NBA 2K

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NBA 2K
developer Visual Concepts
Publisher Sega (1999-2004)
2K Sports (since 2005)
First title NBA 2K (1999)
Last title NBA 2K20 (2019)
Platform (s) Microsoft Windows , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 3 , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , iOS , Android , Nintendo Switch , Wii U , Wii , PlayStation Portable , PlayStation 2 , Xbox , Dreamcast , Google Stadia
Genre (s) Sports simulation ( basketball )

NBA 2K is a computer game series of American Publishers 2K Sports from the genre of basketball - simulation , which is produced by the development studio Visual Concepts since 1999 and is published annually. Each game published in the series depicts the sport of basketball, especially the National Basketball Association (NBA), and is developed from one edition to the next and new features are added. The series was originally distributed by Sega Sports before 2K Sports secured the rights to the brand in 2004. So far, 18 main parts of the series have appeared as well as other offshoots . Further titles were the NBA 2K series of e-sports used -Events and leagues and regularly receives positive reviews and good sales.

Game mechanics

Each edition of the NBA-2K series tries to recreate the North American professional basketball league NBA as realistically as possible. The game simulates a typical basketball game, whereby the entire team or a specific player can be controlled. This includes realistic rules of the game and a presentation comparable to a television broadcast. During the different editions there were a variety of game modes with various setting options. Each game includes the original teams and players from the current NBA season. In addition, historical NBA franchises and players and teams from the EuroLeague are included in the titles. You can also create your own teams and players.

One of the most important game modes is the career mode, which is described as a sporting role-playing game . The first game in the series with this mode was ESPN NBA Basketball (2003), but it was not until NBA 2K10 (2009) that it became a central part of the series. Originally the mode had the name “24/7”, meanwhile also “MyPlayer” and in current titles “MyCareer”. It simulates the basketball career of the self-made player who develops further during the seasons. It shows key career events, from high school and college , the NBA draft , possible title wins and the farewell game at the end of the career. Meanwhile, the player's attributes can be improved and off-field activities can be undertaken.

Another central game mode in the series allows you to take control of an NBA franchise and act as general manager . The mode is called "Association" in many NBA-2K games. In more recent iterations it can be found in the game modes "MyGM" and "MyLeague". It is possible to have full control over a team instead of just playing the actual games. During the season, the wishes and needs of the employees, players and the owner must be catered for.

The "MyTeam" mode, which appeared for the first time in NBA 2K13 (2012), focuses on building your own team, which you can use to play against other players online in multiplayer mode. The most important way to get players for your own team are so-called card packages, similar to trading cards . Inside the card packs purchased are random items such as player cards, temporary buffs, jerseys, logos, arenas and balls that can be used with your own team. Another game mode is "Pro-Am", in which a team is put together from self-created players.

In addition to regular NBA games, streetball is featured in many of the series' titles. Real and self-created players can be used in different streetball modes, as can well-known players. In more recent titles the modes are called “Blacktop” and “MyPark”. "Blacktop" is very similar to real streetball. “MyPark” consists of an open field with several places in which other online players can participate in different games. Some games in the series allow a slam dunk contest to be held .

Other game modes were exclusive to the respective title. NBA 2K11 (2010) includes the "Jordan Challenge", in which highlights from Michael Jordan's career are re-enacted, such as scoring 69 points within a game. NBA 2K12 (2011) has the "NBA's Greatest" mode, in which former NBA players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Julius Erving and Bill Russell can be controlled. The PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows versions of NBA 2K14 (2013) include the "Path to Greatness" mode; Similar to the "Jordan Challenge", this mode is about LeBron James ' career.

Games

The NBA-2K series consists of 18 main parts and further offshoots. All games in the series were developed by Visual Concepts in Novato , California . The first six parts were distributed by Sega Sports before Visual Concepts was sold to Take 2 Interactive for US $ 24 million in 2005 and the subsidiary 2K Sports has acted as publisher ever since.

NBA 2K

Allen Iverson was on the cover of the NBA 2K series five times .

With NBA 2K appeared in November 1999 for the Dreamcast, the first part of the series. Allen Iverson , then a Philadelphia 76ers player, is featured on the cover . The first four games in the series feature fictional commentators Bob Steele and Rod West, voiced by television commentators Bob Fitzgerald and Rod Brooks.

NBA 2K1

NBA 2K1, again with Iverson on the cover, was released for Sega's Dreamcast in November 2000. With NBA 2K1 , a mode was added that focused on streetball and the general manager mode. Most of the successor titles included variations of these modes.

NBA 2K2

At the end of 2001 / beginning of 2002 NBA 2K2 was released for the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 , Xbox and Nintendo GameCube . For the third time, Iverson was selected for the cover. In addition to the teams and players of the 2001/02 NBA season , NBA 2K2 includes former teams and players such as Bill Russell , Julius Erving , Magic Johnson and Larry Bird . NBA 2K2 is the first game in the series to be released for multiple platforms.

NBA 2K3

NBA 2K3 was released in October 2002 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. It was the second and last time that part of the series was released for the GameCube. Iverson is pictured again on the cover.

ESPN NBA basketball

ESPN NBA Basketball was released in October and November 2003 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It is the only game in the series without "2K" in the title and at the same time one of two games under the name and with the design of the sports channel ESPN . Iverson is featured on the cover for the fifth and final time. For the first time in the game, the career mode "24/7" can be found, in which players can be created and play in different competitions. An online mode and unique faces of the players were also incorporated into the series for the first time in the title. The games will be commented on by Bill Fitzgerald and Tom Tolbert as well as Kevin Frazier during the preliminary coverage of the respective games.

ESPN NBA 2K5

In September 2004, ESPN NBA 2K5 was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It will be the last game in the series to be distributed by Sega. Ben Wallace , then with the Detroit Pistons , replaced Iverson on the cover. It is also the last NBA 2K game to be made in partnership with ESPN. The games will be presented by Stuart Scott, commentated by Bob Fitzgerald and Bill Walton , and accompanied on the sidelines by Michele Tafoya.

NBA 2K6

Shaquille O'Neal was featured on the cover twice.

NBA 2K6 was released in September 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and for the first time for the Xbox 360 . It is the first title under the newly founded publisher 2K Sports. Shaquille O'Neal , then a Miami Heat player , can be seen on the cover of the game and was also involved in the motion capture . The commentators in NBA 2K6 are Kevin Harlan, Kenny Smith and Craig Sager on the sidelines. They also commented on the following two titles.

NBA 2K7

In September 2006, NBA 2K7 was released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 , Xbox and Xbox 360. It was the first release in the series for the PlayStation 3 and the last for the Xbox. O'Neal is on the cover for the second and final time. NBA 2K7 includes music licensed for the first time. The soundtrack was compiled by hip-hop producer Dan the Automator, consisted of 13 songs and was later released on CD under the name Dan the Automator Presents 2K7 .

NBA 2K8

NBA 2K8 was released in October 2007 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The cover shows Chris Paul , then with the New Orleans Hornets . In the game, the Slam Dunk Contest was playable as an independent game mode for the first time . The soundtrack includes 23 licensed songs.

NBA 2K9

With NBA 2K9 , part of the series for Microsoft Windows was published for the first time in October 2008, in addition to the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 . The cover features the then Boston Celtics' player Kevin Garnett . The commentary team consists of Harlan, Clark Kellogg and Cheryl Miller on the sidelines. The soundtrack includes 24 licensed songs and one song specially composed for the game by Unk .

NBA 2K10

Kobe Bryant is featured on the cover at 2K10 and 2K17

NBA 2K10 was released in October 2009 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable , Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and Wii . Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers can be seen on the cover. Fans could choose from a pre-selection of four images which one of Bryant should be used as the final cover. With "MyPlayer" the game contains a revised career mode, which has become one of the most important modes in the series. Harlan and Kellogg returned as lead commentators, while Doris Burke replaced Miller, the sideline reporter. The soundtrack includes 30 songs. In addition to the standard edition of the game, a limited version was sold (NBA 2K10: Anniversary Edition), which has various bonuses in the game and an action figure by Bryant. A demo , entitled NBA 2K10 Draft Combine , was released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live prior to the game's release in August 2009 . It is Derrick Rose ( Chicago Bulls ) shown on the digital cover. The demo enables preparation for the “MyPlayer” mode in the main game.

NBA 2K11

In October 2010, NBA 2K11 was released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii and Microsoft Windows. In addition to his image on the cover, Michael Jordan is also the center of some game modes. One of these modes is the “Jordan Challenge”, where highlights from Jordan's career can be re-enacted. In addition, former NBA teams and players are represented in NBA 2K11 . The commentators are again Harlan, Kellogg and Burke. 27 licensed songs are featured on the soundtrack.

NBA 2K12

NBA 2K12 was released in October 2011 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii and Microsoft Windows. In addition, with the iOS version, a mobile app of the game was developed for the first time . Former players Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan are depicted on the three different covers of NBA 2K12 . "NBA's Greatest" was introduced as a new game mode, in which historical teams and players can be controlled. Steve Kerr , Harlan, Kellogg and Burke will serve as commentators on NBA 2K12 and the next three titles. A demo of the game was released in September 2011. For the soundtrack with 28 songs, a competition was held before the release, the winner of which could contribute their own song.

NBA 2K13

NBA 2K13 was released in October 2012 for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Windows, iOS and Android . A month later, the game was also released for the Wii U when it was launched. On the cover are Blake Griffin , Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose. The rapper and music producer Jay-Z acted as executive producer for the game and was also responsible for the soundtrack, which consists of 22 songs.

NBA 2K14

LeBron James is in 2K14 to see on the cover and curated the soundtrack of the game

NBA 2K14 was first released in October 2013 for the new generation of consoles ( PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ) as well as for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, iOS and Android. LeBron James is shown on the cover and was responsible for putting together the 30-song soundtrack. For the first time in the NBA 2K series, teams from the EuroLeague are represented.

NBA 2K15

NBA 2K15 was released in October 2014 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, iOS and Android. Durant is featured alone on the cover for the first time. Also new is the pre-game coverage by presenters Ernie Johnson Jr. and Shaquille O'Neal . When creating your own player, you can optionally scan your own face, which, however, caused criticism due to many errors. The game's soundtrack consists of 27 songs curated by Pharrell Williams .

NBA 2K16

NBA 2K16 was released worldwide on September 29, 2015 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. A version for iOS and Android was released on October 14, 2015. The game has been published in different editions, with a total of seven covers and eight different basketball players: Stephen Curry , James Harden , Anthony Davis , Michael Jordan , Pau Gasol , Marc Gasol , Dennis Schröder and Tony Parker . Former basketball player Greg Anthony replaced sports commentator Kerr on the team at halftime. In addition, Kenny Smith returned to the presenters Johnson and O'Neal. The film director Spike Lee worked on the career mode "MyCareer". The soundtrack, consisting of 50 songs, was curated by DJ Khaled , DJ Premier and DJ Mustard . A mobile app with Paul George on the cover was developed by Cat Daddy Games and released at the same time as NBA 2K16 .

NBA 2K17

NBA 2K17 was released on September 20, 2016 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, iOS and Android. The four editions of the game each have George, Bryant, Danilo Gallinari and Pau Gasol on the cover. NBA 2K17 still has a three-part team of core commentators and a sideline reporter, but there have been changes in personnel. There are a total of seven different commentators: Harlan, Kellogg, Anthony, Burke, Brent Barry , Chris Webber and Steve Smith , while David Aldridge replaces Burke as the sideline reporter. The trio during moderation before the game, at halftime and after the game remained unchanged. The game's soundtrack wascompiledby Grimes , Imagine Dragons and Noah "40" Shebib and consists of 50 songs. A type of demo titled NBA 2K17: The Prelude (NBA 2K17: The Prelude) was released on September 9, 2016. A companion app with Karl-Anthony Towns on the cover was also released in September.

NBA 2KVR Experience

On November 22, 2016, a VR offshoot was released with NBA 2KVR Experience . The game includes a series of basketball mini-games and is not part of the main series. NBA 2KVR Experience has been released for PlayStation VR , HTC Vive , Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear VR.

NBA 2K18

Kyrie Irving is on the cover of NBA 2K18 to see

NBA 2K18 was released worldwide on September 19, 2017, including for the first time on Nintendo Switch ; as well as PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. Kyrie Irving is featured on the cover. In the special versions of the game, which contain various physical and digital extras, Shaquille O'Neal can be seen again as a cover athlete. DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors is featured on the Canadian cover . The game's soundtrack consists of 49 licensed songs. Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett are guest commentators. NBA 2K18 includes 17 “Classic” teams and an “All-Time Team” for each franchise.

NBA 2K19

NBA 2K19 was released on September 11, 2018 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the first part of the series, which was no longer released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Giannis Antetokounmpo can be seen on the cover of the standard edition, while LeBron James is on the cover of the 20th Anniversary Edition . The 20th Anniversary Edition included various digital and physical bonuses, pre-orders of the special edition were allowed to play from September 7, 2018. The games will be commented on this year by Kevin Harlan, Doris Burke, Greg Anthony and others. a .; Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant will be part of the Games again this year as guest commentators. In the game's career mode, various actors can be seen playing or speaking characters in the action.

reception

Average rating at Metacritic
Title (year) rating
NBA 2K1 (2000)
  
 93%
NBA 2K2 (2001)
  
 90.5%
NBA 2K3 (2002)
  
 87%
ESPN NBA Basketball (2003)
  
 88%
ESPN NBA 2K5 (2004)
  
 84%
NBA 2K6 (2005)
  
 83%
NBA 2K7 (2006)
  
 82%
NBA 2K8 (2007)
  
 78%
NBA 2K9 (2008)
  
 82%
NBA 2K10 (2009)
  
 83.3%
NBA 2K11 (2010)
  
 86.7%
NBA 2K12 (2011)
  
 88.6%
NBA 2K13 (2012)
  
 88.3%
NBA 2K14 (2013)
  
 85.5%
NBA 2K15 (2014)
  
 84%
NBA 2K16 (2015)
  
 86.5%
NBA 2K17 (2016)
  
 89.3%
NBA 2K18 (2017)
  
 81.8%
Data source: Metacritic

The NBA-2K series has consistently proven to be a hit with both critics and consumers. Some of the elements of the series that are widely acclaimed include its presentation, especially its commentators, its attention to detail and soundtrack, its abundance of content, overall gameplay, and its consistency in terms of annual releases with no drastic drops in quality. However, technical issues plagued many of the releases, especially with the online components. The introduction of microtransactions was also criticized, while the focus on the action in "MyCareer" mode generated mixed reactions. Numerous games in the series have been recognized for being some of the highest quality sports games on the market, especially when compared to other basketball games such as: B. the NBA Live series, which is produced by EA Sports .

In terms of sales in particular, the NBA 2K series has established itself as one of the top-selling video game series. Around 17 million units had been sold worldwide by May 2014. A February 2017 report said the franchise's games had sold more than 68 million. According to an analyst, the recent titles in the series averaged at least four million copies sold. The top-selling game in the franchise is NBA 2K14, which has sold over seven million copies. It is also Take 2 Interactive's best-selling sports game . NBA 2K16 is the series’s best-selling title within its first week of release, with more than four million copies.

The games in the NBA 2K series have been nominated for several awards, such as the Spike Video Game Awards and the Game Awards , mostly in the category of the best sports game of the year.

NBA 2K League

In February 2017, was the National Basketball Association , along with Take 2 Interactive, the creation of a e-sports known -Liga, referring to the NBA 2K focused row. The league known as the “NBA 2K League” (originally “NBA 2K eLeague”) is scheduled to start playing in May 2018. It is the first esports competition to be run by a North American professional sports league. The league should be structured similarly to the NBA; the teams are to be operated by NBA franchises and each have five professional esports players. The teams should compete against each other in the latest NBA 2K game and each team member should only be able to control their "MyPlayer" in the game. The league will feature a regular season as well as play-offs and finals. A total of 17 teams have committed to professional basketball franchises for three years: Boston Celtics , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Detroit Pistons , Golden State Warriors , Indiana Pacers , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Portland Trail Blazers , Sacramento Kings , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz, and the Washington Wizards . Each esports team is said to be worth around $ 750,000. The drafts for the players should take place in March 2018.

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