NBA 2K19

The two sides of NBA 2K are once again on display in this year's version. One side is the immensely polished and ambitious design that has propelled it to the top of the sports sim heap. The other is the tacky, brand-heavy microtransactions that dominate its showcase mode. I think the former outweighs the latter, but it's too bad that microtransactions overshadow what should otherwise be an amazing love letter to the sport of basketball. At least there's always franchise mode.

4/5

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NBA 2K19 Beginner's Guide - Offensive and Defensive Tips and Tricks

Here's all the NBA 2K19 tips and tricks you need, including offense and defense controls, NBA 2K19 player ratings, and how to score points easily.

By Hirun Cryer 12/20/2018 3

2K Games Support Team Swamped With Players Dealing With NBA 2K19 Issues

Stay on the line.

By Matt Kim 09/24/2018

NBA 2K19 Review Roundup, Gameplay, MyTeam, Cover Star, 20th Anniversary Edition - Everything we Know

Here's everything you need about NBA 2K19, including the NBA 2K19 release date, cover star, and the 20th Anniversary Edition. Plus NBA 2K19 pre-order info.

By Hirun Cryer 09/18/2018 2

NBA 2K19 Review

Is NBA 2K19 more than the sum of its microtransactions? Our full review.

By Kat Bailey 09/14/2018 1

NBA 2K19 My Career Dials Back its VC Requirements in at Least One Area

Visual Concepts bends ever so slightly on NBA 2K19 microtransactions.

By Kat Bailey 09/12/2018 1

NBA 2K19 Has a Novel Way of Paying Tribute to the 2008 Celtics and Yao Ming: A Retro Arcade Game

Retro sports fun.

By Kat Bailey 09/11/2018 1

NBA 2K19's The Prelude Tackles the Chinese Basketball League in a Novel Way

NBA 2K explores basketball outside of America.