EA Sports and 2K Hint at Revival of College Basketball Video Games
- Earlier this week, EA Sports announced the return of its college basketball series, first since 2009, with a projected 2028 launch and inclusion of women’s teams.
- Driven by NCAA’s NIL policy changes, EA emerged as the winning bidder after the College Licensing Company’s 2024 RFP, aiming for a 2028 release amid billion-dollar football revenues.
- EA Sports' new college basketball game will be the first since NBA Live 19 , last NCAA Basketball in 2009, and will include women's teams for the first time.
- Fans express excitement online, while NBA 2K claims dominance, raising questions about EA's ability to challenge the market leader.
- EA Sports' return to college basketball aims to reshape NIL compensation and revenue, building on March Madness’s $1 billion ad market and Ed O’Bannon’s landmark antitrust case.
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EA Sports and 2K hint at revival of college basketball video games
Developers EA Sports and 2K Games have hinted at the revival of college basketball video games. EA Sports sent a cryptic tweet on Monday that suggested it would…
College Basketball Video Game Teased by EA Sports After Decade, Reportedly Set To Release in 2028 With Inclusion of Men’s & Women’s Teams | 📲 LatestLY
EA Sports has teased the return of its College Basketball video game after over a decade—the teaser of the upcoming match excited fans. The College Basketball video game will be released in 2028, per a report. It will feature both men’s and women’s teams. 📲 College Basketball Video Game Teased by EA Sports After Decade, Reportedly Set To Release in 2028 With Inclusion of Men’s & Women’s Teams.

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