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Express Tribune
30-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
EA Sports set to revive college basketball video game franchise with 2028 release target
EA Sports is officially preparing to bring back its college basketball video game franchise, with a planned release date set for 2028, according to a memo obtained by Extra Points. Since the end of EA Sports and 2K's college basketball series over a decade ago—primarily due to licensing complications and weak sales—fans have repeatedly asked when the genre would return. Even as EA confirmed the revival of College Football, industry insiders believed there was little momentum behind a basketball revival. However, that market hesitation has now shifted. The explosive commercial success of EA Sports College Football 25 exceeded revenue projections and appears to have reignited interest among developers. A memo dated June 26, 2025, from the College Licensing Company (CLC) to NCAA conference offices confirms that an official Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop a college basketball title was issued in November 2024. According to the memo, five companies expressed interest, with three submitting formal bids. The CLC recommends that member conferences accept the proposal from EA Sports to revive EA Sports College Basketball, with a targeted release in 2028. While licensing agreements are still being finalized, the selection of EA Sports as the preferred developer signals real progress toward the game's return. The company is expected to start full development soon, pending final approvals from conferences and schools. More details are expected as development progresses and licensing terms are secured.
Indianapolis Star
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
'Bring the Madness': Long-awaited college basketball video game teased by EA Sports
March Madness is returning to a video game console near you. Following the successful return of the college football franchise ― EA Sports College Football 25 ― by EA Sports in the summer of 2024, the company teased the return of the basketball rendition of the video game in a social media post on June 30. "Bring the Madness. Let's run it back," the social media post by EA Sports read. According to Matt Brown of Extra Points, he obtained a memo from the Collegiate Licensing Company, which indicated the game would return for the 2028-29 season, but that has not been confirmed. The game will feature both men's and women's basketball rosters.
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
EA Sports teases about return of college basketball video game after long absence
March Madness is returning to a video game console near you. Following the successful return of the college football franchise ― EA Sports College Football 25 ― by EA Sports in the summer of 2024, the company teased the return of the basketball rendition of the video game in a social media post on June 30. "Bring the Madness. Let's run it back," the social media post by EA Sports read. According to Matt Brown of Extra Points, he obtained a memo from the Collegiate Licensing Company, which indicated the game would return for the 2028-29 season, but that has not been confirmed. REQUIRED READING: NCAA approves increase to 32 game regular-season schedule for college basketball The game will feature both men's and women's basketball rosters. The last installment of the EA College basketball franchise was "NCAA Basketball 10," which was made for the 2009-10 basketball season and was released on Nov. 17, 2008. The 2009 game featured Oklahoma star Blake Griffin on the cover.
