World-renowned basketball icon and past NBA 2K
cover athlete to grace the Special Edition cover; fans to receive
exclusive memorabilia and in-game content
2K today announced that NBA 2K16 will feature
Michael Jordan on the cover of this year’s Special Edition. The
next iteration of the NBA video game simulation series that’s been
top-rated for the last 15 years*, will celebrate Jordan’s Hall of
Fame legacy and give fans even more options to customize their
in-game experience.
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2K today announced that NBA 2K16 will
feature Michael Jordan on the cover of this year's Special Edition.
The NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan Special Edition will be available in
both digital and physical formats for $79.99 on PlayStation®4
computer entertainment system.
Gamers that pre-order the Special Edition will receive NBA
2K16 on Friday, September 25, four days before the standard
launch, along with memorabilia and other in-game content,
including:
- Jordan NBA 2K16 Poster;
- Jordan Fathead® Wall Cling;
- Digital Jordan shoes for your
MyPLAYER;
- Digital Jordan T-shirt for your
MyPLAYER;;
- Digital Jordan jersey for your
MyPLAYER;
- 30,000 Virtual Currency;
- MyTEAM VIP+:
- 3 Emerald Packs AND a new Special
Edition Exclusive Moments Card.
Jordan’s appearance on NBA 2K16 marks the third NBA
2K cover appearance for the 14-time NBA All-Star, six-time NBA
World Champion, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and NBA Hall of
Fame inductee.
“I’m excited about this year’s NBA 2K’s Special Edition,”
said Michael Jordan. “NBA 2K16 allows gamers young and old
to not only experience and re-create some of my greatest moments on
the basketball court but also customize their players with Jordan
shoes and apparel.”
The NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan Special Edition will be
available in both digital and physical formats for $79.99 on
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.
2K previously announced that three of the NBA’s top superstars
will be making their cover debuts on the standard edition of NBA
2K16: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Houston Rockets’
James Harden and New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis. The game will
also highlight an all-new MyCAREER mode that was written and
directed by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K16 is not yet rated
by the ESRB. NBA 2K16 will be available for PlayStation®4
and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox
360; and Windows PC platforms on September 29, 2015.
Fans can pre-order NBA 2K16 at participating North
American retail and online vendors, ensuring they receive their
copy and in-game bonuses ahead of the game’s September 29 release
date. While game covers will be distributed at random, each game
box includes a foldable insert with all 3 individual cover
athletes, ensuring the ability to insert the cover of their choice
into the front of box.
Follow @NBA2K on social media and look for the hashtag
#BeTheStory for the latest NBA 2K16 news.
*According to 2000 - 2015 Metacritic.com and
Gamerankings.com.
2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TTWO).
Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See
www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for
additional details.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops
and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar
Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and
personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are
delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. 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
http://www.take2games.com.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive
entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems
and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which
are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in
today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action,
role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in
the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar
13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality
titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™,
and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series,
the innovative Evolve™, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K,
the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise*. 2K is
headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). For more
information, please visit www.2k.com.
*According to 2008 - 2015 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group
estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through May 2015.
"PlayStation" and "PS3" are registered trademarks. "PS4" is a
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property
of their respective holders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts
are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities
laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans,"
"potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of
similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and
financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on
the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made
by and information currently available to them, which are subject
to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary
materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety
of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key
management and product development personnel, our dependence on our
Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit
titles, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our
games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our
games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated
with international operations. Other important factors and
information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, including the risks
summarized in the section entitled "Risk Factors," and the
Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be
accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are
qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the
date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
, NY – June 24, 2015 –
2K today announced that NBA 2K16 will feature Michael
Jordan on the cover of this year’s Special Edition. The next
iteration of the NBA video game simulation series that’s been
top-rated for the last 15 years*, will celebrate Jordan’s Hall of
Fame legacy and give fans even more options to customize their
in-game experience.
Gamers that pre-order the Special Edition will receive NBA
2K16 on Friday, September 25, four days before the standard
launch, along with memorabilia and other in-game content,
including:
- Jordan NBA 2K16 Poster;
- Jordan Fathead® Wall Cling;
- Digital Jordan shoes for your
MyPLAYER;
- Digital Jordan T-shirt for your
MyPLAYER;;
- Digital Jordan jersey for your
MyPLAYER;
- 30,000 Virtual Currency;
- MyTEAM VIP+:
- 3 Emerald Packs AND a new Special
Edition Exclusive Moments Card.
Jordan’s appearance on NBA 2K16 marks the third NBA
2K cover appearance for the 14-time NBA All-Star, six-time NBA
World Champion, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and NBA Hall of
Fame inductee.
“I’m excited about this year’s NBA 2K’s Special Edition,”
said Michael Jordan. “NBA 2K16 allows gamers young and old
to not only experience and re-create some of my greatest moments on
the basketball court but also customize their players with Jordan
shoes and apparel.”
The NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan Special Edition will be
available in both digital and physical formats for $79.99 on
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.
2K previously announced that three of the NBA’s top superstars
will be making their cover debuts on the standard edition of NBA
2K16: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Houston Rockets’
James Harden and New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis. The game will
also highlight an all-new MyCAREER mode that was written and
directed by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K16 is not yet rated
by the ESRB. NBA 2K16 will be available for PlayStation®4
and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox
360; and Windows PC platforms on September 29, 2015.
Fans can pre-order NBA 2K16 at participating North
American retail and online vendors, ensuring they receive their
copy and in-game bonuses ahead of the game’s September 29 release
date. While game covers will be distributed at random, each game
box includes a foldable insert with all 3 individual cover
athletes, ensuring the ability to insert the cover of their choice
into the front of box.
Follow @NBA2K on social media and look for the hashtag
#BeTheStory for the latest NBA 2K16 news.
*According to 2000 - 2015 Metacritic.com and
Gamerankings.com.
2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TTWO).
Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See
www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for
additional details.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops
and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar
Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and
personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are
delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. 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
http://www.take2games.com.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive
entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems
and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which
are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online
platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in
today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action,
role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in
the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar
13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality
titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™,
and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series,
the innovative Evolve™, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K,
the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise*. 2K is
headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO). For more
information, please visit www.2k.com.
*According to 2008 - 2015 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group
estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through May 2015.
"PlayStation" and "PS3" are registered trademarks. "PS4" is a
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property
of their respective holders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts
are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities
laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates,"
"believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans,"
"potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of
similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and
financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on
the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made
by and information currently available to them, which are subject
to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that
are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary
materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety
of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key
management and product development personnel, our dependence on our
Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit
titles, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our
games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our
games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated
with international operations. Other important factors and
information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, including the risks
summarized in the section entitled "Risk Factors," and the
Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be
accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are
qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the
date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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2KRyan Peters,
415-507-7607ryan.peters@2k.comorTake-Two Interactive Software,
Inc.Alan Lewis, 646-536-2983Corporate
Pressalan.lewis@take2games.comorAccess Communications for
2KSteve Imm, 415-844-6286steve@accesspr.com
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