2K Sports announced today that the critically-acclaimed NBA 2K7
and NHL 2K7 will be available as Day One launch titles for the
PS3
further cementing 2K
Sports as the next-generation console publishing leader in the sports
category.
"With the power of the PLAYSTATION 3 system, 2K Sports
continues to make remarkable strides in the development of
next-generation console games," said Greg Thomas, president of Visual
Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "The capabilities of the Cell processor
have allowed us to deliver the next-generation quality of visuals and
fluid animations that gamers expect. The SIXAXIS wireless controller
will introduce an entirely new way for gamers to enjoy our titles and
give our development teams new, exciting ideas to bring unique features
to our sports titles."
NBA 2K7, the #1-rated basketball video
game series for five-straight years* storms the court with the finest
next-generation basketball experience on the PLAYSTATION 3 system with
high definition quality visuals with full 1080p support, improved
Signature Style animations, and new free-throw shooting using the
exclusive PLAYSTATION 3 system SIXAXIS wireless controller to bring
fans closer to the NBA experience.
NHL 2K7 breaks away from the
competition bringing stunning realism and authenticity as the only NHL
video game at launch for the PLAYSTATION 3 system. Boasting new
enhanced graphic details and improved responsive gameplay, NHL 2K7,
featuring San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, utilizes the exclusive
PLAYSTATION 3 system SIXAXIS wireless controller in two key features.
When using Crease Control - NHL 2K7's unique goalie perspective
feature “ goalie movements are tied to the SIXAXIS wireless controller.
Also, players can check opponents by quickly moving the PLAYSTATION 3
system SIXAXIS wireless controller toward the direction of opposing
players, bringing a fresh unique hockey experience on the PLAYSTATION 3
system.
In addition to promising gamers the richest, most
enthralling sports experience to date with NBA 2K7 and NHL 2K7 on the
PLAYSTATION 3 system, both titles will also be offering their entire
suite of features found in the other console versions of these 2K
Sports titles. As pioneers of online console gaming, 2K Sports is also
proud to offer full online support to both titles including seamless
online play, tournament options, and online leagues featuring live
fantasy draft.
NBA 2K7 and NHL 2K7 will be available on November 17, 2006, launch day of the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.
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