Pro wrestling legend and AEW star Jeff Jarrett has partnered with the Harlem Globetrotters to develop a new arcade-style video game, Super Basketball Classics, releasing in 2026 to mark the team’s centennial. Jarrett is aiding in reviving the Acclaim Games brand for this project, which promises a high-energy, “pick up and play” experience.
- Game Details: The game, titled Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, focuses on 5-on-5, fast-paced arcade action, featuring over-the-top, “wow factor” moves.
- Key Features Include:
- The Harlem Globetrotters Take the Court
Officially licensed and featuring the world-famous, Harlem Globetrotters, complete with signature moves, jaw-dropping trick shots, and unmistakable theatrical flair. - Retro Gameplay, Modern Upgrades
Inspired by classic arcade and console basketball titles, rebuilt with smoother controls, new animations, and modern competitive balancing. - Deep Modes of Play
Jump into quick Exhibition matches, take on a full Season Mode, or battle through Tournament play with branching brackets and high-stakes challenges. - Co-Op and Versus Action
Team up with a friend in couch co-op or go head-to-head for ultimate bragging rights. - Signature Trick Shot System
Pull off alley-oops, half-court bombs, outrageous dunks, and over-the-top moves straight out of a Globetrotters performance. - Retro-Future Nostalgia Aesthetic
Crisp pixel art, rotoscoped-style visual filters, and a soundtrack that blends classic arcade beats with modern flair. - Jarrett’s Role: Acting as an advisor, Jarrett is leveraging his sports entertainment background to bring the Globetrotters’ signature “swagger, style, and showmanship” to consoles.
- The Partnership: This project stems from a revival of the classic video game brand. Jarrett, a lifelong basketball fan, aims to deliver a fun, retro-style game that appeals to modern gamers.
- Release Information: The game is scheduled for release later in 2026, coinciding with the team’s 100-year anniversary tour.
From the creators of Basketball Classics, this new installment keeps the heart of arcade basketball alive while infusing it with the unmistakable personality of the Harlem Globetrotters. Part sports sim, part arcade spectacle, Super Basketball Classics Featuring the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters is a celebration of hoops culture, built for fans of retro games, basketball lovers and anyone who believes sports should be fun first.
Step up. Show off. And play ball the Harlem Globetrotters way.
The new game intends to capture the fun and showmanship of a live Harlem Globetrotters game, say Fox News and Instagram.
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4079160/Super_Basketball_Classics/
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