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EA announces NBA Street Homecourt

Electronic Arts today confirmed the name of the fourth chapter of their 3-on-3 basketball gameplay NBA Street franchise would be called NBA Street Homecourt and that it would be available on the Xbox 360, among other platforms. Notes from the press release indicate this game has a "brand new game engine only possible with the power of next-gen hardware, the franchise is once again raising the bar with cutting edge visuals and innovative gameplay putting the ball in your hands. With a new animation engine and control system, NBA Street Homecourt allows users to create gravity-defying tricks-on-the-fly.

NBA Street Homecourt merges legendary proving grounds with the homecourts of your favorite NBA stars, featuring 360 degrees of view. The NBA's best are rendered with the same level of meticulous detail, making true athlete likeness a reality and putting you up close and personal with every move and moment. Earn a name for yourself and garner respect as you progress along your hometown journey and become a legend."

The game is being developed by EA Canada. We present a few screenshots below to wet your appetite.