Separate But Equal?
When I first heard about this I was a little upset. I am a longtime fan of EA Sports NCAA Football series, and I am also a H.B.C.U. (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Alumni. Morgan State University stand up! In the pass versions of NCAA Football, I was able to play as my alma mater (though they sucked). This was a way to manage the program my way and have my school compete for a national title.
Since the release of the “next-generation” systems like Xbox 360 and PS3, these schools (Division 1- AA) have been absent. Though the games have been good without them, it has been an incomplete experience for myself. Now we have Black College Football Xperience. A game that I am, somewhat, excited for.
This game is all about the culture of H.B.C.U. football. There is a rich history there that can make for a good game experience. Here is how the game’s creator Nerjyzed Studios describes it:
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“It’s a cultural event featuring 36
teams from historically Black colleges and
universities, action-packed game play, and
interactive half-time shows.
The teams represent the Southwestern Athletic
Conference (SWAC), the Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association (CIAA), the
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(SIAC), and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
(MEAC).
Gamers can compete against their favorite
teams and enjoy playing along with the drum
section or drum line. The game also includes
a Legends museum, an educational element
which features profiles about players who
graduated from historically Black colleges.”
I wonder about the gameplay though. Having an “H.B.C.U.” game is cool, but if the gameplay sucks…what’s the point? This is after all…a videogame. We shall see come July 20, 2009 when the game is released exclusively for the XBOX 360. Here is a trailer:
WTF SeCtIoN