Harlem Globetrotters video game announced

Harlem Globetrotters will be part of a forthcoming basketball video game.

Revealed today, Super Basketball Classics will feature the iconic basketball team. Developed by Acclaim, the game will make its way to PC (via Steam) and consoles later this year. A reveal trailer can be seen here. The game coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Alex Josef, CEO of Acclaim said this about the game:

“The Harlem Globetrotters are synonymous with basketball and entertainment. This game celebrates that spirit while honoring the classic arcade basketball experiences fans grew up loving while building a whole new generation of fans, for years to come. With tight controls, big personalities and instant pick-up & play action, Super Basketball Classics brings the Harlem Globetrotters legacy to gamers and sports fans around the world.”

Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios also said:

“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! 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!”

A synopsis for the game reads:

From playground rivalries to cheat-code-style moves, Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters reimagines basketball as both competitive arcade action and pure spectacle. Whether players are running a full season, challenging friends head-to-head, or dazzling the crowd with over-the-top Globetrotter performances, every match is designed to feel like a show.

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.

Super Basketball Classics can be wishlisted on Steam right now here.