Super Basketball Classics is a new retro-styled basketball title from developer Namo Gamo and resurgent publisher Acclaim. The game will feature the Harlem Globetrotters, which is celebrating its 100th season, and will be released to PC and consoles. The developer has described Super Basketball Classics as “a fast, pick-up-and-play game packed with trick shots and Globetrotter flair”.
“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 continue 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 in Super Basketball Classics:
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.
