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NBA 2K9

Also known as: 2K Sports NBA 2008
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Published by: 2K Sports
Developed by: Visual Concepts
Release Date: October 7, 2008
Genre: Sports (basketball)
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    NBA Basketball Showdown - October 9, 2008
    Sports News: Breaking down this week's NBA offerings and weighing in on which takes it hardest to the hoop.

    2K Sports Announces NBA 2K9 Now Available in Retail Stores - October 7, 2008
    News: Kevin Garnett heralds the return of the highly acclaimed NBA 2K franchise.

    NBA 2K9 Review - October 6, 2008
    Reviews: A return to dominance for the time-honored series.

    Head-To-Head: NBA 2K9 - October 6, 2008
    Insider Features: We run a give 'N' go on the PS3 and 360. See which console has more game.

    NBA 2K9 Soundtrack Revealed - October 6, 2008
    Music News: Soundtrack heavy on the rap hits.

    About This Game

    It's once again time to drive the lane with this 2008 edition of 2K Sports' b-ball game. NBA 2K9 is the premier basketball game for serious players, delivering a realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation basketball experience. This year's edition features an advanced version of the revolutionary Shot Stick control system, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air. And with Association 2.0, you'll have access to all the latest rumors, trades, scores news stories and more. New features also include new mini-game drills , drastically improved HD visuals, a new broadcast team with Clark Kellogg, Cheryl Miller and Kevin Harlan, and more online features than ever before.

    Genre: Sports
    Local Play: 4 Versus
    Online Play: 2 Versus
    Also Available On: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PC
    Release Date: October 7, 2008
    MSRP: $59.99
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    General Features
    • Shot Stick Advanced - The revolutionary Shot Stick control system takes it one step further, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air.
    • Adaptive AI - Adaptive AI will read, react, and adjust in real time to your strategies. Your teammates will initiate cuts, picks, and post-ups based on how you handle the ball, while your opponent modifies strategy to fit the pace of the game.
    • The Association 2.0 - The BEST just got even better. With NBA.com, you'll have access to all the latest rumors, trades, scores news stories and more, plus new features like Player Personalities, Ambitions, and Player Roles, a plethora of customizable options, and NEW mini-game drills make this is the deepest and most robust Franchise mode on the market.
    • 2K-HD - Drastically improved facial and skin textures, better uniforms, improved eye movement and more realistic crowd reactions bring the game alive like never before.
    • All-New Broadcast Team - Analyst Clark Kellogg and sideline reporter Cheryl Miller join color commentator Kevin Harlan to create one of the most knowledgeable broadcast teams in the game.
    • Better Replays & Cut Scenes - End each quarter with enhanced, multiple angle replay highlights, and be rewarded like never before with all-new, true-to-life celebration sequences after you capture the NBA championship.
    • NBA 2K Online Features - 2K Sports' industry leading online service gets all-new features like 5-on-5 Multiplayer mode with Total Team Control and a new ranking system--from Bench Warmer to Rookie to Pro to Superstar--that shows you how to match up against your opponents.
    • 2K Share - Create, upload, and share rosters, sliders, and even players created with the all-new Player DNA feature. This also includes the newly revamped Reelmaker, where you can now direct your own digital video highlight reels and post them on 2KSports.com or your personal web page for all the world to watch and admire.
    Multiplayer Functions
    • Offline Versus Multiplayer (4 players)
    • Online Versus Multiplayer (2 players)
    Support Functions
    • 16:9 Support
    • 480p Support
    • 720p Support
    • 1080i Support
    • Dolby Digital
    • Mic/Headset Voice Support

    For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view IGN's Videogame Specs FAQ.

    ESRBNBA 2K9
    Publisher: 2K Sports
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: October 7, 2008
    Release Region: United States

    NBA 2K9
    Publisher: 2K Sports
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: October 10, 2008
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    OFLCNBA 2K9
    Publisher: 2K Sports
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: October 10, 2008
    Release Region: Australia

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