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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Barcelona Longtail Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Platform(s) | Wii U |
| Release | NA: November 18, 2012[1] EU: November 30, 2012 AU: November 30, 2012 JP: December 20, 2012 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Sports Connection, known in North America as ESPN Sports Connection, is a sports video game published by Ubisoft. It was released as a launch title for the Wii U in North America and Europe.
The game was first revealed in Nintendo's press conference on June 5 during E3 2012. The reveal occurred alongside a lineup of other Ubisoft published Wii U games including Assassin's Creed III, Rabbids Land, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013, Rayman Legends, and Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth. On September 13, 2012, the American title was officially changed to ESPN Sports Connection after the licensing rights were given by ESPN.[2] In the game, characters can wear clothing and accessories with the ESPN branding, along with logos from other ESPN-related networks. Original music compositions for ESPN were incorporated as the themes for in-game arrangements.
- ^ "ESPN Sports Connection - Release Details". GameFAQs. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (2012-09-13). "'ESPN Sports Connection,' rebranding of 'Sports Connection,' announced by Ubisoft for Wii U". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-18.