EA Sports and 2K hint at revival of college basketball video games | Region

Developers EA Sports and 2K Games have hinted at the revival of college basketball video games.

EA Sports sent a cryptic tweet on Monday that suggested it wants to create a college hoops game for the first time since 2009. 2K Games followed later in the day with a statement that it’s “exploring exciting new ways to bring athletes and schools to life.”

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