Pigskin 621AD (rev 1.1K 8/01/90)

Pigskin 621AD is a two-player sports game released by Midway in 1990 that puts a futuristic spin on rugby football. Players control teams competing in what appears to be a distant future setting. Gameplay involves using a joystick and three buttons to advance the ball down the field, tackle opponents, and score points through various methods common to rugby. The game’s subtitle, "Ancient Archrivals on a Rampage," nods to the creators' previous work with titles like Arch Rivals and Rampage. The hardware powering Pigskin 621AD features a Motorola 68000 main processor alongside components including a Yamaha YM2151 sound chip, contributing to its audio capabilities. Concept and design were led by Brian Colin and Jeff Nauman, with additional contributions from a team of artists, engineers, and musicians who shaped the game’s look and feel. A console version was later released for the Sega Mega Drive under the title Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl. Two players can compete simultaneously in this fast-paced sports challenge, maneuvering their teams toward victory through strategic plays and skillful execution.