When Pokémon Go launched in 2016, it immediately became one of the biggest phenomena in gaming history. Niantic, the studio behind the still-ongoing Pokémon Go, has officially launched its latest venture, NBA All-World. Similar to the core concept of Pokémon Go, NBA All-World lets you search your real-world location for some of the NBA’s biggest names to challenge and recruit to your team.
As players explore their surroundings in this free-to-play mobile title, players will encounter various NBA players. In these moments, you can take on a variety of challenges with the goal of recruiting them to your team. Once these players are recruited to your team, players can hone their skills, outfit them in your favorite attire and gear, and compete in hopes of becoming the ruler of your local courts. If they have already recruited a specific player, they can earn cred from the encounter. Players can purchase gear through in-game shops or search for real-world drops from iconic brands. As your team level increases, you can also recruit stronger players. Once your team is determined, you can compete against other players in 1v1 tournaments to win in-game items.
NBA All-World also gives fans a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of their favorite NBA players. During the game, players can experience real world locations that are the personal favorites of players from across the league. Additionally, Niantic is promoting these efforts through a dedicated marketing campaign and short documentary titled Where I’m From. This series features several players including Jalen Green, Jordan Poole, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
