NBA 07
{{Short description|2006 basketball video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = NBA 07
| image = NBA 07 v2 the life cover Kobe Bryant.jpg
| developer = San Diego Studio
A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games
| publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|September 25, 2006 (PS2, PSP)|NA|November 14, 2006 (PS3)}}
| genre = Sports
| modes = Single player
Multiplayer
| platforms = PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
}}
NBA 07 is a basketball video game which was released on September 26, 2006. It was developed by San Diego Studio for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable versions and by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games for the PlayStation 2 version. It is the second installment of the NBA series by Sony Computer Entertainment, and the first one for the PlayStation 3. It was one of three PlayStation 3 titles released at launch (Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Ridge Racer 7) that supported the 1080p high definition video output. Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers served as the cover athlete.
Gameplay
On all consoles, the game uses graphics from TNT's NBA coverage.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| EGM_PS3 = 5.5/10{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=NBA 07 (PS3) |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=211 |date=January 2007 |page=80}}
| Fam_PS3 = 26/40{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=10401&redirect=no |title=NBA 07 [PS3] |language=ja |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Enterbrain |access-date=November 19, 2019}}
| GI_PS3 = 7/10{{cite magazine |last=Kato |first=Matthew |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/34A12CE4-FB65-4E47-957F-5BC41317001F.htm |title=NBA 07 (PS3) |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=164 |date=December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112180355/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/34A12CE4-FB65-4E47-957F-5BC41317001F.htm |archive-date=January 12, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 19, 2019}}
| GameRev_PS3 = C−{{cite web |last=Reilly |first=Mike |date=December 8, 2006 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/37748-nba-07-review |title=NBA 07 Review (PS3) |website=Game Revolution |publisher=CraveOnline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912051543/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nba-07 |archive-date=September 12, 2015 |url-status=live |access-date=November 19, 2019}}
| GamePro_PS2 = 3.5/5{{cite magazine |title=Review: NBA 07 (PS2) |magazine=GamePro |publisher=IGN Entertainment |date=December 2006 |page=128}}
| GT_PS3 = 4.8/10{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/u5qs05/nba-07-review |title=NBA 07 (PS3) |website=GameTrailers |publisher=Viacom |date=January 16, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526023207/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/u5qs05/nba-07-review |archive-date=May 26, 2013 |access-date=December 26, 2019}}
| OPM_PS2 = 4/10{{cite magazine |title=NBA 07 (PS2) |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=110 |date=November 2006 |page=110}}
| OPM_PS3 = 5/10{{cite magazine |title=NBA 07 (PS3) |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=112 |date=January 2007 |page=70}}
| PSM_PS2 = 5/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: NBA 07 (PS2, PSP) |magazine=PSM |publisher=Future US |date=December 25, 2006 |page=86}}
| PSM_PS3 = 6.5/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: NBA 07 (PS3) |magazine=PSM |publisher=Future US |date=February 2007 |page=82}}
| rev1 = 411Mania
| rev1_PS3 = 4/10{{cite web |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/ps3/nba-07/mobyrank |title=NBA 07 for PlayStation 3 (2006) MobyRank |website=MobyGames |publisher=Blue Flame Labs |access-date=November 19, 2019}}
}}
NBA 07 received "mixed or average reviews" according to Metacritic. In Japan, where the PlayStation 3 version was ported for release on January 11, 2007, Famitsu gave it a score of 26 out of 40.
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=Awards=
- AIAS Nomination (10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards): 2006's Sports Game of the Year{{cite web|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards.php?winners&year=2007&cat=200717#200717|title=10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards|publisher=AIS|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325034608/http://www.interactive.org/awards.php?winners&year=2007&cat=200717#200717|archive-date=March 25, 2008}}
References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/ps3/nba-07|name=NBA 07}}
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title = NBA 07 |
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{{San Diego Studio}}
Category:A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:North America-exclusive video games
Category:PlayStation Portable games
Category:San Diego Studio games