# Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition

> 2010 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q110817083](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110817083)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/blood-bowl-legendary-edition

## Summary
Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition is a 2010 sports strategy video game developed by Cyanide and published by Focus Entertainment. It is based on the tabletop game Blood Bowl and was released for Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms.

## Key Facts
- Released on October 28, 2010
- Developed by Cyanide, a Paris-based game development studio founded in 2000
- Published by Focus Entertainment, a French video game publisher founded in 1996
- Available on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
- Features both single-player and multiplayer game modes
- Uses the Gamebryo software engine
- Rated "Teen" by ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Suggestive Themes, and Violence
- Distributed digitally through Steam with application ID 58520
- Received a review score of 8/10 from Gameblog.fr

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms is Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition available on?
A: Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition is available on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

### Q: Who developed and published Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition?
A: The game was developed by Cyanide, a Paris-based game development studio, and published by Focus Entertainment, a French video game publisher.

### Q: What type of game is Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition?
A: It is a sports strategy video game that combines elements of American football with fantasy themes, based on the tabletop game Blood Bowl.

## Why It Matters
Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition represents a significant adaptation of the popular tabletop game into the digital realm, bringing the unique blend of American football and fantasy warfare to PC gamers. The game preserves the strategic depth and dice-based mechanics of the original board game while adding the convenience and accessibility of digital play. By offering both single-player and multiplayer modes across multiple platforms including Linux, it expanded the Blood Bowl franchise's reach to a broader audience. The game's development by Cyanide, a studio with experience in sports management games, ensured that the digital adaptation maintained the core gameplay elements that made the tabletop version successful while leveraging the advantages of computer gaming technology.

## Notable For
- Digital adaptation of the classic Games Workshop tabletop game Blood Bowl
- First edition to include all available races and teams from the Blood Bowl universe
- Cross-platform availability on both Windows and Linux operating systems
- Implementation of both single-player campaign and online multiplayer modes
- Use of the Gamebryo engine for 3D graphics and gameplay mechanics

## Body
### Development and Release
Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition was developed by Cyanide, a French game development studio founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris. The studio employed approximately 70 people at the time of development. The game was published by Focus Entertainment, another French company founded in 1996 and also based in Paris.

The game was released on October 28, 2010, as the enhanced version of the original Blood Bowl video game. It was distributed digitally through Steam, with application ID 58520, and was also available for purchase through other digital distribution platforms.

### Technical Specifications
Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition runs on both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. The Windows version was released in 1985, while Linux was first released on September 17, 1991. The game utilizes the Gamebryo software engine, a commercial game engine used for developing 3D video games.

The game supports standard input devices including computer keyboard and mouse. It is available in English language and features both single-player and multiplayer game modes.

### Content and Rating
The game received a "Teen" rating from the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) with content descriptors for Blood, Drug Reference, Suggestive Themes, and Violence. The rating also notes that online interactions are not rated by the ESRB.

Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition includes all available races and teams from the Blood Bowl universe, making it the most comprehensive digital version of the game at the time of release. The game maintains the strategic, turn-based gameplay of the original tabletop version while adding 3D graphics and digital convenience.

### Reception and Legacy
The game received a review score of 8/10 from Gameblog.fr, published on November 4, 2010. It has been cataloged on various gaming databases and platforms including Steam, GOG, and PCGamingWiki, with multiple identifiers across different gaming communities and platforms.

The game's availability on Linux, in addition to Windows, made it accessible to users of both major PC operating systems. Its digital distribution through Steam and other platforms ensured wide availability to the gaming community.

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. [2010](https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-blood-bowl-edition-legendaire-pc-92281)
4. ESRB rating database
5. PCGamingWiki
6. GameSpot
7. LKI
8. Q124398839
9. GamesMeter.nl
10. VGChartz
11. Source