NBA Baller Beats

Deron Williams is the cover athlete for the game. The game received above-average reviews, with critics commenting that the game can improve basketball handling skills. However, concerns were raised with playing the game in a small room, as well as noise issues from both the game and the bouncing ball. Despite being well received, NBA Baller Beats did not sell well and was attributed to Majesco posting decreased earnings for 2012.

• Title — NBA Baller Beats • Developer — HB Studios • Publisher — Majesco • Released — September 11, 2012 • Genre — Rhythm • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Platforms — Xbox 360

• Illustration — Players dribble the ball according to onscreen instructions for points; in-game environments feature actual NBA team logos. In the game, various instructions to handle the basketball scroll down a lane on screen. Players are instructed to handle the ball various ways, including dribbling it in the left or right hand, passing it from one hand to another, dribbling between legs or faking a pass, all to the rhythm of the in-game music. The more accurate and timely the player's motions are, the more points are awarded. In this respect, the game has been considered as a possible way to teach basic basketball handling skills to novices. A tutorial mode called "Beat School" can assist players with the various moves. Players can choose an NBA team and play in an environment adorned with that team's logo. Various unlockable content is also available, including in-game posters, trading cards and highlight videos for each team's players. Three different skill levels can be chosen - Rookie, Pro and Baller. Songs can be played in different venues, including a basketball court, beach and an amusement park. The in-game environments visually react to the beats of each song. In addition to the game's single player mode, there is also a versus mode in which players switch out at different points of the match.

The game was developed by the Halifax division of HB Studios, which closed after development on the game was completed. The developers wanted to use an actual basketball for gameplay and programmed the game to pick up the motion of a basketball along with the motion of players. A playable demo was exhibited at E3 2012. In addition to having Deron Williams as the cover athlete, former NBA player Kenny Smith as well the WNBA's New York Liberty were tapped to market the game. Smith also provided narration for the in-game tutorial.

The game features a variety of popular music tracks: • "Access Hollywood" – Consequence • "Amazing" – Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy • "Another One Bites the Dust" – Queen • "Autobiotics" – Calling All Cars • "Bangarang" – Skrillex ft. Sirah • "Blue Sky" – Common • "Bust a Move" – Young MC • "Canon" – Justice • "Championship Fever" – Najee • "Chillin" – Wale ft. Lady Gaga • "C'Mon Catch 'Em By Surprise" – Tiësto vs. Diplo ft. Busta Rhymes • "Disparate Youth" – Santigold • "Don't Sweat the Technique" – Eric B. & Rakim • "Get Ur Freak On" – Missy Elliott • "It's OK" – Cee Lo Green • "It's Tricky" – Run DMC • "Let It (Edit Remix)" – Machine Drum ft. Melo X • "Music Makes Me Feel So Good" – Static Revenger • "New Fang" – Them Crooked Vultures • "Night by Night" – Chromeo • "Obstacle 1" - Interpol • "O.N.E." – Yeasayer • "Party Rock Anthem" – LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett and GoonRock • "Roll Up" – Wiz Khalifa • "Satellite" – Rise Against • "Slam" – Onyx • "So Good" – B.o.B • "Stylo" – Gorillaz • "Surf Hell" – Little Barrie • "Tightrope" – Janelle Monáe