NBA 2K9

October 7, 2008 Visual Concepts 2K Sports, Take-Two Interactive
Simulator Sport
PS3 PC X360
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Improved facial and skin textures, better uniforms, improved eye movement and more realistic crowd reactions bring the game alive like never before. Analyst Clark Kellogg and sideline reporter Cheryl Miller join color commentator Kevin Harlan to create one of the most knowledgeable broadcast teams in the game. End each quarter with enhanced, multiple angle replay highlights, and be rewarded like never before with all-new, true-to-life celebration sequences after you capture the NBA championship.
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Game Info

Release Date October 7, 2008
Developer Visual Concepts
Publisher 2K Sports, Take-Two Interactive
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Non-fiction