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NBA 2K11
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, PlayStation 2
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Sports
Common Sense Media says
Incredible hoops sim that doubles as NBA history lesson.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that NBA 2K11 is a straightforward simulation of the National Basketball Association. Players can choose one of the league's teams and guide them to a championship, or create their own superstar. Players also get a bit of a NBA history lesson with a series of modes recounting the career of legend Michael Jordan. The game is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to children under the age of 12. We suggest using the parental controls built into the game console to disable online commuication features for preteens.
What's it about?
NBA 2K11 is a simulation of the National Basketball Association. Players can control one of the league's team and guide them to victory in a single game or start a franchise and win multiple championships. Players can also create their own superstar and lead them to a Hall of Fame NBA career. New to the series are a group of modes dedicated to legend Michael Jordan. In The Jordan Challenge, players relive key moments in Jordan's career such as his 63-point performance against the Boston Celtics or the NBA Finals game against the Utah Jazz where Jordan played while battling the flu. Once players complete all 10 challenges, they unlock the MJ: Creating a Legend Mode. Players control a rookie Michael Jordan, place him on any of the current NBA rosters, and lead him to legendary status.
Is it any good?
NBA 2K11 is fantastic because it is a stellar simulation of the sport and league while subtlely doubling as a lesson in NBA history. Players not only see what made Michael Jordan such as spectacular player, but they explore some other notable players and teams during his era, such as Larry Bird and the classic Celtics teams and Magic Johnson's Lakers. Although the rest of the game hasn't changed as much compared to previous years, it maintains the impressive depth in controls and game options that have made the series so popular. Add authentic visuals and players have one of the best sports game of 2010.
Online interaction: The game does feature online basketball games with open chat.
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Families can talk about how this game compares to the real NBA. How well does the game capture the sport?
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Kid, 9 years old
November 22, 2010
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cool game
it is an awesome game parents do not have to look at if over 9
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Teen, 15 years old
December 19, 2010
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Awesome game for everyone
It's an awesome game. It's a game everyone can play because it's simple, and easy to control. I think parents shouldn't have any concerns about their children playing this game. This is a good role model for kids, because all the players were/are real people that work hard to make it to the NBA and this game honors them all.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 8, 2011
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Great, if not the best, basketball game I have ever played!
NBA 2K11 is an excellent basketball game where you can pretty much do anything that you could do if you were in the NBA!
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Teen, 17 years old
December 15, 2010
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Best Game Out For All Ages
This is a great game for all ages and to play with friends and family. It's really the only video game I ever play because I love the 2k series and basketball in general. Playing as MJ and his past games and teams really help people learn the history of basketball. It is very easy to play and the only things parents should worry about is online gaming because you never know what the other person is going to say, but it is more fun to play against other people especially your friends! Overall it's the BEST game out there point, blank, period and everyone should grab themselves a copy!
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Teen, 14 years old
February 28, 2011
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my message
this game is great u must play no joke if u dont have it well get it
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Teen, 14 years old
October 11, 2010
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pretty cool
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Teen, 14 years old
February 28, 2011
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i think this game is th best you can create your own player and go through life and to the press.Its a great positive game
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Teen, 15 years old
July 11, 2011
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NBA 2K11 All Ages
This game is great for every type of age limit. It's super fun to play with friends. Most kids of age 14-16 play this game. It is very competitive. I myself own a copy of NBA 2K11, and I love it so much. I hope ya'll will like as well.
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Teen, 13 years old
September 11, 2011
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i have for wii
no bad stuff, and you can create players and teams. awesome game.
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| Topics: | sports and martial arts |
| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Sports |
| Developer: | 2K Sports |
| Release date: | October 5, 2010 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E for (No Descriptors) (Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360) |
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