Reviews
"The most realistic tennis simulation on the market."
GameShark, August 12, 2008, Grade: A-, Editor's Choice
“Top Spin 3’s arrival makes Virtua Tennis look like Pong.”
Games Radar, June 23, 2008, Score: 9 out of 10
“MLB Power Pros 2008 is a game you will be playing for quite some time”
G4, August 5, 2008, Rating: 4 Stars
"With three very lengthy story modes, league play, character and team creation, as well as training modes, MLB Power Pros 2008 is one of the lengthiest and most immersive sports games, not only for the Wii, but for this generation."
Cheat Code Central, Aug. 1, 2008, Score: 4.5 (Must Buy)
"Quite simply, (Top Spin 3) is the best tennis title that I have played to date."
Sportsology, July 17, 2008, Score: 4.9 out of 5
"If you're looking for a challenging, deep tennis game, then you should check out Top Spin 3."
GamePro, July 9, 2008, Score: 4/5
“If you like tennis, like your DS, and at least have a mild interest in the Top Spin series, you're going to want to check this one out.”
IGN, July 2, 2008, Score: 8.0 (Impressive)
"Top Spin 3 is a great tennis game, offering a deep challenge for diehard fans and one of the closest experiences to playing a grand slam."
GameSpot, July 1, 2008, Score: 8.0 - Great
"It's the most realistic tennis game on the Wii and great fun to play. If you have even a passing interest in tennis this is worth a look."
Official Nintendo Magazine UK, July 2008, p.73, Score: 8.1
"If you're looking for a game that properly represents the sport of tennis, Top Spin 3 fulfills that criteria."
PSX Extreme, June 25, 2008, Score: 8.1
“The best sports game of the year” (Top Spin 3)
Xbox World 360, June 2008
“All across the diamond, (MLB 2K8) is an incredibly well-made game that is a true test of player skill.”
Game Informer, April 2008, Score: 8.5
"…its nice to finally have a realistic baseball sim on Wii, and MLB 2K8 has good fundamentals."
Nintendo Power, April 2008
“The new pitching mechanics (in MLB 2K8) are the best we've seen in any baseball videogame.”
Sports Illustrated, Score: 7.5
"2K Sports is known for innovative ideas in the sports genre, and Major League Baseball 2K8 is no different."
USA Today, Score: 7.5
“Many of the improvements are subtle, but the changes and additions to College Hoops 2K8 make it the best game in the series.”
GameSpot, Score: 8.0 "Great"
“The title's incredible depth and proven control formula set up College Hoops 2K8 for another stellar season.”
USA Today, Score: 8 Stars (out of 10)
“This is a very deep experience, with classic teams available and the option to create your own university from the ground up. If you’re looking for the premiere college basketball title out there, (College Hoops 2K8) is it.”
“It's clear to us that College Hoops 2K8 has already sewn up this years college basketball videogame National Championship. A clear No. 1 seed in every gameplay aspect…”
1UP, Rating: B+
“Packed with atmosphere and lots of engaging features, such as the revamped Legacy mode and tutorials, College Hoops 2K8 is one of those games that really delivers on the college experience.”
IGN, Score: 8.0 "Impressive"
“Just when you think there isn’t much 2K Sports can do to trump last year’s bestselling NBA 2K7, they find ways to elevate their product.”
KING, November 2007
"NBA 2K8 is one of the most impressive basketball games ever made."
ESPN The Magazine, Oct. 22, 2007
“The reigning hoops champ hasn't taken any time off to enjoy its success, and the result is the continuation of a basketball dynasty that rivals the likes of Bird's Celtics and Jordan's Bulls.” (NBA 2K8)
Game Informer, Score: 8.25
“2K’s foundation was so strong on the Xbox 360 and PS3 that (NBA 2K8) is probably the most anticipated basketball game in a long time.”
DIME, October 2007
“Try it once and any other hockey game feels like you’re trying to play blindfolded.” (NHL 2K8)
WWE Magazine, October 2007, Score: 4 Stars (out of 5)
“The thing that truly separates (NHL) 2K8 from the competition is the quality of the game play.”
“For my money, NHL 2K8 is the best looking hockey game to lace up a pair of skates... The ice is slick and gets torn up as skaters race across it, the screen pops with color and action, and the players are always moving and hungry for the puck."
IGN, Score: 8.5 “Great”
“(NHL) 2K8 retains its crown as the best hockey game around … Almost as sharp as a high-definition TV broadcast … If you want the feel of real hockey, this is it.”
Sports Illustrated for Kids, September 2007
“2K's comeback doesn't have an NFL license but (All-Pro Football 2K8) makes up for it with 240 retired greats (peep O.J. Simpsons slashing cuts) and realism thatll keep EA on its toes.”
Complex, Aug/Sept 2007, Score: 4 Stars (out of 5)
“All-Pro has deep playbooks, boss graphics and a roster of more than 240 gridiron legends to pick from, such as Joe Montana, Walter Payton and Reggie White. With names like that, even regular season games feel like the Pro Bowl.”
USA Weekend, August 31
“I really enjoy how wall grabs and home-plate collisions finally look and feel like special moments on the diamond... I can’t get enough of the Home Run Pinball – who knew Times Square was such an ideal place for batting practice."
EGM, August 2007, Score: 8.2 “Good”
“The release of All-Pro Football 2K8 may be a much needed jolt to football gaming…”
The Source, August 2007
“Surprisingly addictive, fast and fun; (The BIGS) is the best arcade baseball game I've ever played.”
Sports Illustrated, Score: 8.7
“Gameplay is the key to any great sports experience and in this, All-Pro Football 2K8 delivers. This feels very much like real football.”
IGN, Score: 7.6 "Good"
“We can only hope that (The BIGS) is just the first entry in yet another excellent sports franchise.”
TeamXbox, Score: 8.4
“The BIGS really manages to capture the feeling of the thrilling baseball highlight… The BIGS is one of those games that will get you through sitting indoors during the hot summer months.”
IGN, Rating: A-
“The BIGS isn't just an absolute hoot -- it's also the best current-gen baseball game money can buy.”
1Up.com, Score: A-
"Finally, finally, we have a game we can experience the same way baseball games are meant to be experienced: every night for several hours." (MLB 2K7)
GamePro, April 2, 2007 Score: 4/5
"MLB 2K7 looks so realistic that you may end up looking around your living room for a hot-dog vendor between pitches."
The Onion (A.V. Club), March 12, 2007
"(MLB 2K7) captures the look, sound, and feel of the game better than anything you've seen before."
Game Informer, March 2007, Score: 8.5
"College Hoops 2K7 is still the king of all hoops games, pro or college, on any platform."
Digital Entertainment News, Dec. 21, 2006, Score: 9.1
"College is all about learning to be creative, and College Hoops 2K7 opens up a world possibilities both on and off the court."
GamePro, Dec. 12, 2006
"I really enjoyed the create-a-chant option and Team Unity adds to the simulation experience by measuring how the team works together. (College Hoops 2K7) has the most solid gameplay system I have ever experienced in a basketball game."
GameZone, Dec. 1, 2006, Score: 8.6
"Great gameplay, impressive graphics and fantastic innovations have raised the standard for all sports games. The controls are fantastic with both novice and expert configurations. The graphics are top-notch, and flow smoothly." (NHL 2K7)
Planet Xbox 360, Nov. 29, 2006, Score: 9.0
"The atmosphere of a true-to-life college basketball game comes right through, both the screen and the speakers, perfectly." (College Hoops 2K7)
Team Xbox, Nov. 28, 2006, Score 8.4
"(NHL 2K7 is) a well-rounded game that offers rich offensive and defensive strategies, fluid animations and movement, and solid AI across the board. You really get a good sense for how your player’s weight affects their movements, and also how
Game Informer, Nov. 17 2006, Rating: 8.25
"(NHL 2K7 is) a great hockey game through and through. Its feeling of motion and controls are top-notch, and its franchise mode is the one to beat. The SIXAXIS control features are fantastic."
IGN, Nov. 14, 2006, Rating: 8.6 (Great), Editor's Choice
"The dunks are emphatic, the court chatter is cool, the sound of the ball striking the rim is excellent, and the action is fast-paced, realistic, and just a hell of a lot of fun." (NBA 2k7)
"I’m going to make this really simple: (NBA 2K7) is the greatest basketball game I’ve ever played. This is also the greatest one year leap I’ve ever seen in a series."
"NHL 2K7 is a solid, fun, playable title that leads the way into glimpsing the potential of what next-gen sports gaming should look to deliver; not just eye-candy, but better physics, better AI and a better overall experience than current-gen sports
Digital Entertainment News, Sept. 22 2006, Score: 8.9
"(World Poker Tour is) a very solid poker experience that PSP poker fans should check out."
IGN, April 26, 2006
"It's not too hard to recommend Top Spin 2 as the current tennis champ … the new tournament save option and improved aesthetics (some really nice lighting work can be seen in some of the outdoor courts) are worth the upgrade."
1Up.com, April 5, 2006, Score: B+
"A dream title for sports gamers. Not only does (Top Spin 2) improve upon its forerunner, it completely revamps its gameplay engine making for an absolutely blissful virtual tennis experience."
GameZone, April 5, 2006, Score 8.4
"2K Sports really did revolutionize batting and pitching to create a realistic experience with their latest release." (MLB 2K6)
Total PlayStation, April 19, 2006, Score: 8.0
"New hitting and pitching systems (in MLB 2K6) add more intuitiveness to the two most important aspects of any baseball game."
Team Xbox, April 4, 2006, Score: 8.3
"Through its array of innovations, Major League Baseball 2K6 blows the doors off of what you could expect from a baseball game."
Game Informer, April 2006, p.116
"The gameplay (in Top Spin 2) has been sharpened to create an experience that expertly balances technicality and quick, accessible fun. Add to that a first-rate presentation and some solid solo and multiplayer offerings, and you've got a package
GameSpot, March 31, 2006, Score 8.2
"College Hoops 2K6 is does almost everything well, providing a high-maintenance Legacy mode for the sim-obsessed and a sturdy online mode for those who just want to rip up the courts with their favorite college team."
Digital Entertainment News, Feb. 7, 2006, Score: 8.8
"Easily the best college basketball game of the year and one that every college hoop fan needs to own." (College Hoops 2K6)
GameShark, Dec. 22, 2005, Grade: B+
"Fortunately (in World Poker Tour) you can also go online and play against humans in what is definitely one of the Xbox's better poker offerings."
Official Xbox Magazine, Holiday 2005, p.73
"A dream for simulation basketball fans. The deep Legacy mode and great broadcast presentation will keep you coming back (to College Hoops 2K6) deep into March."
IGN, Nov. 28, 2005, Score: 8.3 (Impressive)
"A smooth flowing basketball game, complete with a huge franchise mode and Live online play." (College Hoops 2K6)
DarkStation, Nov. 14, 2005, Score 9:0
"If you have great group of online buddies or real-world friends who are on Xbox Live, (World Poker Tour) is the next best thing to the Friday night poker-fest in your pal’s basement."
Operation Sports, Nov. 14, 2005 Score: 8.0
"(NBA 2K6) clears up almost any blemishes that may have carried over through the years, and perfects the package in a way that blew my socks off."
GameSpy.com, Rating: 5 Stars "Outstanding"
"The most realistic basketball game on the market. (NBA 2K6 is) an accurate representation of the sport and captures a lot of the intangibles extremely well. It's got enough gameplay available to keep both the arcade and simulation contingents h
1UP.com, Grade: A
"Live has become stale and needs to be redone ... so all you Live lovers, there is a new sheriff in town -- and it's NBA 2K6."
Detroit Free Press
"Last year, Take-Two won the Stanley Cup of NHL games hands down. With NHL 2K6, Take-Two is on its way to win the championship one more time."
GameSpy, Sept, 20, 2005, Editors' Choice
"(NHL 2K6) is an amazing hockey game at any price, but the new features, including momentum and icon passing, make it not only the best but most realistic game on the market."
IGN, Sept. 7, 2005, Rating: 8.7 (Great)
"There's no question about it, when it comes to action on the ice, Kush's game (NHL 2K6) delivers a lights-out blow to EA's. This is the hockey game to get this year."
Game Informer, Sept 2005, p.96
"The graphics, the gameplay, and $19.99 price make (NFL 2K5) a must-have this season."
Los Angeles Times
"Don't just get (NFL 2K5) because it's 20 bucks, but it because it's the best football title there is and the only one that's a must have."
Game Informer - 9.25/10
"Not only is ESPN (NFL 2K5) an outrageously inexpensive AAA-level game, it's also the best NFL title on the Xbox at any price."
Official Xbox Magazine - 9.3/10, Xbox Editor's Choice
"This game has championship season written all over it. There's even a nice signing bonus to entice you into the 2K camp -- the $19.99 price tag. ESPN NFL 2K5 could... go... all... the... way."
GamePro - 5/5, GamePro Editor's Choice
"(NFL 2K5) is one of the finest sports experiences I've had the pleasure of enjoying."
IGN.com - 9.4/10, IGN.com Editor's Choice
- Events
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2k Beats
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08/03/08
Custom Cars, Hip-Hop Concerts & 2K Sports
2K hits the road as part of the world's largest custom auto show and concert tour.
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07/18/08
- 07/20/08
Pitchfork Music Festival
The 2K Sports video game lounge hits the to the Windy City for 3-day music fest.
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07/09/08
SPIN & MLB 2K8 All-Star Kickoff
SPIN & 2K Sports kick off MLB All-Star week with an exclusive performance by Albert Hammond Jr, DJ sets, gaming and more.
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06/28/08
Top Spin 3 Launch Event
Top Spin 3 fans swung by the Nintendo World store in NYC to take part in the official Top Spin 3 Launch Tournament.
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05/10/08
- 05/28/08
Gamestop MLB 2K8 Tournament
Slug your way to the All-Star game at a Gamestop near you Saturday May 10th.
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04/15/08
Chevy 2008 Virtual World Series
The first pitch of the 2008 Chevy Virtual World Series is fast approaching! Make sure you’re registered and ready to start qualifying for the 15-game Virtual Season.
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04/04/08
- 04/06/08
MLB 2K8 Opening Day Xbox LIVE Weekend
Compete against MLB® 2K8 developers to win exclusive prizes in a special Opening Day Xbox LIVE® Weekend.
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03/26/08
Top Spin 3 at 2008 Sony Ericsson Open
Maria Sharapova and James Blake face off on virtual court in Miami.
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03/15/08
- 08/30/08
MLB World Series Ticket Sweepstakes
Enter for a chance to win one of two prize packages in the MLB World Series Ticket Sweepstakes presented by Chevy.
