I first heard about The Run over a year ago. From Play by Play Studios, it's set to evoke the classic arcade basketball feels of titles such as NBA Jam and NBA Street. It's staffed by former EA Sports developers and I liked everything I heard from them in selling this title. Clearly I wasn't alone, as now The NBA has partnered with them to give this arcade effort even more power.
“As fans of pretty much every basketball video game ever made, we have very big shoes to fill - and we don't take that lightly. Our partnership with the NBA & NBPA takes us to a whole new level, and we're beyond excited about the collaboration and the potential of NBA THE RUN.“ Scott Probst, Founder & CEO of Play by Play Studios, said. “We’re a small team, but we’re scrappy, focused, and relentless about creating an all-new smash hit. This game is for every hoops fan across the globe.”
As another bonus, Bobbito Garcia, author, DJ, and most importantly for our purposes the voice of NBA Street Vol. 2, has signed on to do commentary. You'll go on a world tour of basketball venues teaming with streetball legends and real NBA superstars to win the day.
“NBA THE RUN captures the spirit of the video game classics that inspired generations of fans to fall in love with basketball,” Nikki Pozzi, Vice President of Licensing at THNK 450, the licensing, partnership, and innovation arm of the National Basketball Players' Association, said. “We are excited to be giving fans yet another way to deepen their connection with our players and the sport through gaming.”