Basketball is a game that is played by gods – or at least super-powered humans. The jumping, the running, the skill moves and of course the dunks provide moments that leave you spellbound, mouth falling open while watching it. There have been many, many, basketball titles come available since the early days of gaming, keeping fans happy throughout yet lately, the big battle has been between the standard EA offering and the ‘Magic Johnson’ of basketball experiences – NBA 2K. And yep it’s that time of year again and there is a new offering with NBA 2K20 on the Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. So, will this new entry in the series deliver an attacking boost or will it flounder in defense? Well, it’s available right now so we can find out.
Available to download now on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC, NBA 2K20 sees 2K promising a new shine and polish to their player motion engine. Mechanically there are many things to consider too, player size and bulk that will affect their foot planting and these affect the changing of direction quickly and effectively.
And then there is also the MyPLAYER builder, letting you progress faster than ever before, whilst another first sees the WNBA arrive in NBA 2K20 with all 12 teams from the women’s game in place.
Further still is the deep MyTEAM – the fantasy card collecting option that will keep you going back for more, with everything overseen by a dynamic broadcast quality presentation with more than 60,000 lines of dialogue and more than 2000 specific crowd reactions.
In fact, it could be said that 2K have gone the whole hog with the launch of NBA 2K20.
“Each year, the team at Visual Concepts aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible with basketball video games,” said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. “With NBA 2K20, we’re reaching new heights in all aspects of the game and can’t wait to play alongside our community of basketball fans and gamers.”
With a price tag of £54.99 for the basic edition, you can also take in the “MyCAREER” mode which this year has a story mode that is found starring the likes of Idris Elbra and Rosario Dawson. You will also want to look out for appearances by players like Anthony Davies, LeBron James, and Kemba Walker.
There are also two other editions though, and this move the experience forward at an alarming rate. The Digital Deluxe Edition for £74.99 adds in the following:
- • 35,000 Virtual Currency
- • 10,000 MyTEAM Points
- • 10 MyCAREER Skill Boosts
- • MyPLAYER Clothing Capsule
- • 10 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one a week)
- • 10 MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one a week beginning at the start of the NBA season)
- • 1 Sapphire MyTEAM Cover Athlete Card
While that of the Legends Edition for £84.99 includes even more digital items…
- • 100,000 Virtual Currency
- • 50,000 MyTEAM Points
- • 20 MyCAREER Skill Boosts
- • MyPLAYER Clothing Capsule
- • MyPLAYER Apparel Collection
- • MyPLAYER Shoe Collection
- • 20 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one a week)
- • 20 MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one a week beginning at the start of the NBA season)
- • 5 MyTEAM Themed Packs (one per theme release across the next five releases)
- • 2 Sapphire MyTEAM Cover Athlete Cards
If you like basketball then a purchase of NBA 2K20 right now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC is probably a no-brainer. The Xbox Store (or those of other formats), will allow you the chance to become the best on the court so make sure you hit them up. We’ll have a full review for you very soon so make sure you keep an eye out for it, but in the meantime drop into the comments and let us know if this new baller is one you’ll be checking out.
Game Description:
NBA 2K has evolved into much more than a basketball simulation. 2K continues to redefine what’s possible in sports gaming with NBA 2K20, featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization. Plus, with its immersive open-world Neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together and create what’s next in basketball culture.
