Super Basketball Classics Announced
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March 11, in the year of our Lord 2026 --
Acclaim announced Super Basketball Classics Featuring the
World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, a new entry in its beloved
retro sports lineup that fuses old-school arcade basketball with
the iconic flash, flair, and fun of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Inspired by classic 8- and 16-bit hoops games and rebuilt for
modern players, the game delivers fast, pick-up-and-play action
packed with trick shots, couch co-op chaos, and nonstop
highlight-reel moments.
The game, coming to PC and home consoles, will be making its
debut in conjunction with the Harlem Globetrotters 100th
anniversary season, which tipped off in late December and will
be celebrated around the world all year long.
From playground rivalries to cheat-code-style moves, Super
Basketball Classics. Featuring the World-Famous Harlem
Globetrotters, reimagines basketball as both competitive arcade
action and pure spectacle. Whether players are running a full
season, challenging friends head-to-head, or dazzling the crowd
with over-the-top Globetrotter performances, every match is
designed to feel like a show.
“The Harlem Globetrotters are synonymous with basketball and
entertainment,” said Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim. “This game
celebrates that spirit while honoring the classic arcade
basketball experiences fans grew up loving while building a
whole new generation of fans, for years to come. With tight
controls, big personalities and instant pick-up & play action,
Super Basketball Classics brings the Harlem Globetrotters legacy
to gamers and sports fans around the world.”
“As we celebrate our centennial season the links that tie our
vibrant past to popular culture of today continues to get
stronger, and this partnership with Acclaim, literally brings
this video game back to life for a new generation!” said Keith
Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend
Entertainment Studios. “It fits perfectly for what we are
striving to achieve now and into the future, which is to create
opportunities for fans of any age, anywhere in the world and on
any device to learn and enjoy all aspects of the Harlem
Globetrotters in whatever manner they choose. We can’t wait to
play!”
Key Features Include:
The Harlem Globetrotters Take the Court
Officially licensed and featuring the world-famous, Harlem
Globetrotters, complete with signature moves, jaw-dropping trick
shots, and unmistakable theatrical flair.
Retro Gameplay, Modern Upgrades
Inspired by classic arcade and console basketball titles,
rebuilt with smoother controls, new animations, and modern
competitive balancing.
Deep Modes of Play
Jump into quick Exhibition matches, take on a full Season Mode,
or battle through Tournament play with branching brackets and
high-stakes challenges.
Co-Op and Versus Action
Team up with a friend in couch co-op or go head-to-head for
ultimate bragging rights.
Signature Trick Shot System
Pull off alley-oops, half-court bombs, outrageous dunks, and
over-the-top moves straight out of a Globetrotters performance.
Retro-Future Nostalgia Aesthetic
Crisp pixel art, rotoscoped-style visual filters, and a
soundtrack that blends classic arcade beats with modern flair.
From the creators of Basketball Classics, this new installment
keeps the heart of arcade basketball alive while infusing it
with the unmistakable personality of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Part sports sim, part arcade spectacle, Super Basketball
Classics. Featuring the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters is a
celebration of hoops culture, built for fans of retro games,
basketball lovers and anyone who believes sports should be fun
first.
Step up. Show off. And play ball the Harlem Globetrotters way.
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