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After much anticipation from gaming fans worldwide, NBA 2K22 is finally available on all current and new-generation consoles for another year of virtual basketball action.
As is the case with most 2K releases, fans can choose among multiple versions of the game with different covers and in-game add-ons, from the standard edition, the Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, and the new-generation edition.
The standard edition for the current-gen Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC is priced at $59.99 (P2,995), but in the Philippines, Steam is currently offering the game at P2,199.
Meanwhile, the new-gen edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X will set gamers back $69.99 (P3,495), and $79.99 (P3,995) for the cross-gen bundle.
Boasting “more competitive and immersive” gameplay, NBA 2K22 is giving players more options to diversify their moves on the court with “skill-based dribbling, shooting, and dunking” alongside revamped defensive mechanics.
The time-tested MyCareer mode underwent a big change as it merged with the all-new City mode, where players can explore side hustles, and build their personal brands in music and fashion, all while moving up the ranks in the NBA.
The MyTeam mode also makes an expected return as players can once again build their ultimate dream teams of current and future superstars mixed up with legends of the past to achieve total dominance against other users online.
However, the new features of the world’s undisputed king in video game basketball are seemingly still not enough for its large fan base as early user reviews on Steam indicate that only 31% of more than a thousand reviews so far have been positive, at least for the current-gen.
Early next-gen reviews have been a bit more positive, as IGN lauded the balanced 2K22 gameplay that was once “undefendable” and “ridiculously overpowered” in 2K21.
Gamers can see the graphical and gameplay changes for themselves with more versions like the premium 75th Anniversary Edition for $99.99 (P4,990) featuring all-time greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant on the cover.
North Americans can access an exclusive version with WNBA star Candace Parker on the cover, while Japanese fans can enjoy some hometown flair with their own version featuring NBA rising star Rui Hachimura. – Rappler.com
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