The basketball world can’t wait for the WNBA feature in NBA Live 18
In case you missed it, EA Sports announced on Thursday that it will include a WNBA feature in its next iteration of NBA Live. It will be the first video game to ever include full WNBA rosters, and, well, the basketball world is pretty freaking amped about it.
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Naturally, most of the excitement came from current WNBA players, who will not only have a chance to play as themselves in a video game, but will be able to see their game promoted in a way it has never been before.
Played video games growing up and now I'm gonna be in one!!! This is dope and I can't wait for #NBALive18 pic.twitter.com/jrtF2tWKFF
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) August 3, 2017
Guess I gotta get me a PlayStation or what do you play this on? My video game days have passed 🙃 https://t.co/ejDD8kDWNi
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) August 3, 2017
i wonder what my NBA Live rating is gonna be 😅😅 don't play me out here EA... i ain't got time. #Leastan88 #Matterfact90
— Kayla McBride (@kaymac_2123) August 3, 2017
I'm so excited about this 😍😩😈😈 https://t.co/GrvNtJDDKK
— Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) August 3, 2017
Noted Minnesota Lynx coach, adult, and basketball enthusiast Cheryl Reeve had more perspective on what this means for the growth of the game.
This is GOOD BUSINESS @EASPORTSNBA. Even more will buy the product! https://t.co/0RSc2zEb5P
— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) August 3, 2017
It was more than just WNBA players, too. Athletes on the men’s side expressed similar excitement.
This is dope 🔥 https://t.co/TH3KMtWBGx
— Ryan Boatright (@Ryanboatright11) August 3, 2017
@Breezyyy14 @Lucky_Lefty0 @cappa23 @brittneygriner omgggg I'm fina go crazy w y'all in da game 🤣🤣 https://t.co/WEdnitLe9M
— Quincy Miller (@qmillertime) August 3, 2017
Ima be ranked in world in this game! And I'm gettin busy with @Sykes_20.... glad to see these ladies are getting what they deserve
— Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) August 3, 2017
Ngl it's pretty dope that the @WNBA is featured in NBA Live, basketball at this level is a dream for EVERYONE! 👏🏾
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) August 3, 2017
I'm about kill with @taylerhill3 @cappa23 and @jlav42 alllll day! https://t.co/cM8PlPZeEU
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) August 3, 2017
But even with all of the early buzz, EA Sports still has one thing to answer for…
Are my arms really that small!!!??? #NBALIVE18 https://t.co/dGkfnHuLN4
— Jewell B Loyd (@jewellloyd) August 3, 2017