NBA Playgrounds Gameplay Video & New Details Revealed

[Steve_OS]

Check out the latest NBA Playgrounds gameplay trailer, along with new details and post your thoughts.

NBA Playgrounds is scheduled to arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch and PC in May for $20.

Shooting and Dunking
Whether you’re shooting 3-pointers, pulling off major dunks, showing off your finger-roll game, or defying analytics and winning with long 2-pointers – timing is key. Letting go of the shoot button at the peak of your shooting motion will not only increase your shot percentage, it will actually give you bonus points if the timing is perfect. The same goes for layups and dunks. This brings an added layer to NBA Playgrounds, where advanced players can be rewarded for learning the animations.

Lottery Pick System
Pour in enough buckets, and your team will get to spin the Lottery Pick wheel for a short term bonus. Bonuses include super speed shoes, 12 inches of extra height on dunks, a glowing blue ball that increases your shot percentage, and a 2x 3-pointer. Another cool aspect of the Lottery Pick system is that it makes you think twice about pushing down your opponent on defense, as you lose your lottery bar momentum. It’s playground rules, but playing a cleaner game can bring you some good karma.

Defense
Defense wins championships – it also wins a ton of games in NBA Playgrounds, whether it’s against the AI, your friend on the couch, or online competition. Timing your swipes to get steals is key. On the other side of the coin, if you see a defender going in for a steal, that’s the perfect time to pull off a crossover and sprint towards the basket or the 3-point line. A good player will also experiment with and learn the perfect time to jump to block a dunk or a jump shot. Key moments – like when a player is about to shoot a 6-pointer during the Lottery Pick 3-pointer bonus – also call for you to push your opponent down – it’s playground rules after all!

Upgrade your Players
NBA Playgrounds rewards winning by giving the player new card packs that unlock new current and retired players. Sticking with a team for a while and focusing on unlocking their XP by playing through games will give those players new moves. Lots of players also have signature moves, so be sure to keep progressing in the game!

[GruffyMcGuiness]

Looks like a lot of fun, I'll be sure to pick it up. I played a ton of the NBA Jam reboot so I'm sure to get a lot of playtime out of this.

[baconbits11]

Looks like a breath of fresh air. I will pick this up for $20. I wish a lot more companies would make these type of arcade experiences. This could have been called SuperMega Basketball!


Could you imagine SuperMega Baseball with the NBA license and unlockables like this? It would wipe out RBI.

[scottyp180]

Would have preferred more of an nba street style of gameplay but this very much looks like a modern take on NBA Jam. Might give this a purchase at some point.

[TheBadazz]

This would be perfect for Handheld too. Vita, Ds, Switch.

[ChrisBurnette68]

This actually looks pretty cool. I wish there were more non-sim sports games like there were in the 2000s

[IdleRace4]

Looks amazing. More fun than any other sports game out this year.

[slipkid75]

Will be getting this for sure. Seems like just the thing needed after 2K this year.


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