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College Basketball Video Games Make Long-Awaited Comeback

4/3/2026

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College basketball video games have been absent for nearly 20 years.
The NCAA tournament's rising TV ratings highlight ongoing interest in college sports gaming.
Merrimack College, which moved to Division I in 2019, has a growing student body.
Fans of Merrimack lack a video game to simulate their team's potential glory.
EA Sports College Football 25 released in 2024, reigniting interest by letting players transform programs into champions.

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Story summary

College basketball video games have been absent for nearly 20 years.
The NCAA tournament's rising TV ratings highlight ongoing interest in college sports gaming.
Merrimack College, which moved to Division I in 2019, has a growing student body.
Fans of Merrimack lack a video game to simulate their team's potential glory.
EA Sports College Football 25 released in 2024, reigniting interest by letting players transform programs into champions.