Parents' Guide to NBA 2K14

Game PlayStation 3 , PlayStation 4 , Windows , Xbox 360 , Xbox One 2013
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Marc Saltzman By Marc Saltzman , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Stellar NBA basketball sim is slam-dunk family fun.

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age 9+

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age 7+

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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?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say ( 6 ):
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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