NBA 2K13 News Post

NBA 2K13 Features Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, 3 Point Contest, Rising Stars Challenge

08:30 AM - May 30, 2012 by Steve_OS

If you pre-order NBA 2K13 for PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 through Amazon, you will receive access to NBA All Star Game content, including the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, Three Point Contest, Rising Stars Challenge Game, and the NBA All Star Game.

2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K13’s Triumphant Return to Virtual Hardwood on October 2, 2012

Fans to receive NBA All-Star add-on content presented by Sprite
with pre-order purchase, including all-new Sprite Slam Dunk Contest mode

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 30, 2012-- 2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K13, the next installment of the top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise* for twelve straight years and the follow-up to the award-winning NBA 2K12, will be available on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in North America and October 5, 2012 internationally for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ system and Windows PC. A Wii U™ version of NBA® 2K13 will be available in the launch window, at a later date.

Fans that pre-order NBA 2K13 for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will receive a new downloadable NBA All-Star content package presented by Sprite. This add-on content will be set in Houston, the site of the 2013 NBA All-Star Game and will allow fans to stage their own NBA All-Star Game, including three NBA All-Star events - the Foot Locker Three Point Shootout, BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, and the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest featuring all-new intuitive, pick-up-and-play controls.

“The NBA All-Star package is our way saying ‘thank you’ to fans for their ongoing love of the NBA 2K series,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “This content provides a ton of depth and value to our fans, and it’s just the beginning of a lot of big news about NBA® 2K13.”

Gamers can pit the NBA’s current superstars against classic players in both the Foot Locker Three Point Shootout and Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Rosters for both the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge and 2013 NBA All-Star Game will feature the 2012 All-Stars, with dynamic updates to the 2013 rosters once the participants are announced.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA 2K13 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available on October 2, 2012 in North America and October 5, 2012 internationally. The Wii U version of the title will be available during the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to pre-order now at participating retailers in order to receive the NBA All-Star content on day one at no extra cost.

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# 241 NINJAK2 @ 06/04/12 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlakkMajik3000


	I find it quite disturbing that the first thing we learn about 2k13 is that they're bringing back ASW. ASW is part of the NBA season, and has been for decades. Thank you for including something that should have been there anyway, and something 2K never gave an explanation for taking out. Also, why is it add-on content? I'm led to believe it won't be integrated into any of the game modes. As someone that plays MP 99% of the time, if ASW isn't included in that mode, I have no use for it. Furthermore, considering it hasn't even been hinted at for the PC version, I am all the more convinced this is just something "tacked on" to quiet down all the people that have been asking for it. Is this a sign that 2K and EA are switching roles? The first thing EA showed off for Live 13 was the "smart" passing (still have mixed feelings about it). You know, something GAMEPLAY related. And what does 2K show off first? "Hai Guyz! We Haz ASW Nao!!". I love 2K, but I want to know about the gameplay. Show me how you fixed the double teams, the passing, rebounding, etc. I want to see improvements/advancements in things that matter to REAL bball fans, not some gimmick to get me to pre-order.

Don't jump to conclusions Black that 2k isn't focusing on gameplay elements for 2k13. Just because they are announcing All-Star Weekend 1st doesn't mean they didn't work on other areas of the game. With guys like Beluba, DaCzar, etc. putting their heads together they want this title to be as realistic as possible imo.

Live on the other hand is coming off a disaster of a title and they really need to convince the buying public that they know what the hell they are doing when developing an NBA title. They lost a lot of respect especially coming off a solid title in Live 10. They can't just pimp ASW when they couldn't even get the basics right...

# 242 DaImmaculateONe @ 06/04/12 04:02 PM

Will you be able to play any of this stuff online against other people?

# 243 TrapStar215 @ 06/04/12 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCNNJ


	How about this? Everyone doesn't have money to pre-order it! Plus, it should be in the game to begin with!

Kid.....IT'S 5 DOLLARS!!!!! It's no law saying what they have to add to THEIR game.

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# 244 sheredia @ 06/04/12 10:25 PM

i have some questions....does this mean ea will NOT have this in their game? what classic players will be available to play in this add-on? how about some classic all-star teams?....maybe as dlc?

# 245 VDusen04 @ 06/04/12 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sheredia


	i have some questions....does this mean ea will NOT have this in their game? what classic players will be available to play in this add-on? how about some classic all-star teams?....maybe as dlc?

I really, really don't think All-Star Weekend has ever been subject to exclusive licensing. I believe that's just something folks made up over time. 2K's had 90% of All-Star Weekend accounted for for years, only they chose to run the dunk contest and 3pt. shootout outdoors. As such, if Live wanted, I bet they could have their own All-Star Weekend. However, I feel like they dropped that mode (the dunk contest anyway) a few years ago and I'm doubting that was a priority for their comeback year.

I don't know the answer to the rest of your questions. I'm assuming the classic players available will largely be similar to what was available to users in 2K12 and its street mode DLC.

And my personal opinion says classic All-Star teams won't be happening.

# 246 Majingir @ 06/05/12 12:23 AM

Video from dunk contest makes it look like a basketball version of DDR lol.

# 247 killstory @ 06/05/12 07:07 AM

Do you know if you have to pre-order the game through Amazon or can you just pre-order the game else where and still the all-star package?

# 248 coolcras7 @ 06/05/12 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by killstory


	Do you know if you have to pre-order the game through Amazon or can you just pre-order the game else where and still the all-star package?

I think Ronnie post a like on facebook there will be multiple places to pre-order but it will most likely be big chain stores, like bestbuy etc....

# 249 LD2k @ 06/05/12 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by coolcras7


	I think Ronnie post a like on facebook there will be multiple places to pre-order but it will most likely be big chain stores, like bestbuy etc....

You can pre-order the game right here (links to multiple retailers included): http://2kgam.es/NBA2KStore

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