Unfortunately, you'll be missing out on two basketball game titles this year from Electronic Arts. It's just been confirmed - via EA Sports president Peter Moore, no less - that the NBA Street  (Xbox 360, PS3, PSP) series is on "official hiatus". Meanwhile, NBA Ballers (Xbox 360, PS3) seem to be also in a bit of a jam.

Heads up, NBA Street fans! Perkins Park, the playground that saw the makings of LeBron James as an NBA superstar, is coming to you via Xbox Live on April 2 so you can brush up those playground moves and break some ankles with that killer cross-over.

Nike and Cleveland's very own LeBron James helped the developers bring the famous playground to life. The wait for the new court to be available via Xbox Live can be a pretty long one for the hardcore hoop fan, but the people over at EA Sports made sure that there will be something on March 26 to keep ballers preoccupied.

Dropping to the 'hood on the March date are NBA Street legends Stretch, Bonafide, Drake and more. When you get these characters, you'll be glad to know that Jordan gear will be included in the package so you can customize your jammer with everything from the classic Air Jordan I to the new Jordan Melo M3's.

   

With so much new stuff getting ready getting ready to make the b-ball experience with Street a better one, you and your homies ought to stock up on Microsoft points so you can be among the first to flash the new blings.

This here is an entirely different battlefield. Oh, it's war, alright. But not like the usual run-and-gun action that you'd normally expect. There's no blood shed here, for one. But it could be just as torturing, especially when you don't deliver on the hardcourt.

Yup, this is basketball. And this is street. A lot of pushing, shoving, trash talk, and psych intimidation. All that's just part of the game. Remember, what's important is for you to get some hoops. That, or lose this war. But you don't want that, do you? Here's what Rip Hamilton's got to say about that. Check out the trailer below and learn of his experiences at Nash Park.

NBA Street Homecourt already scored points yesterday on the Xbox 360, while the ball's yet to roll for the PS3 on March 6 for the U.S., and on March 23 for Europe.

All-Star Weekend is over (anybody else shoot Coke out of their noses when Shaq did the crossover and the fadeaway?), but that doesn't mean the mad b-ball action's gone for good. The race is still on for the playoffs, and with NBA Street Homecourt out in stores now, you can do some shaking and baking of your own all in the comfort of your favorite chair. Check out the screenshots below for a peek at the game.

EASports' NBA Street Homecourt comes into town featuring a new Trick Remixer that's hyped to redefine the term "shake 'n' bake." The females of the species also get some representation, with six WNBA stars ready to break your ankles. It's also got 3-on-3 streetball, a whole slew of available homecourts, and boasts 1080p visuals.

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Time for the buzzer-beater shot. EA Sports/Electronic Arts is shipping the Xbox 360 version of NBA Street Homecourt to stores as of today. Emphasis on buzzer-beater: getting the game to stores NOW has the company boasting of having the first 1080p visuals (albeit 30fps) in a 360 game.

(The footnotes also say that the game will run at 60fps if you set the visuals to 720p or lower. See, it is good to always read footnotes, endnotes, and liner notes.)

Other than that, the game features Trick Remixer that they say should redefine the term "shake 'n' bake," over-the-top 3-on-3 streetball, and six WNBA stars ready to stand toe-to-toe with the boys. Because girls can play this game, too. They get into the rush and into the game (sometimes in your face); why can't they play the game on street terms, too?

In that case, the next Street better mix in more of the WNBA roster. Or this one can feature some useful downloadables. The PS3 version will hit the streets March 6; Europe gets to mix their tricks starting March 23.

Is it just us or are the screenshots above for Electronic Arts' NBA Street Homecourt (PS3 and 360) look a bit awkward? Oh well, we guess that is what exactly these new batch of goodies and the game itself stand for: our basketball idols started out just like any sports-loving person out there. They were once kids and had awkward moments.

And just like all of us, they once dreamt of becoming someone big. They dreamt of the big leagues, of big domes, and of cheering fans. They dreamt of hitting that buzzer beater shot that will give their team not only the win, but the championship. They dreamt of falling down the court, hugging the trophy in tears. Just like Mike.

Oops. We better stop here before we get carried away. NBA Street: Homecourt will be available starting February 22 (according to EA's official site for the game).

More screenshots after the jump!

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NBA Street Homecourt by EA Sports is not just about the game, it's about roots and looking back at your hometown homecourt.

Well - mush aside - these two videos lined up are both for Carmelo Anthony and both sporting the rustic old look of NBA Street Homecourt videos. One featuring Cloverdale, with the four-leaf clover. The other one is Carmelo Anthony's Street Ball Moment, a montage of pics.

(*sigh*) We'll have to wait a couple more weeks for this title to hit the shelves. In the meantime, enjoy!

The other video comes after the jump!

In-game advertising goes all-out in NBA Street: Homecourt (PS3, Xbox 360) as EA and Nike have teamed up to bring you ads which do more than just annoy the casual gamer.

In Homecourt, created players can now be draped in authentic Nike gear to provide more than just aesthetics. The shoes actually boost up the experience gained by your created baller so you can raise your stats faster and own the playgrounds faster than you can say "Air Jordan."

Included in the extensive list of footwear is the entire Jordan series, from the brightly colored Air Jordan I's, the VII's that His Airness wore in the Barcelona Olympics to the freshly-released Air Jordan XXII's.

Aside from the shoes, real-life courts which saw the likes of Rip Hamilton and Carmelo Anthony grow to stardom are unlockable, but the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem has got to be the crown jewel of the bunch, and you can download it for free. Here are some of the game's goodies:

• The GOAT - UNLOCKED
• Dirt Bowl - UNLOCKED
• Hometown Park - UNLOCKED
• Venice Beach - UNLOCKED
• Franklin Park - UNLOCKED
• Cloverdale - LOCKED (Unlocked in Homecourt Challenge)
• Rupert Bell Rec Center - LOCKED (Unlocked in Homecourt Challenge)
• Ash Park - LOCKED (Unlocked in Homecourt Challenge)
• Brand Jordan Gym - LOCKED (Unlocked in Homecourt Challenge)
• Hometown Gym - LOCKED (Unlocked in Homecourt Challenge)

All in all, the addition of the Nike gear, the deep customization options and the fast, arcade-style play should give Xbox 360 hoop fans a good fix of hardcourt action.

Everybody has hometown memories. Where they grew up, went to school, and played their very first basketball game. The pros are no different and NBA Street Homecourt will showcase where the ballers came from. Here's an inside look the the courts.

Venice Beach - It's the basketball court to the stars in Los Angeles, CA. Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant frequent this court for pickup games. In game, here is where you'll meet Baron Davis and Jason Kidd.

Cloverdale - It's the pride of Baltimore, MD and homecourt of Carmelo Anthony. It spawned another great - Sam Cassel, along with many of the disbanded Baltimore Bullets. In game, this is where you play your first NBA game against Anthony, Cassel and Jaun Dixon.

Ash Park - Coatesville, PA has Ash Park, which served as the training field for no less than Rip Hamilton. He trained there with his mentor, Ricky Hicks and renovated the park and the court itself. In game, this is where the first Homecourt Tourney happens. Defending this court would be imports from Philly Kobe Bryant and Rasheed Wallace.

Rupert Bell Rec - Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Rupert Bell Rec is home to Chris Paul. This is also where the second Homecourt Tournament takes place.

The GOAT - At the heart of Manhattan lies the GOAT (New York, NY) slathered in funky blue and green paint. Rafer Alston regularly plays there. In game, the best the East Coast can offer converge there. Ron Artest, Allen Iverson, and Stephon Marbury. 'Nuff said.

Franklin Park - West side Chicago, IL has Franklin Park with signs of the Chicago Bulls plastered on the walls. Kevin Garnett can give you a tour. In game, Kevin Garnett and Lebron James defend their homecourt.

See the other courts and some screens after the jump!

Oh yeah, it's definitely on! NBA Street Homecourt will be coming on February 22 for the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360. Fans waiting for a chance to pick their favorite player and their own virtual shoes can get to grab a limited edition NBA Street Air Jordan. Electronic Arts grabbed the Jordan Brand of Nike to design a B'Loyal sneaker through the eyes of EA's own design team. There are only 100 pairs made and it only comes in black and blue.

Out of the 100 pairs, 60 pairs will be given away through an online contest that will start up pretty soon. As you can see, the design consists of black nubuck stitched with blue. There are also blue accents and a speckled midsole. It's poised to make you look like an NBA star before they were ever stars!