NBA 2K11 had Jordan, 2K12 had legendary NBA games, so how will NBA 2K13 be remembered? Surprisingly, for Jay-Z. If the NBA 2K series didn't already hold the title for slickest sportsgame presentation, it certainly owns it now with Jay-Z credited as Executive Producer.

+ Revamped controls make for a better and more accessible game; + Kinect controls let you call in plays or make substitutions

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NBA 2K13 is intent on keeping the hot streak going. There are the base concerns with any sports thing; a few fundamental mechanics are stirred in, a new control system introduced, and a slew of small changes.

All the talking is done. All of the hype has stopped. NBA 2K13 has arrived here at Family Friendly Gaming. The time to look at images, watch videos, and read news stories has come to an end. It is now time to share my impressions after playing it. This year it is a mixed bag.

In recent years 2K Sports have become the masters at making video games based upon popular American sports with the undoubted highlight being their basketball games which receive the customary annual updates.

NBA 2K13 is without a doubt one of the most comprehensive NBA videogame simulations. Sporting all-new features in addition to the established game modes from previous iterations, including an enhanced MyCareer mode, this time the developers have also teamed up with legendary hip hop mogul JAY Z to...

NBA 2K13 theoretically offers everything you'd possibly want in a basketball video game. You can play as today's best (or worst) teams, seeing what tried-and-true veterans and untested rookies alike will offer this coming season.

NBA 2K13 scores big once again, although it fails to offer little in the way of sweeping changes or innovations. It's still the undisputed daddy of basketball games, but we'd have liked to have seen more ideas being brought to the hardwood.

Delivering year after year on expected greatness is no easy feat, but even harder is daring to gain new ground without losing the blueprint that originally paved a successful path.

The online play seems less laggy and easier to get into than last year which can only be a good thing. 9/10 Lasting Appeal There are a multitude of game modes to play through which will keep you playing for a long time, I have already played for over 50 hours and feel as though I have barely...

NBA 2K13 lacks the big, flashy hooks of its more recent predecessors, but it's still a pretty terrific basketball game all the same.