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NBA 2K27 Cover Athletes Revealed: Wembanyama, Clark, and Rose Lead All Editions
2K Games has revealed Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27. Wembanyama will be on the Standard Edition, Clark on the Deluxe Edition, and Rose on the Ultra Edition, with the game releasing on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
NBA 2K27 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, no Switch 1 version
2K has officially announced NBA 2K27, featuring Victor Wembanyama as the cover athlete. The game will launch on September 4, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a departure from previous support for the original Nintendo Switch. The announcement highlights new features in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes, emphasizing lifelike gameplay and player progression.
NBA 2K27 Tips Off With Three Superstar Cover Athletes
NBA 2K27 will feature three cover athletes: Victor Wembanyama for the Standard Edition, Caitlin Clark for the Deluxe Edition, and Derrick Rose for the Ultra Edition. The game is set to launch on September 4th, 2026, with Early Access beginning August 28th for Deluxe and Ultra editions. The announcement also confirmed platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside the release of the first gameplay trailer on July 28th.
Victor Wembanyama is the NBA 2K27 cover star
2K Games has announced that Victor Wembanyama will be the cover star for the Standard Edition of NBA 2K27, launching September 4, 2026. Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will be featured on the Deluxe and Ultra Editions, respectively. Early access for pre-orders of the premium editions begins August 28, 2026.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2026 – Star Fox makes the top 5
Circana has released the top ten best-selling video games in the U.S. for June 2026. UFC 6 topped the list, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light. Nintendo titles Star Fox and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also performed well, ranking fourth and sixth respectively.
NBA 2K27 Announced for PC and Consoles, Out on September 4th
2K and Visual Concepts have announced NBA 2K27, set to release on September 4th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as cover athletes across its standard, Deluxe, and Ultra editions, with varying prices and bonus content. The announcement highlights the players' unique impacts on the game of basketball.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports were both in the top 10 US PlayStation games last week despite cheating…
Despite significant fan complaints regarding pricing, lack of crossplay, and rampant cheating, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have charted in the top 10 most played games in the US. Nostalgia for the titles proved strong enough to overcome these issues, with Black Ops debuting at ninth and Black Ops 2 at sixth place.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
The Most Anticipated Sports and Racing Games Arriving in the Second Half of 2026
The latter half of 2026 is set to feature a robust lineup of sports and racing games. Key releases include College Football 27 on July 9, Madden NFL 27 on August 13, and anticipated titles like NBA 2K27 and EA FC 27 expected in September. The article also highlights new entries in the Captain Tsubasa, Hot Wheels, Star Wars racing, and Nintendo Switch Sports franchises.
The Alien vs. Captain Clutch: Who Deserves the NBA 2K27 Cover?
This opinion piece discusses the potential cover athletes for NBA 2K27, focusing on Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and rising star Victor Wembanyama. While Wembanyama represents the future of the NBA, Brunson's championship-clinching performance and the narrative surrounding the New York Knicks make him the more likely choice for the cover, following 2K's historical trends.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for June 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. In Asia, sports titles like NBA 2K26 and EA SPORTS FC 26, along with DAVE THE DIVER, led the charts. Meanwhile, Escape the Backrooms dominated downloads in the US and Canada.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Blasphemous 2, Dave the Diver, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring its lowest prices ever on a wide selection of games, including Blasphemous 2 and Dave the Diver. Numerous other titles from various publishers are also available at significant discounts, with a full list accessible on Nintendo's website.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiar
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
The Ultimate Chet Holmgren Build to Dominate NBA 2K26
This guide details how to create an optimal Chet Holmgren build in NBA 2K26, focusing on a 7-foot center with a Shot-Erasing 3-Level Scorer archetype. The build emphasizes a balance of finishing, shooting, playmaking, defense, and rebounding to replicate and enhance Holmgren's capabilities.
NBA 2K26 Jalen Brunson Build: The Finals MVP Guide
This guide details how to create a Jalen Brunson-inspired player build in NBA 2K26, focusing on attributes, badges, and playstyle to emulate his Finals MVP performance. The build emphasizes a 6'2" Point Guard with high Close Shot and Driving Layup, designed for a half-court, mid-range-focused playstyle suitable for MyCareer.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top Spot
The latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top five
EA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & More
Daily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.