![]() ![]() It's not only more comfortable to handle the ball, but a bit easier to break down an opponent with the right set of moves. It gives NBA 2K13 an extra edge compared to previous releases. Players also see shots of Jay-Z and other artists scattered throughout in pre-game montages and other broadcast elements. Jay-Z's influence is on the overall presentation, from an incredible soundtrack featuring his music as well as Coldplay and Kanye West, among others. For 2K13, the publisher recruits the "Mike Jordan of rap," who also happens to serve as minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets (fear not, the Nets aren't sporting 99 ratings across the board). So, I always have a season mode where I play as the Bulls and one where I play as the Magic as I try to take them all the way to the top.While one pro basketball video game series struggles to return to the virtual court, another continues to cement its status as the premier hoops title available.Īs Electronic Arts' NBA Live series sits in disarray following another abrupt cancellation, 2K Sports tightens its grip with the release of NBA 2K13, thanks to key control adjustments and an infusion of swagger from executive producer Jay-Z.įor the past two seasons, 2K has focused on legends such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. I grew up idolizing two players, Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway. Although, even though there is virtual currency at play here, I feel that this was one of the last games to not try and constantly have its hand in your pocket to make your My Player better. That is not really what I play these games for. While NBA 2K13 does allow you to take a player from a humble rookie all the way to NBA superstardom. At the time this was released I do not think there was a better sports game when it came to the presentation. From the squeaking of the shoes to the fans to the people doing the play by play. It is also said that it was his idea to have the US Dream Team in the game, if that is true, that is a great move by him.Īs well as having a fantastic soundtrack, I also love the sounds that you hear in the arena. He served as a bit of a producer for the game and picked the soundtrack which is awesome by the way. Ok, so the Michael Jordan branding was gone, but NBA 2K13 added hip-hop legend, Jay-Z, into the mix. However, this game still looks pretty damn good in my opinion with many of the character's models looking great as well as the guys at courtside and in the studio. The game offers you an amazing TV-style presentation that of course, has been vastly surpassed by the games that followed it. The NBA 2K series is known for having an amazing presentation and NBA 2K13 is no different. Tonight’s Game Live From Madison Square Garden! While this series is still all about realism I feel that this control scheme makes the game much more fun to play. It may not sound like much, but this control scheme feels fantastic and very intuitive, and easy to figure out. If you move the right stick without pressing the right trigger, it allows you to pull off fancy moves like crossovers and behind the back dribbles. ![]() This year, you have to hold down the right trigger to do so. Like in previous year's games, you have to use the right stick in order to shoot. The first thing I want to talk about with NBA 2K13 is the new way the right stick is used. ![]() One “fun” bit of trivia about this game is that it was actually a launch title for the Nintendo Wii U. They had the magic dust with this game as they nailed pretty much every aspect of it. The previous two were based around the legend that is Michael Jordan so I was left wondering just how the heck they could top that? Well, they actually did top that and to this day this remains one of the best games in the entire series. NBA 2K13 was a game that I was equal parts excited and nervous about at the same time. ![]()
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