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"Cyberball" is a futuristic sports video game originally developed by Atari Games and released for the arcade in 1988, before being ported to various home consoles including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game uniquely combines American football with robotic players, setting it apart from traditional sports games of its era. In Cyberball, teams are made up of robots rather than human players, and the football used in the game is a bomb that becomes increasingly unstable as the game progresses. The main objective is to score touchdowns or pass the ball to the opposing team before the bomb explodes. This element of danger adds a strategic layer to the gameplay, requiring players to balance aggressive offense with cautious play to avoid catastrophic detonations.

The gameplay in "Cyberball" features a 7-on-7 format, unlike the traditional 11-player format seen in standard American football games, which adds to the futuristic and arcade-style feel. The game can be played either in single-player mode against the computer or in a multiplayer setting, where teamwork and quick decision-making are crucial. The game’s graphics and sound were advanced for the time, providing an immersive experience with explosions and mechanical sounds that enhanced the robotic theme. "Cyberball" was well-received for its innovative approach to sports gaming and its ability to blend strategy with action, helping to establish a niche in the arcade and NES environments and influencing the design of future sports video games that ventured beyond traditional realism.

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