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From courtside of the virtual hardwood, it’s Episode #624 of the NLSC Podcast!
A new mixtape trailer featuring three former NBA MVPs has been posted for NBA The Run, Play By Play Studios’ 3-on-3 online PvP streetball game scheduled for release in 2026. This week we’re reacting to the trailer, and also break down some information that was provided in a recently re-posted Q&A that Play By Play held on X back in December. The community also weighs in with their thoughts on the latest previews, including their current level of excitement and how much they’d be willing to pay for a basketball video game that’s online-only; a drawback that apparently not everyone is aware of! Unsurprisingly, there are some common concerns and criticisms that we certainly share.
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I think the Fortnite comment was spot on actually and I wouldn’t be surprised if the players danced after big plays or wins either sadly
It seems to be aimed at an audience that wouldn’t share the nostalgia for games from 20+ years ago. That feels like a mistake to me, for sure.
Yeah at first I thought it looked pretty cool like an nba street/Jam hybrid a little less arcadey but a game not to be taken too seriously.
There is another element to cost that Id have to take into account for PlayStation and iam assuming xbox still charge for online play but since I dont play a single game online currently id also have to cough up nearly £14 per month on top of whatever the initial upfront costs are so that puts me off even more
I know alot of people will already have PlayStation Plus in today’s world so I know its something few would have to think about
Good point, that is an added cost depending on the platform. It’s definitely not the direction that I was hoping for.