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Ever wish that while playing EA Sports' college football games you could plays as Grambling State University, Southern University or some other historically black college or university? Well, the new Xbox 360 game 'Black College Football Xperience: The Doug Williams Edition' is hoping to fill that void. The game features 36 HBCUs and the ability to play in games such as the Bayou Classic, the Labor Day Classic and the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. But the game is more than just Xs and Os. It also pays homage to the halftime shows by letting players rock along using a drum set. The mini-game has three levels of difficulty, and if you win the drumline competition, your team will have the momentum going into the second half.
The game is set to hit stores on Aug. 24, but for now you can check out the trailer below:
Quibian Salazar-Moreno covers the sports world for Black Voices. He's a freelance journalist based in Denver who also covers the video game industry, iPhone games world, the music industry and a bunch of other things. Follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/q_salazar 
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By: michellegator71 on 8/06/2009 11:50PM
So I'm having difficulty understanding why we need black football when the man is so over represented in the arena. And rightly so. We all know you rock! But those white and hispanic boys rough it up too you know. So where's the love there?
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By: SWD on 8/07/2009 7:38PM
Well, michellegator71. If you dont understand you never will. Not only is this the best POSITIVE thing to happen to OUR boys since the election, it is so needed because it not only gets the attention of the ones that need it(black boys ages 12-25), it is positive and exposes them to black college life. You are obviously not a product of the HBCU experience and do not value what it offers to us. Our greatest black leaders are products of this experience. Please RECOGNIZE!!!
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By: Theodore Alfonzo DeBose on 10/28/2009 12:56AM
Negrow,Black Football,is not about color.It is abusiness that was developed because of the SERGATED LAWS of this country.IT is all about being incharge of your on invention.No one says anything about ACC,BIG TEN,PAC TEN.They make money for the big business people.Black Sports is an oppurtunity for BLACK TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR COACHING ABILITIES.Chec football history,and you will undestand WHY.
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By: Donyue on 8/07/2009 12:04PM
It is refreshing to find such a product. I cant understand why people are saying this game is racist?? Is the existance of HBCU's itself racist??? This product gives the opportunity to showcase the talent and the mere existence of these programs that aren't showcased in the mainstreamed games. I hope this product is successful in its first year so they can have annual editions like its competitors.
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By: P Mizzle on 8/07/2009 5:40PM
This is great news to hear. I went to FAMU and this makes me feels fantastic. Go Rattlers!
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By: physasst on 8/09/2009 5:17PM
Yes, I do think that this is good for HBCUs as well. Too bad you went to FAMU. You didn't want a "quality" education?LOL
SC State baby!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: BROJRFJR on 8/08/2009 1:44AM
I'll just say this.AMEN now maybe some light will be shown to major league stars the need to INVOLVE; THEMSELVES,$$$$,SUPPORT,FAMILIES,$$$$,TIME,LOVE,ATTENTION,INVESTMENT&BUSINESSES in HBCU's NATIONWIDE.HBCU's EDUCATION & SURVIVAL is VERY IMPORTANT & REWARDING.A+ for the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.We all need to continue to HOPE & PRAY.
CIAA VSU TROJANS
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By: CYMARIE on 8/09/2009 12:11AM
Yeah! As a loyal fan of the Blue Bengals, I can't wait to explore HBCU football at its best!
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By: Pay Attention on 8/16/2009 4:16PM
I remember hearing talks about this game for several years. I'm so glad to see that it's finally here. I can't wait to play the drumline challenge, it looks really fun and I'm happy to see my school represented!
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By: killer kev on 8/10/2009 10:50PM
well i know one of the guys that made the game, and he is from texas just like me and were are really hype about all the buzz thanks for the feed back and hope yall enjoy go pv
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