Indeed, I’m probably showing my age when I admit that basketball video game soundtracks are a source of new music for me, but then again, that was the case when I was in my early 20s, too. As such, I came to like quite a few of the songs. I played a lot of NBA 2K17 – over 2700 hours, in fact – so I ended up listening to its soundtrack on repeat for many, many loops. From the golden oldies to some more recent favourites, let’s take a look back…way back… Alternatively, you’ll think of the game when you hear the song elsewhere. Nevertheless, I believe it’s possible to pick one stand out track that you instantly remember when you fire up a game again.
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With that in mind, what are some of the signature songs in the games we’ve loved over the years? Sometimes it’s difficult to pick just one, as certain soundtracks have been full of hits and bangers. This is particularly true if a title ended up including a remixed version of the song referencing basketball and gaming. This includes both the original tracks that were created for very old games, and licensed music that began appearing in titles around the early 2000s. Music is a strong nostalgic trigger in general, and when it comes to basketball games, hearing a song from its soundtrack will take you back to all the time you spent with it. There are many aspects to our nostalgia for video games, some of which don’t have anything to do with the gameplay itself. This week, I’m taking a look back at what we might consider the signature songs of some classic games (including a few recent classics). You’ll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content.
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Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia.