Game Preview: NBA 2K17
- Michael Reynoso
- Apr 15, 2016
- 2 min read
The most highly anticipated basketball game of all time, will be scheduled to release in September 29, 2016 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
It wasn’t that long ago that video game developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K Games were gearing up for the release of last year’s sports smash hit, NBA 2K16. Now the two are back with what’s sure to be this year’s best-selling basketball game on any platform. They recently revealed the NBA 2K17 release is coming up fast.
The NBA 2K franchise has long been the only legitimate basketball game in town. 2K Games began talking about the NBA 2K17 release this week as fans of the sport prepared to say goodbye to the regular season. The playoffs are set to kick off tomorrow.
Last year, it was former NBA star Michael Jordan that graced the cover of the most expensive NBA 2K16 bundle gamers could buy. This year, Visual Concepts and 2K Games are honoring Kobe Bryant with his own cover. Revealing Bryant as the cover athlete for at least one version of NBA 2K17 makes sense.
Kobe also appeared with 2K Sports at Sony's E3 2011 news conference in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena to showcase NBA 2K12.
"It's a great honor to partner with 2K on the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition," Bryant said in a statement. "As I walk off the NBA court for the final time, it's exciting to know my fans can continue to celebrate my lifelong career as a Los Angeles Laker."
Legends Live On Trailer
Bryant’s likeness will grace NBA 2K17: Legend Edition. Doused in the Lakers’ signature purple accent, the cover features Bryant in three different poses. On the left Bryant is celebrating the Lakers winning an NBA championship. On the right there’s a picture of his formidable jump shot. The center of NBA 2K16 Legend Edition’s cover is dominated by Kobe raising his right hand as if to bid farewell to the sport. 2010 was the last time that Kobe was featured on the cover of an NBA 2K game.
Legends Edition Trailer Teaser
Like the Michael Jordan Edition before it, NBA 2K17 Legend Edition comes stuffed with some physical and digital extras for hardcore fans of the franchise. Physical items include a limited edition post of Bryant and a Black Mamba controller skin. Buyers can also get 2 "Panini" Kobe trading cards to add to their collectibles stash.
As for digital extras, there’s plenty to be had there too. 30,000 in Virtual Currency is included with NBA 2K17 : Legend Edition. A "MyTeam" Bundle+ includes 3 different backs of "MyTeam" cards. 2K is guaranteeing that it least one of those packs will include a Free Agent card for Kobe Bryant.
2K Games and Visual Concepts are also throwing in some digital extras for players to use on their character. They include Kobe’s 2K X1 shoes, #8 Mitchell & Ness Jersey and a hoodie.
Legends Gameplay Trailer
The main edition cover star for NBA 2K17 will be unveiled this June.
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