Introduction to EA Sports’ College Basketball Revival

EA Sports sent a cryptic tweet on Monday that hints at the revival of its college basketball video game franchise. Although not as popular as its college football franchise that was revived last year, EA was among the industry’s leaders in basketball gaming in the early 2000s. Its NCAA Basketball games (with earlier iterations named NCAA March Madness) were discontinued in 2009.

Background on EA Sports’ NCAA Basketball Games

“Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame,” EA Sports tweeted. “There’s nothing like College Sports,” another one of its accounts tweeted. This suggests that the company is considering bringing back its college basketball series, which was once a staple in the gaming world.

Comparison with 2K Games

2K Games, whose NBA 2K franchise is the most popular basketball game in the market, also used to have a college basketball franchise. Both developers ended their college hoops games due to multiple variables, not limited to player likeness concerns which froze EA’s college football franchise.

Reasons for Discontinuation

The discontinuation of college basketball games by both EA Sports and 2K Games was due to various factors. One of the main reasons was the concern over player likeness, which also affected EA’s college football franchise. This issue led to a freeze in the development of college sports games.

Response from EA Sports and 2K Games

A public relations representative for EA Sports wasn’t able to provide further details on plans for a college basketball game. The rep referred The Associated Press back to the tweet. A 2K rep did not immediately respond to the AP’s inquiry about their plans for college basketball gaming.

Conclusion

The possible revival of EA Sports’ college basketball video game franchise is exciting news for gamers and fans of college basketball. Although there are no concrete details available yet, the tweets from EA Sports suggest that the company is considering bringing back its NCAA Basketball series. The success of this potential revival will depend on various factors, including the resolution of player likeness concerns and the ability to create a game that appeals to modern gamers.

FAQs

• Q: What is the current status of EA Sports’ college basketball video game franchise?
  A: EA Sports has hinted at the revival of its college basketball video game franchise through a cryptic tweet.
• Q: Why were college basketball games discontinued by EA Sports and 2K Games?
  A: The games were discontinued due to multiple variables, including player likeness concerns.
• Q: Is there a release date announced for the new college basketball game?
  A: No, there is no release date announced yet, and EA Sports has not provided further details on its plans.
• Q: Will 2K Games also revive its college basketball franchise?
  A: There is no information available on 2K Games’ plans for a college basketball game, as a representative from the company did not respond to inquiries.