POBA 2K17

POBA 2K17 is a sports simulation video game developed and published by Luis TV iLaro! and 2K Sports. It is based on the popular spin-off Basket Sponge and will be the second installment in the POBA 2K video game franchise. It was released on November 10, 2016 and is mainly sponsored by Nike.

Gameplay
The gameplay is much improved from its predecessor. Its graphics were updated and is on par with the graphics displayed on the NBA 2K series. New gamemodes have also been added such as MyTeam, MyCareer, and MyPark. The original roster of eight teams have been increased to 12 teams in this installment. This is also the first time the game has been available for the Nintendo Switch (to be released in March 2017), Nintendo 3DS, iOS, and Android (as POBA 2K17 Mobile). The game is however not available anymore for any of the seventh generation consoles such as the XBOX 360 and the Playstation 3. Broadcast autheniticty was also brought into the game as Perch Perkins and Shaquille O'Neal were brought into the game as play-by-play commentators.

Xbox One, Playstation 4, and iLaro!
These versions include console-exclusive players, customizations, in-game freebies and features.

Wii U
Though, the Wii U does not include the features stated above, it does have Amiibo compatibility. Amiibo compatiblity ranges to 10 players, decreased from the 15+ players from the first game. It has been announced by iLaro! that more Amiibos will be made playable.

Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch, unlike the Wii U, will not have Amiibo compatibility as of yet. However, this version has in-game exclusive unlockable features, gear, and customizations

Teams and Lineups
(*) - added in POBA 2K16
 * Bikini Bottom Bulldogs
 * Toon Tomahawks
 * Sperm Whales
 * Sting Rays
 * Coral Clammers
 * Daisy Town Dandelions
 * New Community Patriots
 * NBA All-Stars (NBA Jammers in 2K15-2K16)
 * Rock Bottom Racketeers*
 * Seatown Strikers*
 * Bosstown Bone-Crushers*
 * The Mayan Mermen*
 * Funktown Fungus*
 * Darktown Killers*
 * Barrier Reef Barnacles*
 * Seatown Strikers*
 * Ghastly Operators**
 * The Royals**
 * New York Knicks** (NBA team)
 * Cebu Elites***
 * Krusty Krab Krushers***

(**) - added in POBA 2K17

(***) - added in POBA 2K17 Patch 1