The Lockdown League in partnership with 2K Games is bringing together 16 of Australia’s top sports and celebrity talent to find out who is the best NBA 2K20 player. The Lockdown League: NBA 2K20 will feature AFL stars Lachie Neale and James Sicily, MMA champions Martin Nguyen and Josh Culibao, ATP Tennis player, Thanasi Kokkinakis, hip-hop super star, Phi11a, and funny-men Shooter Williamson and Elliot Loney, in a knock-out winner takes all tournament. Matches will be played using NBA 2K20’s Quick Game mode with six-minute quarters. Each matchup will last approximately two hours, and will feature additional content, including pre-game interviews, exclusive guest appearances, and additional exhibition matches. All 17 matches including finals will be LIVE and accessible to fans via The Lockdown League’s media channels on Twitch, YouTube and applicable social ...

Today, 2K released its third dynamic update to the NBA 2K20 soundtrack with the addition of 24 new songs from artists such as Travis Scott, Roddy Ricch, Schoolboy Q and Trippie Redd. This third update features a mixture of songs based on NBA 2K’s commitment to introducing our fans to new music from artists they know and love, and also up-and-coming and frontline artists from the UnitedMasters roster. UnitedMasters artists were selected as part of an ongoing mutual collaboration between the 2K Music team and UnitedMasters. The Spotify playlist with all of the songs in the third soundtrack update can be found here. The new songs represent a variety of both well-known and upcoming artists from the world of hip hop, R&B and pop: Travis Scott: “Highest in the Room” Roddy Ricch: “Start Wit Me feat. Gunna” Schoolboy Q: “5200” Trippie Redd: “Uka Uka” Lil Baby: “Woah” pineappleCITI: “Recognize” Warm Brew: “Fame” Gavin Haley: “Long Game” NGHTMRE & Gunna: “CASH ...

2K has announced it is partnering with the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and ESL, the world’s largest esports company, to create the NBA 2K20 Global Championship. Featuring more than $100,000 in prizes, the NBA 2K20 Global Championship is a new competitive tournament designed for aspiring NBA 2K20 players worldwide. The global tournament will feature head-to-head competition in a series of online and offline events that will take place from October 2019 to February 2020, culminating in a final event in the United States to crown the first-ever NBA 2K20 global champion. Registration is open today at www.nba2kgc.com “We’re excited to partner with the NBA, NBPA and ESL to create this first-of-its-kind tournament for NBA 2K,” said Jason Argent, Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations at 2K. “For anyone who is interested to test how their skills match up on a global scale, we encourage you to ...

MyTEAM returns to NBA 2K20 with daily goals, card-leveling, a reimagined Triple Threat, limited-time events, and even more prizes. Enjoy a simplified user experience that both veterans and rookies will appreciate, and stay connected to the community with Locker Codes, Leaderboards, Developer Tips, Team of the Week, and more. NBA 2K20 is released worldwide on September 6, 2019

Starting today, fans can get an early start on their MyCAREER while testing out the new MyPLAYER builder and hitting the court two weeks ahead of the game’s launch by downloading the free NBA 2K20 Demo. Plus, also released today, you can download the MyNBA2K20 app and use the scanning feature to upload your authentic looks into NBA 2K20 (MyPLAYER configurations will be carried over to NBA 2K20 at launch on September 6th). The MyNBA2K20 app is available to download in the App Store or Google Play. Download the NBA 2K20 Demo at the links below: Xbox: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/nba-2k20-demo/9mx9qf0pmmkk] PlayStation: [https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1001-CUSA16547_00-NBA2K20DEMO00000] Download the demo, scan yourself into the game and check out the latest MyPLAYER trailer today

Today, 2K is sharing details of their partnership with SpringHill Entertainment – the award-winning content company created by LeBron James and Maverick Carter – which includes the production and creative control of NBA 2K20’s MyCAREER cinematic narrative: “When The Lights Are Brightest.” Known for such productions as What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali, More Than a Game and The Wall, SpringHill Entertainment collaborated with the Visual Concepts team to write, direct, and cast this year’s storyline for the fan-favourite video game mode. “The story of ‘When The Lights Are Brightest’ in NBA 2K20 reflects the story of today’s modern athletes,” said Maverick Carter, CEO of SpringHill Entertainment and athlete empowerment company UNINTERRUPTED. “From dealing with the pressures of fame, demands on and off the court, and outside influences, athletes face a tremendous amount of obstacles. SpringHill Entertainment exists to tell compelling stories and in this case, we were able to draw on ...

2K has announced all 12 WNBA teams are making their debut in NBA® 2K20, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 18 years*. Available in Play Now and Season modes, fans of the franchise will be able to take control of their favourite WNBA players for the first time and experience gameplay animations, play styles and visuals built exclusively around the women’s game. “Growing up, I always remembered watching male athletes on TV and playing as them in video games. Now, to have the WNBA be in the position we are and to have women featured prominently in NBA 2K20, we are allowing young girls and boys to have female athletes as role models,” said Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks forward. “The 2K team has done an amazing job of making sure to not just put women into the game playing men’s basketball, ...

2K has announced that Zion Williamson, the first overall selection in the 2019 NBA Draft, has officially signed a multiyear partnership with NBA 2K. The agreement will include Williamson’s integration into various game initiatives, consumer events, brand creative, and social activations. Williamson, who is the highest-rated rookie in NBA 2K since 2011, will make his video game debut in NBA® 2K20 when it launches on September 6, 2019. “I’m excited to officially join Team 2K and be a part of this global phenomenon, where people around the world can play as me. I’m ready to put my imprint on basketball culture and be a part of the team that represents what’s next in the sport.” Williamson joins an elite group of NBA athletes that have represented NBA 2K over the past two decades alongside Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and NBA 2K20 cover stars Anthony ...

NBA 2K has revealed that starting on August 21st at 5pm in Australia and 7pm in New Zealand, fans can get an early start on their MyCAREER while testing out the new MyPLAYER builder and hitting the court two weeks ahead of the game’s launch by downloading the NBA 2K20 Demo. In the NBA 2K20 Demo, users can try out multiple MyPLAYER configurations to create the player that best fits their playstyle, which will be carried over to NBA 2K20 at launch on September 6th. The NBA 2K20 Demo will be available exclusively on Xbox One, PS4 and Switch.

2K has announced that NBA 2K20, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 18 years*, is launching their most expansive soundtrack to date with 50 tracks from artists such as Drake, Meek Mill, Billie Eilish, Post Malone and the late Nipsey Hussle. All of the songs have been chosen by 2K and validated by UnitedMasters, the new industry alternative for independent artists, founded by the legendary music entrepreneur and businessman, Steve Stoute. Additional songs will be dynamically added throughout the year across genres, spanning hip-hop, R&B, electronic, pop and rock. Fans can experience the soundtrack beginning today on Spotify by visiting https://2kgam.es/2xXSZXK. Alongside the new soundtrack, 2K and UnitedMasters are kicking off a global search[i] to discover the hottest new artists and tracks to be added to the game. From August 1st until September 15th, artists can submit their track using ...

2K has announced the cover athletes for NBA® 2K20, the next iteration of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 18 years*. Six-time NBA All-Star, three-time All-NBA First Team, three-time NBA All-Defensive Team and 2012 Olympic gold medallist Anthony Davis returns as cover star for the Standard and Deluxe Editions. Three-time NBA Champion, 13-time NBA All-Star, 2008 Olympic gold medallist and 2006 NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade will grace the cover of the Legend Edition. These iconic players will grace the covers of NBA 2K20, marking the latest edition of the game that has defined basketball culture for over two decades. All editions of NBA 2K20 will be available worldwide on September 6, 2019. “I’m honoured to be back representing NBA 2K,” said Davis. “Being picked as the face of NBA 2K20 means the world to me, and I’m excited for the fans to experience the best ...