NBA 2K13

NBA 2K13 is a 2012 basketball simulation developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports, released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Wii, Wii U and PlayStation Portable. Part of the acclaimed NBA 2K series, by this point the dominant force in basketball gaming, it featured authentic NBA teams, players and presentation, refined dribbling and control systems, and the franchise's signature attention to broadcast-style detail and on-court realism. The game drew particular attention for its high-profile involvement of rapper and producer Jay-Z as an executive producer, who shaped its soundtrack and presentation, lending it a strong hip-hop cultural identity. It also famously included a special 'Dream Team' mode pitting the 1992 United States Olympic basketball team against the 2012 squad, a marquee feature for fans. Its deep mode roster spanned the story-driven MyCareer, the team-building MyTeam, association management and online play. Critically and commercially successful, NBA 2K13 was widely praised for its visuals, controls and presentation, frequently cited among the best sports games of its year and a high point for the series. It cemented the NBA 2K franchise's reputation for setting the standard in sports simulation during the seventh console generation. It is frequently cited among the best entries in the NBA 2K series, which by then dominated basketball gaming.