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"These sports games that were loved and revered... just went away" – How a group of ex-EA devs are launching a new NBA game
Play By Play, a studio founded by former Electronic Arts veterans, has announced its debut title, NBA: The Run, a three-vs-three street basketball game inspired by NBA Street. The game secured an official NBA license and aims to fill a market gap for arcade-style sports titles, differentiating itself from the simulation-focused NBA 2K series. The developers are prioritizing a focused, multiplayer experience without microtransactions at launch, with plans for community-driven evolution rather than annual releases.
Arcade Basketball Is Back on PS5 with NBA Street-Style Revival, Featuring Rollback Netcode
Play by Play Studios, led by EA Big veteran Mike Young, has announced an NBA Street and NBA Jam-inspired arcade basketball game for PlayStation 5 called NBA The Run. The game will feature over 30 NBA stars and five fictional legends, with gameplay powered by rollback netcode for seamless online multiplayer. A closed beta is scheduled for May 1st, with a full release window set for June.
