MANILA, Philippines – Tencent’s global games brand Level Infinite and game developer Lightspeed Studios have announced the launch of its mobile basketball game, NBA Infinite — a free mobile bask etball game coming to iOS and Android devices in 2024.
The officially licensed free-to-play game offers players a chance to compete with players all over the world in different PVP modes of either 1v1, 3v3 or 5v5. Players can collect NBA stars like Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic to create their own dream roster. They can also upgrade their coaching staff.
“We’re committed to crafting an authentic NBA gaming experience that fuels fans’ love of the game. NBA Infinite offers realistic visuals, intense real-time PvP matchups, and an ever-growing roster of fan-favorite players. We can’t wait for everyone to lace up their sneakers and hit the court,” said Anthony Crouts, Senior Director, Level Infinite.
Aside from the different PVP modes, NBA Infinite offers casual modes like the Three-Point Contest and Triple Threat where players can hone their mobile basketball skills.
The game is now available for pre-registration on both the App Store and Google Play Store, with players receiving exclusive in-game rewards upon the game’s official release in 2024.
MACAU – Bolts gun for elusive EASL win in front of Filipino-heavy Macau crowd
The Bolts seek their maiden victory against Japan’s Ryukyu Golden Kings at 7 p.m. Wednesday in a “home away from home” Group B gig at the Studio City Event Center in Cotai.
“Filipinos are global and they always show love,” Meralco ace Chris Newsome said, expecting countrymen t o be in full force at the 5,000-seater arena that previously hosted big entertainment events like concerts of Madonna, GOT7, Aaron Kwok and BTS.
“Even though we’re away from the Philippines, we have a lot of fans and it’s going to feel like a home game,” added the Gilas Pilipinas mainstay.
Revenge also drives the Bolts (0-2) in this return match with former import Allen Durham and the Golden Kings (2-1), who handed them an 89-61 beating the first time around in Okinawa on Nov. 15.
“We dropped the first game so we’re going to be hungry to get this win. We got one Filipino (Carl Tamayo) and somebody we played with in the PBA before (Durham) to match up with. It’s exciting to play Round 2 against them,” said Newsome.
One key variable the troops of Luigi Trillo count on is the explosive reinforcement Zach Lofton, who wasn’t around yet the first time.
Big man Prince Ibeh solely carried the fight for Meralco against Ryukyu’s Durham and Jack Cooley as visa problems forced Su Braimoh to stay home then.
Lofton came on board after the Ryukyu tussle and debuted with 35 points in a 92-97 setback to Jeremy Lin-led New Taipei Kings on the road Nov. 29.
In the PBA last Sunday, the 6-foot-3 Lofton caught fire with 54 markers spiked by nine triples in a 125-99 rout of NorthPort and the Bolts hope his hot hands stay hot.
“We’re confident in his capabilities. He scored 54 and I think it’s a good thing for him (going to the Ryukyu game),” said Trillo.
Moreover, local gunner Allein Maliksi is back in the fold after sitting out the first two matches due to a nose injury.
A day before the “Clash of the Champions” gig held in partnership between the EASL and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the Bolts visited Sam Yuk School while Trillo conducted a Q&A with local youth coaches about developing young players.