For the first time ever, this must have title will be on the Xbox 360 and has earned Microsoft’s “Family Friendly” status, which requires the game to pass a strict set of criteria based on rating, ease of play and audience appeal.  Backyard Football ’10, which also returns to Wii and PS2, features new co-op play for exciting 2 vs 2 action and is packed with a roster full of NFL superstars featured as animated middle-schoolers in the game.

Backyard Football ’10, featuring NFL players as kids, combines realistic NFL plays and strategies with wild arcade style power moves and comical scenarios so gamers of all ages can learn the fundamentals of football while having fun. Multiple levels make it easy enough for beginners, yet challenging enough for even die-hard football fans.

“Featuring NFL players as kids gives youth gamers a unique and friendly environment to interact with their favorite NFL stars, while providing easy game-play for consumers of all ages” said Keith Gordon, Vice President of Licensing, NFL PLAYERS. “We’re very happy about what Backyard Football ’10 has to offer.”

In addition to new co-op, 2 vs. 2 multi-player action, Backyard Football ‘10 features enhanced controls, new unlockables, insane power ups, custom teams and characters, multiple play modes (single player, season play, tournament and all-pro) as well as a hall of fame from Backyard Football ’09.

Backyard Football ’10, rated E for Everyone, will be available on Xbox 360 ($39.99), Wii ($29.99) and PS2 ($19.99).