Features intuitive controls and deep basketball gameplay at the touch of a finger
Sydney– October 5, 2011 – 2K Sports is proud to announce their NBA® 2K12 App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch will be available on the App store from Today!
“The iOS platform has become one of the most embraced platforms for gaming, and we wanted to give fans the chance to play NBA 2K12 with a tap of their finger – anywhere and anytime,” said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. “We’re excited to bring the authentic NBA 2K basketball experience to the mobile games market and we know fans will be too.”
In NBA 2K12, gamers can take the court with precision controls, an incredibly smooth frame-rate, and graphics that set the bar for iOS sports simulation titles. Additionally, the re-imagined control scheme offers user-friendly, touch-based gestures for passing, shooting and blocking, allowing the broadcast-style presentation to shine.
For maximum hoops fun, the NBA 2K12 App includes all 30 NBA teams for play in full season and quick play modes, complete with real-life, 2010-11 rosters. Players can step into the shoes of His Airness, Michael Jordan, and re-play some the greatest moments in his career in the Jordan Challenge mode. Featuring Game Center leaderboards, NBA 2K12 enables players to expand their social gaming experience by comparing achievements with friends, climbing global leaderboards, and more.
The NBA 2K12 App is available now for $5.49 (iPhone & iPod touch) and the HD version for $10.49 (iPad) from the App Store on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com or http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K. Fans are also encouraged to “End the Debate” on @2KSports Twitter using the #NBA2K12 hashtag.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad®. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
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