Over 80 players will be available at launch, including some of the best in the league.

NBA All-World is available now for both iOS and Android devices.

This interview was conducted via Zoom and edited for clarity.

GameSpot: Tell us about NBA All-World at the basic level.

What will players be doing, what are the players' goals, etc?

Andrew Macintosh: NBA All World is our take on basketball with a real-world mobile game.

When you need cash for your character, you’re able to go to the bank.

When you need apparel–shoes, clothes, etc.–you might go to a retail store.

Need an energy drink?

Go to a convenience store.

What’s most exciting for me is having real basketball courts as locations in the game.

When you say “playing basketball in the game,” how are we doing that?

Are we talking about a full simulation, or something smaller like basketball-based minigames?

So the brilliance of Pokemon Go back in 2016 was bringing the world of Pokemon to everyone.

We’re trying to do something different.

The core of our game is 1v1 challenge mechanics.

They’re quicker matches, and they’re definitely differentiated from the actual 1v1 gameplay.

How will you incorporate actual NBA games into your game?

Will there be any sort of special experience?

Earlier you mentioned that specific real-world places will have specific in-game functions.

How do they differ from or expand on the real-world mechanics of Pokemon Go or Ingress?

Is NBA All-World using an upgraded version of data pulled from previous games?

If so, how are you identifying what the specific locations actually are?

When we go down to the Wells Fargo Center, what in-game activities are happening to commemorate it?

Will any team-specific anthems or other media be included?

The idea of playing while listening to “Here Come The Sixers” would be pretty cool.

How does the player character work?

Are we creating an original character based on ourselves, or are we playing as the real-world NBA players?

We’ll have around 80 players currently in the NBA across all 30 teams in our game.

You’ll have to put in the work.

you’re free to’t just start with top players right off the bat.

How much time will the progression system require?

Pokemon Go, for example, takes a very long time to advance levels even with regular play.

Will leveling up be as time-consuming in NBA All World as it is in Pokemon Go?

The maximum level in NBA All World right now is 20.

The other players will bemucheasier to find and recruit.

There’s two main types of progression: player level-ups and team rankings.

For example, you might have to take your Draymond Green and have him defeat Derrick White three times.

How do the Arena Tournaments work?

Arena Tournaments are our “at home” feature, a la Remote Raids in Pokemon Go.

These are worldwide remote tournaments you might play that are based at real-world NBA arenas.

We have nothing to announce yet, but we’re definitely thinking a lot about it.

Along with being really cool, it could serve as a good educational moment for the younger players.

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