NBA 2K14

Game review by Marc Saltzman, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 8+

Stellar NBA basketball sim is slam-dunk family fun.

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One 2013
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Based on 2 reviews

Kids say

age 7+

Based on 6 reviews

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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that NBA 2K14 is a family-friendly, professional-basketball simulation. Players can play as or against their favorite players and teams. There isn't any controversial content to worry about, but be aware plenty of consumer brands can be seen, and online players can talk in an unmoderated and unfiltered environment.

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The Sentence Center
The Sentence Center Adult
June 28, 2014
age 7+

NBA 2K14 Review

NBA 2K14 is one of the greatest games in the video game market. This video game franchise has been around since NBA 2K (2000). From then it just kept evolving into the game that it is today. The players in the game have the ability to block dunks and make flashy passes. Additionally, there are fancy graphics, crazy animations, other teams from other leagues, entertaining game modes, and old school players. Read the full review at: http://nikoisthecoolest.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/nba-2k14-ps4-review/

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TheTrillionaire
TheTrillionaire Adult
December 24, 2013
age 9+

Good

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What’s It About?

2K Sports' NBA 2K14 is the latest sports simulation that drops players in the National Basketball Association, allowing gamers to hit the court as their favorite team and players. This time partnering with LeBron James (and including his soundtrack picks), the game now delivers easier analog stick controls (called \"Pro Stick\" technology), new moves and signature skills, about 3,000 new animations, enhanced defense maneuvers, and multiple solo and multiplayer game modes and tournaments. Provided by Stats, Inc., dynamic rosters let virtual players closely mimic their real counterparts' games -- including hot streaks -- all managed through your console's (or PC's) Internet connection.

Is It Any Good?

Yes, the critically acclaimed NBA 2K series is back with a near-slam-dunk hit on its hands. For one, the game feels great. The tweaked controls make your offensive game and defensive moves much easier to master. Each player now has a half-dozen signature skills, with new animations that make the players look and act even more lifelike (the artificial intelligence, however, needs a bit of tweaking when you're playing computer-controlled opponents). Back again is the online Crews mode, in which you can face off in five-on-five battles with other crews (PS3 and Xbox 360 only). From the enhanced controls and vast number of modes to the slick presentation, NBA 2K14 is a highly recommended basketball game for fans of the sport.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Do you buy sports games every year? Do you spend $60 on a new disc every 12 months, or do you wait every few years to truly see a difference over last year's version?

  • Did playing this virtual game make you want to shoot some hoops?

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