January 31, 2024 – Level Infinite, a gaming brand dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences to a global audience, and Lightspeed Studios, one of the most successful and innovative game developers in the world, today unveiled three-time NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert as European spokesperson for the upcoming NBA Infinite. The new nonstop PvP mobile basketball game is set to officially launch on February 17, 2024.
Gobert, winner of an olympic silver medal with the French national team and three-time NBA defensive player of the year will act as brand ambassador across European markets for the game’s launch. The French superstar will be available as a playable character for gamers around the globe.
Additionally it was revealed that three-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns will serve as the icon athlete for NBA Infinite. Towns will not only serve as the face of NBA Infinite for the upcoming launch, but he'll also be featured in the game globally alongside several other key players including De'Aaron Fox, RJ Barrett, Tobias Harris, Andrew Wiggins and Jrue Holiday. Each of these players are being showcased as brand ambassadors.
Karl is a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Third Team selection, and the 2016 Kia Rookie of the Year. Towns has also made more than 100 3-pointers in six straight seasons. In 2022 he became the sixth man in NBA history to score 60 points and pull down 15 rebounds in a game. Towns is the second player in Timberwolves history to score 11,000 points and has led the team to the playoffs in 2022 and 2018. He was also the first player in NBA history to win the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest at the 2022 All-Star Weekend. In addition, Towns won the Starry Three-Point Contest in 2022.
To go along with the star power of NBA Infinite, fans will get to enjoy the play-by-play calls in-game from veteran NBA announcer Mark Jones. Jones has called many high-profile games in the NBA, including NBA Finals in 2011 and 2022. He has also hosted ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage of the NBA Finals from 1991-96 and 2007-10, called play-by-play for the 2011 NBA Finals for ESPN 3D, and hosted ESPN’s coverage of NBA All-Star events, the NBA Draft Lottery, and the NBA Draft presented by State Farm.
NBA Infinite will also feature regional sportscasters in Germany, France and Brazil, providing an immersive game experience and expert commentary internationally. Michael Körner has been one of the iconic German voices for basketball since the early 1990s. Körner was one of the voices covering NBA in Germany for over 15 years including multiple NBA Finals and NBA All-Star Games. His passion for the game and deep knowledge of players, teams and leagues, combined with his unique presentation style made him a natural choice for NBA Infinite. With a career spanning more than 25 years covering the global explosion of NBA Basketball for French speaking markets, Xavier Vaution has been one of the key people behind basketball coverage for beIN SPORTS France since 2012. Having covered and hosted major events such as All-Star Games and NBA Finals he is the perfect fit for NBA Infinite in France. Additionally, Rômulo Mendonça, a Brazil native of Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, has been a sportscaster since 2011, earning acclaim for his live play-by-play commentary at major events, including the 2016 Rio Olympics and the NBA Finals in 2018, 2019, and 2022. Continuing to excel in NBA coverage and other sports, Rômulo’s professional narration provides an immersive layer that enhances the overall NBA Infinite game experience for players in Brazil.
NBA Infinite is a free to play mobile basketball game coming to iOS and Android devices on February 17, 2024, and is now available for players to pre-register. To stay updated on the latest news, please visit the official website and follow NBA Infinite’s social channels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Discord.
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About LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer, with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.). LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next-generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices. More information about LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS please visit www.lightspeed-studios.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play, while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and SYNCED and a collaborative partner in games such as Fatshark’s Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Nightingale from Inflexion Studios and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com, and follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
About the NBPA
The National Basketball Players Association is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA's mission is to protect and support the rights and talents of our players, magnify the power of their collective will, and amplify their voices as leaders who will transcend sport and society globally.
The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, and counseling players on benefits, educational, and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the subsidiary of the NBPA charged with managing the 'players' group licensing rights.
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members, the NBPA Foundation provides support and assistance to persons, communities, and organizations around the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need.