NBA 2K19

September 10, 2018 Visual Concepts 2K Sports, 2K Games
Simulator Sport
PS4 PC iOS XONE Switch
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NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be, from best in class gameplay to ground breaking game modes and an immersive open-world "Neighborhood." NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.
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Release Date September 10, 2018
Developer Visual Concepts
Publisher 2K Sports, 2K Games
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Non-fiction
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