{{short description|Video game series}} {{Infobox video game series | title = NFL | image = NFL Pro 2012 App Logo.jpg | caption = App logo of ''NFL Pro 2012'' | developer = [[Gameloft]] | publisher = [[Gameloft]] | genre = [[Sports game|Sports]] | platforms = [[Mobile game|Mobile]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]], [[Palm Pre]], [[Nintendo DS]] | creator = | first release version =''NFL 2009'' | first release date = 2008 | latest release version =''NFL Pro 2013'' | latest release date = 2012 }} '''''NFL''''' is a series of [[American football]] games developed by [[Gameloft]], which is supposed to be a simulation of the [[National Football League]]. The game series was released on [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]], as well as [[Palm Pre|Palm]], and was originally released on the [[Nintendo DS]]. The series first came on the DS as ''NFL 2009'' in 2008.<ref name=Loft>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameloft.com/mobile-games/nfl-2009/ |title=NFL 2009 - NFL Football Game for Mobile, Top Java Game |publisher=Gameloft.com |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=John Kullman |url=https://techcrunch.com/2008/07/08/gameloft-launches-nfl-2009-today/ |title=Gameloft Launches NFL 2009 Today |publisher=TechCrunch |date=2008-07-08 |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> Starting with ''NFL Pro 2012'', the game became free, even though players still have to pay for extra XP.<ref>{{cite web |author=Chadi |url=http://nodpad.com/2011/11/23/gameloft-releases-nfl-pro-2012-for-free-freemium-takes-new-meaning/ |title=Gameloft Releases 'NFL Pro 2012′ for Free, Freemium takes New Meaning « No DPad « iPhone Game Reviews and News |publisher=Nodpad.com |date=2011-11-26 |access-date=2012-04-03 |archive-date=2012-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411105244/http://nodpad.com/2011/11/23/gameloft-releases-nfl-pro-2012-for-free-freemium-takes-new-meaning/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''2012'' is also the first game to have [[experience points]] and team points, which can be used to boost players, as well as credits, which can be earned by leveling up, as well as watching Gameloft trailers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nfl-pro-2012/id441083639?mt=8 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20111126213052/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nfl-pro-2012/id441083639?mt=8 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 26, 2011 |title=NFL Pro 2012 for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store |publisher=[[iTunes]] |date=2012-03-12 |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/nflpro2012 |title=NFL Pro 2012 |publisher=Facebook |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> In ''NFL Pro 2013'', when the player is in a passing play, the camera will zoom into a first-person view from the quarterback's perspective.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/nflpro2013 |title=Nflpro2013 News, Videos, Reviews and Gossip |publisher=[[Kotaku]] |date=2012-09-28 |access-date=2012-10-17}}</ref>
==Games== * ''NFL 2009'' ({{NFL Year|2008}})<ref name=Loft /> * ''NFL 2010 (HD)'' ({{NFL Year|2009}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameloft.com/mobile-games/nfl-2010/ |title=NFL 2010 game for mobile, football game for BlackBerry |publisher=Gameloft.com |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> * ''NFL 2011 HD'' ({{NFL Year|2010}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameloft.com/mobile-games/nfl-2011/ |title=NFL 2011 for Mobile - Top NFL Football Game for Mobile Phones |publisher=Gameloft.com |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> * ''NFL Pro 2012'' ({{NFL Year|2011}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameloft.com/ipad-games/nfl-2012-free/ |title=NFL Pro 2012 for iPad - Play iPad Game Now |publisher=Gameloft |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> * ''NFL Pro 2013'' ({{NFL Year|2012}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://download.cnet.com/NFL-Pro-2013/3000-2117_4-75791584.html |title=NFL Pro 2013 |publisher=[[CNET]] |date= |access-date=2012-10-17}}</ref> * ''NFL Pro 2014'' ({{NFL Year|2013}})<ref name="Diener 2013"/>
==Players== The series, along with the agreement with the NFL, also has an agreement with the [[NFL Players Association]]. Along with this, the game also has "cover players", who appear on the title screen, with ''2009'' having players on the game cover.
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Game !! Players |- | 2009 || [[LaDainian Tomlinson]], [[Tony Romo]], [[Reggie Bush]], [[Brian Urlacher]], [[Randy Moss]], [[Terrell Owens]]<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://mobile360.org/mobile-games/240x320-java-games/13494-2404-nfl-2009-all-versions-gameloft |title=NFL 2009 – Gameloft - free downloads |publisher=Mobile360.org |date=2009-01-23 |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> |- | 2010 || [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]], [[Ray Lewis]], [[Kurt Warner]], [[Brian Westbrook]], [[Randy Moss]], [[LaDainian Tomlinson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://snipsly.com/2010/08/05/2010-nfl-preseason-schedule-live-online-stream-tv-hd-quality-video-sopcast-match/ |title=2010 NFL Preseason Schedule live online Stream Tv hd Quality video sopcast match |publisher=Snipsly |date=2010-08-05 |access-date=2012-10-17}}</ref> |- | 2011 || [[Reggie Bush]], [[Adrian Peterson]]. [[Aaron Rodgers]], [[Jason Witten]], [[DeSean Jackson]], [[Darrelle Revis]], [[Chad Ochocinco]], [[Tom Brady]], [[Ray Lewis]], [[Peyton Manning]] |}
==Reception== {{Video game reviews |title=Reviews |MC = 38/100 |IGN =5.5/10 |rev1 = ''[[148Apps]]'' |rev1Score ="Drab Football" |rev2 = ''[[Gamezebo]]'' |rev2Score =2/5 |rev4 = ''[[PC World (website)|PC World]]'' |rev4Score =3/5 |PG = 2/5 }} The series received mixed reviews from players and critics alike, saying that the NFL license was a good touch, but the [[artificial intelligence]] makes the game very difficult. ''[[Gamezebo]]'' gave ''NFL Pro 2012'' 2 stars out of 5, saying that the defensive AI was "atrocious", as well as the freemium model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/nfl-pro-2012/review |title=NFL Pro 2012 Review |publisher=Gamezebo |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> ''[[PC World (website)|PC World]]'' gave the game 3 stars out of 5, praising the control scheme and graphics, while noting the cost.<ref>{{cite web |last=Friedman |first=Lex |url=http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=1164344&expand=false |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130131030901/http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=1164344&expand=false |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 31, 2013 |title=NFL Pro 2012 Version: 1.0.0 Review | Android Games App |publisher=PCWorld |date=2011-12-06 |access-date=2012-04-03 }}</ref> ''148Apps'' gave the ''2011'' game a 3.5 out of 5 star "drab football" grade, questioning the need for celebrations after a gain of more than 10 yards.<ref>[http://www.148apps.com/reviews/nfl-2011-review/ NFL 2011 Review]</ref> ''[[IGN]]'' gave the ''2011'' edition a 5.5 "Mediocre" grade, praising the gameplay on the [[iPhone 4]], while criticizing the poor controls and weak passing.<ref>{{cite web|author=var authorId = "47061140" by Levi Buchanan |url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/111/1110394p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816024812/http://wireless.ign.com/articles/111/1110394p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 16, 2010 |title=NFL 2011 iPhone Review - iPhone Review at IGN |publisher=Wireless.ign.com |date= |access-date=2012-04-03}}</ref> ''[[Pocket Gamer]]'' stated that ''NFL Pro 2014'' is “more disappointing than an afternoon spent watching the [[Pro Bowl]].”<ref name="Diener 2013">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/053207/nfl-pro-2014/ |title=NFL Pro 2014 |first=Matthew |last=Diener |date=August 21, 2013 |access-date=May 14, 2020 |publisher=Pocket Gamer }}</ref>
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==External links== * [http://www.nfl2010game.com/?request=pre-home&country=us NFL 2010 Web Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315132329/http://www.nfl2010game.com/?request=pre-home&country=us |date=2012-03-15 }} * [http://www.nfl2011game.com/ NFL 2011 HD Web Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419123805/http://www.nfl2011game.com/ |date=2012-04-19 }}
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