I'm playing as Larry Bird for that 3-point contest.
2K Sports has produced the definitive official NBA simulation games for the past couple of years. Beginning their domination with their Jordan-centric NBA 2K11, they expanded upon the formula a year later with an entry that included a plethora of NBA legends. Jordan even shared cover duties with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.
Innovating with every new edition in a franchise is tough business, and is understandably amplified for the annual release schedule that is the standard in the sports simulation arena. So what does 2K have in store for us with NBA 2K13? We can’t say at this time.
What we can tell you, is that the game is slated for release on October 2, 2012 in North America for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC and PSP – a worldwide release follows on October 5th – with a Wii U version available in the system’s launch window, whenever that may be.
Though details on the game’s focus are mums the word for now, pre-order incentives have also been detailed. Those that pre-order the game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will receive the NBA All-Star DLC package as presented by Sprite – seriously, it’s in the logo.
The package is set in Houston, which is the location of the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. Activities provided to the player include the ability for the player to host their own All-Star game and take part in three additional events – a three point shootout, the rising stars challenge and the slam dunk contest.
Keeping with the features offered in previous entries of the franchise, gamers will have the option of pitting current All-Stars against the legends of the game in both the three point and slam dunk contests.
What do you think 2K will do to keep this year’s entry exciting and fresh? Let your thoughts be known by sounding off in the comments section below.
Press Release
2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K13’s Triumphant Return to Virtual Hardwood on October 2, 2012
Fans to receive NBA All-Star add-on content presented by Sprite with pre-order purchase, including all-new Sprite Slam Dunk Contest mode
New York, NY – May 30, 2012 – 2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K13, the next installment of the top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise* for twelve straight years and the follow-up to the award-winning NBA 2K12, will be available on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in North America and October 5, 2012 internationally for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ system and Windows PC. A Wii U™ version of NBA® 2K13 will be available in the launch window, at a later date.
Fans that pre-order NBA 2K13 for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will receive a new downloadable NBA All-Star content package presented by Sprite. This add-on content will be set in Houston, the site of the 2013 NBA All-Star Game and will allow fans to stage their own NBA All-Star Game, including three NBA All-Star events - the Foot Locker Three Point Shootout, BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, and the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest featuring all-new intuitive, pick-up-and-play controls.
“The NBA All-Star package is our way saying ‘thank you’ to fans for their ongoing love of the NBA 2K series,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “This content provides a ton of depth and value to our fans, and it’s just the beginning of a lot of big news about NBA® 2K13.”
Gamers can pit the NBA’s current superstars against classic players in both the Foot Locker Three Point Shootout and Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Rosters for both the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge and 2013 NBA All-Star Game will feature the 2012 All-Stars, with dynamic updates to the 2013 rosters once the participants are announced.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA 2K13 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available on October 2, 2012 in North America and October 5, 2012 internationally. The Wii U version of the title will be available during the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to pre-order now at participating retailers in order to receive the NBA All-Star content on day one at no extra cost.
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*According to 2008 - 2012 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through April 2012.
NBA 2K13 ESRB RATING PENDING: Visit www.esrb.org for rating information.
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