Player collisions look more natural, it’s easier to string Tightened the already strong gameplay to make the controls more Visual Concepts didn’t bring any game-changing additions, but instead The moment-to-moment basketball play is equally polished. Wipes and camera angles, this is the best sports presentation I’ve ever Interrupt a discussion when a noteworthy play unfolds on the court and Most impressively, the audio programming is smart enough to Streaks, and even has several anecdotes on hand about the players andĬoaches. This trioīreaks down team matchups, discusses roster moves, talks about player
The most convincing booth commentary in video game history. Joins previous commentators Kevin Harlan and Clark Kellogg to deliver LikeĪ dream team on which all the right pieces fall into place, this year’sĮdition elevates its game to new heights.ĢK12’s banner year is the revamped broadcast presentation. LeBron and Kobe in real life, you’d be doing yourself a disservice. NBA 2K12 this year because you’re upset about being unable to watch I already have this game pre-ordered, and I can’t wait to see what you and 2K has in store for us in the coming weeks! Please have some sort of Collectors Edition!ģ.With the NBA heading for a long and ugly lockout, the public’sĪppetite for a basketball video game is tough to gauge. Wallace’s Blazers, Reggie Miller’s Pacers, and now retired Yao Ming’s Rockets etc. Will new Classic Teams be added? I would love to play with the 2000-2002 Lakers (Kobe and Shaq), against teams like R. I really want to collect them all since I am a huge fan of the NBA2K Franchise.Ģ. 3 Cases all for $99.99 (add in some other extras too, like a new locker :).
Since there are 3 players gracing the cover of the game, will there be a way that 2K has a Collectors Edition this year where all 3 covers can be bought for cheaper. I also want to thank you for replying to my e-mails (that is great customer service) I am so happy that 2K has announced 3 of the greatest Legends of All Time.ġ. Thanks for reading!ġst off it was really nice meeting you a couple months ago a E3. I am sure I will be posting another blog in the coming weeks.
I’ll be taking questions below so feel free to ask any follow-up questions. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to see exclusive info for the NBA 2K Franchise in the coming months or hit me up personally on Twitter anytime. And of course, thanks to you passionate Sony fans who have helped us make the NBA 2K Franchise what it is. Also, below you will see the first screen shot from NBA 2K12.Īs always, thanks to the great people at PlayStation for giving me this time to talk to you about the NBA 2K12 cover. Yes, the PlayStation Move will be back and better than ever in NBA 2K12 so more news on that soon.
In the meantime, for those who missed it, please feel free to check out Kobe Bryant showing off NBA 2K12 using the PlayStation Move at the Sony Press Conference a few weeks ago at E3. In the coming months, we will be discussing the various countless features and modes that make NBA 2K12 unrivaled. From a marketing point of view, this will be an unprecedented year for things we can do to bring the only basketball simulation game to your homes. Larry Legend with his unmatched jump shot, Magic with the unstoppable Showtime Lakers, along with the incomparable Michael Jordan are players that gamers of all ages can appreciate. But by putting three legends on the cover, we’re really speaking to fans across all generations and celebrating the legacy of legendary ballers, past and present. I thought that we couldn’t do things bigger and better after last year’s first-time inclusion of Michael Jordan. The Bird and Johnson covers will be available only at launch while supplies last for PlayStation 3 so you’ll have to jump on the game early to make sure you get your favorite. We’re talking about three of the NBA’s greatest legends: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.Īs you can see, the new stylized NBA 2K12 covers are a unique, one-time departure from the traditional 2K Sports brand artwork and spotlight each legendary athlete on his famous team: Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls, Larry Bird on the Boston Celtics, and Magic Johnson on the Los Angeles Lakers. Yes, this year we have not one, not two, but three cover athletes! And not just any three players. I imagine you late 20s-early 30s gamers know exactly who I am talking about.įast forward to 2011. Looking back, there were three icons in the basketball world that stood out for me, all for their different strengths. Today I am extremely excited to announce the cover for NBA 2K12, the latest game in the unrivaled basketball video game franchise that sold over 5 million units last year and garnered over 20 ‘Sports Game of the Year’ accolades.Īs a kid, I remember watching basketball religiously. Ronnie2K here! I have been a contributor on the PlayStation.Blog many times, and I am back again for the yearly NBA 2K news cycle.