2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K12, the
top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*,
is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™
system from Nintendo, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system, and Windows PC.
"Hoops fans have long argued about the hypothetical outcomes among
basketball’s most legendary players and storied teams,” said Greg
Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. "We took that
passion to heart in creating NBA 2K12, giving gamers the
opportunity to end the debate once and for all with 15 electrifying
basketball icons in
NBA’s Greatest mode.”
Fans can now take control of 15 hoops icons, including Michael Jordan,
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Julius Erving in NBA 2K12’s
all new NBA’s Greatest mode. Each of these 15 basketball legends were
meticulously recreated with an uncanny level of detail, including
period-specific depictions of their arenas, team uniforms, signature
moves, and even historically accurate broadcast presentation styles. NBA
2K12 also features a revamped shooting mechanic with Total Shot
Stick Control and an all-new post-play system, which allow fans to
experience an unprecedented basketball simulation.
"It’s amazing to see the attention to detail that 2K Sports captured in
creating me and these great NBA players,” said six-time NBA champion
Michael Jordan. "I’m honored to be part of a game that gives millions of
fans a look into our careers, especially with the level of authenticity
and detail that NBA 2K12 has.”
Bonus Gift with Purchase – Customers who purchase their copy of NBA
2K12 for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system early will receive
two bonus, historic NBA teams featuring their own NBA greats – the
1990-91 Golden State Warriors and the 2001-02 Sacramento Kings. Bonus
content will be available on launch orders only, while supplies last.
NBA 2K12 is now available at leading video game retailers
nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation 2 system,
Wii, PSP system and Games for Windows.
NBA 2K12 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.
For more information on NBA 2K12, visit http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K.
Fans are also encouraged to "End the Debate” on @2KSports
Twitter using the #NBA2K12 hashtag.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two
Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*According to 2008 - 2011 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group
estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through August 2011.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a
global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment
software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone®, iPod® touch and
iPad®. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly
owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K
Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly
traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product
information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
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Microsoft.
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dependence on key management and product development personnel, our
dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop
other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release
and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain
acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if
needed and risks associated with international operations. Other
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