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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-10T02:22:11.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Acclaim has announced Super Basketball Classics featuring the Harlem Globetrotters, a new addition to its retro sports lineup that blends old-school arcade basketball with the signature flair and entertainment style of the Harlem Globetrotters. Inspired by classic 8 and 16-bit basketball titles and updated for modern players, the game focuses on quick pick-up-and-play action filled with trick shots, couch co-op matchups and highlight-worthy moments.\n\nThe game is planned for PC and home consoles and will debut during the Harlem Globetrotters’ 100th anniversary season, which began in late December and will be celebrated throughout the year around the world.\n\nSuper Basketball Classics aims to capture the fun side of the sport by mixing competitive arcade gameplay with the spectacle the team is known for. Players can jump into full seasons, go head-to-head with friends or pull off over-the-top Globetrotter-style moves designed to turn every game into a show.\n\n> “As we celebrate our centennial season the links that tie our vibrant past to popular culture of today continues 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!”\n\n    \n\n**Key Features**\n\n  * **The Harlem Globetrotters Take the Court\n** Officially licensed and featuring the world-famous, Harlem Globetrotters, complete with signature moves, jaw-dropping trick shots, and unmistakable theatrical flair.\n  * **Retro Gameplay, Modern Upgrades\n** Inspired by classic arcade and console basketball titles, rebuilt with smoother controls, new animations, and modern competitive balancing.\n  * **Deep Modes of Play\n** Jump into quick Exhibition matches, take on a full Season Mode, or battle through Tournament play with branching brackets and high-stakes challenges.\n  * **Co-Op and Versus Action\n** Team up with a friend in couch co-op or go head-to-head for ultimate bragging rights.\n  * **Signature Trick Shot System\n** Pull off alley-oops, half-court bombs, outrageous dunks, and over-the-top moves straight out of a Globetrotters performance.\n  * **Retro-Future Nostalgia Aesthetic\n** Crisp pixel art, rotoscoped-style visual filters, and a soundtrack that blends classic arcade beats with modern flair.\n\n",
  "title": "Acclaim Bringing Harlem Globetrotters to the Court in Super Basketball Classics"
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