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Midway announces NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC

Date: May 14th

Midway Home Entertainment today announced their first officially licensed basketball title, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC. The game will bring arcade style 2-on-2 basketball action to the Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color and PC this fall.

"NBA Showtime reinforces our stronghold in the over-the-top sports marketplace," said Paula Cook, director of marketing for Midway Home Entertainment. "After NFL Blitz's success sports fans will be excited that the creators are using its proven formula to expand the sports category for more NBA action."

According to Midway, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC will feature all 29 NBA teams and over 120 of the NBA stars. Players will also be able to customize their teams with real or created players. In addition, gamers can choose to tip off NBA Showtime's 2-on-2 action in their favorite NBA arenas or take the action to one of the game's fantasy courts. Up to four players can participate in a game.

NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is currently on display at Midway home Entertainment's Booth (E3 booth# 1124).

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