Basketball is coming to mobile phones in a new and exciting gaming experience that only developers like the ones at Netmarble can bring. Netmarble is best known for their work on MARVEL Contest of Champions and hte upcoming A3: STILL ALIVE RPG, both of which are drastically different in gameplay but prove that there are no limits in terms of genre.
Recently it was announced that the NBA and NBPA would be working with the developers to bring a brand new basketball title that will include some of hte biggest names in the NBA and a gameplay style that won't push away new players. Independent studio Kung Fu Factory will also be working on the new title, and while there is nothing concrete yet, it seems like hte creators are more than excited to get started.
According to President of Netmarble US, Inc., Simon Sim, he has stated that “We could not be more thrilled to partner with such esteemed organizations as the NBA and NBPA for our first Western-developed game. While we worked with our team at headquarters on many games, this has been a major company goal for us from the start; the NBA has a tremendous legacy and legion of fans, and we’re excited to take the court with them to create a game that will be fun for NBA fans and gamers alike.” With how games are playing on smartphones both graphically and mechanically, the sky is truly the limit.
This new title is definitely looking to shake up what anyone knows about sports gaming on smartphones and could even start a whole new genre! We would love to hear your thoughts on the news in the comments below!
Netmarble US, Inc. is a subsidiary of Netmarble Corp. established in 2012 as part of the company’s commitment to Western expansion. Netmarble US, Inc. has extended the global audience for Netmarble’s innovative mobile games including MARVEL Future Fight, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and BTS WORLD by bringing these titles to players across North America, Europe and Latin America. Netmarble US, Inc. strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of games based on its powerful franchises, collaborations with IP holders worldwide, and new and future relationships with start-up and independent Western developers.
Expect more news from this new partnership with Netmarble and the NBA in the future!