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Women's Basketball Video Games

WNBA Teams Will Appear in NBA Live 18

— August 4, 2017 — Tech
Though NBA 2K is the video game franchise currently dominating the basketball landscape, NBA Live 18 has announced a new feature that no game has ever offered before. According to a recent press release, NBA Live 18 will include WNBA teams and players through a new, dedicated gameplay mode.

On top of all the traditional NBA action, digital ballers will now be able to play in WNBA Play Now, which includes the teams in the women's professional league and face-capture graphics from some of the leagues biggest stars, like Maya Moore, Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Sylvia Fowles, Alisha Gray, Chelsea Gray, Jonquel Jones, and Alyssa Thomas. The game also performed motion capture analysis with the 2017 first round pick, Kelsey Plum, in order to simulate the league's play style as accurately as possible.
Trend Themes
1. Inclusion of WNBA Teams in Video Games - The inclusion of WNBA teams in video games opens up new opportunities for women's professional sports to gain wider recognition and fan support.
2. Dedicated WNBA Gameplay Mode - The introduction of a dedicated gameplay mode for WNBA teams allows for a more immersive and authentic gaming experience for fans of women's basketball.
3. Motion Capture Analysis for WNBA Players - The use of motion capture analysis for WNBA players enhances the realism and accuracy of gameplay, providing a more engaging experience for gamers.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Industry - The video game industry can take advantage of the growing interest in women's professional sports by developing more inclusive and diverse gaming options.
2. Women's Professional Sports - The inclusion of WNBA teams in video games can help women's professional sports industries attract new fans and increase revenue through increased visibility and engagement.
3. Sports Technology - Sports technology companies can explore partnerships with video game developers to incorporate motion capture analysis and other cutting-edge technologies to enhance gameplay in women's professional sports.
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