May 22, 2006

AND 1 Streetball – Prepare for Tip-Off

The highly anticipated AND 1 Streetball videogame will ship to retail stores on June 6, 2006. As a warm-up before tip-off, follow the links below to download four developer diaries that give a behind the scenes looks at the game development of the AND 1 Streetball. Working very closely with the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour Players, BlackOps and Ubisoft have created the most authentic streetball experience to date.
See you on the court!

Click here to download the new Developer Diaries.

About AND 1 Streetball

AND1® Streetball is the ultimate basketball experience that features all the jaw-dropping moves of authentic streetball. Hit Rucker Park, Venice Beach, and all of streetball’s holy grounds against the entire roster of AND1 legends like The Professor, Hot Sauce, 1/2 Man 1/2 Amazing and AO.

With unprecedented depth, freedom and control, AND1 Streetball is the new revolution in basketball gaming – giving players the opportunity to become the next streetball phenomenon. Create your own look, style and signature moves as you join the AND1 Mix Tape Tour - the world’s one and only true streetball competition where originality and the ability to electrify the crowds will get your name mentioned alongside the streetball legends.

Key Features

• Experience Real Streetball
  Step into the shoes of the AND1 players to execute mesmerizing moves like Hot Sauce’s killer cross-over, Helicopter’s rim-bending dunks, and The Professor’s no look passes.
• Become the Next AND 1 Phenom
  Story Mode allows you to experience the trials and exhilarations of getting signed to the AND1 Mix Tape Team, as seen on ESPN. Dominate the Open Run, survive the hazing, and bring it home in the Final Game.
• A Basketball Game Revolution
  Build your own character and create your own signature moves using AND1’s revolutionary Create-A-Move editor, loaded with custom showboating, scoring, and celebration moves.
• Can You Handle It?
  School the competition with I-Ball Controls, an intuitive control system that gives you fluid and precise command over every offensive and defensive move. Not only will you do it, you will also feel it.
• Run It How You Want It
  Play the game you want to play. Scale your teams anywhere between one on one to a full team of fives. Run a full court game, or do a half-court battle - the choice is yours.
• Heavy Rotation
  Station Identification Music soundtrack features a loaded and customizable library of exclusive tracks from various regions. West Coast, East Coast, the Dirty South Crunk and more! Each court has its own sound and flavor.
• Online Multiplayer
  Put your skills to the test against other top players as you showcase your own creative moves and strive to gain a reputation as the best.

AND 1 Streetball will ship on June 6th with an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen. For more information, visit http://www.and1streetballgame.com.

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