Who Made NBA 2K?
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Learn about the development team behind the popular NBA 2K video game franchise, and how they’ve become one of the most successful sports gaming studios in the world.
NBA 2K
NBA 2K is a basketball simulation video game series developed and released annually since 1999. The franchise was created by Visual Concepts, and is currently published by 2K Sports. NBA 2K was originally conceived as a Dreamcast-exclusive title, but was later ported to other consoles. Who made NBA 2K? Let’s take a look.
NBA 2K1
NBA 2K1 is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. The game was released in North America on November 10, 2000 and in PAL regions on February 23, 2001. It was the first installment in the NBA 2K series. NBA 2K1 is considered one of the best basketball video games ever made, as well as one of the best sports games period.
NBA 2K2
NBA 2K2 is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. It is the third installment of the NBA 2K series and was released on October 5, 2001 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. A port for Microsoft Windows was also released on November 7, 2001. The Dreamcast version was the last game released for the system in North America.
Development
NBA 2K is a basketball simulation video game developed and published by Visual Concepts. It is the twentieth installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K18. It was released on September 7, 2018, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Visual Concepts
2K Sports, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, is the company behind the NBA 2K franchise. The company was founded in January 2005 by former Microsoft employees Greg Thomas and Jason Rubin. Visual Concepts, another subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, is the development studio responsible for creating the NBA 2K games.
Kush Games
Kush Games is a game development studio based in Coral Springs, Florida. The company was founded in 2006 by Ajit Joshi and Robert Nay.
Kush Games is best known for developing the NBA 2K series of basketball video games. However, the company has also worked on a number of other titles including MLB 2K and NHL 2K.
In addition to console games, Kush Games has also developed several mobile titles including the popular Super Stickman Golf series.
Release
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men’s professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams. It is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. NBA 2K was released on September 29, 1999, on the Dreamcast.
September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, two of the four planes hijacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, resulting in the collapse of both skyscrapers.
The resulting debris and smoke caused serious damage to surrounding buildings and infrastructure. The total number of fatalities, including those on the planes and in the buildings, was 2,996. In addition, more than 6,000 people were injured.
October 8, 2002
2K, the developer of NBA 2K, is a video game company founded in January 2005 by former employees of Visual Concepts and Take-Two Interactive. The company is based in Novato, California and has offices in New York City, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Orlando. 2K is best known for its basketball, baseball, and WWE video games.
2K’s first release was All-Pro Football 2K8, which was released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on July 8, 2008. The game was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. All-Pro Football 2K8 was followed by NBA 2K9 on October 1, 2008; MLB Front Office Manager on November 18, 2008; NHL 2K9 on February 24, 2009; College Hoops 2K9 on March 10, 2009; The Bigs on June 9, 2009; Grand Slam Tennis on June 16, 2009; MLB Front Office Manager 2010 on September 22, 2009; NBA 2K10 Draft Combine on October 6, 2009; UFC Undisputed 2010 on May 25, 2010″, NCAA Basketball 10: Draft Edition on October 5
Reception
NBA 2K is a basketball simulation video game developed and published by Visual Concepts. It is the successor to NBA 2K11 and was released on October 4, 2011, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The game was met with generally positive reviews from critics.
Positive
It’s official, 2K has the best basketball video game on the market. The updated player movements, accurate rosters, and attention to detail make NBA 2K19 the most realistic basketball gaming experience yet.
Negative
Reception to NBA 2K has been generally negative. Critics have cited the game’s poor graphics, lack of innovation, and buggy gameplay as major problems. Some reviewers have also noted that the game is too easy and does not provide enough challenge for experienced players.
