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On average, Madden, The Show, NBA 2K, NHL and FIFA/EA FC fell from a metascore of 87.6 two years before they stopped having a major competitor to 81.8 the first year they ran unopposed, a figure that dips to 75.5 — a 14 percent decline — after 11 years without a rival. The downward pattern on the right side of the no-competition line in that chart is unmistakable and fairly unanimous. This is why it has become easy to wax nostalgic (as I have) about the days when there were as many as a half-dozen or more games released per sport per year, giving us bountiful choices to pick from. That’s one of the points made by Jabroni Baseball (a channel I enjoy) in this video investigating the death of baseball video games specifically.

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Play by Play Studios has announced NBA THE RUN, a 3v3 street basketball game for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that's targeting a release in 2026. Consisting of former EA Sports developers, the studio has secured both official NBA and NBPA licenses, so fans can expect to find players including Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cooper Flagg in the game alongside fictional athletes.

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Luka Dončić is in Overwatch 2. The NBA superstar teamed with Blizzard for a Stadium collab that shocked fans worldwide. The NBA and gaming have overlapped for years. Players stream, compete, and often reach surprising ranks in competitive titles. Luka Dončić stands out from the pack.

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Blizzard revealed Luka Dončić as the face of Overwatch 2’s Stadium event. The campaign slogan: “Cowboys never die.” His likeness merges with Cassidy, Overwatch’s iconic sharpshooter. Promotional art shows Luka posing with Cassidy. Cowboy hats, cigars, and basketballs blend worlds that rarely meet. Fans can unlock Luka-themed rewards in Season 18 starting August 26.

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"For me it's about getting my mental right," Haliburton said. "I try to figure out things to do." He said he has been to several Indiana Fever games, is improving his WWE video game skills and that he bought a turntable to learn a few DJ skills. "When I'm alone, I sit there and think about everything that's happened, and it's kind of like, 'That sucks,'" he said. "I'm going to fight like hell to get back. All I can do is attack that rehab the best I can."

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NBA2K: Stay ME7O. Stay legendary. 👌 Carmelo Anthony is your #NBA2K26 Superstar Edition Cover Athlete! Pre-order NBA 2K26 today!

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Shams Charania: Summer of SGA: MVP award, league scoring title, an NBA championship, Finals MVP, a $285 million super max extension, first signature shoe release ... and now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will grace the new cover of NBA 2K26, per sources.

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The NBA, video game giant Take-Two Interactive and the National Basketball Players Association have agreed in principle to a multiyear extension of their partnership, continuing the NBA 2K video game franchise, while also expanding into new areas. One of those new areas is media and entertainment, with the companies unveiling what they are calling NBA Take-Two Media, which will combine competitive gaming, social and long-form entertainment programming and live events.

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“NBA 2K has engaged a new generation of basketball fans in an increasingly digital world,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in a statement. “By expanding our partnership and creating NBA Take-Two Media, we look forward to building on the incredible success of the NBA 2K franchise.”

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One of the first shows to debut from the new company will be a travel series fronted by former NBA all-star Joakim Noah, who will travel around the world to explore how basketball is played in local communities.

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Miami Heat star Tyler Herro is known for his sharpshooting on the court, but it turns out he’s developing a reputation as a front-office mastermind—at least in the virtual world. During a live stream with content creators Adin Ross and NEON on the Kick, Herro revealed a unique gaming habit that’s now going viral, he rebuilds every NBA team he plays against in NBA 2K. This candid moment came during a casual conversation streamed to thousands. In a clip shared by user @Vinod_r108 on X, formerly Twitter in response to a post from @Fearbuck, Herro explains that he often plays 2K’s “MyGM” mode after games, using real matchups as his inspiration.

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🎭..Rai ji..💪🎭: Tyler Herro tells Adin Ross and NEON that he tries to rebuild every team he plays during the season on NBA 2K 😭

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Two-time NBA All Star Tyrese Haliburton is making the move from the basketball court to the professional wrestling ring. Well, sort of. During WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix, the Indiana Pacers’ guard joined announcers Michael Cole and Pat McAfee to announce he’ll be a part of WWE 2K25.

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“I’m really excited,” Haliburton said. “Obviously, I got the opportunity to come and be in the garden and experience that and get the ring a little bit. So I’m excited about being a playable character in the game and yeah, it’s going to be, it’s going to be super cool. So I appreciate the opportunity and I’m looking forward to it.”

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