NBA 08

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NBA 08
NBA 08 front.jpg
Cover art (PlayStation 3)
Developer(s) San Diego Studio
A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games
Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform(s) PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
Release
  • NA: October 2, 2007 [1] [2] [3]
  • AU: February 14, 2008 (PS2, PS3)
  • EU: February 15, 2008 (PS3)
Genre(s) Sports, Simulation, Arcade
Mode(s) Single-player, Online

NBA 08 is an NBA basketball video game developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released on September 26, 2007 for PlayStation 3 and October 12, 2007 for PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 2. The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable versions of the game were developed by San Diego Studio, and the PlayStation 2 version of the game was developed by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games.

Contents

Gameplay

In the main mode, a coach has had a rise in fame, but after last year's championship win, he announces he is retiring. It's up to the player to make his last year worthwhile.

Reception

The PSP version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PS2 and PS3 versions received "mixed" reviews, according to Metacritic. [5] [4] [6]

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