Archive for the ‘NBA 2K’ Category
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Amazon Now Offering Promotional Credits on NBA 2K12, NHL 12, and FIFA 12
Amazon continues to provide promotional credits for high profile releases and several more upcoming titles have received them. NHL 12, FIFA 12, and NBA 2K12 are all in line for preorder credits from the online retailer. They join Madden NFL 12 which has had the promo credits listed for some time now. Preorders of NBA 2K12 (360, PS3) will come with a $10 credit to use on other purchases at Amazon once the game ships while NHL 12 (360, PS3) and FIFA 12 (360, PS3) will get $20 credits. That ...
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Specific NBA 2K12 Covers Cant Be Preordered
As soon as the announcement was made that there would be three different covers for NBA 2K12 consumers began declaring which version they planned to get. Michael Jordan remains immensely popular of course but the novelty of being on the cover has somewhat worn off given its his second straight year while Magic Johnson and Larry Bird have a large number of fans and come from huge markets as they make their first appearance on the cover. (more…)...
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NBA 2K12 To Have Three Covers: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird
2K Sports revealed today that the cover for NBA 2K12 will feature three different legends in a split production run: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. (more…)...
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Sales of NBA 2K11 Reach Ninth Straight Month Charting in Top Ten
Official sales numbers for June have been released and NBA 2K11 came in 7th place for the month and was the only sports title to appear. Its consistency has been startling, topping the charts when released in October and floating between 4th and 10th ever since. With the NBA season complete, the lockout on, and the release of NCAA Football 12 it seems likely to finally fall out of the top ten in July but that won't at all diminish what it has accomplished. (more…)...
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NBA 2K12 Positioned to Fare Relatively Well Despite Lockout
2K Sports is coming off the extraordinary release of NBA 2K11 which in most years would mean smooth sailing. Word of mouth from the previous iteration often is the biggest influence on consumer support and confidence and marketing wise the company has that in its back pocket. However with the NBA lockout official and expected to extend into the season the series now faces similar hurdles to those Madden NFL 12 dealt with earlier in the summer. More problematic is that 2K12 does so with a lab...
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First NBA 2K12 Screenshot
On the same day that owners have officially locked out the players 2K Sports has released the first screenshot for NBA 2K12 which features the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks going up against the Miami Heat. Visible in the image are Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, DeShawn Stevenson, and Tyson Chandler. One thing that immediately stands out is the addition of 'playoff crowds' sporting the team colored shirts. Check out the screen full size in the gallery or FB album. ...
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Light News on NBA 2K12 From E3
The week started for NBA 2K12 with an appearance during the Sony press conference to demonstrate the extended PlayStation Move functionality. At E3 however very little is being shown off to select press and most details are being kept under wraps. Kotaku has a writeup of the goings on related to 2K12 and what 2K Sports has been willing to discuss. In addition a video producer interview has gone up and mention of presentation upgrades such as dynamic stylized intros and a new meter for free t...
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NBA 2K12 E3 Presentation Video
NBA 2K12 made a surprise appearance at the Sony press conference on Monday evening. The game was on hand for a demonstration of the PlayStation Move functionality for the PS3. "NBA on the Move" is meant to be accessible for everyone and in that sense the options available with the Move controls are somewhat limited and very simplified as seen and described in the footage which features the Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers. Move implementation in the NBA 2K series as well as many other spo...
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