Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 and MLB 2K13 bundle puts sports in your sports]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/nba-2k13-and-mlb-2k13-bundle-puts-sports-in-your-sports/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/nba-2k13-and-mlb-2k13-bundle-puts-sports-in-your-sports/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/nba-2k13-and-mlb-2k13-bundle-puts-sports-in-your-sports/#comments 2K Sports announced a special NBA 2K13 and MLB 2K13 bundle today for Xbox 360 and PS3, which will retail for $79.99 when MLB 2K13 launches on March 5. The bundle saves players a whopping $20, as a new copy of NBA 2K13 can be picked up on Amazon for $39.99.

2K Sports bundled the two series together last year as well, packaging NBA 2K12 and MLB 2K12 up for $69.99. One of the differences this year revolved around the uncertainty of MLB 2K13 even existing until it was announced in January, as 2K Sports' licensing agreement with MLB was slated to expire last year. Click past the break to check out the 2K13 bundle cover, which features cover athletes David Price and Kevin Durant.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2K-Sportsbundlemicrosoftmlb-2k13NBA-2K13playstationps3Take-TwoVisual-ConceptsxboxTue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zombie stuff on sale this week on XBLM]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/zombie-stuff-on-sale-this-week-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/zombie-stuff-on-sale-this-week-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/zombie-stuff-on-sale-this-week-on-xblm/#comments This week, you'll save on undead content on Xbox Live. Well, the content is inanimate, but it's about undead things. That includes Zombie Apocalypse, Zombie Driver HD, All Zombies Must Die, avatar and Gamerpic sets from Black Ops Zombies, and, for some reason, the Dead Rising 2 Ninja Skills Pack. They're all half off until the 18th. NBA 2K13 and its extras are also half off, unrelated to the zombie thing.

There's also a bunch of stuff on Games on Demand today, including everything from the high profile Kinect Disneyland Adventures to the all but forgotten Quantum Theory.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>games-on-demandkinectmicrosoftnba-2k13xblaxboxzombie-apocalypsezombiesTue, 12 Feb 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 gets into the All-Star spirit with a week of sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/nba-2k13-gets-into-the-all-star-spirit-with-a-week-of-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/nba-2k13-gets-into-the-all-star-spirit-with-a-week-of-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/12/nba-2k13-gets-into-the-all-star-spirit-with-a-week-of-sales/#comments NBA 2K13 digital content sale weekThe 2013 NBA All-Star game kicks off on February 15, and to celebrate 2K Sports is hosting a weeklong sale on NBA 2K13 content, from February 12 - 19. Included in the sale is the game itself, for 50 percent off - $30 in the US for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $10 for PSP. The iOS and Android version is $3, down from $8.

The "All Star Presented by Sprite" content pack is half-off, for 200 MSP on Xbox 360 or $2.50 on PS3, and snag 10,000 virtual currency for 120 MSP or $1.50. All sale content offered for Sony devices is available in North America only.

Play ball! Er - start dribbling! Oh, shut up.

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2K Sports previously noted NBA 2K13 sold 49 percent more worldwide during its first-week sales than previous record holder NBA 2K11. The franchise has now shipped over 15 million units since NBA 2K11.

Part of the series' success has been the lack of competition from Electronic Arts. Last year's NBA Live 13 was canceled, after already being downgraded to a digitally distributed product. It was the third consecutive year EA dropped the ball and didn't show up to compete with a basketball game.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportseaelectronic-artsmicrosoftnba-2k13nba-elitenba-liveplaystationps3take-twoTake-Two-InteractivexboxTue, 05 Feb 2013 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 'All-Star' DLC gets off the bench for $5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/nba-2k13-all-star-dlc-gets-off-the-bench-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/nba-2k13-all-star-dlc-gets-off-the-bench-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/09/nba-2k13-all-star-dlc-gets-off-the-bench-for-5/#comments NBA 2K13 AllStar DLC no longer just a preorder exclusiveFor months now, those who had the foresight to pre-order NBA 2K13 have enjoyed some exclusive content centered around the All-Star game, inaccessible to the overall masses until now.

The 'All-Star Add-On Presented by Sprite' DLC for the Xbox 360 and PS3 will set ballers back 400 MS Points / $5 and includes four unique events: the Foot Locker three-point shootout, BBVA Rising Stars challenge game, Sprite slam dunk contest and the East vs West All-Star game.

In the case of the three-point shootout and slam dunk contest, these events are also compatible with your MyPlayer character - if your creation is talented enough to warrant entry, that is.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-gamesall-star-add-onall-star-gamedlcmicrosoftnba-2k13nba-all-starnba-all-star-weekendpcplaystationps3spritexboxWed, 09 Jan 2013 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 welcomes the jam to Games on Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/02/nba-2k13-welcomes-the-jam-to-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/02/nba-2k13-welcomes-the-jam-to-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/02/nba-2k13-welcomes-the-jam-to-games-on-demand/#comments NBA 2K13 comes to Games on DemandNBA 2K13 is available as a digital title on Xbox 360, via Games on Demand. NBA 2K13 launched on Games on Demand way back on December 28, 2012, and perhaps by now you've cleared some of your backlog to give this one a go.

NBA 2K13 launched at retail for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and Wii U earlier in 2012, with mobile releases on PSP, Android and iOS devices, and a PC version as well. We find the console version "has little sizzle to go along with its scrumptious steak," which is a perfectly logical analogy for a game about sports. Really.

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NBA 2K13 developer Visual Concepts came up with a pretty ingenious use of the WiiPad - it's a biometric scanner. At any time, you can point the WiiPad at your TV to scan the court and see who's hot, cold or fatigued.

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This developer video for NBA 2K13 elaborates on the Facebook, Android and iOS apps that expand the game's "My Player" career mode. The initiative, known as NBA 2K Everywhere, allows players to build up their characters' skill ratings through mini-games and unlock collectibles on the go.

JoystiqNBA 2K13 is everywhere in this developer video originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2K-Sportsandroidbasketballiosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilemy-careermy-playerNBAnba-2k13nintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3socialsocial-gamesTake-TwoTake-Two-InteractivevitawiixboxSun, 04 Nov 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 enjoys lack of competition, record sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/12/nba-2k13-enjoys-lack-of-competition-record-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/12/nba-2k13-enjoys-lack-of-competition-record-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/12/nba-2k13-enjoys-lack-of-competition-record-sales/#comments 2K Sports' NBA 2K13 is reaping the benefits of EA's inability to develop a basketball game, with publisher Take-Two announcing the game has surpassed franchise sales records. Although no specific figures were provided, NBA 2K13 reportedly sold 49 percent more worldwide during its first-week sales than previous record holder NBA 2K11.

"Our early sales figures are a validation of our ongoing efforts to push this franchise to new heights," said 2K Sports VP of marketing Jason Argent. "We owe it to our great fans to continually improve our title - year in and year out - and that's exactly what we've done with NBA 2K13."

And, hopefully, Argent is sending an Edible Arrangement over to EA Sports HQ to thank them, as well. EA's canceled NBA Live 13, intended as a digitally distributed product, was the third year in a row Electronic Arts didn't show up for the basketball match.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportsmicrosoftnba-2k13playstationps3take-twoTake-Two-InteractivexboxFri, 12 Oct 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 review: Double dribble]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/nba-2k13-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/nba-2k13-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/nba-2k13-review/#comments For the last two years, the NBA 2K series has managed to wow me with its unending quest to improve and build upon its predecessors. The inclusion of Jordan and his unique-yet-punishing challenges in NBA 2K11 allowed me to relive his most memorable moments. In NBA 2K12, I was able to replay classic match-ups from yesteryear and experience the NBA's lineage like never before.

Perhaps the bar was set too high, because NBA 2K13 has little sizzle to go along with its scrumptious steak. The core gameplay is bolstered by a simplified new scheme driven by the right analog stick, and customization options have been streamlined through an in-game currency system. While both give NBA 2K13 a real run at the championship, a lot of the other things surrounding these components show little improvement over previous offerings.

Gallery: NBA 2K13 (Cover Players)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-gamesmicrosoftnba-2k13playstationps3visual-conceptsxboxTue, 09 Oct 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 delivers Justin Bieber experience]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/03/nba-2k13-delivers-justin-bieber-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/03/nba-2k13-delivers-justin-bieber-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/03/nba-2k13-delivers-justin-bieber-experience/#comments Oh, baby, baby, baby, Justin Bieber is a playable character in 2K Sports' NBA 2K13. We aren't exactly sure about the demographic crossover between the Biebster and those who purchase NBA 2K13, but here we are.

It would appear that NBA 2K13 executive producer Shawn "JAY Z" Carter-Knowles saw fit in his artistic vision to include the international sensation in the game, but not on the game's soundtrack. Clever.

Celebrity appearances in basketball games are nothing new. NBA Jam has a long-standing history of including celebs, musicians, first ladies, politicians and even the president of the United States.

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On top of the Day 1 Digital promotion, PSN users can pre-order Assassin's Creed 3 and snag a pair of Sega PSN games today: Sonic Adventure 2 and NiGHTS into DREAMS. More PSOne Classics are available on PS Vita today, including several Square Enix and Capcom games like Parasite Eve, Chrono Trigger, Resident Evil 2 and many more. Finally, a Silent Hill: Book of Memories demo is available for PS Vita owners.

The full list of this week's content, hit up the PlayStation Blog.

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The demo lets you recreate last season's NBA Finals between Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder - well, it lets you recreate one quarter of one game from the five-game series, so in actuality it lets you recreate one twentieth of last season's NBA Finals. The demo also features online quick match availability, and Kinect integration for those who like to literally shout their plays and strategies, even when playing a video game.

The complete version of NBA 2K13 drops for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, and the good old PSP on October 2. A Wii U version is scheduled for a later date.

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The MyNBA2K app, available in October for iOS, Android and Kindle, will be a collection of minigames, and will also connect to the main game's MyCAREER and MyTEAM features. The Facebook game, NBA 2K: MyLIFE, will allow players to import their MyCAREER avatar from the main game to compete for endorsement deals, which will unlock rewards in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the main game. Finally, there's an NBA 2K13 game for iOS and Android - again, available in October.

NBA 2K13 will be available in, you guessed it, October. EA's unusually quiet NBA Live 13 should be available around the same time, following a multi-year hiatus.

Gallery: NBA 2K13 (Cover Players)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportsandroidiosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilenba-2k13nintendopcplaystationps3take-twoTake-Two-Interactivewiiwii-uxboxWed, 05 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 features US Olympic 'Dream Team' along with 2012's squad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/nba-2k13-features-us-olympic-dream-team-along-with-2012s-squa/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/nba-2k13-features-us-olympic-dream-team-along-with-2012s-squa/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/15/nba-2k13-features-us-olympic-dream-team-along-with-2012s-squa/#comments NBA 2K13 features US Olympic team I think And some famous old guysTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of the legendary USA "Dream Team," 2K Sports is drafting the 1992 crew along with 2012's USA Men's National Team into the roster of NBA 2K13, the publisher has revealed.

NBA 2K13 executive producer Jay-Z (a legend on his own), said that the ability to pit the two National teams against each other will give fans the tools to solve "one of the greatest sports debates of our time." Who would come out on top? The 1992 "Dream Team" or this year's Olympic squad? It's up to you.

"In NBA 2K13, we're giving fans the opportunity to play as two of the best teams ever assembled in sporting history, literally putting the debate right into their hands," Jay-Z added.

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley make up a few members of the legendary squad. Scottie Pippen - wearing the #8 jersey in 1992 - appears to be the only member absent from the team.

NBA 2K13 launches for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PSP on October 2. A Wii U version is planned for this holiday season.

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The Kinect features will only be available when playing against the AI in NBA 2K13 - no Kinect voice commands in online and local multiplayer. 2K Games reps said that it didn't make sense from both a technological and gameplay standpoint. In local multiplayer, there'd be no way to determine who is who; using Kinect voice commands online would bog down the experience in needless lag.

As for PS Move support on the PS3, 2K Games reps told me that feature would not make a return this year. PS Move support made its debut in NBA 2K12, unveiled by none other than Kobe Bryant during an E3 2011 presentation.

Gallery: NBA 2K13 (Cover Players)

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Shawn "JAY Z" Carter-Knowles will serve as the executive producer of NBA 2K13, 2K Sports announced this morning. Mr. Z will curate the soundtrack and "lend artistic vision" to the world's top (by default for past few years) NBA video game.

Jay-Z's selection of 24 songs (including six of his own tracks) for the game's soundtrack can be found after the break. NBA 2K13 will hit the court on October 2.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportsbasketballjay-znba-2k13take-twoTake-Two-InteractiveWed, 01 Aug 2012 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a damn basketball with your fancy copy of NBA 2K13]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/get-a-damn-basketball-with-your-fancy-copy-of-nba-2k13/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/get-a-damn-basketball-with-your-fancy-copy-of-nba-2k13/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/28/get-a-damn-basketball-with-your-fancy-copy-of-nba-2k13/#comments Get a damn basketball with your fancy copy of NBA 2K13Move over NBA Baller Beats, you're not the only video game shipping with an actual, honest to goodness basketball in the near future. The Dynasty Edition of NBA 2K13 will come packed with the colorful orb seen above, courtesy of Spalding. It appears to be covered in various human limbs, as far as we can tell.

The $99.99 collector's edition also comes with DLC in the form of "All-Star add-on content presented by Sprite," 2K Sports-branded earbuds from Skullcandy, and a "basketball textured controller skin" in case the thought of not feeling a basketball for 10 seconds is just too much to bear. Pre-orders can be placed through one of three retailers, accessible via the game's Facebook page.

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It may seem impossible - the kind of thing that would be made much easier by simply compositing three photographs of the athletes dunking separately - but these are professionals. Do you really doubt their ability to to synchronized-dunk on Tron Mars?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-sportsmicrosoftnba-2k13nintendopcplaystationps3pspsonywiiwii-uxboxTue, 26 Jun 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA 2K13 slotted for October 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/nba-2k13-slotted-for-october-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/nba-2k13-slotted-for-october-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/nba-2k13-slotted-for-october-2/#comments ImageNBA 2K13 is set to launch on October 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP and PC, Take-Two Interactive announced today. This is in line with the October precedence set by previous NBA 2K titles. Developer 2K Sports has yet to reveal any details about the game, but our best guess is that it will feature an orange ball and some tall dudes.

2K13's direct predecessor, NBA 2K12, shipped 5 million units, Take-Two said.

JoystiqNBA 2K13 slotted for October 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 May 2012 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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