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basketball video game
NBA 2K16
By Visual Concepts, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
NBA 2K16 is a basketball game developed by Visual Concepts, with a MyCAREER story written and directed by Spike Lee. Players can guide their MyPLAYER through a basketball career, manage a franchise or compete online. The MyCAREER mode includes managing off days, connections, endorsements and a live practice environment. In 2K Pro-Am, friends can form customizable teams with their own logos, uniforms and arenas for 5v5 tournaments; players can also join an open game. Play Now Online uses head-to-head results to determine progression through levels. The game also features a motion engine, ball and rim physics, and player collisions. Its listed Steam features include single-player, multiplayer and shared or split-screen play, plus controller support, Steam Cloud, achievements, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. NBA 2K16 is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3, while the Steam platform listing specifies Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- MyCAREER story was written and directed by Spike Lee.
- Pro-Am supports customizable 5v5 teams.
- Play Now Online ties results to level progression.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows.
- PlayStation 3 is listed separately from the Steam platform.
Who it suits
It suits basketball players interested in career and franchise modes as well as online competition. Friends can team up in the customizable 5v5 Pro-Am mode, while solo players can choose MyCAREER or franchise play.
NBA 2K16 offers career, franchise and online basketball modes, including team-based Pro-Am. Its listed platforms include Windows and PlayStation 3, with Steam specifically listing Windows.
