NBA 2K

NBA 2K is a series of basketball sports simulation video games developed by Visual Concepts and was released in 1999. 
==History==
===NBA 2K===
The original NBA 2K Game was released in November 1999 for the Dreamcast. The first four games in the NBA 2K series feature commentary from fictional announcers, Bob Steele and Rod West. https://web.archive.org/web/20000711103114/http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4360
===NBA 2K1===
NBA 2K1 was released in October 2000 for the Dreamcast. NBA 2K1 introduces a mode which focuses on street basketball, and a mode which allows the player to act as the general manager of a team. This was also the first game in the series to allow for online play, allowing for 8 people to play together online. https://www.ign.com/games/nba-2k1
===NBA 2K2===
NBA 2K2 was released in late 2001 and early 2002 for Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. NBA 2K2 is the first game in the series to be released for multiple platforms, and the last to be released for Dreamcast. https://web.archive.org/web/20141114165237/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=34933 
===NBA 2K3===
NBA 2K3 was released in October 2002 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. It is the second and final time of the game in the series to be released for the GameCube. http://ign.com/games/nba-2k3/gcn-17015http://mobile.nytimes.com/2002/07/25/technology/sports-fantasy-is-catching-up-with-reality.html?referer= 
===ESPN NBA Basketball (NBA 2K4)===
ESPN NBA Basketball was released in October and November 2003 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The game introduces a 24/7 mode, a career mode in which the player can create a customizable character and use them to compete in basketball tournaments and other competitions. Online game modes are also present. Each player also had a unique facial design. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/espn-nba-basketball-preview/1100-6076243/ 
===ESPN NBA 2K5===
ESPN NBA 2K5 was first released in September 2004 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It is the last game in the series to be published by Sega Sports before the company sold Visual Concepts to Take Two Interactive. It was the third and final in the series to feature ESPN branding. http://ign.com/articles/2004/09/14/espn-nba-2k5-the-preview
===NBA 2K6===
NBA 2K6 was released in September 2005 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and, Xbox 360. It is the first game in the series to be published by 2K Sports. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_2k6_360_review 
===NBA 2K7===
NBA 2K7 was released in September 2006 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, and Xbox 360. It is the first game in the series to be released for the PlayStation 3 and the last to be released for the original Xbox. NBA 2K7 is the first game in the series to feature a licensed soundtrack. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/57470/automator-puts-bounce-into-star-studded-2k7-cd
===NBA 2K8===
NBA 2K8 was initially released in October 2007 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The game introduces the Slam Dunk Contest game mode. http://www.nba.com/videogames/nba2k8_overview.html 
===NBA 2K Online===
In June 2008, 2K Sports announced that they were partnering with Tencent to release an online version of NBA 2K for the Chinese market. http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/23/2k-sports-partners-with-tencent-to-bring-nba-2k-online-to-asia 
===NBA 2K9===
NBA 2K9 was released in October 2008 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. http://www.destructoid.com/nba-2k9-s-living-rosters-and-release-date-s--106717.phtmlhttp://www.nba.com/videogames/nba2k9_overview_australia.html 
===NBA 2K10===
NBA 2K10 was initially released in October 2009 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Wii. It is the first game since NBA 2K3 to be released on a Nintendo platform. The game features a reincarnated career mode titled MyPlayer, which would become a staple of the future games in the series, later being retitled as MyCareer. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k10-hands-on/1100-6230470/ A limited edition version of the game, titled NBA 2K10: Anniversary Edition, was also released, it included several bonuses. http://www.gamezone.com/news/2k_sports_announces_nba_2k10_anniversary_edition A demo of sorts was released on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live prior to the release of the main game in August 2009, titled NBA 2K10 Draft Combine. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k10-draft-combine-2ks-dlc-gamble/1100-6233717/ 
===NBA 2K11===
NBA 2K11 was released in October 2010 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Microsoft Windows. "The Jordan Challenge", a mode in which the player must recreate ten of Jordan's most memorable career achievements, such as scoring 69 points in a game. https://kotaku.com/5610622/jordan-gets-his-own-career-mode-in-nba-2k11 NBA 2K11 also introduces historic NBA teams and players. https://kotaku.com/5656774/review-nba-2k11 
===NBA 2K12===
NBA 2K12 was released in October 2011 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Windows, and iOS. https://www.destructoid.com/nba-2k12-bounces-to-ipad-iphone-and-ipod-touch-212939.phtml This was the final game to be released for the PlayStation 2. The game introduces the "NBA's Greatest" mode, where players use a wide range of historic players and teams. https://www.destructoid.com/going-old-school-with-the-nba-s-greatest-mode-in-nba-2k12-209791.phtml A demo of NBA 2K12 was released prior to the release of the main game. https://kotaku.com/5841207/nba-2k12-demo-arrives-next-week 
===NBA 2K13===
NBA 2K13 was released in September or October 2012 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows. It was the final game to be released on the PlayStation Portable and Wii. A version for Wii U was released as a launch title in November 2012 and in PAL regions the following month. MyTeam makes its debut in NBA 2K13, the mode focuses on building your very own fantasy team and compete against other people. 
===NBA 2K14===
NBA 2K14 was released in October and November 2013 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android. NBA 2K14 introduces EuroLeague teams. https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/nba-2k14-feature-14-euroleague-teams-neat-first-150251072.html NBA 2K14 was also the first year they introduced "The Park" as an additional mode to take your MyPlayer to the streets along with other users and play with them on a variety of courts.
===NBA 2K15===
NBA 2K15 was released in October 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Android, and iOS. One new feature was added, the player is now able to scan their own face into the game. http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/7/6939155/nba-2k15-face-scan-glitch-disaster-impossible 
===NBA 2K16===
NBA 2K16 was released worldwide on September 29, 2015, for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. A version for Android and iOS was released on October 14, 2015. Director Spike Lee worked on the MyCareer mode. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-05-spike-lee-to-direct-nba-2k16-career-mode A companion app featuring Paul George and developed by Cat Daddy Games was released alongside the game. http://www.nba.com/pacers/paul-george-named-cover-athlete-nba-2k16-mobile-companion-app 
===NBA 2K17===
NBA 2K17 was released worldwide in September 2016 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Android, and iOS. A demo of sorts, titled The Prelude, was released prior to the release of the main game. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k17-is-doing-something-the-franchise-has-neve/1100-6443052/ A companion app featuring Karl-Anthony Towns was also released. http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-nba-2k17-082416 
===NBA 2KVR Experience===
On November 22, 2016, a virtual reality NBA 2K title was released, titled, NBA 2KVR Experience. The game is a collection of basketball mini-games. It is available for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear VR and the user plays as LeBron James. https://www.si.com/tech-media/2016/11/30/nba-2kvr-experience-fans-shooting-competitions 
===NBA Playgrounds===
NBA Playgrounds is a 2017 sports video game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Mad Dog Games for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and for Microsoft Windows, and is a spin-off title of the NBA 2K series.
===NBA 2K18===
NBA 2K18 was released in September 2017. It was released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch. and Microsoft Windows. This was the last game to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. 
===NBA 2K Online 2===
NBA 2K Online 2 is the second release of the title focusing in the Asian markets. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120625005781/en/NBA-2K-Online-Free-To-Play-Game-Opens-Tencent
===NBA 2K19===
NBA 2K19 was released on September 11, 2018. This game marks the first time in the series that a version of the game was not made for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. 
===NBA 2K Playgrounds 2===
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is a sports video game developed by Saber Interactive and published by 2K, and is a spin-off title of the NBA 2K series and a part of the Playground Sports series. The game was released for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One on October 16, 2018. It is the sequel to the 2017 video game NBA Playgrounds. 
===NBA 2K Mobile===
NBA 2K Mobile is a free to play basketball video game developed by Cat Daddy Games and published by 2K Sports, based on the National Basketball Association, and is a spin-off title of the NBA 2K series. It was officially released on November 19, 2018, for iOS and Android. https://www.operationsports.com/nba-2k-mobile-available-for-free-on-ios-coming-soon-to-android/ 
===NBA 2K20===
NBA 2K20 was released on September 6, 2019. It is also the first game in the series to include all 12 WNBA teams. 
===NBA 2K21===
NBA 2K21 was released on September 4, 2020. The Arcade Edition was released for Apple Arcade on April 2, 2021. https://newsroom.2k.com/news/nbar-2k21-arcade-edition-launches-today-on-apple-arcade 
===NBA 2K22===
NBA 2K22 was released on September 10, 2021. The Arcade Edition was released for Apple Arcade on October 19, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aJo9ziVwKA 
===NBA 2K23===
NBA 2K23 was released on September 9, 2022. The game reintroduces the "Jordan Challenges" from NBA 2K11. https://ontapsportsnet.com/2022/07/05/nba-2k23-releae-date-trailer-cover-michael-jordan-championship-edition/ The Arcade Edition was released for Apple Arcade on October 18, 2022. 
===NBA 2K24===
NBA 2K24 was released on September 8, 2023. Players can participate in games, upgrade their skills, and make decisions that shape their journey. The Arcade Edition was released for Apple Arcade on October 24, 2023.
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