Archive for the ‘Basketball’ Category
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Three Sports Games in Top 10 of 2012 Sales
The latest sales numbers for North America are in for December and three sports games have made the top 10 not just for the month but for the entire year as well. Madden NFL 13, NBA 2K13, and FIFA 13 have closed out 2012 with strong results that pushed them into place alongside some of the top games in the entire industry. (more…)...
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NBA 2K13 All-Star Weekend Content Being Made Available as DLC
The All-Star Weekend content for NBA 2K13 is finally being made available to those who didn't obtain the game in early October when codes were provided from some retailers with pre-orders. Arriving on XBLA and PSN on Tuesday the All-Star Weekend pack will go for $5 and includes the All-Star Game, Slam Dunk Contest, 3 Point Shootout, and Rising Stars Challenge. Once downloaded those events also become part of Association and MyCareer modes. Though the contracts can vary in most cases pre-o...
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Another Week Nine NBA 2K13 Roster Update
2K Sports has released a new roster update for NBA 2K13 following the one on Thursday which only dealt with adjusting the injury status for many players. This latest update boosts ratings for some names that were long overdue for credit after overperforming compared to expectations so far this season. Only three players received a drop to their ratings and Avery Johnson remains on the sideline as the coach of the Nets. Ratings UP: Larry Sanders (+8 to 73), Greivis Vasquez (+3 to 73), J.R....
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NBA 2K13 Week Nine Roster Update Details
After a two week absence 2K Sports has returned to deliver a new roster update for NBA 2K13. This update was highly anticipated given the necessity of returning several big name players to active status in the game. Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki came back from injury and yet still were not available to use in 2K13 over the holiday break. Others like Eric Gordon and Amar'e Stoudemire just made their season debuts. (more…)...
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NBA 2K13 Week Nine Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
It has now been almost two weeks without a roster update for NBA 2K13 leaving many gamers frustrated given that several big name players have returned to action but are currently unavailable to use. Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki returned on December 22nd and 23rd respectively but are still inactive due to injury in 2K13. Now Eric Gordon and Amar'e Stoudemire are back as well and need to be activated. The next update should also see the change from Avery Johnson to P. J. Carlesimo as coa...
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NBA 2K13 Week Eight Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Christmas day is perceived by many to be the real start to the NBA season. The Lakers have started to get things together with the return of Steve Nash. The Clippers are the hottest team in the NBA with 14 straight wins. The Heat continue their run of close wins over the Thunder going back to the Finals. The Nets are in a tailspin (Avery Johnson fired) and the Rockets have shown their explosiveness despite inconsistency as the new players gel as a team. The two big adjustments that need t...
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Revisiting the Top Stories of 2012: Turning to Entertainers for Viral Marketing Exposure
Those following news on NBA 2K13 leading up to release heard an awful lot about Jay-Z being the "executive producer" for the product and that was precisely how 2K Sports planned it. The reach that he provided, and having other celebrities in tow to spread word on the game, led to the best opening sales numbers for the series in history. (more…)...
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Another Week Seven NBA 2K13 Roster Update
Earlier this week a roster update released for NBA 2K13 that adjusted the ratings of nine players and altered the injury status for others. Another update was pushed live today acting more as a follow-up than a comprehensive update. Just one player with a ratings move and six that got their injury status changed. Ratings Up: Udonis Haslem (+1 to 70). Added: Dominic McGuire (66). Injury Status: Jason Smith (-13 to 47), Marcus Camby (-17 to 56), Pau Gasol (returns - 81), Patrick Patte...
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