Demonte Rule
MC Practicum Student
Do you like chilling with your boys, eating pizza, wings and drinks during a game of NBA 2k or NBA Live? It’s nothing like the sweatiness in the palms of your hands on the PlayStation or Xbox Controller while playing an opponent.
A new and improved version of your favorite game is on the way, but which one will you choose?
NBA 2k15 is set to be released on Tuesday, Oct 7. The front cover of the video game will feature Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player, Kevin Durant. Last year NBA 2k14 shipped out about 5 million copies to retailers.
Michael Kennedy, a junior biology major from Jackson, Miss., said he is on the NBA 2k15 team.
“I plan on buying NBA 2k15 instead of NBA Live 15. The NBA 2k in the past has always been more realistic and had better graphics. Also, I like the numerous game mode options that’s going to be available for you, which gives you more freedom to explore the game even more on NBA 2k15,” said Kennedy.
Although NBA 2k15 is projected to sell many units this year, NBA Live 15 is looking to be in competition to produce more sales. NBA Live 15 is set to be released on Oct.28. One feature that NBA Live 15 is supposed to have is freestyle play with the joystick, which allows the user to control their player. The cover will feature the Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard, Damian Lillard.
John Bradley, a physical education major from Flowood, Miss. also prefers NBA 2k.
“I usually purchase NBA 2k over NBA Live because it is 100 percent better to me. The ability to update the roster within seconds whenever a trade in real life is made is great to me,” said Bradley.
In the Past NBA 2k has been the lead in sales but NBA Live looks to compete this October.
“I heard NBA 2K15 is suppose to be better this year and in the past I have purchased NBA 2k over NBA Live just because the fact that it is more realistic. I can do exactly what Kobe Bryant does in real life on the game and also run the offense that I want to run and plays that I set up,” said Ike Tyson, a physical education major from Jackson, Miss.
So if you and your boys feel like having a game day or even if you want to play opponents online, it’s time to decide if NBA 2k15 or NBA Live 15 will meet you gaming specifications.
