All Articles: NBA 2K12

After teasing NBA 2K12‘s new “NBA’s Greatest” mode at the beginning of the month, 2K Sports is ready to announce the full roster of 15 basketball greats:

• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1986-87 Lakers vs. 1986-87 Celtics)
• Larry Bird (1985-86 Celtics vs. The 1985-86 Hawks)
• Wilt Chamberlain (1971-72 Lakers vs. 1971-72 Knicks)
• Julius Erving (1984-85 76ers vs. 1984-85 Bucks
• Patrick Ewing (1994-95 Knicks vs. 1994-95 Magic)
• Magic Johnson (1990-91 Lakers vs. 1990-91 Blazers)
• Michael Jordan (1992-93 Bulls vs. 1992-93 Hornets)
• Karl Malone (1997-98 Jazz vs. 1997-98 Spurs)
• Hakeem Olajuwon (1993-94 Rockets vs. 1993-94 Nuggets)
• Scottie Pippen (1995-96 Bulls vs. 1995-96 Sonics)
• Oscar Robertson (1970-71 Bucks vs. 1970-71 Lakers)
• Bill Russell (1964-65 Celtics vs. 1964-65 Lakers)
• John Stockton (1997-98 Jazz vs. 1997-98 Lakers)
• Isiah Thomas (1988-89 Pistons vs. 1988-89 Bulls)
• Jerry West (1970-71 Lakers vs. 1970-71 Hawks)

“Fans across the country were ecstatic to see Jordan, Bird, and Magic on the cover of NBA 2K12, and have speculated for weeks about who would fill out the rest of the ‘NBA’s Greatest’ roster,” said Jason Argent, Vice President of Marketing for 2K Sports. “These 15 legendary athletes will allow sports fanatics to create the NBA’s most storied matchups – and lock in bragging rights for their favorite teams in NBA 2K12.”

Players who pre-order NBA 2K12 for the PS3 or Xbox 360 will receive access to two additional teams/players in NBA’s Greatest mode. The bonus babies include the 1990-91 Golden State Warriors (with Chris Mullin) and the 2001-02 Sacramento Kings (with Chris “Timeout!” Webber). According to 2K, these teams will only be available to those who pre-order NBA 2K12.

NBA 2K12 will be released for the PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360 on October 4.

[Source: ESPN]

NBA 2K12‘s soundtrack was released today by 2K Sports, featuring tracks and collaborations by Eminem, Cee-Lo Green, Busta Rhymes, and many more. Alex K. and D.J.I.G. made the soundtrack through a contest called “Duck Down,” giving them the opportunity to collaborate and create the track “Now’s My Time.”

2K Sports’ Vice President of Marketing, Jason Argent, emphasized how important music is to the series. “Music has always been an integral part of our NBA 2K video games, as it further immerses players into the world of basketball and enhances their gaming experience,” he said. “It was important to us that the NBA 2K12 soundtrack was not only what you hear while navigating the menus, but also in real-life situations like pre-game highlight introductions and during timeouts, just as you would hear a song while at a game or watching on TV.”

NBA 2K12 will be available October 4 for the PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, and Xbox 360. Hit the jump for the full track list. (more…)

What do you do for an encore after you add His Airness to NBA 2K11? You throw the ball back onto the court and see who else wants to play.

2K Sports plans to make NBA 2K12 legendary with the new NBA’s Greatest mode. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and ten more basketball legends will relive their greatest game and then match up against current NBA stars like Lebron James and Dirk Nowitski.

“One of the things we’re really proud of as a franchise is that we’ve transcended video games and have become part of the talk about basketball and the NBA,” says Jason Argent, 2K’s Vice President of Marketing. “So we’re going to leverage that with NBA 2K12 as every person who loves to debate sports, every person in every barber shop and bar and everywhere else always wonders: What would happen if today’s Lakers played one of the Jordan teams?”

With ten spots remaining, I hope there’s room for The Round Mound of Rebound, Sir Charles Barkley himself!

[Source: ESPN]

Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. 2K Sports has chosen those three legends to grace the three different covers that’ll be available for NBA 2K12. The basketball sim will be available for the PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360 on October 4.

After the huge success of last year’s Jordan-infused NBA 2K11, expanding the game’s repertoire of hoops legends is a great idea. The looming NBA lockout probably influenced 2K’s decision to stay away from active players as well.

However, I wouldn’t get too attached to the artwork of His Airness. If you look close you’ll see that, instead of his familiar “23” (or even his short-lived “45”), the number on Jordan’s jersey is a “3.” (A second look reveals that the “2” in “23” is there, just pushed all the way to the left.)

Whoops! Hit the (fast) break for a look at all three covers. (more…)