You're reading it right! The highly anticipated NBA video game simulation franchise, NBA 2K13, is now out in the Philippine market through the partnership of X-Play Online Games, Inc. and 2K Sports.
The basketball video game is now available in the Philippines for Playstation 3 (P2,595), Xbox 360 (P2,495), Portable Playstation (P1,895) and Windows PC (P1,995).
Beyonce's partner and hip-hop master Jay-Z, who served as the game's Executive Producer. provided inputs in so far as designing the interactive menus, the introduction of the game per se, and a whole lot more. Aside from that, he is also responsible for its 24-song soundtrack.
Some features of the NBA 2K13, which introduces the control stick, are the following:
- Actions such as dribbling, shooting, and other movements have been inputted to the right analog stick.
- One can now make use of and combine all kinds of basketball tricks designed to surprise the oppoent.
- There is an increase in the number of shot selections.
- Un-lockable extras such as jerseys and the like or increase the stats of the team may be done via player purchase.
- There will be a match-up between the 1992 Dream Team and the 2012 US Men's national team.
- Each player has unique signature skills that could prove to be a game-changer.
VP of Marketing for X-Play Miguel Bauza revealed that they will be roaming around the country to engage millions of NBA 2K Filipino fans to join in its tournaments and raffle prizes.
