, defence, and field goal modes. The game is available for free in English and French on the App Store; Android coming shortly. “The CFL game is uniquely fast, fun, and creative – we wanted to create a game to celebrate that colourful spirit and share it with our younger fans,” said Christina Litz, CFL Senior Vice President of Marketing and Content. “This is new ground for the CFL as we follow through on our strategy to reach younger audiences and expand our digital gaming presence using our talented and entertaining star players.” “It’s fantastic anytime we can highlight and promote the tremendous talent of our world-class players, and this new creative initiative by the CFL does just that,” added Brian Ramsay, Executive Director, CFLPA. Enjoyable for fans of all ages, the quick-play game style allows players to play as real CFL stars or as themselves on all nine teams in a 7-on-7 style gameplay. Players can collect and design fun costume sets and avatars including vikings, pirates, sharks, and more. New features will be added throughout the season to expand the game into the future. The easy-to-play game will allow users a chance to play all sides of the ball and incorporates unique CFL rules and elements including three-down play, a 110-yard field, the rouge, no-huddle gameplay, and even the waggle. Users create their all-star rookie wide receiver avatar and play through a season as their favourite team as games get progressively more difficult. Players can get an offensive speed boost by timing the waggle correctly, use explosive Power-Ups to make big plays, and lead their team to victory in Season mode. CFL Football Frenzy was developed by Relish Interactive with design and development teams in Ottawa and Toronto. Noeller, blue_gold_84, Jimmy Pop and 2 others 5
Noeller Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 People might scoff at this, but if this gets young kids into the game, this will create the next generation of fans...........in theory........ SPuDS, Rich, Bigblue204 and 1 other 4
Rich Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Posted September 21, 2017 It is too big to download over cell, need wifi. Will check it out tonight. Here is a trailer blue_gold_84 and SPuDS 2
Super Duper Negatron Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 Looks fun. Android please. Bigblue204, blue_gold_84, The Classic and 2 others 5
shadybob Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 looks infinitely better than that unlicensed xbox game from a while back, not sure whatever happened to that even but it looked like trash anyways. Ill download thihs later for sure
Jimmy Pop Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 1 minute ago, shadybob said: looks infinitely better than that unlicensed xbox game from a while back, not sure whatever happened to that even but it looked like trash anyways. Ill download thihs later for sure Canuck Play 2017 is what you're referring to; out on XBox and Steam. You're right in that it's far from polished. I still think if the League & PA as well as say EA stepped up, the game would be better. Reading about the guys who made the game, I've got respect for 'em. Made a game just for the sheer love of the CFL; not expecting a big money maker. blue_gold_84 1
BaconNBigBlue Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 Hmm not showing up in the App Store when I search. Will try again later.
Atomic Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said: Canuck Play 2017 is what you're referring to; out on XBox and Steam. You're right in that it's far from polished. I still think if the League & PA as well as say EA stepped up, the game would be better. Reading about the guys who made the game, I've got respect for 'em. Made a game just for the sheer love of the CFL; not expecting a big money maker. Yes I agree, if EA made the game it would be way better. I respect Canuck Play for trying, but they came up with a poor product and the league was right not to align with them. I am surprised and impressed by the CFL making this mobile game. It is a smart move. Edited September 21, 2017 by Atomic
Brandon Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 Video game these days cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars to produce. Not going to happen on the consoles from the big guys...
17to85 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 24 minutes ago, Brandon said: Video game these days cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars to produce. Not going to happen on the consoles from the big guys... The thing is, they don't have to cost that.... You just need someone willing to put out an inferior product.
Atomic Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 I don't think a CFL game would be a fit for a AAA studio like EA, but maybe one of the smaller game dev shops can handle it. There is a lot of room between top-of-the-line EA and 2 guys in a dank room Canuck Play.
17to85 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 The problem with a CFL game is that the market is very limited so why is a game studio going to devote resources to something that is at best going to appeal to so few people? The CFL would be much better off trying to piggy back onto the NFL games and get a "canadian mode" into those. Noeller and MOBomberFan 1 1
Jimmy Pop Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, 17to85 said: The problem with a CFL game is that the market is very limited so why is a game studio going to devote resources to something that is at best going to appeal to so few people? The CFL would be much better off trying to piggy back onto the NFL games and get a "canadian mode" into those. MOBomberFan, SPuDS and Atomic 1 2
Blueandgold Posted September 21, 2017 Report Posted September 21, 2017 49 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said: Not to mention the Arena Football league has had multiple games released as well.
Bomber_fanaddict Posted September 22, 2017 Report Posted September 22, 2017 Downloaded and played it. Fun little game! On a side note.... Charmichel is just as bad in the game as real life! Atomic and Jimmy Pop 2
Brandon Posted September 22, 2017 Report Posted September 22, 2017 I'd be happy if they re-skinned Tecmo Super Bowl (classic SNES versions) with CFL players and adjust the rules and what not... The Classic, SPuDS and blue_gold_84 3
TrueBlue4ever Posted September 22, 2017 Report Posted September 22, 2017 19 hours ago, Bomber_fanaddict said: Downloaded and played it. Fun little game! On a side note.... Charmichel is just as bad in the game as real life! OK, I shouldn't laugh at another human being's expense, but that was pretty good.
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