The final installment in the NBA Street series, released in 2007, marked a significant transition as EA Sports BIG was disbanded the following year. Since then, fans of arcade-style sports games have seen limited attention with the industry’s focus shifting towards simulation games. However, there has been a recent resurgence from indie developers, reminiscent of the past, with titles like “Tape to Tape” featuring roguelike elements in arcade hockey and “Robo Dunk” introducing robots for NBA Jam-style basketball action. Now, an ex-EA team has unveiled “The Run: Got Next,” which aims to be a spiritual successor to NBA Street, potentially signaling a new era of arcade sports games.