Los Angeles, CA — December 8, 2025 — Legendary video game publisher Acclaim and indie dev duo Namo Gamo are excited to announce that Basketball Classics, the retro-style tribute to 8-bit sports titles, will be featured in the upcoming Steam Sports Fest with a backboard-busting 65% discount when the event kicks off today.
This promotion is the perfect opportunity for retro sports enthusiasts to grab the game, which was born from creators Josh Merchant and Dave Pilkington’s love for the great ballers of the 8- and 16-bit eras, for a steal, just in time for the holidays!
If you’ve yet to take it to the court in Basketball Classics, here’s the rundown:
Inspired by the creators’ shared love for Tecmo Bowl and basketball, Basketball Classics delivers sweaty, five-on-five arcade-style action. Call plays seamlessly through the unique lane system, unleash three-pointers from across the court, and witness explosive dunks with stylish cinematic cuts that jump off the screen.
Featuring decades of rosters with more than a thousand players—each with individualized attributes—plus sensational cutscenes, two-player versus play, and a single-player career story mode packed with unlockable content, Basketball Classics is a slam dunk for fans of classic sports games.
“Basketball Classics captures everything that defines a great retro sports experience,” noted Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing and Strategic Partnerships at Acclaim. “It is a fully realized game built with true passion and precision by two creators who set out to honor the spirit of classic arcade basketball. The response from both new players and longtime fans has been remarkable. Its upcoming home console debut in 2026 marks an exciting milestone for the new Acclaim, Inc., with so much more to come.”
If you want to take advantage of the savings, think fast, because the Steam Sports Fest ends next Monday, December 15.
This news follows Acclaim’s September announcement that Basketball Classics will be making its console debut in 2026. More details on this retro sports sensation’s move to new platforms will be shared in the very near future—so stay tuned!
About Acclaim
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself over the years as a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam to home consoles. Today, Acclaim carries forward the ideology on which it was founded with its unrelenting support of talented indie developers and its delivery of high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience of discerning gamers. Acclaim’s return is a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.
About Namo Gamo
Namo Gamo is a two-person independent game development team. Josh and Dave are the co-founders. Josh teaches digital media at a high school, and is a gifted composer and app developer. They both grew up loving video games in the NES era and decided to team up on their first big project, Basketball Classics, in December of 2015.
