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NBA 2K27 review: Ball till you fall
NBA 2K27 offers solid basketball gameplay and introduces intriguing features like MyCareer Eras and a co-ed City. However, the experience is significantly hampered by pervasive microtransactions and a sense of déjà vu, making progression feel like a grind or a pay-to-win scenario.
NBA 2K27 Teases GTA 6 Crossover Of Some Kind
NBA 2K27 has released a trailer for its upcoming Season 1, which heavily references Grand Theft Auto 6 in its Season 3 imagery, leading to speculation about a potential crossover. The trailer's visual style, font, colors, and sound effects all point towards Grand Theft Auto 6, with the timing of Season 3 potentially aligning with the latter's release date. This follows a previous Grand Theft Auto 6 leak that showed the main character playing basketball, suggesting basketball minigames might be included in that title.
NBA 2K27 brings decent gameplay upgrades and puts a fun spin on MyCareer
NBA 2K27 introduces "MyCareer Eras," allowing players to experience different historical periods of basketball, complete with authentic arenas and commentary. Gameplay upgrades include new shot types and movement changes, with a focus on "green or miss" shooting. The iconic Rucker Park has also been added as a new venue for blacktop-style play.
Hold the throne, NBA 2K27's new MyNBA Legacy mode sounds a lot like basketball Crusader Kings 3
NBA 2K27 is introducing a new mode called MyNBA Legacy, which allows players to control their on-court career and front office over a 100-year dynasty. This player-locked RPG mode draws inspiration from Crusader Kings 3's dynasty-building mechanics, enabling players to manage their player's career, build a multi-generational legacy through descendants inheriting traits, and reshape basketball history. The game is set to release on September 3rd.
All Badges in NBA 2K27
NBA 2K27 features a total of 53 Badges, which are abilities designed to enhance offensive and defensive player actions. The guide details both returning and newly introduced Badges across Shooting, Finishing, Playmaking, Defense, and Physical categories. These Badges can be equipped and upgraded using Badge Tokens earned through gameplay.
NBA 2K27 Just Rewrote The Sports Game Story Mode
NBA 2K27 is set to launch with significant overhauls to its game modes, particularly MyCareer, which will now feature different historical eras and co-op play. The game also introduces female MyPlayers for the first time, allowing them to participate in The City alongside male players. Enhancements to gameplay mechanics, MyTeam, and MyNBA modes are also detailed, with a focus on realism and community feedback.
NBA 2K27 brings lady ballers to The City
NBA 2K27 will introduce the ability for players to create female MyPlayers for the first time in the series' history. Developer Visual Concepts announced that both male and female MyPlayers will share the same framework for height, weight, wingspan, and ratings. The game will also feature Badge Tokens for equipping player badges, with availability and cost influenced by position and size.
EA Sports FC might be getting a proper football game challenger, as 2K sets up new studio to make its "next blockbuster sports franchise"
2K Sports has announced the formation of Small Axe Studios, a new development team based in Vancouver and led by former EA FIFA executive producer Aaron McHardy. The studio's mandate is to create 2K's next major sports franchise, potentially challenging EA Sports FC in the football game market. This move signifies 2K's ambition to expand its sports gaming portfolio beyond existing titles like NBA 2K and WWE 2K.
Report: FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games shuttered by Delphi Interactive
Refactor Games, the developer behind FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, has reportedly been shuttered by its part-owner Delphi Interactive shortly after the game's release on Netflix Games. Multiple former employees confirmed the studio closure, citing a sudden pull of funding from the parent company. The exact number of impacted individuals is currently unclear.
NBA 2K27 Drops Official Gameplay Trailer Showcasing Exciting Gameplay and Gorgeous Visuals
The official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27 has been released, showcasing impressive visuals and dynamic gameplay. Early access begins August 28th for Deluxe and Ultra Edition pre-orders, with the full release on September 4th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
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Now You Can Beat GTA 6 Answers Out Of The Take-Two Boss In WWE 2K26
2K Sports has added Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to the WWE 2K26 roster via a new DLC pack. Zelnick, rated 77 overall, has a unique entrance theme and commentary. This follows a previous instance where Nier: Automata featured real-world executives.
PS5's New College Football Game Will Get Its Full Reveal This Week
EA Sports will reveal its new College Football game this week, with the full reveal scheduled for Thursday, June 4th. The publisher aims to represent the modern era of college football with increased authenticity and depth. The game's box art has been revealed, featuring college athletes from various universities.
'YOU vs Zombies' Playable Demo and Developer Explainer Video Released for Steam Next Fest June 2026
Indie studio 10six Games has released a playable demo for their roguelite game 'YOU vs Zombies' for Steam Next Fest. The studio also launched a developer video featuring CEO Susan Cummings, explaining the game's AI-driven Ritual system and its blend of handcrafted design with AI personalization.
WWE 2K Team at Visual Concepts Hit Harder by Layoffs Than NBA 2K Team – Rumor
Developer Visual Concepts, responsible for the NBA 2K and WWE 2K franchises, has reportedly experienced significant layoffs, with the WWE 2K teams being more heavily impacted than the NBA 2K teams. Sources suggest the underperformance of WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition, which failed to meet Netflix's expectations of it being a mobile game, contributed to the decision, leading Netflix to skip future editions. This situation left the development team for WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition without future projects.
NBA 2K26 MyTeam: Top 5 Dark Matter Cards to Build Around
This guide identifies the top five Dark Matter cards to build a dominant starting lineup in NBA 2K26's MyTeam mode. The recommended lineup features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at point guard, Rudy Gay at shooting guard, Tim Thomas at small forward, David Robinson at power forward, and Victor Wembanyama at center, based on the current meta.
WWE 2K26’s Future Ringside Passes Will Unlock DLC Characters on Tier 1 With Latest Update
Visual Concepts and 2K Sports have released a new update for WWE 2K26, significantly altering the Ringside Pass system. Future DLC characters will now be available at Tier 1 for Premium Pass owners, and current season progress is being boosted. The update also includes adjustments to the stamina mechanic, numerous bug fixes across creation suites, and new moves for specific wrestlers.
WWE 2K26 Review - The Main Event Wrestling Game We Need Right Now
WWE 2K26 is a significant improvement over last year's entry, addressing long-standing issues with quality-of-life upgrades across various modes. While new match types are largely reskins, the game excels in its best-playing experience in years, featuring a new battle-pass-style "Ringside Pass" system for content unlocks and an improved Showcase mode with the "Showcase Gauntlet" option. Despite some dated animations and a less engaging MyRise mode, WWE 2K26 offers substantial upgrades making it a worthwhile wrestling game.
How many WWF wrestlers can you name from their PS1 Smackdown incarnations? | Quiz
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to name WWF wrestlers from their PlayStation 1 SmackDown incarnations. It reflects on early 2000s WWF games, contrasting them with modern WWE titles like WWE 2K Battlegrounds.
WWE 2K26 vs MLB The Show 26: The Mid-March Sports Showdown
WWE 2K26 and MLB The Show 26 are set for a mid-March release, with both titles prioritizing current-generation hardware. WWE 2K26 drops last-gen support for a new physics engine on March 14, while MLB The Show 26 launches March 17 on current-gen consoles and Nintendo Switch, notably absent from Xbox Game Pass at launch.
